Current Projects

 

Infrastructure Projects at Great Basin National Park, 2025.

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Current and Scheduled Impacts (Updated 08/05/26)

• Lehman Caves Lighting Update. Installation of the new lighting system are nearly complete and tours are now available.
• Cave Tours. 30min (accessible), 60min (Lodge Room), and 90min (Grand Palace) tours are now available. Reservations can be made on recreation.gov up to 30 days in advance. We also offer same day walk-up tour tickets as staffing is available. Walk up tour tickets can be obtained at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center in-person starting at 8am PST.

Lehman Caves Electrical Upgrade and Replacement

This SNPLMA funded project will replace the aging lighting system inside Lehman Caves with modernized equipment and infrastructure. As it currently stands, parts are no longer manufactured for a number of cave systems, and sections of the cave are forced to go dark as components fail. The original lighting system was installed in 1941 and was replaced with the current lighting system in 1977.

Dates: Winter 2025 through Summer 2026

Status 08/2026: Installation of the new lighting system is nearly complete and tours are now available. Intermittent closures may be required.

Alternatives: While the Lehman Caves Visitor Center is closed, the Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker will be open 7 days per week. See current operating hours here. Cave tours will be offered once again in summer 2026 when the project is completed. The rest of Great Basin National Park remains open for hiking and winter recreation. See current status of park campgrounds and roads at this link.

 

Completed Projects

Pavement Preservation Project

Protecting Lehman Caves Through Improved Infrastructure and Outreach

Upgrade and Improve the Bristlecone Recreation Area and Trailhead System

Rehabilitation of Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Systems

Lower Lehman Creek Campground Refurbishment