Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions about Great Basin National Park. Questions in brown are links that will take you directly to the web page containing the information you are looking for.
Are fires permitted in the park? Yes, fires are permitted in developed campgrounds, established primitive campsites, and picnic areas. Fires are permitted in backcountry areas below 10,000 feet, with the exception of Bristlecone pine groves.
Where can I get firewood? Ferg's Firewood in Baker; follow the signs. 24 hour availability, self-serve. $5 per large bundle.
Dead wood on the ground may be collected in the park for use as fuel for campfires; except above 10,000 ft of elevation. Collecting anywhere near bristlecone pine groves is not permitted.
When was Great Basin National Park designated? Great Basin National Park - October 27, 1986
Lehman Caves National Monument - January 24, 1922
What is the annual visitation? The park receives approximately 90,000 visitors per year. About 50,000 people visit Lehman Caves annually.
Did You Know?
The Hydrographic Great Basin is a 200,000 square mile area that drains internally. All precipitation in this region evaporates, sinks underground, or flows into lakes. No water reaches the ocean.