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Campground locations in the park

Campground locations in the park

Campgrounds

Lower Lehman Creek Campground

  • Location: From the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, go 2.5 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
  • Season: All year
  • Elevation: 7,300 feet
  • Units: 11
  • Tents: Yes
  • RVs and Trailers: Yes, limited number of sites
  • Dump Station: No
  • Hookups: No
  • Water: Summer only
  • Showers: No
  • Self-Serve Laundry: No
  • Handicap-Accessible: Yes, one site
  • Fee: $12.00 per night per site ($6.00 if water not available)
  • Management: Great Basin National Park, www.nps.gov/grba, 775-234-7331
  • Reservations: None (first-come, first-served)

    • Upper Lehman Creek Campground

    • Location: From the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, go 3.5 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
    • Season: Mid-may through September
    • Elevation: 7,750 feet
    • Units: 22
    • Tents: Yes
    • RVs and Trailers: Yes, limited number of sites
    • Dump Station: No
    • Hookups: No
    • Water: Yes
    • Showers: No
    • Self-Serve Laundry: No
    • Handicap-Accessible: Yes, one site
    • Fee: $12.00 per night per site ($6.00 if water not available)
    • Management: Great Basin National Park, www.nps.gov/grba, 775-234-7331
    • Reservations: None (first-come, first-served)

    Wheeler Peak Campground

    • Location: From the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, go 14 miles to the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
    • Season: June through September
    • Elevation: 9,890 feet
    • Units: 37
    • Tents: Yes
    • RVs and Trailers: Yes, limited to 24 feet on the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive beyond Upper Lehman Creek Campground
    • Dump Station: No
    • Hookups: No
    • Water: Yes
    • Showers: No
    • Self-Serve Laundry: No
    • Handicap-Accessible: Yes, one site
    • Fee: $12.00 per night per site ($6.00 if water not available)
    • Management: Great Basin National Park, www.nps.gov/grba, 775-234-7331
    • Reservations: None (first-come, first-served)

    Baker Creek Campground

    • Location: From the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, go 3.0 miles up the graveled Baker Creek Road.
    • Season: Mid-May through September
    • Elevation: 7,530 feet
    • Units: 34
    • Tents: Yes
    • RVs and Trailers: Yes
    • Dump Station: No
    • Hookups: No
    • Water: Yes
    • Showers: No
    • Self-Serve Laundry: No
    • Handicap-Accessible: Yes, one site
    • Fee: $12.00 per night per site ($6.00 if water not available)
    • Management: Great Basin National Park, www.nps.gov/grba, 775-234-7331
    • Reservations: None (first-come, first-served)

    Grey Cliffs Group Campground

    • Location: From the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, go 3.0 miles up the graveled Baker Creek Road.
    • Season: Memorial Day to Labor Day
    • Elevation: 7,120 feet
    • Units: Four with 9 to 16 persons per site
    • Tents: Yes
    • RVs and Trailers: No
    • Dump Station: No
    • Hookups: No
    • Water: No- water is available at nearby Baker Creek Campground and the RV Dump Site on the entrance road (NV 488)
    • Showers: No
    • Self-Serve Laundry: No
    • Handicap-Accessible: No
    • Fee: $25.00 per night per site
    • Management: Great Basin National Park, www.nps.gov/grba, 775-234-7331
    • Reservations: Required, 775-234-7331 x 7511

    Primitive Campsites

    Within the park, there are several small, primitive campsites along Strawberry and Snake creeks which are accessible via back roads. These have picnic tables, and some have pit toilets. Water is not provided, but can be obtained at Lehman Caves Visitor Center and the RV Dump Station on the entrance road (NV 488.) There is no fee. Tents must be placed within 30 feet of the site's picnic table or fire ring. Generators are limited to the hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Checkout time is noon and the stay limit is 14 days. Group site is limited to 15 persons, 6 pack animals, and 6 vehicles per site. RV's and trailers are not recommended.

    Strawberry Creek

    Strawberry Creek is in the northeast section of the park. From Baker, drive 5.0 miles northwest on NV 487, then turn left on US 6-50. Go 3.3 miles, then turn left on an unsigned, paved road which goes toward a maintenance facility. At 0.3 miles, just before reaching the facility, turn right on a signed dirt road to Strawberry Creek. There are several campsites along the road after it enters Strawberry Canyon, and a final campsite at the end of the road, 5.4 miles from US 6-50. The area is open year-round, but the access road can be muddy or snowy during winter.

    Snake Creek

    Snake Creek is in the southeast section of the park. From Baker, drive south 5.2 miles on NV 487, then turn right (west) on the signed, graded Snake Creek Canyon Road. There are several campsites next to Snake Creek after it enters Snake Creek Canyon, and Shoshone Primitive Campground is located in an aspen grove at the end of the road, 13 miles from NV 487. The area is open year-round, but the access road can be muddy or snowy during winter.

    Commercial Campgrounds

    Whispering Elms Motel, Campground, and RV Park

    Located in Baker, this private campground has 25 full-service RV sites and a large grassy area for tents. There are showers and a laundromat. 775-234-9900

    The Border Inn

    Located 13 miles from Baker on US 6-50 at the Nevada-Utah border, this private RV park has 22 sites, a motel, restaurant, and showers.
    www.greatbasinpark.com/borderinn.htm, 775-234-7300.

    Hidden Canyon Ranch

    Located 15 miles south of Baker via NV 487 to Garrison, Utah. From the south end of Garrison, turn right (west) on a graveled road. Continue 6 miles to the ranch. A main lodge, cabins, RV camping, and tent sites are available.
    www.greatbasinpark.com/hiddencanyon.htm, 775-234-7172