Great Basin National Park

Star Gazers view the Galaxy.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Fact Sheet: July 17 lightning fires in Great Basin National Park
BAKER, Nev. – Lightning from a series of strong thunderstorms which passed over Great Basin National Park on the afternoon of July 17 ignited at least two wildfires within the park’s boundaries.
Great Basin National Park expands campgrounds and trailheads, upgrades utilities, and improves roads
Five major construction projects at Great Basin National Park this summer will cause short-term visitor disruptions, while creating long-term infrastructure improvements
blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque
Photo by NPS Photo
Bristlecone pine tree with a dark blue sky behind it with a bright Jupiter shining
Photo by Kelly Carrol
Brown and tan cave formation in the shape of a parachute
Photo by NPS Photo
Colorful Milky Way over the red lit Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Photo by Tom Auchter
Tan and green Visitor center with mountains in the background.
Photo by NPS Photo
White, yellow,, and pink alpine flowers.
Photo by NPS Photo
Golden Eagle flying with wings spread wide
Photo by NPS Photo
Snow covered mountains with brown trees in the foreground
Photo by NPS Photo
Ancient bristlecone with comet NEOWISE in the background
Photo by Charlie Reed