Closure
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Winter Closure
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to vehicle traffic at the Wheeler Peak Summit Trailhead due to winter weather.
Posted or updated Oct 26, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Park
Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park is a National Park in Nevada. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 7 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Nevada National Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Great Basin region.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
1
Campgrounds
7
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Information
No Potable Water in Park Campgrounds
There is no water available in any campground in Great Basin National Park. Water is available at the Great Basin Visitor Center and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger
Great Basin Junior Ranger
30-120 Minutes Year-round
Hike the ADA Sky Island Forest Trail
The ADA accessible Sky Island Forest Trail provides a very easy walk through the woods along with interpretive signs to teach about this unique ecosystem.
15-45 Minutes Summer, Fall
Hike the Alpine Lakes Loop
An easy trail at high elevation, the Alpine Lakes Loop is a 2.7 mile staple of many visits to Great Basin. Wildlife and wildflowers are often visible in the many meadows and streams in this shelter beneath some of the grandest peaks in Nevada.
1-3 Hours Year-round
See all 34 things to do in Great Basin →
Activities the NPS lists for Great Basin.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingRV CampingCavingFishingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingHorse TrekkingHorse Camping (see also camping)Horseback RidingHunting and GatheringGathering and ForagingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
Park Grounds and Trails Check "Visitor Centers" tab for facility-specific hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: There is almost an 8,000 ft (2,400 m) difference in elevation between Wheeler Peak and the valley floor. Weather conditions in the park vary with elevation.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 775-234-7331
- [email protected]
- Address
- Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Baker, NV 89311
- Coordinates
- 38.9462, -114.2580· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 775-234-7520 | Yes |
| Lehman Caves Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 775-234-7510 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Creek Campground | 37 | 37 | 0 | Yes, up to 50 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Dump Station | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | $10 | — |
| Grey Cliffs Campground | 16 | 13 | 0 | No | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Lower Lehman Creek Campground | 20 | 19 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds | 12 | 0 | 12 | Yes, up to 30 ft | Free | — |
| Upper Lehman Creek Campground | 23 | 23 | 0 | Yes, up to 40 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Wheeler Peak Campground | 37 | 37 | 0 | Yes, up to 24 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.