Covering more than 1,600 acres in a long, narrow valley in Lincoln County, Cathedral Gorge State Park features dramatic landscapes of eroded soft bentonite clay where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns. The state park and public recreation area is a renowned geologic preserve with cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires that date back tens of millions of years and is a photographer’s dream. Located one mile north of the town of Panaca, Cathedral Gorge State Park offers a variety of activities, including hiking, picnicking, camping, and nature study.

Cathedral Gorge State Park, 111, Cathedral Gorge State Park Road, Panaca, NV 89042, Phone: 775-728-4460

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