Great Basin National Park

 

Great Basin National Park is home to Nevada's only glacier and the oldest bristlecone pine in the state (4,900 years +). The park has miles of trails and routes, lakes and creeks, caves and bats, yet it's America's least visited national park. 

This page provides information about trails, camping, and other information to make your trip easier and more enjoyable while visiting the park

Fast Facts

 Location: Central NV - eastern edge of state Mountain Range: Snake Range
Elevation Range:  < 7,000 to 13,063 feet Highest Peak: Wheeler Peak (13,063 feet)
Closest Town: Baker, NV - 6 miles  Water: Numerous lakes and creeks
Camp Grounds: Yes  Permits: None needed
Best season: Summer Entrance fee to park: None
Pets: Not permitted on trails Bears: None
Visitor Center: Cafe, restrooms, exhibits, drinking water - Summer hours 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Special attractions: Lehman Caves - advance ticket sales: (775)234-7331 ext: 242
General Park Information: (775) 234-7331   Map of the park
Web site: www.nps.gov/grba Time Zone: Pacific

Camp Grounds

All campsites are first come, first-served basis. No advanced reservations!

Baker Creek:  $7 per night, 32 sites, no hookups, vault toilets, and picnic tables.
Location: 3 miles from Visitor Center
Elevation: 7,530 feet   
Open:  May through October

Lower Lehman Creek: $7 per night, 11 sites, no hookups, vault toilets and picnic tables.
Location: 2.5 miles from Visitor Center 
Elevation: 7,300 feet 
Open: Year-round

Upper Lehman Creek: $7 per night, 11 sites, no hookups, vault toilets and picnic tables.
Location: 3 miles from Visitor Center. 
Elevation: 7,752 feet  
Open: May through October

Wheeler Peak:  $7 per night, 37 sites, no hookups, vault toilets and picnic tables.
Location: 12 miles from Visitor Center
Elevation: 9,886 feet
Open: June through September

Free primitive camping facilities exist along Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek roads. All sites have fire grates. Snake Creek sites have picnic tables; some have pit toilets.
Holders of Golden Age or Golden Access cards pay only $3.50 per night for the developed campsites. 

Hiking Trails and Routes

Trail Distance Elevation Gain Trailhead
Mountain View Nature Trail 0.3 miles 80 feet Near Visitor Center
Lexington Arch  3.4 miles 820 feet About 30 miles outside the park
Alpine Lakes Loop  2.7 miles 600 feet Wheeler Peak Campground
Bristlecone and Glacier Trail 4.6 miles 1,100 feet Wheeler Peak Campground
Baker Lake and Peak 14 miles 3,942 feet End of Baker Creek Road
Wheeler Peak 8.4 miles 2,902 feet Summit Trailhead along Scenic Drive

Nearest Town - Baker

Baker is located 6 miles west of the park. It's a very small town, but is home to the following:

T & D Country Store: Groceries, restaurant (775) 234-7264
The Outlaw: Restaurant  (775) 234-7302
Whispering Elms Motel: RV facilities, public showers, laundry facilities (775) 234-7343 
Silver Jack Motel & End of the Trail...er: Complete kitchen, washing machines, TV, phone (775) 234-7323

Note: Stateline has diesel fuel and  gas. East on 6\50 six miles.
It's open 24 hrs.