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Great Basin National ParkWheeler Peak Scenic Drive lined by golden aspens in September
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Great Basin National Park
Accessibility
 

Fees
Access Passport holders are entitled to receive a 50% discount on camping and cave tour fees. Inquire at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center about this lifetime pass that is available at no cost for U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who have been medically determined to be blind or permanently disabled.

 

Parking and Restrooms
Designated accessible parking spaces are available in all parking lots, with ramps provided over the curbs.

All public restrooms are accessible.

 

Visitor Centers
Both visitor centers are accessible. The Lehman Caves Visitor Center provides a lift between the parking lot and main level. The Great Basin National Park slide show is closed captioned.

 

Camping and Picnicking
Three campgrounds in the park have accessible sites: Upper Lehman Creek Campground (site #2), Wheeler Peak Campground (site # 5), and Baker Creek Campground (sites # 11 and #27). Each campsite has a picnic table, fire grate, and tent pad. These sites are generally located next to accessible restrooms.  All sites are first come first served.  When campgrounds fill, these sites are made available to all campers.

Note: Persons using the Upper Lehman Creek Campground restroom access ramp may require assistance, due to its steepness.

All picnic areas provide accessible tables and restrooms.

 

Seeing the Park  

Island Forest Trail
The Island Forest Trail (0.2 miles long and constructed to meet wheelchair accessibility standards) winds through mixed conifer and aspen communities. The first tenth-mile maintains a 1% grade. Sections on the second tenth-mile are as steep as 8%grade, making this half of the trail more challenging. The trail is located at the end of the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.

Other Ranger-Led Activities
Evening programs are offered during the summer at the Upper Lehman Creek and Wheeler Peak Campgrounds. Both evening programs are accessible and are a wonderful way to wrap up a day in Great Basin National Park. For more information inquire at any visitor center or consult the park newspaper, The Bristlecone.  
 

Assisted Listening Devices
Assisted listening devices are available for use with any ranger-led program, including cave walks and evening programs.  Talk to a ranger at any visitor center about using one before the start of the program.

 

Telephone Relay Services
To access the telephone relay services, please call 1-800-326-6868. The user will be connected to an interpreter and automated system.  The voice number in Nevada to reach an interpreter is 1-800-326-6888.

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Great Basin Night Sky  

Did You Know?
According to the National Park Night Sky Team, Great Basin National Park is one of the best parks for viewing star-filled night skies!

Last Updated: May 02, 2007 at 13:19 EST