Great Basin National Park Current Conditions

Roads
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive: Open to Wheeler Peak Campground

Baker Creek Road: Open to Baker Lake Trailhead

Lexington Arch Road: Dry and firm to the trailhead

Snake Creek Road: Dry and firm to the trailhead

*Note:  In the fall, roads may be closed temporarily due to snow.

Campgrounds
Lower Lehman Creek: Open

Upper Lehman Creek: Open

Baker Creek: Open
Note:  The week of September 3rd only sites 1-14 will be open due to construction.

Wheeler Peak: Open

RV Dump Station
Open

Trail Conditions
All trails are snow free.

Fire Conditions
There are no wildfires or controlled burns in the park.

Fire Restrictions were imposed within Great Basin National Park effective 08:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, June 29th, 2007. The restrictions shall remain in effect until further notice.

Source: NPS

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