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From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive winds for 12 miles to end at the Wheeler Peak Campground (elevation 9,986 feet). Vehicles over 24 feet in length are not recommended beyond Upper Lehman Creek Campground (3.5 miles). Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive closes seasonally beyond Upper Lehman Creek Campground. Baker Creek Road is a 3.5 mile graded gravel road. This road is usually closed in winter.

Great Basin National Park is best explored by hiking. This is a park where it is possible to experience true solitude. Make sure you are prepared before starting any hike. Bring clothing for all types of weather, as weather may change rapidly, especially at high elevations. Eat and drink plenty while hiking. There are 12 designated trails within Great Basin National Park. Rangers can recommend possible routes in even more remote areas of the park. Hiking cross-country can be an exciting challenge for the more experienced hikers and route-finders. Be advised that pets are not allowed on park trails.

Facilities: A concessionaire operates a cafe and gift shop from April to October. There is a restaurant and small grocery store, as well as credit card (unmanned) gas pumps in Baker. A gas station and restaurant are also located at the Nevada-Utah border.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Great Basin National Park.

Best Time To Visit: Great Basin National Park is open year round. Summer is the most popular time to visit. The park receives few visitors is January and February.

Fees: There is no park entrance fee. A fee is charged for campgrounds and the RV sanitary station. Lehman Caves Tour fees vary with tour length.

Accessibility: All five campgrounds have a designated wheelchair accessible site. The visitor center is wheelchair accessible as is the First Room Tour of Lehman Caves.

Rules: Make sure you are prepared before starting any hike. Bring clothing for all types of weather, as weather may change rapidly, especially at high elevations. Be advised that pets are not allowed on park trails.

Directions: To reach Great Basin National Park from Ely, follow Hwy 50 south for 26.5 miles to Major's Place. From Major's Place travel south on Hwy 50 for 29.7 miles to Hwy 487. Follow 487 for 5.2 miles to Baker. The main park entrance is five miles west of Baker.

Address

Great Basin National Park

100 Great Basin National Park

Baker, Nevada 89311

Phone
General: (775) 234-7331
Fax: (775) 234-7269

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