RV rental Cathedral Gorge State Park, NV: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Start your visit at the Cathedral Gorge Visitor Center, where you can hash out a game plan for your time in the park. Rangers are happy to give you the scoop on the best trails and current park conditions. The four-mile Juniper Draw Loop Trail is one of the most popular routes, taking you to remote corners of the park and revealing some of the most whimsical spires and caves. Alternatively, the Miller Point Overlook commands sweeping views over the park and its unique rock formations. It's also a starting point for a handful of easy hikes that meander through the narrow slot canyons. Watch for black-tailed jackrabbits, kangaroo rats, coyotes, kit foxes, and other desert wildlife. For a gentle hike and a history fix, walk the half-mile trail to Bullionville Cemetery, which was founded in the 1800s. The dramatic landscapes of Cathedral Gorge have been attracting picnickers since the 19th century. In the 1930s, the CCC built a series of picnic facilities, with most still in use today. The striking spires also make Cathedral Gorge State Park a photographer’s seventh heaven. The park is especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset, when the spires take on a golden glow. Eastern Nevada boasts some of the darkest skies in North America, so be sure to switch off your lights and enjoy nightly stargazing sessions. If your trip coincides with a meteor shower, you're in for a treat.