Conveniently located across the street from the Bristlecone Convention Center. Microwave and refrigerator in every room, complimentary WiFi, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, air conditioned, DirecTV, complimentary coffee, handicapped-accessible rooms, pet friendly. Upon arrival, each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket that can be redeemed at Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall.
Four Sevens Motel
The Four Sevens Hotel is operated by the Hotel Nevada and has graciously offered a 10% discount on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
Hotel Nevada's staff has asked that you call them during the hours of 8:00-3:00 Mondays through Thursdays. Please ask for Jen who manages all their group reservations, or, if Jen is not available, please ask for Lynne.
Discount Rates:
Single Queen (SQ) & Single King (SK): $80.70/night.
Double (2 Queen beds – (DQ): $86.83/night.
Four Sevens / Hotel Nevada
Phone: 775-289-6665
Address: 500 High Street, Ely NV
Welcome to the Jailhouse Motel and Casino. The Jailhouse is a casino and motel with 60 rooms located in Ely, NV near the historic U.S. Route 50, "The Loneliest Highway". Blow off some steam in our casino where you will find the latest slot machines, video poker, and lots of other great games. Or relax and have a drink at the bar.
Jailhouse Casino Motel
The Jailhouse Casino Motel has graciously offered a discounted rate on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
The Jailhouse staff has asked that you call them during business hours Mondays through Fridays. Please ask for Mary Valencia who is managing our group reservations.
Discount Rates (includes tax):
All rooms: $77.18/night.
Jailhouse Casino Motel
211 5th Street, Ely NV
775-289-3033
As one of Nevada’s landmarks, Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall is centered in the “heart of downtown Ely” and rich in history. This six-story hotel remains in its original glory, with modern amenities added to make everyone’s stay an enjoyable one. The hotel was originally founded during the Prohibition era and was deemed the tallest building in the state for many years.
Hotel Nevada
Hotel Nevada has graciously offered a 10% discount on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
Hotel Nevada's staff has asked that you call them during the hours of 8:00-3:00 Mondays through Thursdays. Please ask for Jen who manages all their group reservations, or, if Jen is not available, please ask for Lynne.
Discount Rates (includes tax):
Single Queen (QR or QPF): $101.13/night.
Single King (KR or KPF): $106.24/night.
Double (2 Full Beds) (DR or DPF): $108.28/night.
Mini Suite: $106.24/night.
Hotel Nevada
Phone: 775-289-6665
Address: 501 Aultman Street, Ely NV
Registration for the 2025 symposium is now open! Early registration discounts end at midnight on September 15. After that, registration packages increase by $50.
After registering, be sure to book your hotel room soon. Our hotel discounts will expire in mid-September. See our host hotel page for more details.
Great Basin National Park Foundation passionately works to enhance, preserve, and interpret the starry night skies, wide-open scenery, cultural heritage, and diverse native ecosystems of Great Basin National Park.
The Foundation is the official non-profit partner of Great Basin National Park.
Track for the Nevada Northern Railway was laid over a century ago, connecting one of the largest copper mines in North America to the Transcontinental routes to the north. Today, several of the original steam locomotives that were used over a century ago are still in operation. The Nevada Northern Railway is the best-preserved example of a standard-gauge short-line left in North America.
The 2025 NCKMS conference will include a geology-themed trip aboard this historic railway.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
2025 NCKMS T-Shirts
Of course we'll have t-shirts! What would a caver event be without them?
It might look like this thing that an AI system suggested, but we're having real humans dress it up a bit. Might look completely different by the time our humans are done with it.
Our theme at NCKMS this year is "Hidden Waters - Hidden Life". So, we have a concept at least!
