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.

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.

## Overview

Baker Creek Campground is one of five developed campgrounds at Great Basin
National Park. Intended for those who like to plan on a bit shorter notice,
this campground has a short reservation window to accommodate those last
second travel plans. Baker Creek is an ideal campground for those seeking out
the backcountry with the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead easily accessible from
this location. You’ll find plenty of shade, you’re close to the Lehman Caves
Visitor Center for cave tour access, and slightly higher elevation for cooler
temps even on scorching days. Experience the full breadth of what the park has
to offer from Baker Creek.

## Recreation

The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine
lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of
Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or
see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Baer
Creek trailhead and Pole Canyon are the two closest trailheads to Baker Creek
Campground and are open during the summer months when this campground is open.

## Facilities

Baker Creek Campground offers picnic tables, fire pits with attached grills,
vault toilets, and multiple ADA accessible sites. Located just off Baker Creek
Road, it is nearby the trailhead bearing the same name. Trails towards Grey
Cliffs campground and ultimately the Pole Canyon Trail or the Baker Creek
Trailhead also leave from the campground, making for easy access to a network
of dozens of miles of backcountry access.

## Natural Features

Baker Creek Campground is set in a Pinyon-Juniper forested landscape, with the
occasional much larger and older ponderosa pine. Find the grey cliffs behind
the campground, jutting out from otherwise mild slopes. See Baker Peak and
Doso Doyabi from various areas in this little valley.

## Nearby Attractions

Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was
annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders
are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by
tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the
visitor center to check on remaining availability.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Baker Creek Campground is one of five developed campgrounds at Great Basin National Park. Intended for those who like to plan on a bit shorter notice, this campground has a short reservation window to accommodate those last second travel plans. Baker Creek is an ideal campground for those seeking out the backcountry with the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead easily accessible from this location. You’ll find plenty of shade, you’re close to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center for cave tour access, and slightly higher elevation for cooler temps even on scorching days. Experience the full breadth of what the park has to offer from Baker Creek.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Baer Creek trailhead and Pole Canyon are the two closest trailheads to Baker Creek Campground and are open during the summer months when this campground is open.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Baker Creek Campground offers picnic tables, fire pits with attached grills, vault toilets, and multiple ADA accessible sites. Located just off Baker Creek Road, it is nearby the trailhead bearing the same name. Trails towards Grey Cliffs campground and ultimately the Pole Canyon Trail or the Baker Creek Trailhead also leave from the campground, making for easy access to a network of dozens of miles of backcountry access.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Baker Creek Campground is set in a Pinyon-Juniper forested landscape, with the occasional much larger and older ponderosa pine. Find the grey cliffs behind the campground, jutting out from otherwise mild slopes. See Baker Peak and Doso Doyabi from various areas in this little valley.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.</p>

The nightly rate is $20.

Holders of Golden Age, Golden Eagle, Access, Senior Annual or Senior Lifetime
Passes receive 50% off.

A road with a green sign on the side that says "Baker Creek Campground"

A green sign that has text "Baker Creek Campground" visible

Baker Creek Campground

Bird's eye view of the campground

## Overview

For visitors to Great Basin National Park, Grey Cliffs Campground is an ideal
place to setup and start exploring. Experience the solitude of the desert, the
smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the
beauty of  Lehman Caves.

## Recreation

The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine
lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of
Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or
see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.

## Facilities

The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine
lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of
Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or
see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.

## Natural Features

The campground is tucked beside limestone cliffs and set amongst pinion pines.

## Nearby Attractions

Hike along the Baker Lake Trail, reserve a guided tour ofLehman Caves  , take
the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old
Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.

<h2>Overview</h2>
For visitors to Great Basin National Park, Grey Cliffs Campground is an ideal place to setup and start exploring. Experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of  <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72495" rel="nofollow"> Lehman Caves</a>.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is tucked beside limestone cliffs and set amongst pinion pines.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Hike along the Baker Lake Trail, reserve a guided tour of<a href="http://www.recreation.gov/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72495" rel="nofollow">Lehman Caves </a> , take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.


