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.
Where is Great Basin National Park? It's located in the middle of Nevdada. This page
provides information about trails, camping, and other information to make your trip easier and more enjoyable
while visiting the park.
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Fast Facts:
Location:Central Nevada
Time Zone: Pacific Time
Park Hours: 24 hours
Managed by: National Park Service
Highest Peak: Wheeler Peak 13,063 feet
Elevation Range: <7,000 feet to 13,063 feet
Ranger Station: At the visitor center (760) 786-2342
Highest Peak: Telescope Peak 11,049 feet
Campgrounds: Yes, see below
Permits: None needed for day hikes
Pets: Not permitted on trails
Bears: None
Water: Numerous lakes and
Main Town: Baker, NV
Gas: Baker, NV
Best Season: Summer
Entrance Fee: None
Visitor Center: Furnace Creek 8 am to 5:30 pm daily (775) 234-7331
Special Attractions: Lehman Caves
Campgrounds:
Baker Creek: $12 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: $12 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: $12 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: $12 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.
Hiking Trails
| 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 |
| Mt.
Moriah |
15.2 miles |
5,000 feet |
Hampton Crk Road* |
| Wheeler
Peak |
8.4 miles |
2,902 feet |
Summit Trailhead along Scenic Drive |
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Nearest Town - Baker Nevada
Baker is located 6 miles west of the park. It's a very small town, but is home to the following:
There's a 24 hour self serve gas station at the far side of town. You can't miss it.
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) 234-9900
Silver Jack Motel & End of the Trail...er: Complete kitchen, washing machines, TV, phone (775) 234-7323
* Mt. Moriah and Hampton Creek Road are not in the park, but it's less than a
30 minute drive from Baker, NV
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