Great Basin National Park
100 Great Basin National Park
Baker NV 89311, (775) 234-7331
Special Topics: Caves � Recreation Activities: Auto Touring �
Biking � Camping � Educational Programs � Fishing � Hiking �
Horseback Riding � Wilderness Area � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
All park camping is on a first come, first served basis. No reservations can be
made (except for the Grey Cliffs Group Campground). Campsites cannot be "saved"
or reserved for family or friends arriving later. The fee for developed
campgrounds is $12.00 per night per site. Campsites are limited to 8 people and
2 vehicles per site. There is no fee for the primitive campgrounds. Pets in the
campgrounds must be kept on a leash 6 feet in length or shorter at all times.
Pets are not permitted on park trails.
Baker Creek Campground
Open mid-May through September
Details
Baker Creek Campground, at 7,700 feet (2,350 meters), contains 32 campsites, 2
of which are wheelchair accessible, and pit toilets. It is 3 miles from Lehman
Caves Visitor Center on a gravel road. Water is available in summer only.
Campsites are $12.00 per night and are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per
site.
Grey Cliffs Group Campground
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Phone (775) 234-7331 ext. 213
Details
Elevation is 7,115 ft. (2,160 meters) This group campsite is open May through
November, weather permitting. A campfire is allowed in one campfire ring only.
The campsite has pit toilets and no potable water. Water jugs can be filled at
the Baker Creek Campground or the RV dumpstation. RV's are not recommended due
to space constraints. The campsite fee is $25 per night for up to 25 people.
Each additional person will increase the fee one dollar. The total may not
exceed 50 people and $50. A $10 non-refundable deposit will be applied to the
fee. Balance is due upon check-in.
Lower Lehman Creek Campground
Open All Year
Details
Lower Lehman Creek Campground, at 7,300 feet (2,200 meters), contains 11
campsites, pit toilets, and a limited number of pull-through sites for small
RV's and trailers. It is 2.5 miles from Lehman Caves Visitor Center off the
paved scenic drive. Lower Lehman Campground is open all year, but water is
available in summer only. Campsites are $12.00 per night and are limited to 8
people and 2 vehicles per site.
Primitive Campgrounds
Open All Year
Details
Primitive camping facilities within the park are located along Snake Creek and
Strawberry Creek Roads. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided at most sites.
A few Snake Creek sites have toilets. Creek water should be treated before use.
Drinking water is available at the dump station near the visitor center from
late spring through early fall. In winter, water is available at the visitor
center. Camping is on a first come, first served basis. The park's primitive
campgrounds do not have a fee.
Upper Lehman Creek Campground
Open From mid-May through September
Details
Upper Lehman Campground is located 3 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center
off the Scenic Drive at 7,800 feet (2,400 meters). It contains 24 campsites, pit
toilets, and 1 wheelchair accessible site. Water is available in summer only.
Campsites are $12.00 per night and are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per
site.
Wheeler Peak Campground
Open June through September
Details
Wheeler Peak Campground is located at 9,950 feet (3,000 meters) at the end of
the scenic drive, just over 12 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. It
contains 37 sites (one wheelchair accessible), and pit toilets. The road to the
campground is narrow and curvy and climbs an 8% grade 12 miles. RV's and
trailers are not recommended. Water is available in summer only. Campsites are
$12.00 per night and are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Lodging Options
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
The nearest airport is loctaed in Cedar City, Utah, 120 miles away. Major
airports are found in Salt Lake City (240 miles) and Las Vegas (287 miles.)
Car
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
to the park.
From the south: Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and
Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the
border; turn west on Highway 488 in the town of Baker.
Getting Around
The Wheeler Peak Scenic drive is 12 miles long with an 8% grade. Vehicles longer
than 24 feet are not recommended to travel beyond the Upper Lehman Creek
Campground. The road is closed beyond this campground in the winter. The Baker
Creek Road is a 3.6 mile gravel road. This road is closed in winter. |
