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Great Basin National Park

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Great Basin National Park
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Places in Great Basin

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Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National ParkWheeler PeakNevada’s high‑alpine summit with big views and bigger windsScenic ViewpointBristlecone Grove, Great Basin National ParkBristlecone GroveAncient bristlecones on a short, high-elevation interpretive loopTrailhead · RestroomAstronomy Amphitheater, Great Basin National ParkAstronomy AmphitheaterRed-lit venue for free ranger-led stargazing and telescope viewsParking · RestroomGothic Palace, Great Basin National ParkGothic PalaceShort, dramatic cave room with stalactites and ranger storiesParking · RestroomLehman Caves, Great Basin National ParkLehman CavesRanger-led marble cave with rare shields and dense formationsRestroom · ExhibitLehman Caves Visitor Center, Great Basin National ParkLehman Caves Visitor CenterCave tour HQ with exhibits, film, cafe, and year-round restroomsVisitor Center · RestroomRock Glacier, Great Basin National ParkRock GlacierQuiet alpine viewpoint of Nevada's elusive rock glacierScenic Viewpoint · RestroomWheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove, Great Basin National ParkWheeler Peak Bristlecone GroveAncient bristlecones in a stark, wind-sculpted alpine groveExhibit · Restroom

Trails in Great Basin

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Wheeler Peak Summit Trail, Great Basin National ParkChallengingWheeler Peak Summit TrailNevada’s airy high-point chase with big views and bigger winds8.6 mi · 7 hrAlpine Lakes Loop, Great Basin National ParkEasyAlpine Lakes LoopShort alpine loop to Stella and Teresa Lakes beneath Wheeler Peak2.7 mi · 1.5 hrBristlecone Trail, Great Basin National ParkModerateBristlecone TrailShort alpine hike to a grove of ancient, twisted bristlecone pines2.8 mi · 2.3 hrGlacier Trail, Great Basin National ParkModerateGlacier TrailShort, high-alpine trek to Wheeler Peak’s cirque and rock glacier3.7 mi · 2.5 hrHighland Ridge Route, Great Basin National ParkChallengingHighland Ridge RouteBig, lonely crestline with bristlecones, cliffs, and real route-finding14.6 mi · 0 minBaker Lake Loop, Great Basin National ParkChallengingBaker Lake LoopTwo alpine lakes, one big loop, and solitude for days.11.7 mi · 9 hrSnake Divide Trail, Great Basin National ParkChallengingSnake Divide TrailRemote ridge climb to bristlecones, solitude, and huge views13.4 mi · 9.5 hrBaker Meadows Trail, Great Basin National ParkModerateBaker Meadows TrailAspens, meadows, and creekside singletrack on a mellow moderate loop3.5 mi · 2 hr

Find wildlife in Great Basin

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Elk in Great Basin National ParkElkReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM22 sightingsMule Deer in Great Basin National ParkMule DeerReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM234 sightingsWild Turkey in Great Basin National ParkWild TurkeyReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AM180 sightingsRattlesnake in Great Basin National ParkRattlesnakeReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM22 sightingsDusky Grouse in Great Basin National ParkDusky GrouseReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AM23 sightingsThree-toed Woodpecker in Great Basin National ParkThree-toed WoodpeckerReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AM18 sightingsHairy Woodpecker in Great Basin National ParkHairy WoodpeckerReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AM33 sightingsYellow-bellied Marmot in Great Basin National ParkYellow-bellied MarmotReports peak in the late morning, around 11 AM34 sightings

Before you go

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INFO

Intermittent Lehman Caves closures may occur during lighting project

Lehman Caves tours are available, but intermittent closures may still be required while the park completes the new lighting system. - The project replaces aging cave lighting because parts for some cave systems are no longer manufactured and sections of the cave are forced to go dark as components fail. - 30-minute accessible, 60-minute Lodge Room, and 90-minute Grand Palace tours are available. Reservations are available on Recreation.gov up to 30 days in advance; same-day walk-up tickets may be available as staffing permits at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center starting at 8 a.m. PST. Check current project impacts and cave-tour status before traveling.

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CAUTION

Water is unavailable at park campgrounds

Potable water is unavailable at Great Basin National Park campgrounds; bring sufficient water or obtain it before settling in. - Water is available year-round at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. - Water is available at the Dump Station in summer and fall. Check current campground and water conditions before traveling.

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CAUTION

Stage II fire restrictions prohibit outdoor fires and smoking

Stage II fire restrictions are active throughout Great Basin National Park because of extreme fire danger. - Do not use campfires, charcoal grills, or smoke outdoors anywhere in the park. - Gas- and liquid-fueled stoves are permitted. Extinguish permitted fires with water until embers and coals are entirely out and cold. - Fires are never allowed above 10,000 feet; do not build your own fire ring or cut live trees or snags for firewood. - Do not park over grass or shrubs tall enough to touch your vehicle’s underside or drag chains from your hitch. Check current fire conditions before traveling.

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