Cathedral Gorge State Park

The geological formations within the park consist of eroded clay and limestone, forming narrow canyons with vertical walls and spires reaching up to 100 feet.

The park earned its protected status in 1935 after Governor James Scrugham designated the land for preservation in 1924 among Nevada's first four state parks.

The land holds traces of Native American settlements, including the Fremont, Anasazi, and Southern Paiute tribes who used these formations for shelter and sustenance.

The park maintains 22 camping sites equipped with tables, grills, shade structures, and electrical connections, plus a visitor center providing detailed trail maps.

Natural erosion has sculpted the bentonite clay into formations resembling cathedral spires, with narrow passages creating slot canyons throughout the landscape.

Location: Nevada

Inception: 1935

Website: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/cathedral-gorge

GPS coordinates: 37.81941,-114.41388

Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:31