Lincoln district, Nevada, United States

Places to visit near Caliente

Caliente is a town in Lincoln district, Nevada, United States, home to about 1,109 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 churches. The must-see places are Kershaw-Ryan State Park (4 km), Cathedral Gorge State Park (32 km) and Highland Peak (39 km).

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Caliente, Nevada
Caliente, Lincoln district, Nevada, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Caliente at a glance

Location
Lincoln district, Nevada, United States
Population
about 1,109
Coordinates
37.6150° N, 114.5119° W
Places within 50 km
179 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Caliente

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Caliente: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caliente

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caliente. The closest is Clover Creek Canyon (1 km); the best-known is Highland Peak (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Caliente

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Caliente. The closest is Culverwell Reservoir (8 km); the best-known is Eccles Reservoir (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Caliente

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Caliente. The closest is Kershaw-Ryan State Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Caliente

8 churches within 100 km of Caliente. The closest is Caliente Community United Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral Gorge State Park (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Caliente

6 parks within 100 km of Caliente. The closest is Dixon Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Caliente

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caliente. The closest is Railroad Depot (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Caliente

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caliente
  2. 4 km Kershaw-Ryan State Park · nature spot, Lincoln
  3. 8 km Big Cave · cave, Lincoln
  4. 3 km Eccles Reservoir · reservoir, Lincoln
  5. 36 km Cathedral Gorge State Park · church, Lincoln
  6. 20 km Highland Peak · peak, Lincoln
  7. 39 km Back to Caliente

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How to reach Caliente

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    Within 15 km of Caliente

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caliente by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7589Clover Creek Canyon (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3443Culverwell Reservoir (8 km)
    Other attractions3941Oak Spring (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Kershaw-Ryan State Park (4 km)
    Churches88Caliente Community United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Parks66Dixon Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage56Railroad Depot (1 km)
    Museums55Caliente Railroad Depot (1 km)
    Caves33Big Cave (7 km)
    Waterfalls01Gunlock Falls (96 km)

    Caliente: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caliente?

    Kershaw-Ryan State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Big Cave (cave, about 7 km), Eccles Reservoir (reservoir, about 10 km), Cathedral Gorge State Park (church, about 32 km), Highland Peak (peak, about 39 km), Comet Peak (peak, about 40 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Caliente?

    179 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 39 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caliente?

    Clover Creek Canyon, about 1 km by road; Antelope Canyon (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Caliente?

    Culverwell Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Conaway Reservoir (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Caliente?

    Kershaw-Ryan State Park, about 4 km by road; Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caliente?

    Start in Caliente, visit Kershaw-Ryan State Park, then Big Cave, then Eccles Reservoir, then Cathedral Gorge State Park, then Highland Peak, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caliente?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Caliente

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Caliente’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Caliente on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.