Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cathedral Gorge State Park adventure.
Southeast Nevada gem is a geological wonder of slots canyons, cathedral-like spires, and hoodoos
One of Nevada’s original four state parks, southeast Nevada’s Cathedral Gorge State Park offers an otherworldly landscape of slot canyons, cave-like formations, towering spires, and hoodoos, formed initially by volcanic activity and shaped by erosion in the soft bentonite clay. Spanning nearly 1,600 acres, the park offers several easy hiking trails through the canyons and caves and to sweeping overlooks, and is home to a variety of wildlife. The surreal landscape offers fantastic opportunities for photographers, and the incredibly dark night skies are a draw for stargazers. There’s one developed campground inside the park, with campsites for tent and RV campers, along with water, flush toilets, and showers year-round.
The Cathedral Gorge Campground offers 22 sites for tent and RV campers.
Spring and fall are the best times to visit Cathedral Gorge State Park, and offer the most pleasant weather. Summers can get hot, and with limited shade, it can be dangerous to be active during the heat of the day. Be careful when visiting after rainfall and snow, as the terrain can get covered with heavy mud. At 5,000 feet in elevation, winters can be quite cold. Visit in September for the Dutch Oven Cook-Off and May and Spring for the Nevada Astronomical Society star parties.