🏘 Gateway Town
Baker
Great Basin National Park
Last Updated: July 2026
Distance
13.8 km (8.6 miles) northeast
Population
41
Restaurants
3
Lodging Options
2
Overview
About This Town
Baker is a remote hamlet and the closest accommodation to Great Basin National Park. With a year-round population of 41 and minimal services—2 small hotels and 3 restaurants—it functions primarily as a convenient overnight stop. Summer brings a seasonal influx of park visitors, but most of the year the town is quiet and sparsely populated.
The Vibe
Baker is a utilitarian hamlet, not a leisure destination. Practical, minimal, and car-dependent. It exists to serve park visitors, not entertain them.
Late Night Intel
Most restaurants and services close early (confirm hours in advance, as timings are community-reported and can shift). Limited late dining or fuel options; plan meals accordingly.
Town at a Glance
Town Type
Supply Depot
Population
41
Distance to Park
13.8 km (8.6 miles) northeast
Highlights
Known For
Closest lodging and fuel to Great Basin National Park
ℹ️ Data Sources
OpenStreetMap contributors (community-reported details) (checked 2026-07-16) National Park Service — Great Basin National Park fees, hours & conditions (checked 2026-07-05) Wikipedia + Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA, retrieval-dated) — population, history and identity facts from Wikipedia; practical travel guidance from Wikivoyage; osm_count (checked 2026-07-16) Climate data: Great Basin Np, Nv Us, 6,850 ft (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, station USC00263340) YourNPGuide Editorial
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