Great Basin National Park Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Aerial view of Stella Lake in Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Stella Lake, Great Basin National Park, Nevada (courtesy, National Park Service)

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Great Basin National Park Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Deke Castleman

Warm up your hiking boots on the Alpine Lakes Loop, a three-mile jaunt from Wheeler Peak Campground that takes an hour or two depending on your pace. The grades are easy, the lakes are pretty, and the views are mighty.
Wheeler Peak Trail leaves from the horse-loading area above the campground and then climbs 3,000 feet in four miles-steep, high, and exhilarating-to the second highest spot in the Silver State.
One of the main attractions at Great Basin National Park is the Lehman Caves, a series of richly decorated subterranean caverns. Guided tours leave from the visitor center. The temperature is a constant 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so wear a jacket.
Great Basin Park has more than 40 caves within the 8,000- and 12,000-foot level of the Snake Range. Eight of these "wild" caves are accessible with a permit. To qualify for a permit, you must prove your expertise with caving techniques, ethics, and equipment.

Great Basin National Park Travel Guide

Great Basin National Park, located along the Utah-Nevada border, provides an intimate glimpse of a vast, rugged section of America, with ample opportunities for outdoor (and underground) adventures. A region of desert, valleys, mountains, lakes, and streams, North America's Great Basin includes Nevada, Utah, and parts of California, Oregon, and Idaho. It received its name because the rainwater that falls here has no outlet to the sea. Read More

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Hotels

KOA of Ely

Pioche Highway
Ely, NV 89301 Map

Distance: 38.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Steptoe Valley

220 East 11th St.
East Ely, NV 89315 Map

Distance: 40.3 mi.
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Bristlecone Motel

700 Ave. I
Ely, NV 89301 Map

Distance: 40.2 mi.
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Attractions

Bristlecone Pine Interpretive Trail

Baker, Nevada

Distance: 5.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Learn about ancient Bristlecone Pines on this 2.8-mile trail. ... Read More

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Wheeler Peak Campground

Wheeler Peak Scenic Dr., 2.5 miles from Lehman Caves Visitor Center

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Winding Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive twists through 12 narrow miles. The campground has 37 sites and hosts special programs and amphitheater productions in summer. ... Read More

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Lehman Caves

Great Basin National Park

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and flowstone are just a few of the rare geological formations you will find at Lehman Caves. ... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Great Basin National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport	175.9 map
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport	203.7 map
Reno/Tahoe International Airport	298.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Great Basin National Park

	Distance (mi.)
Ely Yelland Airport	41.2 map
Saint George Municipal Airport	132.8 map
Grand Canyon National Park Airport	236.3 map

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Originating	From
Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$106
Las Vegas (LAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$140
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$157
Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$168
Oakland (OAK) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$177