Sedan Crater
The largest man-made crater in the U.S. marks the spot where we once tested mining with nukes.

šŸ“œ Result of a massive underground nuclear test in 1962. šŸ” Largest man-made crater in the U.S., listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Monthly public tours available
šŸŒæ Observe returning plant life
šŸ“– Learn about nuclear testing history
šŸ›ļø Visit a U.S. National Register of Historic Places site

Why Avoid

āš ļø Public access restricted, requires a tour
šŸš« No unauthorized driving or photography of military sites

Tips

šŸ“ž Contact DOE/NNSA Field Office in Las Vegas for tour info
šŸ“ Tours originate from Atomic Testing Museum near UNLV āš ļø Foreign nationals must follow instructions carefully

Cost

šŸ’° Free monthly tours.

Hours

šŸ•’ Monthly tours, check with DOE/NNSA for schedule.

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