You’ve probably heard of places like “Little Italy” in New York and “Little Havana” in Florida, but did you know Nevada has a “Little Finland”? It’s true. However, it’s far from what you would imagine Little Finland to look like. It’s actually the name of a region in Gold Butte National Monument, and it’s notable for containing utterly surreal-looking rock formations. Nevada is home to all sorts of funky sandstone formations, but these really take the cake. You’ll have to see it for yourself to really appreciate the weirdness that this place has to offer.
Hiding within Gold Butte National Monument is an incredibly scenic red rock area known as Little Finland. If you think "Little Finland" is a weird name for this place, you'll be pleased to know that it's also referred to as Hobgoblin's Playground or Devil's Fire. Call it whatever you want, but prepare to be blown away.
The landscape looks a lot like something you'd see in Valley of Fire State Park to the west. However, there's something incredibly unique about these iconic sandstone formations that makes them so palatable to photographers.
It's mind-boggling to try to fathom how many thousands of years it took for the sandstone to erode into these wacky shapes. Every single rock is unique in its own way. Some even have names like "Jaws" or "The Devil's Throat".
As with many regions in Gold Butte, you're bound to come across some interesting artifacts from the past in the form of petroglyphs. It's amazing to think that ancient peoples once stared at the exact same formation you can look at today!
Here's a tip. For a truly magical experience, visit Little Finland at twilight. There's nothing like gazing in awe at these vibrant red rock formations against a beautiful blue-purple backdrop.
Getting to Little Finland requires some effort. Four-wheel drive is definitely recommended (with a high clearance vehicle). However, you'll find that the trek is definitely worth it for the lack of crowds and undisturbed quality of this pristine natural area.
You'll find Little Finland off of Gold Butte Road, approximately 37 miles from the highway. Click here to take a look at a map.
Did you know about Nevada’s Little Finland? This place looks downright magical. We’re lucky to live in a state that contains so many hidden gems like this one. Check out the Most Beautiful, Little Known Places In Nevada for more!
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