Elko district, Nevada, United States

Places to visit near Elko

Elko is a town in Elko district, Nevada, United States, home to about 20,279 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 12 parks. The must-see places are Elko Mountain (16 km), East Peak (22 km) and Grindstone Mountain (24 km).

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Elko, Nevada
Elko, Elko district, Nevada, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elko at a glance

Location
Elko district, Nevada, United States
Population
about 20,279
Coordinates
40.8324° N, 115.7631° W
Places within 50 km
105 (18 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Elko

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elko: 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 Elko

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elko. The closest is Fourmile Canyon (4 km); the best-known is Elko Mountain (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elko

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elko. The closest is South Side Wash Reservoir (2 km); the best-known is Fifth Street Wash Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Elko

15 churches within 100 km of Elko. The closest is Elko United Christian Fellowship (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Elko

12 parks within 100 km of Elko. The closest is Railroad Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Elko

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elko. The closest is Chilton Centennial Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elko

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elko. The closest is Riverview Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Elko

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elko
  2. 2 km Northeastern Nevada Museum · museum, Elko
  3. 20 km East Peak · peak, Elko
  4. 6 km Elko Mountain · viewpoint, Elko
  5. 17 km Fifth Street Wash Dam · dam, Elko
  6. 4 km Elko Hot Hole · lake, Elko
  7. 2 km Back to Elko

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How to reach Elko

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    Within 15 km of Elko

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elko by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32100Fourmile Canyon (4 km)
    Other attractions1952Basque Sheepherder (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1734South Side Wash Reservoir (2 km)
    Churches1515Elko United Christian Fellowship (1 km)
    Parks1212Railroad Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage36Chilton Centennial Tower (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Riverview Park (1 km)
    Museums44Western Folklife Center (1 km)
    Caves02Cave Canyon (81 km)
    Temples11Elko Nevada Temple (3 km)
    Treks01Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail (58 km)

    Elko: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elko?

    Elko Mountain (viewpoint, about 16 km), East Peak (peak, about 22 km), Northeastern Nevada Museum (museum, about 2 km), Fifth Street Wash Dam (dam, about 2 km), Elko Hot Hole (lake, about 2 km), Grindstone Mountain (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elko?

    Fourmile Canyon, about 4 km by road; Adobe Summit (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Elko?

    South Side Wash Reservoir, about 2 km by road; Fifth Street Wash Dam (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elko?

    Elko United Christian Fellowship, about 1 km by road; Living Stones Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elko?

    Start in Elko, visit Northeastern Nevada Museum, then East Peak, then Elko Mountain, then Fifth Street Wash Dam, then Elko Hot Hole, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elko?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Elko

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