Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Strawberry Creek Road Closed

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Strawberry Creek Road Closed The Strawberry Creek Road is closed due to resource protection concerns.

Information

• Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Partial Closure

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Partial Closure The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed at the Summit Trailhead Parking Area due to ice and snow. Park only in designated parking spots.

• Water Off for Winter Season

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Water Off for Winter Season The water in all campgrounds has been turned off for the season due to consistent freezing temperatures overnight. The dump station is also closed, no water & no dumping allowed. Safe drinking water is available at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.

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Updated October 16, 2018
Conditions can change rapidly - especially in the fall, winter, and spring. Contact Great Basin National Park via e-mail 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 to Summit Trailhead Parking Area
Baker Creek Road
Open (maintained gravel road)
Snake Creek Road
Open (improved dirt road)
Strawberry Creek Road
Closed
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 recommended, 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 4:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Great Basin Visitor Center - Open Wednesday through Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm
This visitor center wil close for the season at 5:00pm on October 27th.

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 (no water)
Upper Lehman Creek
Open (no water)
Baker Creek
Open (no water)
Wheeler Peak
Closed
Grey Cliffs Campground
Open (no water)
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

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