Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park derives its name from the Great Basin, the dry and mountainous region between the Sierra Nevada and the Wasatch Mountains. The park is notable for its groves of ancient bristlecone pines and for the Lehman Caves.

The park's scenic features include Lexington Arch, the Lehman Orchard and Aqueduct, Rhodes Cabin, Stella and Teresa Lakes, and Wheeler Peak Glacier.

The Great Basin Visitor Center is located on Nevada State Route 487 in the town of Baker. The Lehman Caves Visitor Center is located on Nevada State Route 488. It is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from Baker, Nevada, 1⁄2 mile (800 m) inside the park boundary. Both centers feature exhibits about the park's geology, natural and cultural history, as well as theaters with orientation films.

Location

White Pine County
Nevada, USA

Getting There

Great Basin National Park is located in eastern Nevada and is known for its rugged beauty, scenic drives, and recreational opportunities. While there are no public transportation options that directly serve Great Basin National Park, there are a few options for getting to the park.

The closest airport to Great Basin National Park is in Las Vegas, approximately 290 miles to the south. From Las Vegas, you can rent a car and drive to the park, taking Highway 93 north to Highway 318 east. This drive takes about 4.5 hours.

If you are already in eastern Nevada, you can take the Greyhound bus to Ely, which is about 70 miles west of Great Basin National Park. From Ely, you can rent a car or arrange for a shuttle service to take you to the park.

Alternatively, there are several tour companies that offer day trips to Great Basin National Park from Las Vegas. These tours typically include transportation to and from the park, as well as guided hikes and other activities within the park.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Nevada that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.