Complete Guide to Baker Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park, Nevada, including how to make reservations, site photos, video, and more
Park Alerts
Current construction and rehabilitation projects at Great Basin National Park include:
* Rehabilitate wastewater collection and water distribution systems in areas surrounding Leahman Caves Visitor Center.
This will include temporary disruptions to the Leahman Caves Visitor Center Parking, access, and water systems. (Through November 2024)
* Lower Leahman Creek Campground expansion and renovation. Closed through the Winter of 2025
Baker Creek Campground - Great Basin National Park
Baker Creek Campground is a quiet 37-site primitive front country campground. Campers will forget the short drive down the dusty dirt road it takes to reach the campground when they see that there is spacing between the sites. Visitors also love to come here to go hiking as several trails start near the campground, including Pole Canyon, Baker Creek Loop, the Timber Creek Trail, and hike to Baker Lake. I also like visiting the Pictograph Caves near Pole Canyon and visiting during the fall when the fall colors begin showing off. I do suggest that every camper take the time for at least one night of star-gazing as the night skies here are some of the best I have ever seen!
Great Basin National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Great Basin National Park does not charge an entrance fee!
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Baker Creek Campground Map
Campground Fees
Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? No, All sites are available, when the campground is open (seasons permitting), on a first-come-first-served basis.
Phone Number?
Online? N/A
Baker Creek Campground General Information
Season: open from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weather permitting)
Number of Sites: 37
Checkout time: 12 pm (noon)
Location in the park: 2.9 miles down the main road in the park.
Campground Address:
Baker Creek Campground
Baker, NV 89300
Latitude/Longitude:
38° 59' 8.6280" N
114° 14' 35.9160" W
Elevation: 7500 feet.
Accessible Sites: ADA accessible campsite is Site #4, #21, and #28. Restrooms are ADA accessible.
Campground Amenities
Potable Water? Water is available seasonally
Bear Box in site/area? No
Flush Toilets: Vault Toilets
Laundry: No
Showers: No
Payphone: No
Is wifi available? No
Is Cellular Service Available? No
Is there a camp host available on-site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? No, Fires may only be built in provided metal fire rings. Fires must be extinguished when not attended. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park.
Amphitheater: Yes, year-round
Are fire pits/fire rings available at each site? Yes, both grills and fire rings are available in campsites
Are Picnic Tables available at each site? Yes
RV Camping at Baker Creek Campground
RV Hookups Available: There are no water or electric hookups available; this is a primitive campground.
RV Length: RVs and Trailers allowed on Lower Loop. RVs and Trailers over 24 feet are not allowed on Upper Loop.
Generators: 8 am and 8 pm
Dump Station: Located near the visitor center
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8
The number of cars per campsite: No more than two vehicles, three tents, one RV
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours, including generators, are from 8 pm to 8 am
Pets Allowed: Pets must be kept on a leash (6 feet or less in length) and/or under physical control at all times. Pets are not allowed on trails. Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object is prohibited.
Maximum Stay: the maximum continuous stay at any campsite is 14 days.
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Don't Forget to Pack These Items
Don't forget to pack
Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.
We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.
Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.
Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!
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Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.
How to get to Campground
On Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 2.5 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
Lodging near Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park does not have any Lodges, cabins, or glamping options available. The majority of lodging for Great Basin NP can be found in Ely, Nevada, which is about an hour from the park.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ely - We stayed in this hotel during our last visit to the park and it was great. Free continental breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ely - Free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ely, an IHG Hotel. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Steam Room, the onsite spa. In addition to a 24-hour business center and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Hotel Nevada - We stayed in this historic casino hotel during one of our trips to the park. It is definitely a historic hotel.
Additional Photos of Baker Creek Campground
Additional National Park Resources
Complete Guide to Great Basin National Park - Your complete guide to everything you need to know before planning a trip to Great Basin National Park
Top Things to do in Great Basin NP - List of the area's top attractions and what not to miss!
Great Basin Camping Guide - Complete guide to all of Great Basin National Park's front country campgrounds including Upper Lehman Creek Campground, Lower Lehman Creek Campground, Wheeler Peak Campground, Grey Cliffs Campground, and Snake Creek Campground.
Great Basin Star Train Nevada - See the stars with a Great Basin Park Ranger - Coming Soon
Lehman Caves Guide - Coming Soon
Printable list of US National Parks in Alphabetical Order
Check out all of the Nevada National Parks, along with neighboring National Parks in Oregon, National Parks in Idaho, Utah National Parks, California National Parks, and Arizona National Parks
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