CampgroundHidden gem

Baker Creek Campground

Great Basin National Park, Nevada

High creek campground in Great Basin National Park, the trailhead for the Baker Lake and Johnson Lake walks.

Price
About US$20 per night
Booking
Best to book
Sites
37

Baker Creek sits at about 7,500 ft along a stream on the south side of Great Basin National Park. It is the nearest camp to the trailheads for Baker Lake and Pyramid Peak, and the Lehman Caves tour is a short drive.

Good to know

  • Great Basin skies are some of the darkest in the US
  • Gravel in places, fine for most cars
  • Bring warm gear, nights are cold
Best time
Summer and early autumn
Open
Roughly May to October
Getting there
Paved then graded gravel Baker Creek Road
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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