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Cathedral Gorge State Park
- Established
- 1935
- Acreage
- 1,800 · ~1,800 acres; one of Nevada's four original state parks established in 1935 (set aside starting 1924 by Gov. Scrugham)
- Location
- Lincoln County, NV 2 mi northwest of Panaca (along U.S. 93)
- Key features
- Bentonite-clay 'cathedral' spires and slot canyons; Miller Point overlook; CCC-built stone water tower; narrow slot canyons walkable on foot; Moon Caves
- Activities
- Hiking, slot-canyon exploration, photography, camping, picnicking, stargazing, scenic driving
- Notable
- One of Nevada's original four state parks (1935); the soft bentonite formations are eroded remnants of an ancient lake bed deposited millions of years ago
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Source: parks.nv.gov · 2026-05-09