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The Lehman Caves Tour, Island Forest Trail, and Pictograph Cave are just a few of the must-see sights for visitors RVing to Great Basin National Park. Wheeler Peak, the annual Astronomy Festival, and the Lexington Arch also draw RV travelers to the park. Lehman and Baker Creek offer terrific trout fishing, and the Baker Archeological Site provides insight into the Fremont Indian Village and its culture. The Lehman Caves Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Looking for RV rentals near Great Basin National Park? You can find RV rentals in the nearby town of Baker, Nevada.
The maximum RV size at Great Basin National Park is 50 feet. When planning your trip, you should know that you cannot drive any vehicle over 24 feet long past Upper Lehman Campground. The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, Baker Creek Road, Strawberry Creek Road, Snake Creek Road, and Lexington Arch Road are closed during the winter. You'll find RV parking in Great Basin National for vehicles 24 feet and under in the parking lot or on campgrounds; otherwise, park your larger RV in the main parking lot near the visitor center. You can visit the Great Basin National Park website for updated information about road closures and upcoming events.
- Spring 18-40 F
- Summer 52-77 F
- Fall 28-50 F
- Winter 8-29 F
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Great Basin National Park Hiking Trails
The park boasts more than 60 miles of well-maintained hiking trails. Note that, because of the high elevation, many of the trails will be closed until late May or even June, due to lingering snow. If you're not sure where to start, the Wheeler Peak Trail via Alpine Lakes Trail is a popular and challenging hike, but if you need something a bit easier, there are more options within the park, including the Lehman Creek Trail and Teresa Lake Trail.
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Things to do Outside Great Basin National Park
The East Ely Railroad Depot Museum and the Great Basin Museum are great escapes when visiting Great Basin National Park. Stop by charming local shops and grab a quick bite at local eateries such Margarita's Mexican Restaurant.
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Great Basin National Park has five on-site campgrounds. There aren't any electrical hookups at these campgrounds, so you'll need to use your generator if you need electricity. Note that you will need to have a backcountry permit to camp near Johnson and Baker Lakes. Campgrounds near Great Basin National Park include primitive BLM sites like Cleve Creek Campground as well as RV resorts and campsites with electric hookups.
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How to get to Great Basin National Park
If you're driving to Great Basin National Park from the town of Baker, NV, head west on NV-488 toward Saval Avenue for 4.8 miles until you see the Great Basin National Park entrance. You can also access the park from Ely if you head south on Great Basin Boulevard and then continue straight onto US-50 E/Great Basin Boulevard for 53 miles. Turn right onto NF-456. Turn left to stay on NF-486. Continue until you see the park entrance.
The nearest airport to the park is Cedar City Regional Airport, but most people fly into St. George Regional Airport. From there, head out of the airport onto Highway 7 West and then merge onto I-15 N toward Salt Lake City. Take exit 62 for UT-130 toward Enoch/Minersville/ Cedar City. At the traffic circle, take the second exit onto UT-130 and then turn left onto UT-21 W. Turn left onto W 5000 S Rd/White Pine County Rd 42 and then onto Great Basin National Park/NF-448. Continue until you reach the Great Basin National Park entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, pets are allowed at Great Basin National Park. However, there are many places within the park pets are not permitted. Pets are not allowed in Lehman Caves, at evening programs, on trails, or in the backcountry. Leashed pets may be on the Lexington Arch Trail and the trail between Baker and the visitor center. Pets can be in campgrounds, in front of visitor centers, and along roads.
Top things to do at Great Basin National Park include touring the Lehman Caves, driving the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, and hiking among the Bristlecone pines. There is plenty of hiking in the park, and it's a great spot for stargazing.
Great Basin National Park has five campgrounds - Upper Lehman Creek, Lower Lehman Creek, Baker Creek, Grey Cliffs, and Wheeler Peak. There are no hookups at any campgrounds in the park. There are several privately-owned campgrounds outside of the park with RV hookups and accommodations.
Summer and fall are the best times to visit Great Basin National Park. In summer, the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities. In fall, the summer crowds have gone and visitors are treated to beautiful fall foliage displays.
Great Basin National Park covers 77,100 acres. Those acres encompass a variety of landscapes, from the 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak to the desert to the underground Lehman Cave and more.
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