Great Basin National Park

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sage-covered foothills, a stunning diversity of the larger Great Basin region unfolds. Enjoy the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages.

100 Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV 89311
United States

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Discover Great Basin National Park

Tucked away in eastern Nevada, Great Basin National Park is a hidden gem of dramatic landscapes, ancient bristlecone pines, and some of the darkest night skies in the country. Towering Wheeler Peak rises above rugged mountain valleys, while below ground, the stunning Lehman Caves reveal intricate limestone formations. Visitors can hike through alpine meadows, explore glacier-carved terrain, and marvel at a sky full of stars in this remote and breathtaking park. Whether you’re seeking adventure, solitude, or a glimpse into geologic and cultural history, Great Basin offers an unforgettable experience far from the crowds.

Explore Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park, originally protected as Lehman Caves National Monument in 1922, was established in 1986. The park spans 77,180 acres and contains a wide variety of landscapes, including caves, meadows, forests, and mountains. Park visitors can explore and appreciate Wheeler Peak, a part of the Snake Range and the second-tallest peak in Nevada, with a summit at 13,063 feet. Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive invites visitors to enjoy a paved 12-mile path through several different ecological zones while gaining 4,000 feet in elevation. Lehman Caves, another stunning park feature, is actually a single cavern filled with unique cave formations. Descendants of the Shoshone, Paiute, and Ute tribes today trace their ancestry back to the Great Basin and think of it as home.

Bristlecone Pine under a starry night sky, with clouds drifting by.

5 days of adventure in Great Basin National Park

Discover Great Basin National Park's beauty with this five-day summer itinerary featuring alpine hikes, stargazing, and a journey into Lehman Caves.

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Tour Lehman Caves

Reserve a guided tour in advance to explore this stunning cave system filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and rare shield formations.

Hike the Bristlecone Pine Trail

Walk among some of the world’s oldest living trees, some over 4,000 years old, near Wheeler Peak.

Prepare for changing elevations

The park ranges from desert lowlands to alpine peaks over 13,000 feet, so pack layers for varying temperatures.

Stay for stargazing

As an International Dark Sky Park, Great Basin offers incredible night sky views, with ranger-led astronomy programs in summer.

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Parachute Shield Tour - Reservable

May 12 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Duration: 60 minutes Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.3 kilometers Total Stairs: 0 Difficulty: Moderate. Tour goers will be on their feet for the entire tour. Only the Inscription Room has seating. White Nose Syndrome Screening is mandatory on all cave tours...