Lower Lehman Creek Campground
In Lower Lehman Creek Campground, set among the lush green vegetation which hugs Lehman Creek, you'll secure your tent or park your RV within earshot of clear mountain water which has tumbled 3,000 vertical feet from the lakes and snowfields of the high Snake Range. Naturally landscaped with red-barked water birch, aspen and white fir a stroll through this sky island ecosystem provides for great bird-watching or a cooling dip in the stream while placing you just minutes from spectacular Lehman Caves. Be sure to make a reservation for a cave tour before you arrive in the park.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 2 | Pull-through | 72 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | Pull-through | 75 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | Pull-through | 75 | Paved | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 5 | Pull-through | 75 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 7 | Pull-through | 80 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | No / – | Springs | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 11 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | None | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 80 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Sites are $20 per night. There is a reduced $10 rate for holders of Golden Age, Annual Senior, Lifetime Senior or Access Passes. |
| Dark sky | Inside Great Basin National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites 1, 14 are listed accessible |
Lower Lehman Creek Campground is perfect for RVs, with large, paved, pull-through parking at six of the nine camping sites. Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and pit toilets within a stone's throw.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From the east or west: From U.S. Highway 6 & 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.
| Coordinates | 39.0165° N, 114.2397° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Campsites 11-20 are located along a paved loop road.
Charges and cancellations
- No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. The remainder of the reservation will be canceled and refunded, less the first night's rate and a $20 service fee.
- Refunds will not be provided within 24 hours of the first day of the reservation. Refunds will not be provided due to weather.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Lehman RV Dump Station ↗ | 1.4 mi |
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Great Basin National Park Lower Lehman Creek Campground Review. What an amazing place. NP
Worth a stop
Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only, so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.
- 1.3 miLehman Caves Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 6.1 miGreat Basin Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Highland Ridge Wilderness begins about 10.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.9 miHighland Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 68,623 acres
- 11.6 miMt. Moriah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 88,650 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lehman Orchard and AqueductHistoric district · Baker · 1.3 mi
- Rhodes CabinBuilding · Baker · 1.3 mi
- Baker Ranger StationBuilding · Baker · 6.2 mi
Natural features
Lower Lehman Creek Campground is strung out along the lush riparian area hugging Lehman Creek, a small vibrant stream which has babbled its way for miles from the high country of the Snake Range, over half a vertical mile above. Most sites offer shade provided by white firs as well as juniper and pinyon pine. But at 7,300 feet in elevation, uncomfortably hot days are rare. Staying here is a wonderfull opportunity to dip your feet into cool water while diving into your favorite novel. Look up ocassionally. The limestone ridge just to the south anchors 12,771-foot Doso Doyabi to the broad Snake Valley below and the evening lightshow performed amidst one of the darkest night skies in the Lower 48 will likely keep you up well beyond your usual bedtime. If not, make sure that it draws you out.
Recreation
For guests at Lower Lehman Creek Campground a number of recreational options present themselves. The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground entrance offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From there a roundtrip hike of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic bristlecone pines, which can endure for over 4,000 years and stand for thousands more after death. Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Teresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming in the background. If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead. Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the roof of Wheeler Peak itself, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelmann spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Sites at Lower Lehman Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Sites are $20 per night. There is a reduced $10 rate for holders of Golden Age, Annual Senior, Lifetime Senior or Access Passes.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. The remainder of the reservation will be canceled and refunded, less the first night's rat
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Lower Lehman Creek Campground have?
20 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Lehman Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
Sites 1 and 14 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lower Lehman Creek Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Lower Lehman Creek Campground sits inside Great Basin National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Lower Lehman Creek Campground?
For guests at Lower Lehman Creek Campground a number of recreational options present themselves. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Lower Lehman Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Upper Lehman Creek Campground (0.5 mi), Dump Station (1.4 mi, first-come), and Grey Cliffs Campground (2.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby