Great Basin National Park is located in east central Nevada, five miles west of the town of Baker. This is a remote area with limited services, so please plan ahead!
Plane
The nearest airport is located in Cedar City, Utah, 142 miles away. Major airports are found in Salt Lake City, Utah (234 miles) and Las Vegas, Nevada (286 miles).
Car
From the east or west: From U.S. Highway 6 & 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.
Public Transportation
No public transportation is available to, or in, Great Basin National Park.
DRIVING DISTANCES IN MILES FROM THE PARK:
NEVADA POINTS | UTAH POINTS | OTHER NATIONAL PARKS |
- Ely 68
- Fallon 320
- Las Vegas 286
- Reno 385
| - Delta 106
- Milford 101
- Cedar City 142
- Provo 190
- Salt Lake City 234
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Arches 321 -
Bryce Canyon 183 -
Zion 187 -
Capitol Reef 243 -
Canyon Lands 333 |