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Great Basin National Park

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.

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Photos

blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque
Trail to ancient bristlecone pine trees.
Bristlecone pine tree with a dark blue sky behind it with a bright Jupiter shining
Planets like Jupiter shine bright at Great Basin
Brown and tan cave formation in the shape of a parachute
Lehman Caves of Great Basin National Park offers incredible views of a rare subterranean world.
Colorful Milky Way over the red lit Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Come see the Milky Way at Great Basin National Park. Remember to check the moon phase.
Tan and green Visitor center with mountains in the background.
Great Basin Visitor Center just six miles from the park entrance
White, yellow,, and pink alpine flowers.
Flowers grow even at the high altitudes of the Great Basin National Park
Golden Eagle flying with wings spread wide
Wildlife is abundant at Great Basin National Park including birds, deer, fish, and mountain lion.
Snow covered mountains with brown trees in the foreground
Snow can come early, even in the fall at Great Basin.
Ancient bristlecone with comet NEOWISE in the background
Great Basin National Park offers truly dark-skies that rarely seen within the United States.

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Caving
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horse Camping (see also camping)
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Gathering and Foraging
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs