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1. Beaver Dam ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Berlin-Ichthyosaur ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Big Bend of the Colorado

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4. Cathedral Gorge State Park

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5. Cave Lake State Park

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6. Dayton State Park

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7. Death Valley National Park

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8. Echo Canyon

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9. Fort Churchill State Historic Park

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10. Gold Butte National Monument

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11. Great Basin National Park

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12. Kershaw Ryan

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13. Lahontan State Park

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14. Rye Patch

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15. Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe

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16. South Fork State Recreation Area

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17. Spooner Lake & Backcountry

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18. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

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19. Spring Valley State Park

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20. Valley of Fire

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21. Van Sickle Bi-State Park

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22. Walker River

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23. Ward Charcoal Ovens

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24. Washoe Lake State Park

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25. Wild Horse Reservoir State Recreation Area

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Nevada is a home to some of the country’s driest, wildest and most beautiful parks. Visit the world-renowned Valley of Fire State Park with its bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. Head into the stark arid landscapes of the Death Valley National Park and experience a land of extremes. Or enjoy a wealth of water-based activities in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

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