Have you ever thought of making a trip to one of the least visited parks in the USA?  If so, we would like to suggest you plan a trip to Great Basin National  Park in Nevada. 

According to statistics, only 131 802 people are visiting this park each year. This is for a great place for the tourists preferring wilderness and solitude. 

The Great Basin National Park is located near the Utah border, in Eastern Nevada. Most of the South Snake mountains are in the Great Basin Desert. 

What is Great Basin National Park known for?

The Basin park is well known for the Wheeler Peak or Wheeler Peak Glacier. Another notable location in the park are the Lehman Caves – 3 982 m. 

How far is Great Basin National Park from Las Vegas?

If you are visiting Las Vegas, you can plan a trip to Great Basin Park. It is approximately 1 hour drive from Las Vegas. The best time to visit the park is early morning to avoid the heat and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful place. 

Take the 11mile Scenic Byway, the Elephant Rock formation and of course the Fire Wave Trail. 

You can drive along the Wheeler Peak Scenic to enjoy the marvelous views.  

Is Great Basin National Park worth visiting?

There are so many places you can visit, but some will leave an unforgettable impression, and the Great Basin Park is surely one of the most fascinating spots to discover. 

What you can do in the park? 

The most impressive is of course stargazing! You will enjoy glacier views, explore numerous hiking routes. If you are visiting the Great Basin Park you will have a chance to watch wild animals, like Beavers, Pygmy Rabbits, Porcupines, Water Shrews, Ringtail Cats, and many others. 

Please note, pets are not allowed on trails in the park. Only leashed pets can be permitted to the campgrounds and along the roads.

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