📷 Photo by Chris Kofoed on UnsplashGreat Basin National Park
Baker, NV
Ancient bristlecone pines, Lehman Caves and some of the darkest night skies in the country.
- Nearest town
- Baker, NV
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.0060, -114.2190
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Whispering Elms CampgroundCampsite5 mi from Great Basin National ParkTentsCaravansElectricityShowersWi-Fi
- Eagle Peak CampsitesCampsite6 mi from Great Basin National Park · 3 pitchesTentsFree
- Snake Creek CampsiteCampsite7 mi from Great Basin National Park · 1 pitchesTentsFree
- Pinnacle Group CampsiteCampsite7 mi from Great Basin National Park · 1 pitchesTentsFree
- Monkey Rock Group CampsiteCampsite7 mi from Great Basin National Park · 1 pitchesTentsFree
- Cleve Creek CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Great Basin National ParkToiletsFree
All campsites in Nevada · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park is in Baker, NV, at GPS 39.0060, -114.2190. It is about 40 mi from Ely.
Can you camp near Great Basin National Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grey Cliffs Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: US-50: the Loneliest Road in America and Sagebrush, bristlecones and starry skies: by camper along Nevada’s “Loneliest Road”.
What is there to see near Great Basin National Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park (34 mi), Nevada Northern Railway Museum (39 mi), Cathedral Gorge State Park (83 mi) and Kershaw-Ryan State Park (99 mi).
When is the best time to visit Great Basin National Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)