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Guide to the national park, state parks and other natural areas in Nevada. Parks in Nevada range offer remote mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and forests and several major parks that are city close. Nevada has two national parks Great Basin National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and shares a third park with California, Death Valley National Park.The state of Nevada has 25 State Parks including Valley of Fire, Walker Lake and Cathedral Gorge State Park. Most of Nevada's parks offer day use plus camping and are staffed by ranges who are more than happy to direct you to points of interest. Nevada parks are a great way to get off the beaten path and enjoy the great outdoors. Many parks have free admission or only charge a small entrance fee. If your looking for an affordable destination for a day trip check out these national and state parks in Nevada.

		Red Rock Canyons - A 197,000 acre area provides a 13 mile scenic loop drive, and over 30 miles of hiking trails. The visitor center contains historical and geological exhibits.
		Valley of Fire State Park - Derives its name from the spectacular red sandstone formations in the park. A visitors information center located within the park.
		Lake Mead National Recreation Area -Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA.
	Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - 520 acre oasis was developed into a working ranch and luxurious retreat. The ranch was once owned by millionaire Howard Hughes	Desert National Wildlife Refuge - Over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands. Wildlife observation, hunting in the fall, and picnicking.
	Floyd Lamb State Park - the park offers tree-shaded groves alongside four small fishing lakes. The park is available for day use . 9200 Tule Springs Road Las Vegas	Humboldt - Toiyabe National Forest - The Humboldt-Toiyabe's spectacular 6.3 million acres makes it the largest forest in the lower 48 states.
	Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park - Nestled at 7,000 feet on the scenic western slope of central Nevada's Shoshone mountain range. Call for weather and road conditions.	Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park - Sand Harbor is the most popular area to visit, with sandy beaches, a boat launch and picnicking. An entrance fee is charged to enter the park.
	Cathedral Gorge State Park - Trails abound for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. A Regional Visitor Center is located at the entrance.	Washoe Lake State Park - views of the majestic Sierra Nevada and the Carson Range. Picnicking, windsurfing, water skiing, catamaran sailing, jet skiing and fishing.
	Cave Lake State Park - The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park is popular for trout fishing, crawdadding, boating, hiking, picnicking and camping.	South Fork State Recreation Area -Popular for hunting, camping, boating, picnicking, winter sports and wildlife viewing. Extreme cold and snow during the winter months.
	Great Basin National Park - Ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves. Cave Tour, 30 minutes $4.00 16 and over.