Cathedral Gorge State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- 22 campsites
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 728-8101
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,631 acres, Cathedral Gorge State Park lies in Lincoln County, about 41 miles northwest of Enterprise.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking. Camping is available: 22 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Always Open
Regional Visitor Center: The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. It is located at the park entrance off U.S. 93. The visitor center is closed holidays during the winter.
Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $5 · vehicle |
| Day use entrance fee | $10 · vehicle |
| Camping | $15 · vehicle |
| Camping | $20 · vehicle |
| Camping | $10 · vehicle |
| Bike in | $2 · walk-in |
Official wording
Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) + $10.00 for sites with utility hook ups Bike in: $2.00 per bike
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Gorge State Park Site count parsed from park text | 22 | Electric hookups are also available.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping: The campground has 22 sites, each with a table, grill and shade ramada. Electric hookups are also available. Water and flush restrooms with showers are open year-around. Facilities adjacent to the campground offer large shade ramadas, grills, picnic tables and water. There are two handicapped-accessible campsites at the group area that also have a restroom with flush toilets and showers. Camping is limited to 14 days in a 30-day period.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Equestrian: You can learn more about equestrian use at Nevada Horse Trails Hiking: The remote portions of the park are accessible via a four-mile loop trail. Another one-mile trail connects the Miller Point overlook to the picnic area.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
Camping: The campground has 22 sites, each with a table, grill and shade ramada. Electric hookups are also available. Water and flush restrooms with showers are open year-around. Facilities adjacent to the campground offer large shade ramadas, grills, picnic tables and water. There are two handicapped-accessible campsites at the group area that also have a restroom with flush toilets and showers. Camping is limited to 14 days in a 30-day period. Equestrian: You can learn more about equestrian use at Nevada Horse Trails Picnicking/Day Use: The day use picnic area has a large shade ramada with picnic tables. Hiking: The remote portions of the park are accessible via a four-mile loop trail. Another one-mile trail connects the Miller Point overlook to the picnic area.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles. Stay on trails. Drive only on designated roadways. Vehicles must be licensed. Camp only in designated sites. Light fires only in the fire rings and grills provided. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. Fees are charged for park entrance, camping and group use. A fee schedule is posted in the park.
Getting there
- Address
- P.O. Box 176
Panaca, NV 89042 - Nearest town
- Enterprise — about 41 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.8240, -114.4155
- Phone
- (775) 728-8101
- cgsp@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Cathedral Gorge State Park 1.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Mx. Granger
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology