Cave Lake State Park, Recreational lake in Great Basin, Nevada, United States.
Cave Lake is a reservoir in the Schell Creek Range sitting at around 7300 feet elevation and surrounded by dense pine forests. The clear waters offer a quiet setting with mountain views extending in every direction.
Cave Creek Dam, which created the lake, was built in 1932. The Nevada Department of Wildlife bought the site in 1971 for $10, then transferred it to Nevada State Parks two years later, and the park was designated in 1973. A U.S. Forest Service land transfer added 2,980 acres in 2015.
Each January the park hosts the White Pine Fire and Ice Show, an ice and snow sculpture contest held on the frozen lake when ice and snow permit, ending with fireworks. The event began in 2003 and in 2009 was combined with the centennial of steam engine #93, a preserved local locomotive.
The park offers two camping areas with level sites, fire pits, and picnic tables for overnight stays. Parking is available at both camping zones and the grounds are clearly marked.
The Fire and Ice Festival began in 2003, and in 2009 it was combined with the centennial of steam engine #93, a preserved local locomotive. Sculptors work on the frozen lake, and the contest closes with a fireworks show.
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