Great Basin National Park

About Great Basin

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. There's a lot more than just desert here.

From the National Park Service.

Entrance fees

This park has no entrance fee.

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

Weather and seasons

There is almost an 8,000 ft (2,400 m) difference in elevation between Wheeler Peak and the valley floor. Weather conditions in the park vary with elevation. In late spring and early summer, days in the valley may be hot, yet the snow pack may not have melted in the higher elevations. The Great Basin is a desert, with low relative humidity and sharp drops in temperature at night. In the summer, fierce afternoon thunderstorms are common. It can snow any time of the year at high elevations.

Hours

Park Grounds and Trails Check "Visitor Centers" tab for facility-specific hours

Getting there

From the East or West: From U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. From the South (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, Highway 487. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park. From the South (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93. No public transportation is available to, or in, Great Basin National Park.

Campgrounds

• Baker Creek CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Dump Station
• Grey Cliffs CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Lower Lehman Creek CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Snake Creek Primitive CampgroundsFirst come, first served
• Upper Lehman Creek CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
• Wheeler Peak CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov

Visitor centers

• Lehman Caves Visitor Center
• Great Basin Visitor Center

Alerts

• Park Closure: Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Winter Closure
• Information: No Potable Water in Park Campgrounds

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Sources

Great Basin National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.