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Cathedral Gorge State Park

Its 22 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Cathedral Gorge State Park is a State Park campground near Panaca, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Panaca, Nevada

Cathedral Gorge State ParkCathedral Gorge State ParkEroded clay spires along the floor of Cathedral Gorge State ParkA hiker's view into one of the narrow slot canyons cut into the clay walls of Cathedral Gorge State ParkA storm approaching the eroded bluffs of Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cathedral Gorge State ParkCathedral Gorge State ParkEroded clay spires along the floor of Cathedral Gorge State ParkA hiker's view into one of the narrow slot canyons cut into the clay walls of Cathedral Gorge State ParkA storm approaching the eroded bluffs of Cathedral Gorge State ParkEroded clay spires in Cathedral Gorge State ParkSunrise from Miller Point over Cathedral Gorge State Park1 / 7

Photo: DylanMoz49, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Shade
Shaded

Cathedral Gorge State Park sits inside Cathedral Gorge State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Cathedral Gorge slot canyons: Narrow slot canyons with tunnels leading to hidden chambers, known locally as caves, reached from the campground's own Nature Trail. (parks.nv.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24; en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-09-25

Sites and hookups

Total sites
22
Group sites
2
Group site capacity
Up to 70 people
Accessible sites
2
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27; parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Shade
Shaded
Elevation
4,800 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Cathedral Gorge State Park is open year-round . In winter: water on and toilets open, per the managing agency.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Sites at Cathedral Gorge State Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Camping at Cathedral Gorge State Park costs $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Cathedral Gorge State Park have?
Cathedral Gorge State Park has 22 campsites, including 2 group sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Cathedral Gorge State Park.
Does Cathedral Gorge State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Cathedral Gorge State Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Yes, Cathedral Gorge State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cathedral Gorge State Park.
When is Cathedral Gorge State Park open?
Cathedral Gorge State Park is open year-round.
Is Cathedral Gorge State Park open in winter?
Yes, Cathedral Gorge State Park is open year-round; in winter the water stays on and toilets stay open.
How long can you stay at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
The stay limit at Cathedral Gorge State Park is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from T-Mobile at Cathedral Gorge State Park. It shows none at Cathedral Gorge State Park from AT&T or Verizon, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Cathedral Gorge State Park?
Cathedral Gorge State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Cathedral Gorge State Park

fishypedia.com · 9.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Echo Canyon Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 9.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Echo Canyon Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Cathedral Gorge State Park, in straight-line miles: Echo Canyon State Park (swimming hole, 10 miles), and Caliente Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Echo Canyon State Park Pioche · State Park Season Year-round Fee $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV)

More campgrounds: camping near Panaca and campgrounds in Lincoln.

Sources

  • parks.nv.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (cancellationPolicy, reservationWindow), accessed 2026-09-27
  • leg.state.nv.us (generatorsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (season.winterServices), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (sites, hookups, quietHours, petsAllowed, stayLimit, fee, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-26
  • parks.nv.gov (sites.ada, sites.group, sites.groupCapacityMax, electricAmpMax, dumpStation, elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-25
  • en.wikipedia.org (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-25
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

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Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV)
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