Alerts & Conditions

Conditions can change rapidly - especially in the fall, winter, and spring. Click on the Great Basin National Park Weather link below for the most up-to-date information.

Weather and Road Conditions

Great Basin National Park Weather
Wheeler Peak Snow Conditions (10,147ft)
Nevada Road Conditions or call 511 or 1-877-NV-ROADS
Utah Road Conditions call 511 or 1-866-511-UTAH

Park Roads

Please note that in spring and fall roads may be closed due to snow and rockfall.
Park Road Discriptions

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
Open (paved road, vehicles over 24 feet prohibited past Upper Lehman Creek Campground)

Baker Creek Road
Open (improved gravel road)

Snake Creek Road
Open (dirt road)

Strawberry Creek Road
Open (dirt road)

Lexington Arch Road
Open to 2.5miles from the Arch (unimproved dirt road)

(NOTE: The unimproved dirt road to Lexington Arch is rough and rutted. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Due to damage sustained by wildfire, the Lexington Arch road is severely washed out. Vehicles will have to park approximately 1 mile before the official parking area/trailhead begins as a result. Drive as far as you feel comfortable and then walk the rest of the way. There is not a designated parking area. Do not block the road or damage vegetation when parking. Look for orange trail markers on trees to guide you towards the trailhead through the washout. (10/10/2019)

Visitor Centers

Lehman Cave Visitor Center
Closed

Great Basin Visitor Center
Open (9am - 5pm)

Lehman Cave Tours

Closed until further notice

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trail Information
Open

Weather can change quickly at any elevation, so be prepared for harsh conditions. When hiking at high elevation be prepared for rain, hail, or snow storms at any time of the year. Temperatures and visibility can drop rapidly.

Most trails are at high elevation and have steep climbs. Be mindful for signs of altitude sickness such as headache and nausea. If you're feeling sick, descend right away. Sun exposure is also more extreme at high elevation, so be sure to bring hats and sunscreen. Bring plenty of water and salty snacks for longer day hikes.

Please use the trail registers to document your hikes.

Campgrounds

Campground Information

Lower Lehman Creek
Open (No Water)

Upper Lehman Creek
Open (No Water)

Baker Creek
Closed (No Water)

Wheeler Peak
Closed (Water Off)
NOTICE: Wheeler Peak Campground will be closed for the entire 2020 season.

Grey Cliffs Campground
Closed (Water Off)

Strawberry Creek Campground
Closed

Snake Creek Campground
Open (No water)

Fee: $15.00 per night or $7.50 per night for Golden Age/Access/Senior pass holders.
Snake Creek campground is currently free.

RV Dump Station
Closed
Fee: $5.00

Fire Conditions

No fires are allowed above 10,000 feet.