FACILITIES & AMENITIES

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Camping: The campground has 22 sites, each with a table, grill and shade ramada. Electric hookups are also available. Water and flush restrooms with showers are open year-around. Facilities adjacent to the campground offer large shade ramadas, grills, picnic tables and water. There are two handicapped-accessible campsites at the group area that also have a restroom with flush toilets and showers. Camping is limited to 14 days in a 30-day period.

Equestrian: You can learn more about equestrian use at Nevada Horse Trails

Group Area: Accommodations for day and overnight groups are available by reservation.

Picnicking/Day Use: The day use picnic area has a large shade ramada with picnic tables.

Hiking: The remote portions of the park are accessible via a four-mile loop trail. Another one-mile trail connects the Miller Point overlook to the picnic area. 

Regional Visitor Center: The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. It is located at the park entrance off U.S. 93. The visitor center is closed holidays during the winter.

Programs: Information about program scheduling may be obtained from either park staff or kiosks. Upon request, special presentations can be arranged for groups.

Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year.

FIELD NOTES

• Practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles.
• Stay on trails.
• Drive only on designated roadways. Vehicles must be licensed.
• Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
• Removing, disturbing or damaging any historic structure, artifact, rock, plant life, fossil or other feature is prohibited. State and federal laws protect this area and its resources.
• Camp only in designated sites.
• Light fires only in the fire rings and grills provided.
• Quiet hours are 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
• The use of drones or any remote controlled aircraft is not allowed. Visit B4UFLY for more info.
• Fees are charged for park entrance, camping and group use. A fee schedule is posted in the park.
• Visitors are responsible for knowing all park rules and regulations in effect. Detailed rules and regulations are posted at the park or may be viewed on the Park Rules page.
• Those with developmental and/or physical limitations are invited to enjoy all of the recreational activities of Nevada State Parks. If you would like to request additional support or accommodations, please call the Nevada State Parks division office. We continually seek ways to provide recreational opportunities for people of all abilities and welcome any suggestions you may have.
• View a list of frequently asked questions.

NATURAL RESOURCES/CLIMATE

The spires and buff-colored cliffs are the result of geologic processes occurring over tens of millions of years. The beauty enjoyed today had violent beginnings, starting with explosive volcanic activity that, with each eruption, deposited layers of ash hundreds of feet thick. The source of this ash, the Caliente Caldera Complex, lies to the south of Cathedral Gorge. (READ MORE)

HISTORY OF CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK – Established in 1935

Close to 2,000 acres of land that was once home to the Fremont, Anasazi and Southern Paiutes is now a state park preserved for visitors to experience and enjoy. In 1924, Governor James Scrugham set aside the area for preservation. Cathedral Gorge became one of Nevada's first four state parks in 1935. (READ MORE)