77,180 acres
Park Size
131,802
Annual Visitors
65 mi
Trail Miles
93
Campsites
About Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park protects a striking diversity of landscapes from the arid Great Basin desert to the glacier-capped summit of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak. The park is home to ancient bristlecone pines, some over 5,000 years old—among the oldest living things on Earth. Lehman Caves contains rare shield formations and other delicate speleothems. As an International Dark Sky Park, Great Basin offers some of the best stargazing in the continental United States.
Park Highlights
- Wheeler Peak
- Lehman Caves
- Bristlecone Pine Grove
- Wheeler Peak Glacier
- Alpine Lakes
- Night Sky
Activities
Wildlife
Visitor Information
Free (cave tours $12)
Entrance Fee
Summer, Fall
Best Seasons
Visitor Tips
- Book Lehman Caves tours in advance
- Wheeler Peak road closes in winter
- Visit during new moon for best stargazing
- Remote location - stock up in Ely
Location
Official Resources
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