Great Basin National Park
The Great Basin National Park, in the desert region on the border with Utah, is centered on Wheeler Peak (13,062ft/3,981m). The major attraction is the Lehman Caves, with fantastic rock formations.
Encompassing the 4214m / 13,063ft high Wheeler Peak, the park is a great spot to explore the great outdoors. Visitors will find wide-open spaces, the Lehman Caves, a variety of animals, and trees that are over 5000 years old. The park offers camping and an abundance of outdoor pursuits including skiing in the winter, hiking, biking, and for those less inclined to activity, star gazing at night.
Encompassing the 4214m / 13,063ft high Wheeler Peak, the park is a great spot to explore the great outdoors. Visitors will find wide-open spaces, the Lehman Caves, a variety of animals, and trees that are over 5000 years old. The park offers camping and an abundance of outdoor pursuits including skiing in the winter, hiking, biking, and for those less inclined to activity, star gazing at night.
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Great Basin National Park
100 Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV 89311-9702
United States
100 Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV 89311-9702
United States
Phone 1 (775) 234-7331
Fax 1 (775) 234-7269
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Phone for information on cave tours and camping fees.
The visitors centers are open year round from 8am-4:30pm, with extended hours during the summer.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
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Lehman Caves
Lehman Caves, located in Great Basin National Park, contains numerous caves and interesting rock formations.