Awe, then ahhh: this is one of our favorite state parks not just in Nevada, but in the whole USA. Fifteen miles north of Caliente, just past the turn-off to Panaca, Cathedral Gorge State Park really does feel like you've stepped into a magnificent, many-spired cathedral, albeit one whose dome is a view of the sky. Miller Point Overlook has sweeping views, with several easy hikes into narrow side canyons.
Sleep under the stars at the first-come, first-served campsites set amid badlands-style cliffs.
