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Lehman Caves Visitor CenterOpen year-round, the Lehman Caves Visitor Center offers a comprehensive overview of the park's offerings.
Great Basin
Defined by sharp elevation changes and remarkable solitude, Great Basin National Park blends desert basins, alpine terrain, and some of the oldest trees on Earth.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Great Basin, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Osceola Ditch TrailA short 0.6-mile hike that leads to the Osceola Ditch which was dug to transport water to aid in gold mining in the late 1800s.
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Mather OverlookA stunning scenic overlook located about 8 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. A great place to watch a sunset over the valley.
Information
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Basic Information
Operating HoursThough the park is open 24/7 year-round, some areas and attractions are only open seasonally.
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When to VisitThough Great Basin has beauty and adventure all year, you will make the most of your trip by visiting between late spring and late fall.
Auto Tour
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Great Basin Visitor CenterThe perfect place to gather information about the park and plan out your visit.
Point of interest
Lehman Caves Visitor CenterOpen year-round, the Lehman Caves Visitor Center offers a comprehensive overview of the park's offerings.
Point of interest
Osceola Ditch TrailA short 0.6-mile hike that leads to the Osceola Ditch which was dug to transport water to aid in gold mining in the late 1800s.
Hiking
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Point of interest
Osceola Ditch TrailA short 0.6-mile hike that leads to the Osceola Ditch which was dug to transport water to aid in gold mining in the late 1800s.
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Mountain View Nature TrailAn easy 0.5-mile forest loop trail located near the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
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Sky Islands Forest TrailLocated at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, this trail is short and wheelchair accessible, and offers views of Wheeler Peak and the conifer forest.
Point of Interest
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Great Basin Visitor CenterThe perfect place to gather information about the park and plan out your visit.
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Lehman CavesThe Lehman Caves have been attracting visitors since the 1920s and they continue to be a huge park feature today.
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Great Basin National Heritage AreaThere are tons of historical, natural and cultural features in the Great Basin National Heritage Area that spans the border of Nevada and Utah.
Camping
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Lower Lehman Creek CampgroundWith campsites right on the water and a giant night sky with millions of stars, who could ask for more?
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Upper Lehman Creek CampgroundA 22-site campground open mid-April through September. A perfect spot to camp on your way up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
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Wheeler Peak Campground37-site developed campground located close to a lot of the most popular hiking trails in the park at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
Fishing
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Lehman CreekOne of the best spots for fishing in terms of number, variety and size of trout.
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Baker CreekAn excellent spot for fishing that usually has the biggest and most diverse group of fish in the park.
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Snake CreekIf you are looking to prove your fishing prowess, Snake Creek is the place to be.
Parking
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Point of interest
Lehman Caves Visitor CenterOpen year-round, the Lehman Caves Visitor Center offers a comprehensive overview of the park's offerings.
Point of interest
Upper Lehman Creek CampgroundA 22-site campground open mid-April through September. A perfect spot to camp on your way up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
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Mather OverlookA stunning scenic overlook located about 8 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. A great place to watch a sunset over the valley.
Picnicking
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Point of interest
Lehman Caves Visitor CenterOpen year-round, the Lehman Caves Visitor Center offers a comprehensive overview of the park's offerings.
Point of interest
Upper Lehman Creek CampgroundA 22-site campground open mid-April through September. A perfect spot to camp on your way up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
Point of interest
Mather OverlookA stunning scenic overlook located about 8 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. A great place to watch a sunset over the valley.
Food
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Lehman Caves Gift and CafeThe only food and beverage available in the park aside from water, plus a selection of souvenirs and camping supplies that will not disappoint.
Restrooms
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Point of interest
Lehman Caves Visitor CenterOpen year-round, the Lehman Caves Visitor Center offers a comprehensive overview of the park's offerings.
Point of interest
Upper Lehman Creek CampgroundA 22-site campground open mid-April through September. A perfect spot to camp on your way up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.
Point of interest
Mather OverlookA stunning scenic overlook located about 8 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive. A great place to watch a sunset over the valley.
Support
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Great Basin Heritage Area PartnershipThere are tons of historical, natural and cultural features in the Great Basin National Heritage Area that spans the border of Nevada and Utah.
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Southern Nevada GrottoThe Southern Nevada Grotto was created in order to explore, document and protect the natural caves that form in southern Nevada.
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Great Basin National Park FoundationThis not-for-profit organization was created in 1998 to help raise funds to preserve and improve Great Basin National Park.
Nearby Parks Around Great Basin
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Great Basin
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Great Basin National Park
Great Basin is about as far as you can get from civilization in the lower 48 states: the park is 200 miles from the nearest population center.
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Great Basin Visitor Center
The perfect place to gather information about the park and plan out your visit.
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Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
There are tons of historical, natural and cultural features in the Great Basin National Heritage Area that spans the border of Nevada and Utah.
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Baker Creek Road
A well-maintained gravel road that leads to two campgrounds, great fishing spots and some beautiful trails.
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Pole Canyon Trailhead Picnic Area
The mouth of Pole Canyon serves as the backdrop for this delightful picnic area.
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Lehman Caves Gift and Cafe
The only food and beverage available in the park aside from water, plus a selection of souvenirs and camping supplies that will not disappoint.
