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

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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

Winter Road Closures

The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is open to Mather Overlook. Snake Creek Road is closed for the season at the park boundary. Click "more" for current road and campground closures.

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PARK CLOSURE

Lehman Caves Closure

Lehman Caves and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center are closed to the public as work begins on a six-month project to replace the cave’s 48-year-old, failing electric lights. Project completion is planned for summer 2026. The rest of Great Basin National Park remains open.

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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 some local businesses.  

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