Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 

 

Park Roads

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

Road	Description	Status
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive	Paved Surface No vehicles over 24 feet in length allowed past the Upper Lehman Campground. Vehicles shorter than 24ft towing a trailer also under 24ft are permitted, though proceed with caution.	CLOSED at Upper Lehman Campground
Baker Creek Road	Gravel Road, partially open in winter as weather permits	OPEN
Strawberry Creek Road	Dirt Road, closed in winter	CLOSED
Snake Creek Road	Dirt Road, closed in winter	CLOSED
Lexington Arch Road	Unimproved dirt road - rough and rutted. The road runs entirely on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is not closed by the National Park Service. Conditions may be impassable in winter due to excess snow/mud, approach with caution. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended year-round. Lexington Arch road is severely washed out. Vehicles will have to park approximately 1 mile before the official parking area/trailhead. Do not block the road or damage vegetation when parking.	OPEN Hazardous conditions may be present, approach with caution

Visitor Centers

Check hours for both visitor centers here.
The Great Basin Visitor Center (in Baker) closes during winter months. The Lehman Caves Visitor Center is open year round with longer hours in the summer.

Lehman Cave Tours

Tours are available for reservation up to 30 days in advance.

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trail Information
Winter 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, Pricing, and Reservation Information
Many campgrounds require reservations in the summer and may be booked up to 30 days in advance. Make reservations at Recreation.gov.

Lower Lehman Creek Campground is the only campground open year-round in the park. All others close with winter.

Campground	Period Reservable	Status
Lower Lehman Creek	First-come, First-served	OPEN NO WATER
Upper Lehman Creek	May 26 - September 30 Closed for 2023 season	CLOSED
Wheeler Peak	July 7 - September 9 Closed for 2023 season	CLOSED
Baker Creek	Closed for 2023 season	CLOSED
Grey Cliffs	Closed for 2023 season	CLOSED
Snake Creek Primitive Campsites	First-come, First-served Closed for 2023 season	CLOSED
Dump Station near the Lehman Caves Visitor Center	Open during the summer months Closed for 2023 season	CLOSED

Fire Conditions

There is currently no fire ban inside Great Basin National Park. Due to ongoing drought conditions, they are regularly in place during the summer and fall months.

When fire bans are implemented, the following regulations apply:
Fires will not be allowed in picnic grills or barbecues. Fires are also not allowed in fire rings in campsites, amphitheaters or other locations in the park. Regardless of a fire ban, fires are never allowed above 10,000 feet. It is never permitted to build your own fire ring. Gas-fired camp stoves are permitted as well as propane grills. Be fire smart; do not park your vehicle over grass or shrubs tall enough to touch the underside of the vehicle. Do not drag chains from your hitch. Please practice fire safety and enjoy your visit.

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