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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.
Designations:
National Monument (January 24, 1922)
National Park (October 27, 1986)
Accessibility:
Upper Lehman Creek, Wheeler Peak, and Baker Creek Campgrounds have a designated wheelchair accessible site. The visitor center is wheelchair accessible as is the First Room Tour of Lehman Caves.
Getting Around:
The Wheeler Peak Scenic drive is 12 miles long with an 8% grade. Vehicles longer than 24 feet are not recommended to travel beyond the Upper Lehman Creek Campground. The road is closed beyond this campground in the winter. The Baker Creek Road is a 3.6 mile gravel road. This road is closed in winter.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Caves | And more.
Directions to Great Basin National Park
Plane:
Nearest airport is Ely 70 miles, with limited flights. Salt Lake City 240 miles, Las Vegas 287 miles, Cedar City 120 miles.
Car:
Highway 6 & 50 to Baker, NV; 5 miles on Highway 488 to park.
Public Transportation
None
Nearby Parks:
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah
Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah
Death Valley National Park in California
Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah
Zion National Park in Utah
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Contact Information for Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park
Hwy. 488
Baker, NV
89311
Phone: (775) 234-7331
Fax: 775-234-7269
Located in Baker, NV
For more information on Great Basin National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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