Lower Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Complete Guide to Lower Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park, Nevada including how to make reservations, site photos, video, and more

Lower Lehman Creek Campground - Great Basin National Park

Season: Year-round

Number of Sites: 11

Location in the park:

Campsite Cost: $20

Senior/Access Camping Fee: $10

Park Entrance Fee: $0.00, there is no entrance fee to visit the park.

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The park pass covers everyone in the car for per vehicle sites and for up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

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Payments accepted: No checks permitted

Reservations: Yes, recreation.gov

Latitude/Longitude: 39° 0' 59.2452" N 114° 14' 23.0172" W

Accessible Sites: The campground has one ADA campsite (Site #1) Restroom is ADA accessible.

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.

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes, Reservations can be made for nights during peak season (roughly between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day Weekend)

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? May 28th, 2021 - October 31st, 2021 is the period during which sites are reservable. Individual sites at this campground operate on a 6-month rolling basis

First Come, First Served?

Make sure to print your camping reservation and bring it with you. Confirmation paper should be clipped to the post provided at your campsite.

Campground Amenities

Each site offers a picnic table and fire ring, along with potable water and pit toilets nearby

Dump Station: Located near the visitor center

Bear Boxes: no

Flush Toilets: No, vault toilets

Payphone: No

Firewood: Fires may only be built in provided metal fire rings. Fires must be extinguished when not attended. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park.

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, with t-mobile

Is camp host available on site? Unknown

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? No, there is no potable water

RV Camping at Lower Lehman Campground

RV Length: Large, paved, pull-through parking at six of the 11 camping sites. Max RV Length 40 feet.

Generators: 8am and 8pm

How to get to Campground

On Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 2.5 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.

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Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8

The number of cars per campsite: No more than two vehicles, three tents, one RV

Checkout time: 12 pm (noon)

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours, including generators, are from 8 pm to 8 am

Maximum continuous stay at any campsite is 14 days.

Lower Lehman Campground Map

Photos of Lower Lehman Creek Campground

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Lodging near Great Basin National Park

The majority of lodging for Great Basin NP can be found in Ely, Nevada about an hour from the park.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ely - We stayed in this hotel during our last visit to the park and it was great. Free continental breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ely - Free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ely, an IHG Hotel. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Steam Room, the onsite spa. In addition to a 24-hour business center and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Hotel Nevada - We stayed in this historic casino hotel during one of our trips to the park. It is definitely a historic hotel.