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Boardwalk hike at top of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive

Raised boardwalk through a shady Douglas Fir forest

Bristlecone Pine in Great Basin National Park

Bristlecone Pine against a starry sky at dusk

Mountains with patchy snow under blue sky

Close up of juniper berries and natural forest floor litter.

Hiking trail disappearing into orange fall aspen trees

Mt Washington at Great Basin National Park

Pale limestone cliffs soaring above a green meadow

Mountain Lake  with surface reflecting clouds  and sky

Grey Cliffs Campground

## Overview

Among the lush green vegetation which hugs Lehman Creek, you'll secure your
tent or park your rv within earshot of clear mountain water which has tumbled
3000 vertical feet from the lakes and snowfields of the high Snake Range.
Naturally landscaped with red-barked water birch, aspen and white fir a stroll
through this sky island ecosystem provides for great bird-watching or a
cooling dip in the stream while placing you just minutes from spectacular
Lehman Caves. Be sure to make a reservation for a cave tour before you arrive
in the park.

## Recreation

For guests at Lower Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present
themselves.

The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground
entrance offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while
transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From
there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with
memories of iconic Bristlecone Pines which can endure for over 4000 years, and
stand for thousands more after death.

Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and
Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter
months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming
in the background.

If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead.
Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on
an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the roof of Wheeler Peak itself, where you
may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman
Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.

Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite at Lower
Lehman (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with
the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek Road. The
Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are both unique experiences, but a but
more diatant.

Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access
is challenging in the small brushy park streams, so consider a day-long
excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike
to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue
could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park's visitor centers for
fishing regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environment around
Baker Lake with respect .

During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin
National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the
Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just three downhill driving miles away. Bring a
chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the
Snake Range.

## Facilities

For guests at Lower Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present
themselves.

The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground
entrance offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while
transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From
there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with
memories of iconic Bristlecone Pines which can endure for over 4000 years, and
stand for thousands more after death.

Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and
Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter
months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming
in the background.

If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead.
Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on
an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the roof of Wheeler Peak itself, where you
may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman
Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.

Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite at Lower
Lehman (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with
the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek Road. The
Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are both unique experiences, but a but
more diatant.

Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access
is challenging in the small brushy park streams, so consider a day-long
excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike
to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue
could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park's visitor centers for
fishing regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environment around
Baker Lake with respect .

During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin
National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the
Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just three downhill driving miles away. Bring a
chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the
Snake Range.

## Natural Features

Lower Lehman Campgroup is strung out along the lush riparian area hugging
Lehman Creek, a small vibrant stream which has babbled it's way for miles from
the high country of the Snake Range, over half a vertical mile above. Most
sites offer shade provided by white firs as well as juniper and pinyon pine.
But at 7300 feet in elevation, uncomfortably hot days are rare.

Staying here is a wonderfull opportunity to dip your feet into cool water
while diving into your favorite novel. Look up ocassionally. The limestone
ridge just to the south anchors 12,771-foot Doso Doyabi to the broad Snake
Valley below and the evening lightshow performed amidst one of the darkest
night skies in the Lower 48 will likely keep you up well beyond your usual
bedtime. If not, make sure that it draws you out.

