Great Basin National Park Travel Guide
Here, just off the Loneliest Road in America, small mountain ranges parade across farmland on the north, and a huge desert stretches south to central Utah. There are a few rivers, but in this arid land their waters evaporate in the dry air or fade into the soil quickly, adding to the sense of isolation that many visitors seek in this off-the-beaten-path park. Surface water in the Great Basin has no outlet to the sea, so it pools in more than 200 small basins throughout the steep mountain ranges. Along with these alpine lakes, the dramatic mountains shelter lush meadows, limestone caves, and ancient bristlecone pines. Within the park is the southernmost permanent glacier on the continent.
Great Basin National Park Hotels
There is no lodging in the park, so unless you're willing and able to snag one of the park's first-come, first-served campsites, or expect to camp in the...read more
Great Basin National Park Restaurants
Dining in the park itself is limited to the basic lunch fare at the Lehman Caves Cafe and Gift Shop. Nearby Baker has a handful of dining and grocery options...read more
Things To Do in Great Basin National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Great Basin National Park
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- $74-$84 -- Vegas: 4-Star Resort w/Beach Club Access Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
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- $10 & up -- Mid-Size Car Rentals in Las Vegas, 5% Off Payless Car Rental
Great Basin National Park Experiences
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Ancient tree spottings: The bristlecone pines in Great Basin are thousands of years old.... Read more
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Despite the cold, dry conditions in Great Basin, 411 plant species thrive; 13 are considered sensitive species. The region gets less than 10... Read more
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Hiking Great Basin National Park, by Bruce Grubbs, will get your Great Basin trip off on the right foot.... Read more
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In January I had posted asking for info on the above itinerary and most said it was really two trips and to spend more time doing all the NP's in southern Utah. Read more
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Here's the first part of my SW trip; I'm still trying to condense the second half!
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I just purchased tickets for Mandalay Bay for Carolos Santana for 30 May @ 7p.m. I am running out of time for shows and nights. Does anyone know about how long this show lasts? I have tried to find info Read more
