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Great Basin National Park


Description:
From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PARK AND PROGRAMS, CLICK THE "IN DEPTH" BUTTON TO THE RIGHT.


Directions:
Plane - The nearest airport is loctaed in Cedar City, Utah, 120 miles away. Major airports are found in Salt Lake City (240 miles) and Las Vegas (287 miles.)


*Car - From the east or west: from U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV; in Baker turn west on Highway 488 to the park.

From the south: Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross th

List of Activities
Autotouring
Biking
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Museum/Visitor Center
Picnic
Restaurants and SnackBar
Wildlife Viewing
Winter Sports
Address
Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park
100 Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV 89311
Phone Visitor Information
Email grba_interpretation@nps.gov
Map of Great Basin National Park
Map of Great Basin National Park

 
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