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Great Basin National Park |
The park is located in east central Nevada, close to the Utah/Nevada border just 5 miles west of Baker, NV |
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| Great Basin National Park is a diverse national park that offers much in the way of a family adventure vacation. There is much to learn in this high desert area for all ages. It offers great backpacking, hiking, fishing, caving, bird watching, camping, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and wilderness area. Go ahead and plan that hiking trip, an outdoor adventure trip in the vast wilderness, a fishing trip, or your family vacation because you will find it all here in the Great Basin. Check below for great information on Great Basin National Park information.
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Uniqueness - From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Nevada’s second highest peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a ... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The park is open daily, 8:00 to 4:30 Pacific Time, with extended hours in the summer. It’s closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Lehman Cave tours are offered daily year-round. In... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Great Basin National Park encompasses 77,180 acres and entertains 80,000 visitors a year. It was established in 1986.
The Great Basin region has been occupied for over 12,000 years. The first cult... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The uplift of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west creates a rain shadow and makes the Great Basin the desert that it is. Because of the northern latitude and relatively high elevations, the Great ... (click here for more)
Flora - The park begins in a low elevation area dominated by plants such as sagebrush, pinyon pines, and junipers. As you ascend, running streams, mountain meadows, fir, aspen, spruce, and large pines become ... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Fishing is a great way to enjoy the park. When the new populations of natice fish have stabilized, recreational fishing for this unique species will greatly add to visitor enjoyment of the park. Bonne... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Several environmental factors have had profound effects on the region's ecology and human history. Human lives have been affected by the environmental factors of this region. Difficulty traveling over... (click here for more)
Weather - This is a fairly arid region with most precipitation received during winter snows or summer thunderstorms. Winters are generally cool and summers are generally mild; however, weather conditions can ch... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Lehman Caves is 50 degrees F, 90% humidity year round, so a jacket and suitable walking shoes are recommended. The elevation at the cave entrance is 6,825 feet (2080m). There are steps and slopes alon... (click here for more)
Wildlife - The park contains a wide diversity of animal life due to the large elevational changes in the park. A large herd of feral horses lives in the Mountain Home Range, south of the park. Another herd occu... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - Remember to respect the wildlife. Do not approach them or feed them. Be cautious for rattlesnakes, mountain lions and elk. See Wildlife Precautions page for further safety tips regarding these animals... (click here for more)
Fees - There are no entrance fees. Camping fees for established campgrounds is $12.00 per night. There is no fee for the primitive campgrounds.
The fees for the Lehman Cave Tours vary with the length of ... (click here for more)
Camping - There are five campgrounds as well as primitive camping areas and backcountry camping. All park camping is on a first come, first served basis. No reservations can be made (except for the Grey Cliffs ... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Death Valley National Park, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Zion National Park, Arches National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park all ... (click here for more)
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