While you're enjoying yourself in Mesquite Nevada , we thought you'd like to know a little more about this area.

Mesquite Nevada was named after the mesquite tree, which Native Americans considered to be good luck. Native Americans would burn mesquite wood like incense to bring friendly spirits.

The Mormon pioneers settled Bunkerville which was later renamed Mesquite Nevada . Mesquite Nevada is now the fastest growing city in Nevada. It is located on I-15 in southeastern Nevada on the Arizona border, and is just 37 miles from St. George, Utah.

Population: 5,120 (1995), 15,000 (2000)
Elevation: 1597
Weather:
Mesquite Nevada has fairly nice weather all year round,
with mild winters and pretty hot summers.

Month High Low
January 59° 29°
March 70° 38°
May 92° 54°
July 108° 69°
September 99° 59°
November 70° 36°

Mesquite Nevada is just 35 minutes away through the scenic Virgin River Gorge and Las Vegas Nevada is just 1 hour and 45 minutes away on Interstate 15. Salt Lake City, Utah is 4 hours to the North on I-15. Places like Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Powell are within a 1-3 hour drive of Mesquite Nevada . Whatever your purpose for visiting St. George, Utah, you find Mesquite Nevada to be one of the most beautiful and friendly places you've ever experienced. Mesquite Nevada is definitely the perfect place for outdoor adventure along with the perfect compliment of shopping and dining. Come visit us and enjoy your experience in Mesquite Nevada .