A bird-watcher's delight, northeast of Fallon off Stillwater Rd (NV Hwy 166), Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for over 280 species of birds, at their most active in mid-May. Free primitive campsites are available.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Northern Nevada
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Grimes Point Archaeological Area
12.43 MILES
About 10 miles east of Fallon, you can walk a ¾-mile trail past rock carvings (petroglyphs) dating as far back as 9000 years. Need more archaeological…
28.43 MILES
Just under 20 miles south of town, this sizable cave was used from 2600 BCE by native peoples to store food and seasonal equipment. It was 'discovered' in…
17.8 MILES
About 25 miles southeast of Fallon off Hwy 50 you'll come across Sand Mountain, a 600ft-tall sand dune that 'sings,' occasionally producing a low-pitched…
Churchill County Museum & Archives
15.32 MILES
Besides the usual pioneer relics, this museum and local county archives also displays an interesting replica of a Paiute hut and sponsors twice-monthly…
Nearby Northern Nevada attractions
1. Grimes Point Archaeological Area
12.43 MILES
About 10 miles east of Fallon, you can walk a ¾-mile trail past rock carvings (petroglyphs) dating as far back as 9000 years. Need more archaeological…
2. Churchill County Museum & Archives
15.32 MILES
Besides the usual pioneer relics, this museum and local county archives also displays an interesting replica of a Paiute hut and sponsors twice-monthly…
3. Sand Mountain Recreation Area
17.8 MILES
About 25 miles southeast of Fallon off Hwy 50 you'll come across Sand Mountain, a 600ft-tall sand dune that 'sings,' occasionally producing a low-pitched…
28.43 MILES
Just under 20 miles south of town, this sizable cave was used from 2600 BCE by native peoples to store food and seasonal equipment. It was 'discovered' in…