Notable viewpoint · Elko, Nevada
Independence Mountain
Independence Mountain is a viewpoint in Elko, Nevada.
Independence Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Independence Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Independence Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.46566, -115.95963. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Independence Mountain
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~28 km · Must-see
- Wild Horse Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~32 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~35 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Neva · viewpoint · Elko · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~47 km · Must-see
- Wilson Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~49 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Beaver Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Monument Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~64 km · Must-see
- Willow Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~68 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~70 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~73 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~74 km · Must-see
- Jacks Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~6 km
- Mahoney Spring · attraction · Elko · ~11 km
- California Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~11 km
See everything within a day’s drive of Independence Mountain
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Independence Mountain
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~28 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Neva · viewpoint · Elko · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~47 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Beaver Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Monument Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~64 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~70 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~73 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Independence Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Independence Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Independence Mountain?
Nearby: McAfee Peak (viewpoint, 8 km), Lime Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km), Wild Horse Reservoir (lake, 32 km), Porter Peak (viewpoint, 35 km), Deep Creek Reservoir (lake, 41 km), Mount Neva (viewpoint, 45 km).
Is Independence Mountain worth visiting?
Independence Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nevada on Spotwander.