Fast Facts |
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| Nearest City | Baker, NV |
| Last Site Visit | July 2008 |
| Annual Visitation | 81,364 in 2007 (view all years) |
| Creation Date | October 27, 1986 |
| Total Area | 77,180 acres |
| Entrance Fee | None |
| Highest Average Temperature | 92°F, in July |
| Lowest Average Temperature | 16°F, in January |
| Record High Temperature | 108°F, in 1981 |
| Record Low Temperature | -26°F, in 1989 |
| Lowest Elevation | 6,200 feet, at Snake Creek |
| Highest Elevation | 13,063 feet, at Wheeler Peak |
Area Weather Information |
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Park Evolution |
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| 1922: | Lehman Caves National Monument created |
| 1986: | Great Basin National Park created, absorbed Lehman Caves National Monument |
Phone Numbers & Addresses |
Mailing AddressGreat Basin National Park
100 Great Basin National Park
Baker, Nevada 89311 Visitor Information(775) 234-7331
(775) 234-7269 (Fax)
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