of cactus can tolerate the climate in Cathedral Gorge, where temperatures in winter can fall below freezing, and rise above in summer. Other trees, not native to the park, have been planted around the campground to provide shade. Animals Small mammals form a majority of the park's animal population: black-tailed jackrabbits, cottontail rabbits, coyotes, gophers, kangaroo rats, kit foxes, mice, and skunks. Deer can be observed infrequently near Miller Point during the late fall and winter. Birds are seen frequently around camp areas and near dense patches of shrubs. The natives include blackbirds, black-throated sparrows, finches, American kestrels, small hawks, ravens, roadrunners, American robins, sapsuckers, and introduced European starlings. Migratory birds include bluebirds, cedar waxwings, hummingbirds, and warblers. Various species of non-poisonous snakes and lizards are abundant. In the summer, the Great Basin rattlesnake may be spotted. Activities and amenities Known locally as "caves," the park's extremely narrow slot canyons were cut from the mud that lay at the bottom of the lake millions of years ago. Explorers can crawl through tunnels to discover hidden chambers in the network of canyons which offer some coolness in the summer heat. Park facilities include a 22-site campground, ADA-accessible sites, group use area, restrooms and showers. A regional visitor center at the park entrance has interpretive displays and information about other parks in the area. References External links Cathedral Gorge State Park Nevada State Parks Cathedral Gorge State Park Trail Map Nevada State Parks State parks of Nevada Protected areas of Lincoln County, Nevada Protected areas established in 1935 1935 establishments in Nevada Civilian Conservation Corps in Nevada