## Nearby Attractions

Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was
annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders
are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by
tour only, so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the
visitor center to check on remaining availability.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Among the lush green vegetation which hugs Lehman Creek, you'll secure your tent or park your rv within earshot of clear mountain water which has tumbled 3000 vertical feet from the lakes and snowfields of the high Snake Range. Naturally landscaped with red-barked water birch, aspen and white fir a stroll through this sky island ecosystem provides for great bird-watching or a cooling dip in the stream while placing you just minutes from spectacular Lehman Caves. Be sure to make a reservation for a cave tour before you arrive in the park.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>For guests at Lower Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present themselves.  </p>
<p>The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground entrance offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic Bristlecone Pines which can endure for over 4000 years, and stand for thousands more after death.  </p>
<p>Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming in the background.  </p>
<p>If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead. Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the roof of Wheeler Peak itself, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.  </p>
<p>Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite at Lower Lehman (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek Road. The Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are both unique experiences, but a but more diatant.  </p>
<p>Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access is challenging in the small brushy park streams, so consider a day-long excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park's visitor centers for fishing regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environment around Baker Lake with respect . </p>
<p>During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just three downhill driving miles away. Bring a chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the Snake Range.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>For guests at Lower Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present themselves.  </p>
<p>The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground entrance offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic Bristlecone Pines which can endure for over 4000 years, and stand for thousands more after death.  </p>
<p>Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming in the background.  </p>
<p>If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead. Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the roof of Wheeler Peak itself, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.  </p>
<p>Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite at Lower Lehman (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek Road. The Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are both unique experiences, but a but more diatant.  </p>
<p>Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access is challenging in the small brushy park streams, so consider a day-long excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park's visitor centers for fishing regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environment around Baker Lake with respect . </p>
<p>During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just three downhill driving miles away. Bring a chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the Snake Range.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Lower Lehman Campgroup is strung out along the lush riparian area hugging Lehman Creek, a small vibrant stream which has babbled it's way for miles from the high country of the Snake Range, over half a vertical mile above. Most sites offer shade provided by white firs as well as juniper and pinyon pine. But at 7300 feet in elevation, uncomfortably hot days are rare. </p>
<p>Staying here is a wonderfull opportunity to dip your feet into cool water while diving into your favorite novel. Look up ocassionally. The limestone ridge just to the south anchors 12,771-foot Doso Doyabi to the broad Snake Valley below and the evening lightshow performed amidst one of the darkest night skies in the Lower 48 will likely keep you up well beyond your usual bedtime. If not, make sure that it draws you out.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only, so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.</p>

Sites are $20 apiece per evening. Holders of Golden Age, Golden Eagle, Annual
Senior, Lifetime Senior or Access Passes stay at half price.

Sage and desert shrubs with an overcast sunset sky above

White aspen trunks and fallen leaves

Snowy mountain peaks glowing with sunrise colors

Closeup of white and pink apricot bloom with blue sky behind

An ancient bristlecone reaches for the sky.

Ancient bristlecone pine with blue sky and clouds behind.

Lower Lehman Creek Campground

## Overview

Whether you prefer the rich smell of summer mahogany riding air currents
blended with the vanilla of ponderosa pine, or the sound of a clear mountain
stream babbling beneath a symphony of swaying white fir, you won't regret your
stay at Upper Lehman Campground. At 7500 feet in elevation and three miles up
the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive a stay at Upper Lehman puts you within a ten
minute drive of Lehman Caves and just a brief cruise from high alpine trails
that will take you into the heart of the Snake Range. A stroll across the
grounds may present you with mule deer or turkey, while a step out onto the
viewing platform over Lehman Creek could offer a glimpse of brook trout moving
gracefully through a liquid stage.

## Recreation

For guests at Upper Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present
themselves.

The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground
entrance, offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while
transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From
there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with
memories of iconic bristlecone pines, trees which can endure for over 4000
years, and stand for thousands after that.

Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and
Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter
months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming
in the background.

If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead.
Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on
an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the top of Wheeler Peak, monarch of the
Snake Range, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber
pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.

Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite (You'll want
to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude
of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek. The Snake Creek and
Strawberry Creek Roads are a bit more distant, but worth the drive.

Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access
is challenging in the small brushy park streams so consider a day-long
excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike
to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue
could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park visitor centers for
regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environtment of Baker Lake
with respect.

During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin
National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the
Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just four downhill driving miles away. Bring a
chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the
Snake Range.

## Facilities

For guests at Upper Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present
themselves.

The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground
entrance, offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while
transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From
there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with
memories of iconic bristlecone pines, trees which can endure for over 4000
years, and stand for thousands after that.

Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and
Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter
months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming
in the background.

If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead.
Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on
an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the top of Wheeler Peak, monarch of the
Snake Range, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber
pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.

Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite (You'll want
to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude
of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek. The Snake Creek and
Strawberry Creek Roads are a bit more distant, but worth the drive.

Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access
is challenging in the small brushy park streams so consider a day-long
excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike
to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue
could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park visitor centers for
regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environtment of Baker Lake
with respect.

During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin
National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the
Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just four downhill driving miles away. Bring a
chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the
Snake Range.

