National Park Service
Near Baker, Nevada: $20/night, rigs to 24 ft. Open Late May through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Baker, Nevada
How much does camping at Upper Lehman Creek Campground (Great Basin NP) cost, and when is it open?
Upper Lehman Creek Campground (Great Basin NP) near Baker, Nevada (National Park Service) — camping fee $20/night, season Late May through October, RV size limit Up to 24 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$20/night
Season open
Late May through October
RV size limit
Up to 24 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Bristlecone pines + Lehman Caves + dark sky. One of the least-visited NP units in the lower 48 — solitude even in August. Cave tour tickets via Recreation.gov 30 days out.
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