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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.Official detailsCaution
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.Official detailsCaution
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.Official detailsCaution
Lexington Arch Road is severely washed out
Lexington Arch Road is severely washed out, rough, rutted, and hazardous; vehicles must park approximately 1 mile before the official parking area or trailhead. - The washout resulted from wildfire damage. Drive as far as you feel comfortable, then walk the rest of the way; there is no designated parking area. - High-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended year-round. Do not block the road or damage vegetation when parking; follow orange trail markers through the washout. Check current road conditions before traveling.Official details
