Caliente, NV

united states

Caliente is a small desert railroad town in southeastern Nevada, reached primarily via US Highway 93 between Las Vegas (150 miles south) and Ely (130 miles north). State Route 317 connects east to nearby Panaca and Pioche for day trips. The town sits at 4,400 feet in a remote valley surrounded by rugged mountains. The restored 1923 Union Pacific Railroad Depot, built in Mission Revival style, now serves as city hall and showcases Caliente's heritage as a steam locomotive water stop.