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Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway

Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway

National Scenic BywayNevada
Length 30.2 mi / 48.6 km
Time to Allow Two hours to drive (including backtracking) or all day to enjoy the byway.
Fees

A $9 day-use permit is required for camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and/or driving off-road.

Pyramid Lake, sponsored by Native Americans, takes you to one of the largest desert lakes in the world. It is landlocked on the barren desert floor and its colors change from green, to turquoise, to deep blue. The lake is also a resting place for a variety of migrating waterfowl.

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    Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway

    Pyramid Lake Rangers
    775-476-1155

    Pyramid Lake Museum
    775-574-1088
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