Get immersed in thousands of years of vibrant culture and natural wonders unlike those you’ll find anywhere else. In Nevada’s Indian Territory, you’re invited to find awe in wide-open deserts, celebrate lively traditions at community powwows and see how the Great Basin’s Indigenous communities have lived throughout time.
Plan Your Journey
Get to know Nevada’s five major Native American tribes and see the cities and towns where their traditions thrive.
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Meet Nevada’s Indigenous Tribes
Newe (Western Shoshone) Tribe
Take a scenic drive to the heart of the Ruby Mountains, home to the South Fork Band of Te-Moak Tribe.
Located on the lands of the Timbisha Shoshone People, this desert gem is rife with wildlife and incredible canyon hiking views.
Go fishing, boating and birdwatching on some of the most remote and rugged landscapes of Nevada’s Great Basin.
Numu (Northern Paiute) Tribe
By day, ride dune buggies over vast sandy trails. When the sun goes down, take in breathtaking views of the Milky Way.
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe hosts three days of cultural demonstrations, sports tournaments and traditional dancing each September.
Winding gravel beaches line the edge of this alpine lake, whose shallow waters are perfect for windsurfing and birdwatching.
Waší∙šiw (Washoe) Tribe
Learn more about how Great Basin tribes resisted assimilation to preserve their cultural heritages and artifacts.
Bring the whole family to celebrate Nevada’s largest powwow, held in Reno each September.
Located on the sparkling shores of Lake Tahoe, this Washoe-owned resort is a paradise for waterside relaxation.
Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute) Tribe
Legendary golf architect Pete Dye designed three 18-hole courses surrounded by desert beauty.
Hike through striking geologic features, from incredible stripes of sandstone to towering red arches.
See an impressive collection of artifacts and preserved dwellings once used by the Ancestral Pueblo people.
Pipa aha Macav (Fort Mojave) Tribe
Admire ancient rock carvings and spectacular starry skies near one of the Fort Mojave people’s most beloved landmarks.
Take a short but incredibly scenic drive through the Newberry Mountains near Laughlin.
Spot bighorn sheep, scurrying lizards and rare flora amid desert landscapes.
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