Great Basin National Park


From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, to the sage-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. There's a whole lot more than just desert here!

From the East or West: From U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. From the South (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, Highway 487. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park. From the South (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93. No public transportation is available to, or in, Great Basin National Park.

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Caving
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horse Camping (see also camping)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Gathering and Foraging
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Downhill Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Caves, Caverns and Karst
  • Night Sky
  • Astronomy

Wheeler cirque

blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque

Trail to ancient bristlecone pine trees.

Bristlecone at night

Bristlecone pine tree with a dark blue sky behind it with a bright Jupiter shining

Planets like Jupiter shine bright at Great Basin

Lehman Caves Grand Palace Parachute formation

Brown and tan cave formation in the shape of a parachute

Lehman Caves of Great Basin National Park offers incredible views of a rare subterranean world.

Milky Way at Great Basin National Park

Colorful Milky Way over the red lit Lehman Caves Visitor Center

Come see the Milky Way at Great Basin National Park. Remember to check the moon phase.

Great Basin Visitor Center

Tan and green Visitor center with mountains in the background.

Great Basin Visitor Center just six miles from the park entrance

Alpine Flowers

White, yellow,, and pink alpine flowers.

Flowers grow even at the high altitudes of the Great Basin National Park

Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle flying with wings spread wide

Wildlife is abundant at Great Basin National Park including birds, deer, fish, and mountain lion.

Snow Covered Mountains

Snow covered mountains with brown trees in the foreground

Snow can come early, even in the fall at Great Basin.

Comet NEOWISE

Ancient bristlecone with comet NEOWISE in the background

Great Basin National Park offers truly dark-skies that rarely seen within the United States.