Lovelock Cave
Lovelock Cave (NV-Ch-18) is an archaeological site located near Lovelock in rural Churchill County, Nevada, United States. It is 36 mi north of Fallon. For a second stop, Lake Lahontan is 12 mi away.
A cave, 36 mi north of Fallon
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Fallon, 36 miles south. 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, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lovelock Cave
Lovelock Cave (NV-Ch-18) is an archaeological site located near Lovelock in rural Churchill County, Nevada, United States. It has previously been known as Sunset Guano Cave, Horseshoe Cave, and Loud Site 18. The cave is about 150 feet (46 m) long and 35 feet (11 m) wide. Lovelock Cave is one of the most important classic sites in the Great Basin region because the cave's conditions preserve organic and inorganic material. The cave was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1984. It was the first major cave in the Great Basin to be excavated, and the Lovelock Cave people are part of the University of California Archaeological Community's Lovelock Cave Station.
- Type
- Cave
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1984)
- Wikipedia readers
- 50K a year
Rooms near Lovelock Cave
Rooms are nearest in Fallon (15) and Fernley (9).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Lovelock Cave | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon | 36 mi south | 55 min | 15 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 9,570 | $283K | C+ |
| Fernley | 43 mi southwest | 1 hr | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 26,214 | $367K | — |
| Wadsworth | 45 mi southwest | 1 hr | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 705 | $86K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
All of these are within 54 miles.
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Photo credits
Lake Lahontan: BLM Nevada, Public domain · Pyramid Lake: Rhalden, Public domain · Thunder Mountain Monument: leiris202, CC BY-SA 2.0
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A visit to Lovelock Cave: questions
What town is Lovelock Cave near?
Fallon, NV, about 36 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Lovelock Cave?
May, with a high of 76°.
What is the closest airport to Lovelock Cave?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 72 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lovelock Cave?
Fallon (36 mi, 15 places to stay) and Fernley (43 mi, 9 places to stay).
From people who live in Fallon
No one has shared advice yet; Fallon’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.