Located at the southern end of the Pancake Mountain range lies the unique Lunar Crater formations. Along this bumpy and unpaved byway, explore maars, cinder cones, and basalt flows similar to the findings on the moon. Easy Chair Crater is one of the first visible craters upon entering the byway. Continuing further you’ll pass through several rock formations and reach Lunar Crater. From Lunar Crater, see 20 other extinct volcanoes close by. Along with exploring the unique formations, enjoy the wildflowers along with the fantastic wildlife.
Please limit vehicles to existing roads and trails only. Feel free to park your vehicle and walk to the edge of the craters to get a better view!
The Palisade Wilderness Study Area and the Wall Wilderness Study Area are to the south of the Lunar Crater observation area. Please do NOT OHV or mountain bike within these wilderness study areas. These areas are treated similarly to wilderness areas and do not allow for any mechanized travel.
No fees are required for entering the area.
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Located along highway 6 on the Lunar Crater Back Country Byway. The Lunar Craters are about 70 miles east from Tonopah. Parking is located all along highway 6 to make OHV access easy.
To reach Lunar Crater from Tonopah, Nevada:
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