Grey Cliffs Campground
For visitors to Great Basin National Park, Grey Cliffs Campground is an ideal place to setup and start exploring. Experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 10 |
| Group tent areas | 3 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
13 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A2 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A3 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A4 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A5 | Loop A | Group tent | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 12 / – | Yes | |
| A6 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A7 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A8 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | None | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| A9 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A10 | Loop A | Tent only | Gravel | Partial | 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: PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Great Basin National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites A8, C3 are listed accessible |
The Grey Cliffs Campground offers vault toilets only. There is no potable water, but water is available at the (first-come, first-served) Baker Creek Campground, the RV Sanitary Station from late spring through early fall or year round at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. A campfire is allowed in campfire rings only. RVs are not permitted due to space constraints.
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 | 38.9897° N, 114.2213° 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 ↗ | 1.2 mi |
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Grey Cliffs Campground | Great Basin National Park | Nevada | Site by Site Campground Tour
Worth a stop
Hike along the Baker Lake Trail, reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.
- 1.1 miLehman Caves Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 5.4 miGreat Basin Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Highland Ridge Wilderness begins about 9.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.1 miHighland Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 68,623 acres
- 13.3 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 · 1.1 mi
- Rhodes CabinBuilding · Baker · 1.1 mi
- Baker Ranger StationBuilding · Baker · 5.5 mi
Natural features
The campground is tucked beside limestone cliffs and set amongst pinyon pines.
Recreation
The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.
Guidebooks for Great Basin National Park and Nevada
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Grey Cliffs Campground?
Sites at Grey Cliffs Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Grey Cliffs Campground?
Check-in 2: PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Grey Cliffs 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 Grey Cliffs Campground have?
16 sites, including 10 tent-only sites and 3 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Grey Cliffs Campground?
Grey Cliffs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Grey Cliffs Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Grey Cliffs Campground?
Sites A8 and C3 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 Grey Cliffs Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Grey Cliffs Campground sits inside Great Basin National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Grey Cliffs Campground?
The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Grey Cliffs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dump Station (1.2 mi, first-come), Lower Lehman Creek Campground (2.1 mi), and Upper Lehman Creek Campground (2.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Grey Cliffs Campground in?
Grey Cliffs Campground is a Great Basin National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Great Basin National Park