5 places in Nevada you can go to be in 3 states at once

On the edges of Nevada, there are similar “tri-point” spots, meaning places you can be in Nevada as well as two other states at the same time. While the Four Corners and other multiple-state meeting points are easily accesible by driving, Nevada’s aren’t as easy.

To be in multiple states and also Nevada means to hike, drive off-road or even boat. If you’re an explorer, adventurer or just need an excuse to see some more of Nevada (and maybe a few neighboring states), consider making the trips. 

If you’re into checking out all of the multiple-state points the U.S. has to offer, check it out on the Washington Post.

Here are the five points in Nevada and how to get there:

California-Nevada-Oregon

With a dirt road to parking, you’re looking at a hike longer than one mile at an elevation of 5,293 feet, but you’ll find your way with a rock and wood monument at the corners. The monument was established in 1872, according to Waymarking.

From Reno, get on Interstate 80 from Center Street, follow U.S. Highway 395 for three hours to CA-299 and follow the 299 and Surprise Valley Road for almost two hours to Long Canyon road in Lake County. You’ll arrive at Tri Point Trail.

Idaho-Nevada-Oregon

At 5,277 feet, this one is a little more difficult. You’ll drive about a mile on a 4WD-accessible dirt road and then hike a bit longer than a mile. This spot is marked with a survey disk installed by Daniel Majors in 1867, making it easy to spot. They say this is the most remote tri-point, and the road out there is quite bumpy.

From Winnemucca, drive 40 miles north to Paradise Valley. Continue northeast on a dirt road for about 49 miles to a signed junction. At the junction, head east for about 16 miles to the Nevada-Oregon fence and turn right, following along the Oregon side, until you hit the tri-state monument. 

Idaho-Nevada-Utah

At the northeast corner of the state, at 5,230 feet, the major marker for this spot is technically on private property. It’s about a three-mile hike from where you park.

From Las Vegas, take the U.S. Highway 93 north for about four hours, through where it turns into NV-318, then turn slightly onto U.S. 93 ALT. About an hour later, turn onto Interstate 80 west and follow that for about 60 miles. Take exit 378 for NV-233, which will turn into the 30 in Utah. Turn left on Grouse Creek Road until it turns into Goose Creek Road. Turn left at the bridge to cross Goose Creek and follow the road until you see a sign for the monument.

Arizona-Nevada-Utah

If you’ve ever driven from Southern Nevada into Southern Utah, you’ve probably passed by this tri-point. You’ll need to take about a four-mile hike after you park on some rough terrain. The spot is marked with a survey disk and red sandstone monument, set in 1901.

From Las Vegas, take Interstate 15 toward Littlefield, Ariz., turning off for Beaver Dam. Continue north on the road through Beaver Dam toward Shivwitz, Utah. According to tri-point expert Jack Parsell, at some point you’ll see a high-voltage power line that you’ll follow almost a mile to the Arizona-Utah border. From there, you head southwest on a dirt road and park before reaching a wash. The hike is about five miles from there.

Arizona-California-Nevada

It’s very close to Las Vegas, but you’re going to need a boat. The exact location is technically about 130 feet from the Colorado River shore. 

From Las Vegas, head toward Laughlin on U.S. Highway 95, turning for NV-163, Needles Highway and Aha Macav Parkway. Follow the road into Mohave County. Jump in the river to be in all three states. If that’s too much, Lake Mead is also split by the Arizona-Nevada border, if you’re OK with only two states.

Contact Kristen DeSilva at kdesilva@reviewjournal.com. Find her on Twitter: @kristendesilva