National Park · Nevada

Great Basin National Park

Lehman Caves, ancient bristlecone pines, and dark night skies in Nevada.

2026 entrance fee

Free entrance
America the Beautiful — U.S. resident $80/yr
America the Beautiful — non-resident $250/yr

The annual pass covers entrance and standard day-use at ~2,000 federal recreation sites for 12 months.

RV & camper tips

Lower Lehman Creek and Baker Creek campgrounds take RVs up to ~35 ft (no hookups); it’s remote — fuel up before the long drive in.

Camping

NPS-operated campgrounds are available (reservations recommended in peak season).

Official site: nps.gov/grba/index.htm

On this park

Great Basin National Park FAQ

How much does it cost to enter Great Basin National Park in 2026?
Great Basin National Park has no entrance fee. The America the Beautiful pass is still useful if you plan to visit other fee-charging federal sites on the same trip.
Do non-U.S. residents pay extra at Great Basin National Park?
No. Great Basin National Park is not on the 11-park non-resident surcharge list, so entrance fees are the same for all visitors. The 11 surcharge parks are Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion.
Can I camp with an RV at Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park has NPS-operated campgrounds. Lower Lehman Creek and Baker Creek campgrounds take RVs up to ~35 ft (no hookups); it’s remote — fuel up before the long drive in.

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Source: National Park Service — Fees & Passes / Nonresident Fees — retrieved 2026-08-09. Entrance fees can change and some parks price seasonally; always confirm the exact rate for your entry type and date on the park's official NPS page before you travel. This page is an independent travel-resource summary and is not affiliated with the National Park Service.

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