Thunder Mountain Monument
The Thunder Mountain Monument is a series of outsider art sculptures and architectural forms that were assembled by Frank Van Zant starting in 1969 upon his arrival in Imlay, Nevada; it is located on a shoulder of Interstate 80.
A landmark inside Imlay
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Reno Tahoe (RNO), 118 miles away.
Summers are hot
July highs run 93–93°, and about 58 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 12" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Imlay. Green months are the mild ones.
Thunder Mountain Monument
The Thunder Mountain Monument is a series of outsider art sculptures and architectural forms that were assembled by Frank Van Zant starting in 1969 upon his arrival in Imlay, Nevada; it is located on a shoulder of Interstate 80.
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Where to stay near Thunder Mountain Monument
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
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| Town | From Thunder Mountain Monument | Drive | Places to stay | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay | in town | — | — | 385 |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Thunder Mountain Monument
Other well-known places within 63 miles.
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Photo credits
Lovelock Cave: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Lahontan: BLM Nevada, Public domain
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Visiting Thunder Mountain Monument
Is Thunder Mountain Monument in Imlay?
Yes. It’s inside Imlay, NV.
When is the best time to visit Thunder Mountain Monument?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–83°.
What is the closest airport to Thunder Mountain Monument?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 118 miles away.
Tips from people in Imlay
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.