Caliente, Nevada travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Caliente is in Southern Nevada.

4 sights · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Caliente

Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site

One room schoolhouse that operated from 1922-1967, with many of the school's original items.

Kershaw–Ryan State Park

Beaver Dam State Park

Caliente Railroad Depot

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Feb.

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SGU St George Regional Airport, St George — 68 mi away. Directions
CDC Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City — 78 mi away. Directions
LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 112 mi away (major hub). Directions

The only road through the town is the US-93.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site, Kershaw–Ryan State Park
Afternoon Caliente Railroad Depot, Beaver Dam State Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder