Directions

 

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Plan ahead & prepare!

Great Basin National Park is located in extremely remote, east-central Nevada, five miles west of the town of Baker. This is a remote area with limited services, little to no cell coverage, and large stretches between gas and grocery services. Plan ahead and pack diligently in case of breakdowns, unexpected snow/dust/lightning storms, and no quick access to many conveniences.
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Phone navigation apps may be untrustworthy

Do not rely on navigation apps to guide to correct locations. Many will route you incorrectly to extremely remote locations within the park.

 

Cars, trucks, and RVs

Do not rely on navigation apps to guide to correct locations. Many will route you incorrectly to extremely remote locations. For best results, route to the "Lehman Caves Visitor Center," the "Great Basin Visitor Center," or to the town of Baker, Nevada.

• From the east or west: From U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel five miles to Baker, NV. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel five miles to reach the park.
• From the south (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel five miles to reach the park. Keep in mind, you will be crossing into the Pacific Time zone when you cross the Nevada border.
• From the south (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93 (Great Basin Highway). At the junction of U.S. Highway 6 & 50, drive east to Nevada State Highway 487 and turn south. Travel five miles to Baker, NV. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel five miles to reach the park.

Plane

The nearest commercial airports are Cedar City Regional Airport, Utah, (142 miles) and St. George Regional Airport, Utah (207 miles). Both offer limited regional flights and no rental cars.

The nearest full-service airports are found in Salt Lake City, Utah (234 miles) and Las Vegas, Nevada (286 miles). Both offer rental cars, international flights, and the amenities that come with being in a major metropolitan area.

Public Transportation

No public transportation is available to, in, or around Great Basin National Park.