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Camping in Great Basin National Park
Camping in Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park has four developed campgrounds with vault toilets, picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire grills. There are no hookups or leveled parking sites. Campsites are limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles per site. There are three campgrounds that have accessible sites.
Lower Lehman Creek is the only campground open year round. Other campgrounds are generally open from May until October, weather permitting. Water may not be available early and late in the season, and is not available in the winter at Lower Lehman Creek. Fees are reduced if water is not available. Since exact opening and closing dates are dependent on weather conditions, contact a visitor center at (775) 234-7331 or check the current conditions for information specific to your arrival date.
Reservations
All park camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations can be made, except for the Grey Cliffs Group Campground where they are required. Campsites may not be "saved" or reserved for family or friends arriving later. Campgrounds often fill on weekends and holidays in the summer months. Visitors are advised to find a campsite early in the day.
Lower Lehman Creek Campground
Open All Year
Elevation: 7,300 feet (2,200 meters)
Location: On Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 2.5 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Lower Lehman Creek Campground contains 11 campsites. There are a limited number of pull-through sites for RVs and trailers. Water is available in the summer only.
Upper Lehman Creek Campground
Open mid-May through September
Elevation: 7,752 feet (2,362 meters)
Location: On Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 3.5 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Upper Lehman Creek Campground contains 22 campsites with 1 wheelchair accessible site. Water is available. Evening Campfire Programs are offered in the ampitheater during the summer.
Baker Creek Campground
Open mid-May through September
Elevation: 7,530 feet (2,295 meters)
Location: On Baker Creek Road, 3 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Baker Creek Campground contains 34 campsites, 2 of which are wheelchair accessible. Water is available.
Primitive Campgrounds (Snake & Strawberry Creek)
Open All Year
Fee: None
Elevation: 6,300 feet - 8,250 feet (2,515 meters)
Location: Along Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads
Picnic tables and fire grates are provided at most primitive campsites. A few Snake Creek sites have toilets - most do not. Drinking water is available at the RV Sanitary Station from late spring through early fall, or at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Creek water should always be boiled or treated before use.
Note: Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are open year round, but can be muddy or snowy in the winter and spring. High clearance vehicles are recommended for these rough, dirt roads. RVs and trailers are not recommended.
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