Wheeler Peak Campground Great Basin National Park Nevada

Wheeler Peak Overview

Wheeler Peak Campground 37 single-family campsites set among aspen groves in the shadow of Wheeler Peak at an elevation of 9,500 feet. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 24 feet).

Amenities include vault toilets and trash collection Water is not available.  A dump station is available (spring through early fall) at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill.  Parking spurs are paved. Some cell service is available in the area.

Other campgrounds in Great Basin National Park include Baker Creek, Snake Creek, Grey Cliffs, Lower Lehman Creek and Upper Lehman Creek.

Wheeler Peak – Great Basin National Park Recreation

Great Basin National Park encompasses over 77,000 acres and offers the visitors a variety of outdoor recreation activities including hiking/backpacking, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, star-gazing, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, biking and much more. You can also hike up to the Wheeler Peak (13,063) and see 5,000-year-old Bristlecone pine trees or tour the beauty of Lehman Caves. Fall is also a great time to visit and see spectacular autumn colors.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Cave Tours
• Caves
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Wildlife Viewing