Places to visit near

Cold Springs

Cold Springs is a town in Washoe district, Nevada, United States of about 8,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Swan Lake Nature Study Area, Peavine Peak and Mount Ina Coolbrith.

39.6802° N, 119.9766° WPop. 8,544

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see97
Notable139
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Cold Springs

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:36 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cold Springs
  2. Swan Lake Nature Study Arealake · 45 min
  3. Peavine Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. Reno Nevada Templechurch · 30 min
  5. Crystal Peak Parkpeak · 1 hrs
  6. Mount Ina Coolbrithviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cold Springs
Today’s loopCold SpringsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cold Springs?

Swan Lake Nature Study Area (lake, about 14 km), Peavine Peak (peak, about 14 km), Mount Ina Coolbrith (viewpoint, about 18 km), Reno Nevada Temple (church, about 22 km), Crystal Peak Park (peak, about 23 km), University of Nevada, Reno Arboretum (park, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cold Springs?

45 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Cold Springs?

Swan Lake Nature Study Area, about 14 km by road; East Wash Diversion Dam (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cold Springs?

Peavine Peak, about 14 km by road; Mount Ina Coolbrith (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cold Springs?

Start in Cold Springs, visit Swan Lake Nature Study Area, then Peavine Peak, then Reno Nevada Temple, then Crystal Peak Park, then Mount Ina Coolbrith, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.