Is there an entrance fee to Great Basin National Park?

There is no entrance fee for park entry. Fees apply to Lehman Caves tours and camping.

Do I need a permit for backcountry camping?

Yes. Backcountry camping permits are available at visitor centers; reservations are recommended for some backcountry sites.

Are Lehman Caves tours open year-round?

Lehman Caves tours require advance reservations; availability varies by season and peak months.

Is there a shuttle system inside the park?

No, there is no internal shuttle system.

What roads close in winter?

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive beyond Upper Lehman Creek Campground is closed for the season; Snake Creek Road and Strawberry Creek Road close at the park boundary; Baker Creek Road closes at Grey Cliffs Campground.

All 7 Camping in Great Basin National Park

Baker Creek Campground

Dry camping at 6,850 ft near Wheeler Peak. No water, no hookups—bring your jug.

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Dump Station

RV dump ($10), trash bins, seasonal water, composting toilets. Day-use only, May-October.

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Grey Cliffs Campground

Desert high-country tent camping with zero hookups. Vault toilets, no water. Starry skies and Lehman Caves access.

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Lower Lehman Creek Campground

20 creek-side sites, no water—filter the stream. Fire rings only, Lehman Caves 2.5mi away.

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Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds

12 free primitive sites in aspen groves. Vault toilets, no water—experienced campers only.

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Upper Lehman Creek Campground

Mountain stream, ponderosa pines, alpine trails, dark skies. 23 dry-camp sites at 7,500 ft.

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Wheeler Peak Campground

Highest-elevation campground in the NPS at 9,886 ft. No water, no hookups—for alpine explorers only.

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