5 Best Sights in Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Great Basin Visitor Center

Here you can see exhibits on the flora, fauna, and geology of the park, or ask a ranger to suggest a favorite hike. Books, videos, and souvenirs are for sale; water is available, but for snacks continue up the road to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.

Sights Visitor Center
Rte. 487, just north of Baker, Great Basin National Park, Nevada, 89311, USA
775-234–7520

Junior Ranger Program

Youngsters answer questions and complete activities related to the park and then are sworn in as Junior Rangers and receive a Great Basin Bristlecone badge.

Lehman Caves Visitor Center

Regularly scheduled cave tours lasting 60 or 90 minutes depart from here. Mountain View Nature Trail encircles the visitor center and includes Rhodes Cabin and the historic cave entrance. Exhibits highlight the gnarled and ancient bristlecone pine and other park flora, plus cave formations. Buy gifts for friends and family back home at the bookstore, and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi.

Sights Visitor Center
Rte. 488, ½ mile inside park boundary, Great Basin National Park, Nevada, 89311, USA
775-234–7331

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Lehman Caves Visitor Center Picnic Area

This picnic site, with tables, water, and restrooms (the latter two available during the summer), is a short walk from the visitor center. Summer hours are often extended beyond the standard 8 am–4:30 pm.

Weekly Astronomy Programs

You'll find some of the country's darkest skies—and brightest stars—at Great Basin. Expect to be dazzled, especially on moonless nights, as you get a chance to see the wild blue yonder through a telescope at these ranger-led events.