Mesquite's Amazing Parks and Archeological sites Many national parks, monuments, forests, recreation areas and state parks are near Mesquite, Nevada.  Mesquite is a great place to stay and take trips to Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon National Parks and Valley of Fire State Park. Bryce Canyon National Park Congress created Bryce National Monument in 1923. In 1928, Bryce Canyon was designated Bryce Canyon National Park. Lake Mead National Recreation Area Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Grand Canyon National Park A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Valley of Fire State Park Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Zion National Park The door-step community to Zion National Park and other amazing destinations in scenic Southern Utah.