The best thing about Cathedral Gorge State Park is the ‘caves' area on the east side of the gorge. There are miles of slot canyons, split into three sections: Cathedral Caves, Canyon Caves, and Moon Caves. Some are narrow enough for a single person without a pack, which is why they resemble caves. Cathedral Gorge State Park Overview. Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground has 24 campsites (all with electrical hookups) set in a spectacular canyon of geological features in southeastern Nevada. All campsites are first come, first serve and have a table, fire ring, grill, BBQ and shade ramada. Campsite 23 and 24 are ADA. Cathedral Gorge is an area filled with spectacular slot canyons and geological formations. There are seemingly endless amount of crevices, tunnels and slots to explore. And, it's very easy to get to, located right off the highway near Panaca, NV. There are plenty of slot canyons easily accessed from good roads with limited hiking. Two that come to mind are the Grand Wash mentioned above. You can park right at the entrance to the canyon. Cathedral Gorge State Park in eastern Nevada has many small slot canyons only a few minutes walk from the campground.
Cathedral Gorge State Park Slot Canyon
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park Road
Panaca, NV 89042
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$5 parking
Cathedral Gorge Slot Canyons
Cathedral Gorge State Park is an impressive state park located in the southeast region of Nevada. It is two and a half hours away from Las Vegas and and two hours away from Great Basin National Park. The caves and cathedral spires are made of clay and were formed from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. I stopped at Moon Caves first to explore some slot canyons and get an up close view of the the clay formation. Next, I drove to Cathedral Caves, C.C.C. Water Tower Picnic Area, and took the Miller Point trail (1 mile) to the expansive overlook. Alternatively, you can park at the Visitor Center and walk a short distance to the same point.
Cathedral Gorge State Park Slot Canyon
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State Park Road
Panaca, NV 89042
Get Directions
$5 parking
Cathedral Gorge Slot Canyons
Cathedral Gorge State Park is an impressive state park located in the southeast region of Nevada. It is two and a half hours away from Las Vegas and and two hours away from Great Basin National Park. The caves and cathedral spires are made of clay and were formed from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. I stopped at Moon Caves first to explore some slot canyons and get an up close view of the the clay formation. Next, I drove to Cathedral Caves, C.C.C. Water Tower Picnic Area, and took the Miller Point trail (1 mile) to the expansive overlook. Alternatively, you can park at the Visitor Center and walk a short distance to the same point.
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