Great Basin National Park Travel Guide

Trek Zone
National park

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Alternative names: Area: 120.46 mi²Visitors per year: 131.8 thous. (2019)Elevation: 10164 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°56'46"N, 114°15'29"W
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NevadaUnited States

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Great Basin National Park Top Attractions

Great Basin National Park Attractions - What to See and Explore

Great Basin National Park offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Teresa Lake, Great Basin Desert, Wheeler Peak, Stella Lake. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Great Basin National Park – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Great Basin National Park, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Nevada Northern Railway Museum (Ely), North Schell Peak (High Schells Wilderness), Central Theater (Ely).

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  • north schell peak high schells wilderness37 milesNW
  • central theater ely40 milesNW
  • white pine county courthouse ely40 milesNW
  • mount moriah mount moriah wilderness23 milesN

Best Time To Visit Great Basin National Park

Learn when is the best time to travel to Great Basin National Park weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January, February, March and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June. Most of it rains in March, April and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Great Basin National Park?

The top attractions to visit in Great Basin National Park are:

Where to next? Visit nevada Nevada region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.