Nevada Park List

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is located in southern Nevada 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Encompassing over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands, Ash Meadows is a desert wetland
Ash Springs Wildlife Area
One of the few remaining desert oases in the state. Spring-fed mineral pools provide habitat for endangered white fish, great place for bird
Atomic Testing Museum
Planning for the Atomic Testing Museum was begun on April 15, 1998. It is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Desert Research Institute to build
Baker Archaeological Viewing Site
Visitors can view 1000 year-old Snake Valley archaeological
Beaver Dam State Park
Beaver Dam State Park is Eastern Nevada's most remote park, and is a popular area for hikers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy its primitive and rustic character. Deep canyons,
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Site
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park is located 45 miles northeast of Tonopah via U.S. Highway 6, State Route 376 and Monitor Valley Road. Built in 1876, the Belmont Courthouse was
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
The park is open all year but extreme winter weather may prohibit travel. Nestled at 7,000 feet on the scenic western slope of central Nevada's Shoshone mountain range, the
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Big Bend is Nevada's newest state park, opening for operation in 1996. Situated on the shores of the Colorado River below Laughlin in Nevada's southern tip. The park offers
Black Rock Desert Recreation Area
Spectacular scenic opportunities abound in one of the largest and flattest alkaline playas in the United States. The Playa is a now-dry remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan; it is
Blue Mass Scenic Area
Elevation 7,000 ft. Scenic wonderland of streams and springs, old cabins, granite cliffs and pinnacles and lush
Cathedral Gorge State Park
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
Cave Lake State Park
The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park is popular for trout fishing, crawdadding, boating, hiking, picnicking and camping. Perched in the middle of the Schell Creek Range, adjacent
Clark County Museum
The Clark County Heritage Museum (CCHM) connects the cultural history and natural environment of Southern Nevada with an ongoing understanding of contemporary issues impacting the region. Through exhibitions and
Cleve Creek Campground
A group camping site with large barbecue area nestled amongst cottonwood
Comstock National Historic District
Exploring the area surrounding the wild west mining towns of Virginia City and Dayton is a great adventure for mountain bikers or OHV
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is one of Carson Valley's first and largest ranches. The ranch was home to German immigrant Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg who founded the site
Dayton State Park
Dayton State Park is located in the town of Dayton, one of Nevada's first permanent settlements. The Carson River flows through the park and offers fishing and
Desert National Wildlife Range
The Desert National Wildlife Range encompasses 1.6 million acres of the Mojave Desert in southern Nevada 25 miles north of Las Vegas, and is the largest national wildlife refuge
Echo Canyon State Park
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
Elgin School House
The Elgin Schoolhouse is a historic school in rural Nevada's Lincoln County. The schoolhouse was used from 1922 through 1967, when its last student reached eighth grade.
Ely Elk Viewing Area
The largest herd of elk in Nevada can be observed feeding during the fall and spring seasons, both along the paved highway south of Ely and at the viewing
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Fort Churchill was once an active U.S. Army fort. Built in 1861 to provide protection for early settlers. It was abandoned nine years later, and today the
Gap Mountain Campground
6 campsites. Elevation 5,220 feet. Adjoins the Wayne Kirch Wildlife Management
Garnet Hill
Elevation: 7000 ft. Rockhound site. Dark red garnets are the feature. Also view the open pit copper mine of the Robinson Mining
Goshute Canyon and Goshute Cave
Explore underground wonders in Goshute Cave and hike to bristlecone pine forests and limestone
Goshute Mountain Watchable Wildlife Area
Elevation 9000 feet. Goshute Mountains funnel thousands of raptors past this site during the fall migration. Follow watchable wildlife binocular logo signs from Alternate 93 to trailhead parking. Part
Great Basin National Park
From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest
Grimes Point/Hidden Cave Archaeological Site
Grimes Point was first visited by Native Americans at least 8,000 years ago, and visitors can view examples of prehistoric rock art, called petroglyphs, as well as a storage
Highland Range Crucial Bighorn Habitat
The area was set aside for the protection and propagation of desert bighorn sheep. No public access. US 95 runs along the eastern flank of the
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is a feature of the Boulder Canyon Project - Hoover Dam. Located on the Arizona-Nevada state line, at 726 feet it is the