 | | The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park is popular for trout fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Perched in the middle of the Schell Creek Range, adjacent to the Humboldt National Forest at an elevation of 7,300', the park offers outstanding scenic views and opportunities for nature study and photography. Winter sports such as ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice skating are also available.German brown trout are native to Cave Lake and park streams. Hatchery rainbow trout are stocked in the lake, which is fed by Cave Creek and empties into Steptoe Creek. Big game animals such as elk and muledeer, and predators such as bobcat, mountain lion and coyote reside in the area. Hawk and eagle are common as are vulture, pinyon jay, magpie and varieties of waterfowl and songbirds. Several varieties of reptiles are present including the occasional western rattlesnake.Park vegetation is typical of the Great Basin and includes aspen, big sagebrush, rabbit brush, Mormon tea, wild rose, chokecherry and currant. A pinyon/juniper woodland area interspersed with wetlands surrounds Cave Lake. Sedimentary limestone's and shale's typical of the Great Basin dominate park geology, and the area is characterized by large up thrusts, narrow canyons and shallow caves. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Cave Lake State Park provides campgrounds, picnic areas, and a boat launch.Camping All camping is on a first come, first serve basis. Fees are charged per vehicle and are payable in the campgrounds. A few small group sites are available, and several sites can accommodate more than one vehicle. The park offers two designated campgrounds - Elk Flat Campground and the Lake View Campground. All sites are level and include a fire pit with grill, table and parking. Access roads to campsites are unpaved.Elk Flat Campground is the first camping area park visitors see as they approach from highways 93. The campground opens in early May and closes mid-October. Showers and flush-type toilets are available while the campground is open.The Lake View Campground is the more rustic of the two campgrounds. It is near the lake and is open year round with flush toilets and showers.Picnicking Two picnic areas can be found along the lakeshore. Restrooms, tables, grills and water is available. Fees are charged for each vehicle and are payable in the picnic areas.Group Area A small area for groups is at the south end of the lake. It can be reserved for a small fee. When not reserved, the area is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact the park or regional office for reservation information. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Cave Lake State Park. Best Time To Visit: Weather permitting; Cave Lake State Park is open all year. Fees: A fee is charged for entrance to the park. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Only licensed drivers with licensed vehicles are allowed to operate in the park and must stay on established roadways. Operation of ATVs, dirt bikes, etc., is prohibited. Pets must be kept on a leash not longer then six feet or confined to a vehicle at all times.Gathering firewood is prohibited.Removing, disturbing or damaging historic structures, artifacts, rocks, animals, plants, fossils or other features is prohibited. Federal and state laws protect this area and are strictly enforced.Please don't litter. Trash receptacles are provided in the park for your convenience.Directions: Cave Lake State Park is 15 miles southeast of Ely via Hwy 93 and Success Summit Road. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Cave Lake State Park | | P.O. Box 151761 | | Ely, Nevada 89315 |
| | | Phone | | General: (775) 728-4460 | |
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