Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is a saltwater lake in the geographic sink of the basin of the Truckee River, 40 mi (64 km) northeast of Reno, Nevada. Its location is 7 mi northeast of Sutcliffe. Weather is mildest over May, June, September and October, with 65–79°F highs.
A lake, 7 mi northeast of Sutcliffe
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Reno, 37 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Pyramid Lake.
Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is a saltwater lake in the geographic sink of the basin of the Truckee River, 40 mi (64 km) northeast of Reno, Nevada.
Pyramid Lake is the biggest remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan, a large endorheic lake that once covered most of western Nevada. It is approximately 27 miles (43 km) long and 11 miles (18 km) wide, with a perimeter of 71 miles (114 km), covering 112,000 acres (45,000 ha) entirely enclosed within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 188 square miles
- Elevation
- 3,789 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 61K a year
Where to base yourself for Pyramid Lake
The nearest towns with places to stay are Sutcliffe (3), and Reno has the most rooms in the area (136).
Sutcliffe
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
282 people
7 mi southwest of Pyramid Lake
Reno
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
283,621 people
37 mi southwest of Pyramid Lake
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Pyramid Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutcliffe | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 282 | $55K | — |
| Wadsworth | 31 mi southeast | 45 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 705 | $86K | — |
| Doyle | 29 mi west | 45 min | 1 1 hotel | 779 | $232K | — |
| Reno | 37 mi southwest | 1 hr | 136 84 hotels · 33 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 283,621 | $548K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Pyramid Lake
Every place here is under 69 miles away.
54 mi CaveLovelock Cave
62 mi LakeDonner Lake
59 mi LakeLake Lahontan
68 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
36 mi Stadium & arenaMackay Stadium
37 mi LandmarkReno Arch
61 mi State parkDonner Memorial State Park
52 mi Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe57 runs · 1,625 ft verticalPhoto credits
Lovelock Cave: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Donner Lake: J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Lahontan: BLM Nevada, Public domain · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mackay Stadium: Lanski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reno Arch: Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Donner Memorial State Park: Joe Parks from Berkeley, CA, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions people have about Pyramid Lake
What town is Pyramid Lake near?
Sutcliffe, NV, about 7 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Pyramid Lake?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–79°.
What is the closest airport to Pyramid Lake?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 38 miles away.
Where should I stay near Pyramid Lake?
Reno (37 mi, 136 places to stay) and Sutcliffe (7 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Sutcliffe
Questions and tips go in Sutcliffe’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.