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Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Information

• Strawberry Fire Closures

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Strawberry Fire Closures Due to a fire, the Osceola Trail, Strawberry Creek Road (at the park boundary), and burned areas of Strawberry Canyon are closed until further notice.
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• Special Weekend Lantern Tours!

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Special Weekend Lantern Tours! Special Lantern Tours in the cave this weekend! They will be offered on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. First come first served. Tours will be at 10:00am and 1:30pm on Saturday. 1:30pm on Sunday, and 10:00am on Monday

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Updated July 15, 2017
Conditions can change rapidly - especially in the fall, winter, and spring. Contact Great Basin National Park via email or by phone Monday through Friday at [phone] 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

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
Open
Please park safely - do not block other vehicles or access for emergency veichles.
Baker Creek Road
Open
Snake Creek Road
Open (improved dirt road)
Strawberry Creek Road
Closed (unimproved dirt road)
Lexington Arch Road
Open
(NOTE: Those wishing to drive to the Lexington Arch Trailhead should be advised that the unimproved dirt road to is rough and rutted. High clearance four-wheel drive vehicles are required, as are advanced four-wheel driving skills. Route finding is also necessary in places due to flood damage.)

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

Visitor Centers

Lehman Cave Visitor Center - Open daily 8:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Great Basin Visitor Center - Open daily 8:00am to 5:30pm

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trail Information

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 watchful 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.

Please use the trail registers to document your hikes.

Campgrounds

Campground Information

Lower Lehman Creek
Open
Upper Lehman Creek
Open
Baker Creek
Open
Wheeler Peak
Open
Grey Cliffs Loop A
Open (no water)
Strawberry Creek Campground
Closed
Snake Creek Campground
Open (no water)
Grey Cliffs Group Campground
Open (no water)

Fee: $12.00 per night or $6.00 per night for Golden Age/Access/Senior pass holders.
Strawberry and Snake Creek campgrounds are currently free.

RV Dump Station
Open

Fire Conditions
No fires are allowed above 10,000 feet.

STRAWBERRY FIRE
The fire is declared out. The area remains closed.

There are no prescribed fires planned at this time.