Wheeler Peak Campground (Great Basin National Park)
(775) 234-7331
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Credit Cards Accepted: NA
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Traveler Reviews
Beautiful at 9800 ft!
A fantastic spot to stop by for a couple nights - and the darkest spot you can be in the lower 48 states. Great for star gazing! This is one of 4 campgrounds within Great Basin NP, and is the highest up. There is access to the glacier and peak hiking trails from the campground (well worth checking out!).
All that is offered is pit toilets and water faucets scattered throughout. Adhere to the size restriction at this campground. Many of the sites are not accessible even for small trailers, especially with the curbs along the road making backing extra difficult. No reservations are accepted, and both times we've stopped in here we had no problem finding a spot.
Lots of shade is offered, and some wicked winds and storms can kick up.
Absolutely no cell phone signal can be found here.
The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is narrow, winding, and climbs an 8% grade in 12 miles. Single vehicles and trailers in excess of 24 feet in length are not permitted on the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive beyond the Upper Lehman Creek Campground.