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Whipple Cave

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Whipple Cave in Nevada offers a camping experience surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include the Great Basin National Park, known for its diverse landscapes and Lehman Caves.

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Location

Whipple Cave is located in Nevada

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Coordinates

37.92658194740605 N
114.44848716217649 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 9, 2018

Spelunking and rappelling time!!!!

Whipple cave is located 3 hours from Las Vegas, heading north. Coordinates to the cave can be found here: latitude 38.48909 longitude 115.01829

Once you get to the Whipple cave access road, pass the wire fenced gate located on the right hand side. Here, you will drive on a dirt road for about 2 miles. A 4w drive is highly encountered. You won’t be able to make the drive in a sedan. You will see the trailhead at the end of the road.

You can camp here for the night. There’s fire pits available throughout, it’s a very secluded area so you will not run into other people or crowds. Just an FYI, it gets pretty windy at night. Dog friendly! No reservation required, free to camp!

The cave is located a couple minutes away, up the mountain. You will see signs for it. You can enter the cave by rappelling down 70 feet. Once at the bottom, you can embark on a 2 mile spelunking adventure!!! You will need a 165 ft rope and headlamps to accomplish this adventure as well as technical rope-climbing skills.

  • Review photo of Whipple Cave by Alex B., September 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Whipple Cave by Alex B., September 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Whipple Cave by Alex B., September 9, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Whipple Cave?

    Whipple Cave is located at 6199 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Whipple Cave?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Whipple Cave, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Whipple Cave have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Whipple Cave does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Whipple Cave?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.