Lost City Museum
Overton, NV
A small state museum of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts rescued from sites later flooded by Lake Mead, with a reconstructed pueblo outside.
- Nearest town
- Overton, NV
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.5360, -114.4455
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, October and December. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Valley of Fire Overflow CampingMotorhome stopover4 mi from Lost City MuseumMotorhomes
- Atlatl Rock CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Lost City MuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Arch Rock CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Lost City MuseumTentsCaravans
- Echo Bay RV VillageMotorhome stopover16 mi from Lost City MuseumMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Echo Bay Upper CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Lost City MuseumTentsCaravans
- Palm Creek RV Resort and Picnic GroundsMotorhome stopover18 mi from Lost City MuseumMotorhomes
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FAQs
Where is Lost City Museum?
Lost City Museum is in Overton, NV, at GPS 36.5360, -114.4455. It is about 44 mi from Boulder City.
Can you camp near Lost City Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Overton Wildlife Management Area Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lost City Museum?
Lost City Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Red rock around Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire.
What is there to see near Lost City Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fire Wave (6 mi), Valley of Fire State Park (8 mi), Hoover Dam (39 mi) and The Neon Museum (46 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lost City Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, October and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)