Where Can We Stay?

There are several lodging options in the Baker area. For detailed information on motels, RV parks, and other places to stay, visit the Great Basin Business & Tourism Council website. The town of Ely is located 60 miles from Baker and has several motels. For more information on options available in Ely, visit the White Pine County Chamber of Commerce website.

The campgrounds in Great Basin National Park sometimes fill on busy summer days. Below are camping options outside the park. There is no lodge or hotel within the park.

Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forests
Ely Ranger District
(775) 289-3031.
Ward Mountain has campsites available. Timber Creek has designated campsites available, but the road is impassable during inclement weather. East Creek and Berry Creek are excellent areas for dispersed camping in undesignated sites. Most Forest Service lands are open to dispersed camping unless otherwise posted.

Bureau of Land Management
(775) 289-1800.
Sacramento Pass has dispersed camping in undesignated sites available. Observe private property signs carefully. Most BLM managed land is open to primitive camping unless otherwise posted.

Cave Lake State Park
(775) 728-4460 (info only). Off Hwy 50, near Ely.
First come, first served sites are available. Facilities include: bathrooms, showers, RV dump station, water and boat ramp. No hookups. $12.

Nevada Department of Transportation Roadside Rest Area
Approximately 17 miles from the Park entrance on the south side of US 50. RV's may park overnight, not to exceed 12 hours. No holding-tank dumping. Tent camping not allowed.

Remember:
In the front-country of Great Basin National Park, camping is only permitted within designated campsites. Backpackers are welcome to camp in the backcountry.

Potable water and dump facilities are available at the dump station located just east (downhill) of the visitor center.

August 2, 2002
GBA is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support the interpretive, educational, cultural, and research activities of the park. Visit this site to learn more about the GBA or to browse their on-line bookstore.
Visit this site to learn about places to stay, eat, and shop in and near Baker and the park.
The Great Basin National Park Foundation's mission is to promote and support projects that enhance the values of the park. Visit this site to learn about current Foundation projects.