blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque
Trail to ancient bristlecone pine trees. NPS Photo

Great Basin National Park

National Park · Nevada · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding · Snowshoeing

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
775-234-7331
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Animals · Birds · Caves, Caverns and Karst · Night Sky · Astronomy

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

Photos

  • Bristlecone pine tree with a dark blue sky behind it with a bright Jupiter shining
    Kelly Carrol
  • Brown and tan cave formation in the shape of a parachute
    NPS Photo
  • Colorful Milky Way over the red lit Lehman Caves Visitor Center
    Tom Auchter
  • Tan and green Visitor center with mountains in the background.
    NPS Photo
  • White, yellow,, and pink alpine flowers.
    NPS Photo
  • Golden Eagle flying with wings spread wide
    NPS Photo
  • Snow covered mountains with brown trees in the foreground
    NPS Photo
  • Ancient bristlecone with comet NEOWISE in the background
    Charlie Reed

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Guides for the trip

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12