## Natural Features

Resting at the base of a limestone ridge anchoring 12,771 foot Doso Doyabi to
the floor of Snake Valley, the sites of Upper Lehman Campground are scattered
amidst a diverse forest of pinyon and ponderosa pine along with juniper, white
fir, aspen and fragrant mountain mahogany. Upper Lehman Creek with its
resident trout (It's a small dynamic stream, difficult to fish.) tumbles among
the sites blending with the voices of pine needles, turkey, and the crackle of
campfire to create a classic soundscape, perfect for the camping experience.
Shade is easy to come by during the summer months followed by the gilded
quivering of aspen leaves in the fall.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (775) 234-7331.

## Nearby Attractions

Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was
annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders
are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by
tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the
visitor center to check on remaining availability.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Whether you prefer the rich smell of summer mahogany riding air currents blended with the vanilla of ponderosa pine, or the sound of a clear mountain stream babbling beneath a symphony of swaying white fir, you won't regret your stay at Upper Lehman Campground. At 7500 feet in elevation and three miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive a stay at Upper Lehman puts you within a ten minute drive of Lehman Caves and just a brief cruise from high alpine trails that will take you into the heart of the Snake Range. A stroll across the grounds may present you with mule deer or turkey, while a step out onto the viewing platform over Lehman Creek could offer a glimpse of brook trout moving gracefully through a liquid stage.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>For guests at Upper Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present themselves.  </p>
<p>The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground entrance, offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic bristlecone pines, trees which can endure for over 4000 years, and stand for thousands after that. </p>
<p>Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming in the background.  </p>
<p>If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead. Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the top of Wheeler Peak, monarch of the Snake Range, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.  </p>
<p>Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek. The Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are a bit more distant, but worth the drive. </p>
<p>Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access is challenging in the small brushy park streams so consider a day-long excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park visitor centers for regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environtment of Baker Lake with respect.</p>
<p>During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just four downhill driving miles away. Bring a chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the Snake Range.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>For guests at Upper Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present themselves.  </p>
<p>The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground entrance, offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic bristlecone pines, trees which can endure for over 4000 years, and stand for thousands after that. </p>
<p>Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming in the background.  </p>
<p>If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead. Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the top of Wheeler Peak, monarch of the Snake Range, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.  </p>
<p>Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek. The Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are a bit more distant, but worth the drive. </p>
<p>Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access is challenging in the small brushy park streams so consider a day-long excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park visitor centers for regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environtment of Baker Lake with respect.</p>
<p>During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just four downhill driving miles away. Bring a chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the Snake Range.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Resting at the base of a limestone ridge anchoring 12,771 foot Doso Doyabi to the floor of Snake Valley, the sites of Upper Lehman Campground are scattered amidst a diverse forest of pinyon and ponderosa pine along with juniper, white fir, aspen and fragrant mountain mahogany. Upper Lehman Creek with its resident trout (It's a small dynamic stream, difficult to fish.) tumbles among the sites blending with the voices of pine needles, turkey, and the crackle of campfire to create a classic soundscape, perfect for the camping experience. Shade is easy to come by during the summer months followed by the gilded quivering of aspen leaves in the fall.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (775) 234-7331.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.</p>

* Sites at Upper Lehman Campground may be reserved up to 30 days in advance for dates between May 25th and October 15th.
  * The nightly rate is $20.
  * Holders of Golden Age, Golden Eagle, Access, Senior Annual or Senior Lifetime Passes receive 50% off.

Dramatic clouds and distant snow-capped mountains

View of Wheeler Peak from a distance with pink sunset clouds

Dead bristlecone pine in the snow with overcast sky behind.

Ominous clouds hovering over a dirt road and desert shrubs, lit by sunlight.

The historic apricot trees of Absolom Lehman

Close up of white flowers on an apricot tree

Small bristlecone pine on a rocky ridge with mountain behind

Upper Lehman Creek Campground

## Overview

A stay at the Wheeler Peak Campground is a genuinely memorable experience.
Shadowed beneath the hulking cliffs of Wheeler Peak and Doso Doyabi, a pair of
Nevada’s true alpine monarchs, the views and campsites hover among the clouds.
At nearly 10,000 feet in elevation your neighbors are Engelman spruce, mule
deer and green meadows; your common distractions tumbling brooks and
shimmering aspen leaves. A mile and a half up the trail will place you in the
midst of the Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove, among trees so ancient that some
have absorbed the fanciful hues of over a million sunsets. Take elevation and
weather into account before you set out on your hike. **Neither towing nor
towed vehicles exceeding 24 feet in length are accommodated along the Wheeler
Peak Scenic Drive or at Wheeler Peak Campground.**

## Recreation

The drive alone is worth the price of admission, as they say, even though
there is no entrance fee at this National Park. The 12-mile Wheeler Peak
Scenic Drive sweeps you over half a vertical mile to the Wheeler Peak
Campground, just beneath what may be the most picturesque mountain in Nevada.
Take in the view at Mather Overlook along the way. You can’t miss it.

While the Wheeler Peak Campground is the most distant campground from the
surreal Lehman Caves (a 30-minute drive down the mountain) it more than makes
up for it in hiking opportunities. Two of the park’s most sought-after hikes,
the Bristlecone Trail and Alpine Lakes Loop Trail, begin just outside of the
campground entrance. The fully accessible .4 mile-long Sky Isalnd Nature Trail
also presents a peaceful alternative. Beyond walking, the soundscapes and
view-surfing are perfect for lounging, reading or catching up on some sleep
after a long drive. Oh, and the caves **are** just 30 minutes away. If you
prefer some less-traveled roads, consider a drive down the Snake Creek (no rvs
or trailers) or Baker Creek Roads for such hiking destinations as Baker Lake
or Johnson Lake. From the end of these maintained dirt roads, all trails lead
to solitude.

But be back at your campsite before sunset if you want to enjoy the dusk light
show as the sun ignites the towering stone walls of Doso Doyabi, merging
slowly into a sky so black that the stars pop in ways you may never have
imagined possible.

Be sure to make reservations before you arrive, for both the campground and
the caves.

## Facilities

The drive alone is worth the price of admission, as they say, even though
there is no entrance fee at this National Park. The 12-mile Wheeler Peak
Scenic Drive sweeps you over half a vertical mile to the Wheeler Peak
Campground, just beneath what may be the most picturesque mountain in Nevada.
Take in the view at Mather Overlook along the way. You can’t miss it.

While the Wheeler Peak Campground is the most distant campground from the
surreal Lehman Caves (a 30-minute drive down the mountain) it more than makes
up for it in hiking opportunities. Two of the park’s most sought-after hikes,
the Bristlecone Trail and Alpine Lakes Loop Trail, begin just outside of the
campground entrance. The fully accessible .4 mile-long Sky Isalnd Nature Trail
also presents a peaceful alternative. Beyond walking, the soundscapes and
view-surfing are perfect for lounging, reading or catching up on some sleep
after a long drive. Oh, and the caves **are** just 30 minutes away. If you
prefer some less-traveled roads, consider a drive down the Snake Creek (no rvs
or trailers) or Baker Creek Roads for such hiking destinations as Baker Lake
or Johnson Lake. From the end of these maintained dirt roads, all trails lead
to solitude.

But be back at your campsite before sunset if you want to enjoy the dusk light
show as the sun ignites the towering stone walls of Doso Doyabi, merging
slowly into a sky so black that the stars pop in ways you may never have
imagined possible.

Be sure to make reservations before you arrive, for both the campground and
the caves.

## Natural Features

Views of some of Nevada’s most picturesque mountains are abundant and never
more than a few steps away from your campsite, if that. Bolstered by permanent
snow and icefields of the Wheeler Peak cirque the spring serenading you just
to the south has cascaded through ancient quartzite which makes up the
towering cathedrals above. Stretched out among alpine meadows ringed within a
dense forest of Engleman spruce, the Wheeler Peak Campground provides shade at
nearly every site while a quick stroll will often reveal mule deer, turkey, or
in the autumn weeks the lively orange and gold of shimmering aspen.

