Great Basin NP Hiking Map & Guide
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Great Basin NP Hiking Map & Guide
Lehman Caves National Monument proclaimed January 24, 1922; transferred from the Forest Service, August 10, 1933; incorporated into Great Basin National Park October 27, 1986. Acreage 77,100, all federal.
Park Details
Location Information
Location:
Baker, Nevada
Directions:
The main park entrance is five miles west of Baker, NV, near
the Nevada-Utah border. Driving distances in miles are Salt Lake
City, 234; Las Vegas, 286; Reno, 385 and Cedar City, 142.
Operating Hours/Seasons
Daily, summer: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT; daily, winter: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. PST; closed Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.
Reservations/Permits/Fees
Fees:
Campgrounds $5.00 per night, $2.50 with Golden Age and Access
Passports. RV Sanitary Station $1.00. Lehman Caves Tours: Adults
- $5.00, ages 6-15 - $4.00, 5 years and under - free, Golden Age
and Access Cardholders - $2.50.
Reservations/Permits:
Although reservations are not accepted for cave tours, school
groups and bus tours are encouraged to call at least two weeks in
advance so special arrangements may be made if staffing
permits.
Please call the park for current information on group sizes and teacher to student ratio requirements. Reservations for group picnic area should be made at least three weeks in advance. Fees for picnic area vary with group size.
Climate, Recommended Clothing
This is a fairly arid region, most precipitation received as snow or during summer thunderstorms. Winters are cool and summers are mild. Be prepared for changes in weather. Lehman Caves is 50 degrees F, 90% humidity year round, a jacket and suitable walking shoes are recommended.
Facilities and Opportunities
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Introductory slide show and exhibits available at visitor
center.
Lodging and camping facilities:
Limited motel accommodations are available in Baker, Nevada.
The nearest cities are Ely, NV, 70 miles to the west and Delta,
UT, 100 miles to the east. Four developed campgrounds provide
water (in summer), restrooms, fire rings and picnic tables.
Primitive campgrounds along Strawberry Creek and Snake Creek
provide tables and pit toilets, but NO WATER. Only Lower Lehman
Campground is open year round. Other campgrounds and primitive
sites open as snow levels permit.
Food/supplies:
A concessioner operates a cafe and gift shop from April to
October. Restaurants and small grocery store and gas station are
available in Baker.
Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and
Opportunities:
A bookstore located at the visitor center is managed by the
Great Basin Natural History Association. Bookstore includes a
large selection of books, maps, slides and postcards on the area.
Call (702)234-7270 to order maps or trail guides.
Accessibility:
All four campgrounds have a designated wheelchair accessible
site. Visitor center is wheelchair accessible as is first room
of Lehman Caves.
Recommended Activities/Park Use
Stop at the visitor center and take a tour of the cave. Drive the scenic road to the base of Wheeler Peak. From there, follow easy to moderate trails to alpine lakes and the bristlecone pine forest.
Visitation
Highest in July and August; lowest in January and February.
Basic Visit Reccomendations:
During snow season allow at least half a day to visit cave
and explore visitor center. During summer allow at least a full
day to explore the park, more if you enjoy hiking and exploring
backcountry roads.
Visitor Impacts:
Most roads and trails are closed during the winter months due
to snow levels. Contact visitor center for current details. Cave
tours are limited to 30 per tour. Holiday weekend cave tours
often fill early in the day.
Additional Information
Write Superintendent, Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV 89311-9702 or call (702)234-7331.
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