Great Basin National Park - Current Conditions (U.S. National Park Service)

Updated November 21, 2009
Conditions can change rapidly- especially in the shoulder seasons. Contact Great Basin National Park at 775-234-7331 x212 for the most up-to-date information.
For current weather conditions and forecasts please visit our Weather and Climate page.

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Be Prepared! It can snow any month of the year along the higher elevations of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive

Park Roads
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive:
   Open to Mather Overlook
Baker Creek Road:
   Open to Baker Creek Campground
Lexington Arch Road:
   Open
Snake Creek Road:
   Open

*Note: In the spring and fall, roads may be closed temporarily due to snow.

State Road Conditions:
Nevada: click here or call 511 from Nevada or 1877-NVROADS
Utah: click here or call 511 from Utah or 1866-511-UTAH

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All campgrounds are usually open from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Campgrounds
Lower Lehman Creek:
     Open; no water
Upper Lehman Creek:
     Open; no water
Baker Creek:
     Open; no water
Wheeler Peak:
     Closed for winter season

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Trail conditions can vary greatly from season to season

Hiking Trails
Lower elevation trails are open for hiking. There may be several inches of snow in high elevations. If hiking to the Alpine Lakes, Bristlecone Pine Grove, or to the Glacier, expect some icy trail conditions and occasional deep snow drifts.

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Wildland firefighters work constantly to maintain healthy forests

Fire Conditions
Great Basin National Park plans to conduct two slash pile burns between September and December. The burns will be conducted in the Park Residential Area, between Baker Creek Road, Highway 488 and the Park Residential Area, and the Borrow Pit in the Baker Ridge area. The burns will take place only if specific weather and moisture conditions are met.