Lake Lahontan
Lake Lahontan was a large endorheic prehistoric lake during the Pleistocene that occupied modern northwestern Nevada and extended into northeastern California and southern Oregon in the United States. Its address puts it 27 mi northeast of Fallon. Around it, Lovelock Cave (12 mi) comes first on our list.
A lake, 27 mi northeast of Fallon
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Fallon, 27 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 96–96°, and about 82 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best month: May
May is the mild month, with a high of 76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
The months below show the weather around Lake Lahontan.
Lake Lahontan
Lake Lahontan was a large endorheic prehistoric lake during the Pleistocene that occupied modern northwestern Nevada and extended into northeastern California and southern Oregon in the United States.
- Type
- Lake
- Wikipedia readers
- 31K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Lake Lahontan
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Fallon (15) and Fernley (9).
Fallon
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,570 people
27 mi southwest of Lake Lahontan
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Lake Lahontan | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 15 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 9,570 | $283K | C+ |
| Fernley | 40 mi southwest | 1 hr | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 26,214 | $367K | — |
| Wadsworth | 44 mi west | 1 hr | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 705 | $86K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
All of these are within 63 miles.
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Photo credits
Lovelock Cave: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Pyramid Lake: Rhalden, Public domain · Thunder Mountain Monument: leiris202, CC BY-SA 2.0
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What people ask about Lake Lahontan
What town is Lake Lahontan near?
Fallon, NV, about 27 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Lake Lahontan?
May, with a high of 76°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Lahontan?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 71 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lake Lahontan?
Fallon (27 mi, 15 places to stay) and Fernley (40 mi, 9 places to stay).
Local know-how from Fallon
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.