Great Basin National Park

NV
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.
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WEATHER INFO

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.

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Barstow, California
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Great Basin
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.
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PARK CLOSURE

Wheeler Peak Campground & Bristlecone Trailhead Closure 8/17 - 8/28

The Wheeler Peak Campground and Bristlecone Trailhead will be closed for road work from Aug 17th at 4:00pm until Aug 28th at 8:00am. Trails remain open and alternate parking will be available at the Summit Trailhead, 1 mile before the road's end.

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CAUTION

No Potable Water in Park Campgrounds

There currently is no water available in any campground in Great Basin National Park.  Water is available at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Park Dump Station, Great Basin Visitor Center, and local businesses.  

INFORMATION

Cashless Operations

Great Basin National Park operations have become cashless effective 03/01/2025. Campgrounds accept payment via recreation.gov. Cave tours accept credit/debit for walk-up tickets.

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