Upper Lehman Creek Campground
Open through September 30, 2026. Sites 1-17 reservable up to six months in advance; sites 18-24 reservable up to 14 days in advance. No potable water available at the campground; water is available at the visitor center year-round.
Red Flag Warning issued September 11 at 12:16PM PDT until September 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 425, 426, 427, 437, 438, 469, AND 470... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WIND...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, with gusts near 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 2:36AM PDT until September 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, with gusts near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...White Pine, Northern Elko, and Humboldt Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 11 PM PDT Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
About
Upper Lehman Creek Campground occupies a diverse forest setting at 7,500 feet in Great Basin National Park's Snake Range. Sites are distributed among pinyon and ponderosa pine, juniper, white fir, aspen, and fragrant mountain mahogany, with Upper Lehman Creek tumbling through the grounds. Brook trout inhabit the creek, though fishing access is challenging due to dense brush. The campground serves as a base for exploring Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, which climbs to nearly 10,000 feet and provides access to ancient bristlecone pines, Stella and Teresa Lakes, and the Wheeler Peak Summit Trail. Lehman Caves is a 10-minute drive away. The park's exceptionally dark skies draw stargazers, with ranger-led astronomy programs held at Lehman Caves Visitor Center during summer. The lower loop (sites 1-19) accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 feet, while the upper loop (sites 20-24) is tent-only. Two ADA-accessible sites are available. The campground has vault toilets and trash collection but no potable water; fill up at the visitor center. Reservations are required during the operating season and can be made through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From US Highway 6/50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. The campground is 3.5 miles up Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive from Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 80ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| GRBA_Interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 234-7331 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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