Grey Cliffs Campground - Great Basin National Park

Grey Cliffs Campground in Great Basin National Park is a group camp that offers the opportunity to camp in an International Dark Sky Park.

 

Grey Cliffs Campground - Great Basin National Park

The Grey Cliffs Group Campground in Great Basin National Park is divided into three sections. The campsites included in each section are clearly marked.

Each campsite has quite a bit of space, along with picnic tables, outhouses, and barbecue brassieres.

Those who love the desert will appreciate the late spring, with the smell of sagebrush all around, especially after a thunderstorm.

Great Basin National Park Entrance Fee

Great Basin does not charge an entrance fee to get into the park!

If you are planning a National Park road trip/vacation, you may wish to purchase an America the Beautiful Pass/National Park Pass which covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.

The park pass covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy on REI.com and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

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Grey Cliffs Campground camping fees

The Fee is $30.00/night for up to 16 campers in one campsite.

Campground Reservations

Are Campground Reservations Available?

Yes, The campground accepts reservations from Memorial Day through September.

Reservations: Yes, Reservations are on Recreation.gov

Phone: 1-877-444-6777

How far in advance can you make a reservation?

You can reserve up to 30 days in advance.

Confirmation paper should be clipped to the post provided at your campsite.

Grey Cliffs Campground Map

Campground Information

Number of Group Sites: 16

Season: open Memorial Day - Labor Day (weather permitting)

Location in the park: Near the visitor center off of a dirt road.

Latitude/Longitude:

38° 59' 22.8998" N

114° 13' 16.7999" W

Elevation: 7115 Feet in Elevation

Accessible Sites: There are 2 ADA Accessible campsites. On Loop C, site C3 is accessible. As well as A8 on Loop A. Both sites are located next to accessible restrooms.

Campground Amenities

Potable Water? There is no potable water, but water is available at the (first-come, first-served) Baker Creek Campground.

Dump Station: Near the visitor center

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets:  No

Vault toilets: Yes

Payphone: Not in the campground

Laundry/Showers: No

Firewood: Fires may only be built in provided metal fire rings. When not attended, fires must be extinguished. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park.

Is wifi available? No

Is Cellular Phone Service Available? Possibly, we had spotty service in the park with T-Mobile and someone with at&t told me the same.

Is camp host available on-site? No

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite

Fire pits/ campfire ring available in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

RV Camping at Grey Cliffs Campground

RVs are not permitted due to space constraints.

 

How to get to Campground

From the east or west: From U.S. Highways 6 and 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park.

From the south (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT, and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park.

From the south (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93 (Great Basin Highway). At the junction of U.S. Highway 6 & 50, drive east to Nevada State Highway 487 and turn south. Travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker, turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park.

Campground Regulations

There is a 9-person minimum in each campsite, and a 16-person maximum group size in a campsite is 16 people per campsite or 30 persons per loop.

The number of cars per campsite: No more than two vehicles, three tents, one RV

Checkout time: 12 pm (noon)

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours, including generators, are from 8 pm to 8 am

The maximum continuous stay at any campsite is 14 days.

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.

 

Lodging near Great Basin National Park

There are no glamping tents, cabins, or National Park Lodges available at Great Basin National Park.

The majority of lodging for Great Basin NP is in Ely, Nevada, 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 National Park Resources

Complete Guide to exploring Great Basin National Park - Guide with information about Great Basin National Park including activities, camping, hiking and more!

Top Things to Do in Great Basin NP -  List of the park's main attractions of Great Basin National Park including the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, Taking a guided tour of Lehman Caves, driving the 12-mile Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, exploring the Great Basin Night Skies and more!

Great Basin Camping Guide - Complete guide to camping at Great Basin National Park, including Grey Cliffs Campground, Lower Lehman Creek Campground, Wheeler Peak Campgrounds, Snake Creek Campground, and Baker Creek Campground.

Great Basin Star Train Nevada - See the stars with a Great Basin Park Ranger.

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