Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park is a high-elevation spot where the air is thin and the stars are thick. The Upper Lehman Creek Campground has RV-accessible sites (no hookups) and puts you close to the park's bristlecone pine groves and the dark sky above.
Designation
International Dark Sky Park
Location
Baker, Nevada
Clearest window
June through September for the best combination of clear skies and accessibility
RV hookups
RV-accessible · no hookups
When the sky is clearest
June through September for the best combination of clear skies and accessibility.
Plan the night
Nearest RV base
Upper Lehman Creek Campground (RV-accessible sites, no hookups)
Dark-sky designation
International Dark Sky Park — protected for its natural darkness. The Milky Way is genuinely visible on a clear, moonless night.
Plan it honestly
Visit on a new moon night and check the park's conditions—summer thunderstorms can bring clouds. The park's astronomy amphitheater hosts regular programs.
Check conditions and closures with the park: National Park Service.
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