## Nearby Attractions

Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was
annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders
are just thirty minutes away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is
by tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by
the visitor center to check on remaining availability.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>A stay at the Wheeler Peak Campground is a genuinely memorable experience. Shadowed beneath the hulking cliffs of Wheeler Peak and Doso Doyabi, a pair of Nevada’s true alpine monarchs, the views and campsites hover among the clouds. At nearly 10,000 feet in elevation your neighbors are Engelman spruce, mule deer and green meadows; your common distractions tumbling brooks and shimmering aspen leaves. A mile and a half up the trail will place you in the midst of the Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove, among trees so ancient that some have absorbed the fanciful hues of over a million sunsets. Take elevation and weather into account before you set out on your hike. <strong>Neither towing nor towed vehicles exceeding 24 feet in length are accommodated along the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive or at Wheeler Peak Campground.</strong></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The drive alone is worth the price of admission, as they say, even though there is no entrance fee at this National Park. The 12-mile Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive sweeps you over half a vertical mile to the Wheeler Peak Campground, just beneath what may be the most picturesque mountain in Nevada. Take in the view at Mather Overlook along the way. You can’t miss it. </p>
<p>While the Wheeler Peak Campground is the most distant campground from the surreal Lehman Caves (a 30-minute drive down the mountain) it more than makes up for it in hiking opportunities. Two of the park’s most sought-after hikes, the Bristlecone Trail and Alpine Lakes Loop Trail, begin just outside of the campground entrance. The fully accessible .4 mile-long Sky Isalnd Nature Trail also presents a peaceful alternative. Beyond walking, the soundscapes and view-surfing are perfect for lounging, reading or catching up on some sleep after a long drive. Oh, and the caves <strong>are</strong> just 30 minutes away. If you prefer some less-traveled roads, consider a drive down the Snake Creek (no rvs or trailers) or Baker Creek Roads for such hiking destinations as Baker Lake or Johnson Lake. From the end of these maintained dirt roads, all trails lead to solitude.  </p>
<p>But be back at your campsite before sunset if you want to enjoy the dusk light show as the sun ignites the towering stone walls of Doso Doyabi, merging slowly into a sky so black that the stars pop in ways you may never have imagined possible. </p>
<p>Be sure to make reservations before you arrive, for both the campground and the caves.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The drive alone is worth the price of admission, as they say, even though there is no entrance fee at this National Park. The 12-mile Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive sweeps you over half a vertical mile to the Wheeler Peak Campground, just beneath what may be the most picturesque mountain in Nevada. Take in the view at Mather Overlook along the way. You can’t miss it. </p>
<p>While the Wheeler Peak Campground is the most distant campground from the surreal Lehman Caves (a 30-minute drive down the mountain) it more than makes up for it in hiking opportunities. Two of the park’s most sought-after hikes, the Bristlecone Trail and Alpine Lakes Loop Trail, begin just outside of the campground entrance. The fully accessible .4 mile-long Sky Isalnd Nature Trail also presents a peaceful alternative. Beyond walking, the soundscapes and view-surfing are perfect for lounging, reading or catching up on some sleep after a long drive. Oh, and the caves <strong>are</strong> just 30 minutes away. If you prefer some less-traveled roads, consider a drive down the Snake Creek (no rvs or trailers) or Baker Creek Roads for such hiking destinations as Baker Lake or Johnson Lake. From the end of these maintained dirt roads, all trails lead to solitude.  </p>
<p>But be back at your campsite before sunset if you want to enjoy the dusk light show as the sun ignites the towering stone walls of Doso Doyabi, merging slowly into a sky so black that the stars pop in ways you may never have imagined possible. </p>
<p>Be sure to make reservations before you arrive, for both the campground and the caves.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Views of some of Nevada’s most picturesque mountains are abundant and never more than a few steps away from your campsite, if that. Bolstered by permanent snow and icefields of the Wheeler Peak cirque the spring serenading you just to the south has cascaded through ancient quartzite which makes up the towering cathedrals above. Stretched out among alpine meadows ringed within a dense forest of Engleman spruce, the Wheeler Peak Campground provides shade at nearly every site while a quick stroll will often reveal mule deer, turkey, or in the autumn weeks the lively orange and gold of shimmering aspen.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just thirty minutes away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.</p>

• Sites at Wheeler Peak Campground may be reserved up to one month in advance,
generally between Memorial day and Labor Day. Opening is sometimes delayed
after heavy winters.

• The nightly rate is $20.

• Holders of Golden Age, Golden Eagle, Access, Senior Annual or Senior
Lifetime Passes receive 50% off.

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