Rock Formation · Nevada
Cathedral Gorge
Cathedral-like spires and slot caves of soft clay
TypeRock Formation
StateNevada
Best seasonSpring & fall (clay bakes in summer)
How to visitState park; small fee; easy trails + campground
A small Nevada state park where erosion has sculpted soft bentonite clay into dramatic cathedral spires and narrow, squeeze-through slot caves. Otherworldly, uncrowded, and a quiet stunner off the Great Basin Highway.
The shot
Slot-cave light between the clay spires.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Cathedral Caves
- Miller Point overlook
- Pioche
- Great Basin NP nearby
Plan around it
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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