Grey Cliffs Campground in Great Basin National Park is a group camp that offers the opportunity to camp in an International Dark Sky Park.
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🏨Hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites Ely, Hidden Canyon Retreat
📍Tours: 2- Day Private Adventure of Great Basin NP, Lehman Cave Tours, Ride the Star Train!, Great Basin National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Grey Cliffs Campground
The Grey Cliffs Group Campground in Great Basin National Park is divided into three sections. The campsites included in each section are clearly marked.
Each campsite has quite a bit of space, along with picnic tables, outhouses, and barbecue brassieres.
Those who love the desert will appreciate the late spring, with the smell of sagebrush all around, especially after a thunderstorm.
Grey Cliffs Campground camping fees
Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes, The campground accepts reservations from Memorial Day through September.
Reservations: Yes, Reservations are on Recreation.gov
Phone: 1-877-444-6777
How far in advance can you make a reservation?
You can reserve up to 30 days in advance.
Confirmation paper should be clipped to the post provided at your campsite.
Grey Cliffs Campground Map
Campground Information
Season: open Memorial Day - Labor Day (weather permitting)
Number of Group Sites: 16
Checkout time: 12 pm (noon)
Campground Address:
Grey Cliffs Campground
Baker, NV 89311
Latitude/Longitude:
38° 59' 22.8998" N
114° 13' 16.7999" W
Elevation: 7115 Feet in Elevation
Accessible Sites: There are 2 ADA Accessible campsites. On Loop C, site C3 is accessible. As well as A8 on Loop A. Both sites are located next to accessible restrooms.
Campground Amenities
Potable Water? There is no potable water, but water is available at the (first-come, first-served) Baker Creek Campground.
Bear Boxes: No
Flush Toilet Restrooms? No, only Vault Toilets are available at Grey Cliffs Campground
Laundry: No
Showers: No
Is WI-FI available? No
Payphone: Not in the campground
Is Cellular Service Available? Possibly, we had spotty service in the park with T-Mobile and someone with at&t told me the same.
Is there a camp host available on-site? No
Is Firewood Available for Purchase: Fires may only be built in provided metal fire rings. When not attended, fires must be extinguished. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park.
Amphitheater: No
Are Fire pits/fire rings available at each site? Yes
Are Picnic Tables available at each site? Yes
RV Camping at Grey Cliffs Campground
RVs are not permitted due to space constraints.
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: There is a 9-person minimum in each campsite, and a 16-person maximum group size in a campsite is 16 people per campsite or 30 persons per loop.
The number of cars per campsite: No more than two vehicles, three tents, one RV
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours, including generators, are from 8 pm to 8 am
Pets Allowed: Pets must be kept on a leash (6 feet or less in length) and/or under physical control at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails. Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object is prohibited.
Maximum Stay: The maximum continuous stay at any campsite is 14 days.
Don't Forget to Pack
- Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
- Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
- Bring your water bottleand plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
- Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
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- Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
How to get to Campground
From the east or west: From U.S. Highways 6 and 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park.
From the south (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT, and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park.
From the south (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93 (Great Basin Highway). At the junction of U.S. Highway 6 & 50, drive east to Nevada State Highway 487 and turn south. Travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park.
Great Basin National Park Guided Tours & Activities
Great Basin National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 5-7 Hours | 🚗🎧 Check Rates and Availability
Powered by Shaka Guide, this GPS-triggered audio tour is the ideal companion for independent visitors exploring one of America's least-visited and most underrated national parks. Narration fires automatically as you reach each stop, covering Lehman Caves, Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, the Bristlecone Pine Trail, the Baker Archaeological Site, the Alpine Lakes Loop, and more across 14 stops. Priced per group for up to 15 passengers and works fully offline once downloaded, which matters here since cell service inside the park is limited.
Great Basin National Park: 2-Day Private Adventure
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (38 TripAdvisor reviews)| ⏳ Tour Length: 2 days | 🏔️🦇 Check Rates and Availability
The most thorough Great Basin experience available through Viator, this fully private two-day tour from BeUTAHful Tours departs from Salt Lake City and covers the park's crown jewels across two full days. Day one puts you on the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive with time for hiking and dark sky viewing at one of the most certified dark sky parks in the country. Day two goes underground with a guided visit to Lehman Caves, followed by the Baker Archaeological Site, one of the best-preserved ancient Fremont culture sites in the Great Basin. Pickup available throughout the Salt Lake City area.
Click here to find more tours and activities in Nevada.
Where to stay when visiting Great Basin National Park
There are no National Park Lodges in Great Basin NP. There is lodging nearby in Baker, Nevada. The majority of lodging for Great Basin NP can be found in Ely, Nevada about an hour from the park.
⭐️ 4.9 of 5 Stars - Hidden Canyon Retreat - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The premier place to stay near Great Basin National Park, a one-of-a-kind retreat tucked 6.5 miles down a dramatic desert canyon just 30 minutes from the park entrance, rated Exceptional by nearly every guest who stays here!
The 11 apartment-style rooms and suites feature full kitchenettes stocked with cookware, large sitting areas, satellite TVs, private patios, air conditioning, and complimentary bikes for exploring the canyon. After dark, the property turns off all exterior lights at 9:30 PM so guests can experience some of the darkest and most jaw-dropping stargazing skies in the American West. Wild turkey, mule deer, golden eagles, and cutthroat trout call the canyon home year-round, and two orchards dating to the 1850s shade the property. A seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, game room with ping pong and foosball, BBQ grills, picnic area, on-site minimart, and complimentary welcome drink round out the experience. Note that cell service and WiFi are very limited, making this the perfect place to truly unplug. Open year-round!
⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - La Quinta Inn and Suites, Ely - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The cleanest, most comfortable full-service hotel in Ely and a refreshing smoke-free haven in a state full of casino smoke, sitting just 70 miles from Great Basin National Park on the Loneliest Road in America!
Start each morning with a free hot Bright Side Breakfast featuring fresh waffles, eggs, sausage, fruit, and more, and wind down each evening at the nightly free manager's reception in the lobby next to a cozy indoor fireplace. All 73 rooms and suites feature microwaves, mini-fridges, pillowtop beds, flat-screen TVs with premium channels, and free WiFi, with mountain views from select rooms. Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, 24-hour business center, coin laundry, free parking, elevator, and ADA accessible rooms. Pet friendly with no pet fee, open year-round!
Click on this link or the map below to see additional hotels and vacation rentals near the Great Basin.
https://www.stay22.com/embed/6ad384d4dd2d6b34acd2c171Great Basin National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Great Basin National Park does not charge an entrance fee!
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
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National Park sites near Great Basin National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument (152 miles away)
- Bryce Canyon National Park (188 miles away)
- Zion National Park (196 miles away)
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument (206 miles away)
- Capitol Reef National Park (245 miles away)
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (319 miles away)
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area (333 miles away)
State Park Sites Near Great Basin National Park
- Cave Lake State Park (Nevada) (62 miles)
- Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park (Nevada) (56 miles)
- Antelope Island State Park (Utah) (286 miles)
- Valley of Fire State Park (Moapa Valley, NV) (286 miles)
- Goblin Valley State Park (Hanksville, Utah) (300 Miles)
Make sure to check out all of the Nevada National Parks along with neighboring National Parks in Oregon, National Parks in Idaho, Utah National Parks, California National Parks, and Arizona National Parks and make a National Park road trip!
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