Upper Lehman Creek Campground
Whether you prefer the rich smell of summer mahogany riding air currents blended with the vanilla of ponderosa pine, or the sound of a clear mountain stream babbling beneath a symphony of swaying white fir, you won't regret your stay at Upper Lehman Creek Campground. At 7500 feet in elevation and three miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive a stay at Upper Lehman puts you within a ten-minute drive of Lehman Caves and just a brief cruise from high alpine trails that will take you into the heart of the Snake Range.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 23 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
23 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 2 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 3 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 5 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | Back-in | 19 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 9 | Back-in | 16 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | 30 | Paved | 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 at Upper Lehman Creek Campground may be reserved up to 30 days in advance. The nightly rate is $20. Holders of Golden Age, Golden Eagle, Access, Senior Annual or Senior Lifetime Passes receive 50% off. |
| Dark sky | Inside Great Basin National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites 2, 18 are listed accessible |
Upper Lehman Creek Campground offers paved parking spurs, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills along with vault toilets. In addition to almost instant access to the breathtaking Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive the natural amenities of shade and soundscape are in ample supply.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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 | 39.0132° N, 114.2489° W · Directions ↗ |
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 ↗ | 1.8 mi |
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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.
- 1.6 miLehman Caves Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 6.6 miGreat Basin Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Highland Ridge Wilderness begins about 10.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.7 miHighland Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 68,623 acres
- 12 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
- Rhodes CabinBuilding · Baker · 1.6 mi
- Lehman Orchard and AqueductHistoric district · Baker · 1.7 mi
- Baker Ranger StationBuilding · Baker · 6.7 mi
Natural features
Resting at the base of a limestone ridge anchoring 12,771 foot Doso Doyabi to the floor of Snake Valley, the sites of Upper Lehman Creek Campground are scattered amidst a diverse forest of pinyon and ponderosa pine along with juniper, white fir, aspen and fragrant mountain mahogany. Lehman Creek with its resident trout (It's a small dynamic stream, difficult to fish.) tumbles among the sites blending with the voices of pine needles, turkey, and the crackle of campfire to create a classic soundscape, perfect for the camping experience. Shade is easy to come by during the summer months followed by the gilded quivering of aspen leaves in the fall.
Recreation
For guests at Upper 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 trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic bristlecone pines, trees which can endure for over 4000 years, and stand for thousands after that. Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Theresa 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 top of Wheeler Peak, monarch of the Snake Range, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Sites at Upper 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 Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Sites at Upper Lehman Creek Campground may be reserved up to 30 days in advance. The nightly rate is $20. Holders of Golden Age, Golden Eagle, Access, Senior Annual or Senior Lifetime Passes receive 50% off.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Upper 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 Upper Lehman Creek Campground have?
23 sites, including 23 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Upper 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 Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Lehman Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Sites 2 and 18 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 Upper Lehman Creek Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Upper Lehman Creek Campground sits inside Great Basin National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
For guests at Upper Lehman Creek Campground a number of recreational options present themselves. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Upper Lehman Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Lehman Creek Campground (0.5 mi), Dump Station (1.8 mi, first-come), and Grey Cliffs Campground (2.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby