Great Basin National Park
State: Nevada
Size: 77,180 acres
Topography: Sand Dunes, Mountain
Peak Season: Summer
Nearest Airport: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – 4 hrs
Nearest Town: Baker, NV
Top 5 Hikes
Wheeler Peak Trail
Lehman Caves Trail
Alpine Lakes Loop
Bristlecone Pine Trail
Snake Creek Trail
Points of Interest
Wheeler Peak: The highest point in the park, offering a challenging hike with sweeping views of the surrounding basin and desert.
Lehman Caves: A remarkable limestone cave system with stalactites and stalagmites, open for guided tours.
Stelzer’s Meadow: A picturesque meadow offering wildflower viewing in the spring and a great spot for wildlife watching.
Alpine Lakes: Scenic mountain lakes perfect for hiking and fishing in a peaceful, remote setting
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Explore trails like the Bristlecone Trail and Wheeler Peak Summit.
Stargazing – One of the darkest night skies in the U.S., ideal for astronomy.
Lehman Caves – Tour stunning limestone caves with unique formations.
Scenic Drives – Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive offers breathtaking views.
Backpacking – Remote wilderness with high-altitude terrain and solitude.
Camping
Wheeler Peak Campground (frontcountry)
Lower Lehman Creek Campground (frontcountry)
Backcountry camping (permit required)