Great Basin National Park
4 campgrounds in the park · 34 nearby · 11 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- CautionNo Potable Water in Park CampgroundsThere currently is no water available in any campground in Great Basin National Park. Water is available at the RV Fill and Dump Station, the Great Basin, and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center as well as some local businesses.
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 4 campgrounds1 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 34 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 11 sitesWithin 50 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 4
Camping near the park 34
Free and dispersed nearby 11
See them on the map- Eagle Peak CampsitesBaker, NV2.3 mi
- Squirrel Springs CampsitesBaker, NV3.8 mi
- Snake Creek CampsiteBaker, NV4.9 mi
- Pinnacle Group CampsiteBaker, NV5.1 mi
- Monkey Rock Group CampsiteBaker, NV6.3 mi
- Snake CreekBaker, NV7.3 mi
Services nearby: 1 dump station · 3 rest areas
About Great Basin
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…
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.
Photos: Kelly Carrol · NPS Photo · Tom Auchter
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
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…
Weather
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…
Plan your visit
Hours
Park Grounds and Trails Check "Visitor Centers" tab for facility-specific hours
Getting there
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.
Weather
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.
Camped at Great Basin? You could be the first to say which site you'd pick again.
Reviews, photos and cell signal reports from real stays help the next camper choose between Upper Lehman Creek Campground, Grey Cliffs Campground and Lower Lehman Creek Campground.