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

• Dump Station

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Dump Station The Recreational Vehicle water and dump station will be closed for maintenance starting on Monday, June 25th.

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Updated July 19, 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
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 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 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.