Get to Know Nevada Parks

Nevada always stands out in a crowd. And with intriguing historical sites and natural wonders that remain unspoiled, crowdless, and easy to get to, Nevada’s state and national parks are no exception.

Whether you’re after a quick out-and-back, off-The-Strip trip to state and national parks near Las Vegas, or you’re looking to backpack in, tent it up, or park your RV among trout-packed streams, red rock slot canyons, and history-packed locales, let us help you find your Nevada park.

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Whether it’s the newest item on your bucket list or the best wrong turn you ever took, whichever corner of this state you venture to, you’re bound to uncover the kind of unexpected encounters, memorable characters, and only-in-Nevada experiences that make this place so damn special. Get your hands on stunning images, surprising stories, colorful characters, do-before-you-die events, and beyond. And just to sweeten the deal, in addition to sending you our official Nevada Magazine & Visitor Guide, we’ll throw in our swanky state map, too.

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Park-hop your way through 27 Nevada State Parks, Great Basin National Park, and Beyond

With the largest, clearest, purest alpine lake in North America, it’s no surprise that millions of people from around the globe head for Lake Tahoe National Forest every year. Whether you’re looking to ski, mountain bike, hike, or sunbathe your way around Lake Tahoe, there are plenty of internationally acclaimed spots throughout that Sierra Nevada snow or sunshine that are sure to satisfy your inner recreationalist.

Meanwhile, the Mojave Desert brims with alluring Joshua tree-filled landscapes set against spectacularly vibrant mountains in and around Las Vegas, all the way to Death Valley National Park—the famously lowest, hottest, and driest place in North America. While the vast majority of Death Valley lies in California, discover Nevada’s tiny piece of the park outside Rhyolite Ghost Town, and the entrance to Titus Canyon. Best yet, be sure to see (and stay at!) Beatty and Pahrump, NV—both of which are gateway communities to Death Valley National Park along the Death Valley Rally Road Trip.

Desert and water lovers alike can bask in hundreds of miles of shoreline at Lake Mead National Recreation Area for amazing bass fishing, cliff jumping, and boating in one of America’s most uniquely dynamic places to get outside. 

Investigate fossils from ancient Columbian mammoths, dire wolves, and saber-toothed cat fossils at the Tule Springs National Monument and Ice Age State Park (coming soon); follow the legendary Pony Express Trail through forts and ghost towns in multiple northern Nevada state parks; and discover why “Half the Park is After Dark” beneath ancient bristlecone pines at Great Basin National Park. Whatever adventure you’re chasing, Nevada’s state and national parks will help you find it. Let us be your guide.

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If you happened to “find your park” here in Nevada, show us which one—or ones—you discovered. Tag #TravelNevada and let us hike, bike, camp, fish, stargaze, and get out there vicariously through your feed. If we love your photo, you may find it featured here.

storm clouds moving in to end last night's round of lip ripping. i love this state.
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While Nevada State Parks are currently closed, we can still share our memories and information for others so that they can visit once the parks open again. On our travels across the country, we have stopped at Kershaw-Ryan State Park a few times. The surrounding canyons and landscape are really impressive, and the views of the stars at night are awesome. The park itself is nestled into the canyon, and offers plenty of sites with full hookups. Camping is $25/night,  and the sites are well spaced and offer covered shelters. The showers are particularly great, they are big and private and clean - they are also coin op so bring quarters. The little store in town doesn't like to supply quarters for whatever reason so you can wait for the visitor center to be open to get change. There are hiking trails behind the camping sites and plenty of room to walk the dogs. Watch out for spiky plants, and be prepared for plenty of wind. 
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I think I found my favorite place in Southern Nevada. I did not think this view would be at the top of this super short trail! 

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Certainly a fun unexpected trail just outside of Ely Nevada. Twisted pines loop at Cave lake state park delivered. #pedalforpeace #Bikesarecool #Nevadastateparks #getaboveitall #Elyvated #foxmtb #kaliprotectives #scottbikes
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Textures of the Nevada desert. Ive been away from Instagram for a little while but I’m back now so you’ll be seeing a lot from my recent adventures across the Southwest

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2023 Season Recap Part 2: 
1. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, Ely, NV
2. koaofely 
3. And 4. Silver Strand State Beach 
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Beautiful day to hike around Cave Lake State Park.

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I love going through my camera roll of all my hiking excursions - this one made me smile prettttaaay BIG today 😁 
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A droite au fond du couloir ... Cathedrale Gorge State Park, Nevada / To the right at the end of the corridor ... cathedralgorgestatepark , Nevada
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