Devils Hole
Devils Hole is a geologic formation located in a detached unit of Death Valley National Park and surrounded by the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, in Nye County, Nevada, in the Southwestern United States.
A cave, 13 mi southeast of Amargosa Valley
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 103–104°, and about 141 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Pahrump, 22 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Las Vegas
Las Vegas is about 59 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr and Oct
March, April and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Amargosa Valley. Green months are the mild ones.
Devils Hole
Devils Hole is a geologic formation located in a detached unit of Death Valley National Park and surrounded by the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, in Nye County, Nevada, in the Southwestern United States.
Devils Hole is habitat for the only naturally occurring population of the endangered Devils Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis). The 40 acres (16 ha) unit is part of the Ash Meadows complex, an area of desert uplands and spring-fed oases that was designated as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1984. In 1952 President Harry Truman added Devils Hole to what was then Death Valley National Monument.
- Type
- Cave
- Elevation
- 2,438 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 87K a year
Towns near Devils Hole
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Devils Hole | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Valley | 13 mi northwest | 38 | 1,445 | — | — |
| Pahrump | 22 mi southeast | 1,489 | 47,347 | $310K | — |
| Indian Springs | 33 mi east | 15 | 1,180 | $349K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Devils Hole
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw31 mi🏞 National ParkDeath Valley National Park1.3M visitors a year
64 mi🛶 LakeGroom Lake
128 mi📍 AttractionDante's View
66 mi📍 LandmarkFountains of Bellagio
66 mi🎢 Theme parkAdventuredome
66 mi🏛 MuseumMob Museum
67 mi🌲 State parkOld Las Vegas Mormon Fort
64 mi📍 LandmarkLas Vegas SpringsPhoto credits
Death Valley National Park: Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Groom Lake: Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Dante's View: Roger469, Public domain · Fountains of Bellagio: Rob Young from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 · Adventuredome: ZooFari, Public domain · Mob Museum: APK, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · Las Vegas Springs: SpringsPreserve (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Devils Hole
What town is Devils Hole near?
Amargosa Valley, NV, about 13 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Devils Hole?
March, April and October, with highs of 71–82°.
How far is Devils Hole from Las Vegas and Henderson?
About 59 miles east of Las Vegas and about 76 miles east of Henderson, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Devils Hole?
Harry Reid (LAS), about 68 miles away.
Where should I stay near Devils Hole?
Pahrump (22 mi, 1,489 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Amargosa Valley
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.