Cathedral Gorge State Park was established in 1935, and is one of Nevada's oldest parks. The Park's unusual clay formations, many of them resembling church spires, is the main attraction. Originally known as Panaca Gulch and later changed to Cathedral Gulch, the name Cathedral Gorge has stuck. Simply put, this "gorge" is a wash, that over the eons has been weathered and eroded into a fantasy land. |
| Fees: |
$4.00 per vehicle day use fee |
| Visitor Center: |
There is a Regional Information Center near the entrance, which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. |
| Facilities: |
Day use area with shaded, covered picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms, and showers. There is also a campground. Miller Point Overlook, one mile north of the main entrance on US Highway 93, has excellent views of the gorge. There are also covered picnic tables, pit toilets, and information kiosks. |
| Directions: |
Just off of US Highway 93, one mile north of Panaca.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 37 49.077N; 114 24.730W. |
| Weather: |
- The Park is typically arid, with hot summers and cold winters.
- Summer temperatures range from 95 degrees F. at mid-day to 55 degrees F. at night.
- Rainfall is variable and thunderstorms are common.
- See Canyon Country Weather for more information.
- Sunrise/Sunset
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| Regulations: |
- Visitors are responsible for knowing all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park.
- All plants, animals, rocks, minerals, and historic artifacts within the park boundaries are protected by State law. It is illegal to destroy or disturb these features.
- Operating unlicensed vehicles is not permitted.
- All vehicle operators must be licensed.
- Drive only on designated roadways.
- Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet.
- Use the garbage dumpsters provided. Do not burn or bury garbage.
- Quiet hours in the park are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
- See Encountering Wild Animals.
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