National Park · Nevada, United States
Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada, United States, covering 77,180 acres (31,234 ha), established in 1986; it recorded 161,210 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Nevada, United States |
| Area | 77,180 acres (31,234 ha) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 161,210 |
| Highest point | Wheeler Peak — 3,982 m (13,064 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38.9800° N, 114.3000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park is a national park of the United States located in White Pine County in east-central Nevada, near the Utah border. Established 40 years ago in 1986, the park is most commonly entered by way of Nevada State Route 488, which is connected to U.S. Routes 6 and 50 by Nevada State Route 487 via the small town of Baker, the closest settlement. The park derives its name from the Great Basin, the dry and mountainous region between the Sierra Nevada and the Wasatch Mountains. Topographically, this area is known as the Basin and Range Province.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — warm days and full access; winters are cold with snow
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Baker, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| Getting there | The Lehman Caves visitor center is located on Nevada State Route 488, about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from Baker, 1⁄2 mile (800 m) inside the park boundary. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|
Famous trails
- Bristlecone Trail — 2.8 miles (4.5 km) — Moderate
- Wheeler Peak Summit Trail — 8.2 miles (13.2 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) · Cedar City, United States · 109.7 miles away
- St George Regional Airport (SGU) · St George, United States · 141.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park is in Nevada, United States (38.9800° N, 114.3000° W).
When was Great Basin National Park established?
Great Basin National Park was established in 1986, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park covers 77,180 acres (31,234 ha).
How many people visit Great Basin National Park each year?
It recorded 161,210 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Great Basin National Park?
The highest point is Wheeler Peak, at 3,982 metres (13,064 ft).
When is the best time to visit Great Basin National Park?
June to September — warm days and full access; winters are cold with snow.
Does Great Basin National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Great Basin National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Great Basin National Park?
The nearest town is Baker, Nevada. The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International Airport. The Lehman Caves visitor center is located on Nevada State Route 488, about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from Baker, 1⁄2 mile (800 m) inside the park boundary.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Basin_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/grba/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.