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Great Basin National Park

Partial closures

1 closure notice posted by NPS. Most of the site is still open.

Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET

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Current NPS alerts (2)

Park Closure

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Winter Closure

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to vehicle traffic at Mather Overlook due to winter weather.

Last updated by NPS: Oct 23, 2026 · Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Winter Closure

Information

No Potable Water in Park Campgrounds

There is no water available in any campground in Great Basin National Park.  Water is available at the Great Basin Visitor Center and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.

Last updated by NPS: Oct 23, 2026

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.

About this site

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. There's a lot more than just desert here.

Type
National Park
State
Nevada
Address
Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Nevada 488, Baker, NV 89311

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