Area Activities • Nevada State Parks (Lincoln County)

NEVADA STATE PARKS

There are an astonishing four state parks within an hour's drive of the Overland Hotel & Saloon. In addition, Nevada's only National Park, the uncrowded and pristine Great Basin N.P., is also tantalizingly close by. Don't miss your chance to see what Nevada's singular brand of beauty is all about.

Cathedral Gorge State Park
Panaca NV •  (775) 728-4460
(about 11 miles south on US-93)

   Cathedral Gorge is located in a long, narrow valley where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. Trails abound for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. Miller Point, a scenic overlook just north of the park entrance on U.S. 93, offers excellent views of the scenic canyon. Shaded picnic areas and a tree-shaded campground area are open all year.
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Echo Canyon State Park
Pioche NV •  (775) 962-5103
(about 12 miles east on SR-322 and SR-323)

   Echo Canyon State Park offers a 65-acre reservoir with a campground, picnic area, group use facilities and boat launch. The park is popular for camping, fishing, hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery of eastern Nevada. Abundant wildlife, a wide variety of native plants and unique rock formations make exploration a favorite activity.
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Spring Valley State Park
Pioche NV •  (775) 962-5102
(about 20 miles east on SR-322)

   Spring Valley State Park offers water oriented recreation at the 65 acre Eagle Valley Reservoir (pictured). Boat launching, picnicking and camping facilities are available. Visitors also enjoy hiking, exploring and touring the historic Ranch House museum.
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Beaver Dam State Park
Caliente NV •  (775) 726-3564
(about 60 miles south-east on US-93 and rural roadway)

   Beaver Dam, Eastern Nevada's most remote state park, is a popular area for hikers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy its primitive and rustic character. Deep canyons, pinion and juniper forests, a flowing stream and a small reservoir are the primary features, offering fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking, photography and nature study.
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Great Basin National Park
near Baker NV •  (775) 234-7331
(about 125 miles north-east on US-93 and US-6/50)

   From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin N.P. includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, numerous limestone caverns, including the beautiful Lehman Caves (pictured). A variety of forest types, most notably groves of ancient bristlecone pines, populate this lightly visited park.
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