Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

 

 

Park Roads

Most park roads are typically open between Memorial Day and late October as winter begins to roll into the Great Basin. Weather is the main factor determining whether or not roads are open or closed and can lead to variable opening and closing times throughout the year.

Park Road Descriptions

Road	Description	Status
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive	Paved Road - closed in winter and after snowfall No vehicles over 24 feet in length allowed beyond the Upper Lehman Creek Campground, due to sharp curves and steep grades. Vehicles shorter than 24 feet towing a trailer also under 24 feet are permitted, though proceed with caution.	CLOSED at Mather Overlook
Baker Creek Road	Gravel Road - closed in winter	OPEN
Strawberry Creek Road	Dirt Road - closed in winter	OPEN
Snake Creek Road	Dirt Road - closed in winter	OPEN
Lexington Arch Road	Unimproved Dirt Road - rough and rutted. The road is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is not closed by the National Park Service. The road 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.	OPEN Hazardous conditions may be present, travel with caution

Visitor Centers - OPEN

Check hours for both visitor centers here. Visitor Centers close on some winter holidays.

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 Caves Tours - OPEN

Beginning April 13th, 2025, some tours will return to the reservation system on Recreation.gov. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance. Walk-up tours are offered as staffing permits but are not guaranteed. Park operations have become cashless. Tickets may only be purchased with credit/debit card.
Check the Lehman Caves Tours page for more information on tour types.

Hiking Trails - OPEN

Hiking Trail Information
Winter 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 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
All campgrounds require reservations in the summer and have variable booking windows up to 30 days in advance. Make reservations at Recreation.gov.

Park operations have become cashless. Campgrounds can only be paid via recreation.gov.

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

Water is unavailable in campgrounds. Water is available at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center year round, and at the Dump Station in summer and fall.

Campground	Sites	Reservation Information	Status
Lower Lehman Creek	9	Reservable up to 4 days in advance through May 18, 2025. Lower Lehman will be closing May 19th for a rehabilitation project. Projected Reopening Winter 2025.	OPEN NO WATER
Upper Lehman Creek	23	Reservable up to 30 days in advance through September 30, 2025	OPEN NO WATER
Wheeler Peak	37	Typically reservable July to Labor Day	CLOSED
Baker Creek	37	Reservable up to 1 day in advance through September 30, 2025.	OPEN NO WATER
Grey Cliffs	13	Loop A: Reservable up to 30 days in advance May 16, 2025 through September 30, 2025 Loop C: Reservable up to 30 days in advance May 16, 2025 through September 30, 2025	OPEN NO WATER
Snake Creek Primitive Campsites	10	First-come, first-served and closed in winter.	OPEN NO WATER
Dump Station		Dump/Sanitary Station closed in winter.	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.

Year-round regulations:
Fires are never allowed above 10,000 feet. It is never permitted to build your own fire ring. Collect only dead and down wood; cutting live trees or snags for firewood is prohibited. 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.

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. 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.

Check for fires and related incidents across the United States using InciWeb. InciWeb is primarily used for keeping the public and media up to date on wildland fires. However, InciWeb can also be used as a source of information for prescribed fires, burned area restoration, and other natural and human cause incidents.