Great Basin National Park News
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Lower Lehman Creek Campground Closed for Long-awaited Expansion and Renovation Project
May 20, 2025 | 12:57 pm
The Park's only year-round campground will be refreshed and doubled in size.
Great Basin National Park Foundation to launch new educational programs with grant funding
December 20, 2024 | 8:24 am
The Great Basin National Park Foundation will boost educational programs and capacity with $110,000 in grants awarded by the National Park Foundation. These grants represent a major investment in GBNPF, the nonprofit partner of Great Basin National Park.
Fact Sheet: July 17 lightning fires in Great Basin National Park
July 18, 2024 | 2:54 pm
BAKER, Nev. – Lightning from a series of strong thunderstorms which passed over Great Basin National Park on the afternoon of July 17 ignited at least two wildfires within the park’s boundaries.
Great Basin National Park expands campgrounds and trailheads, upgrades utilities, and improves roads
May 21, 2024 | 3:48 pm
Five major construction projects at Great Basin National Park this summer will cause short-term visitor disruptions, while creating long-term infrastructure improvements
Firefighters begin Lehman Flats pile burns on Friday
February 22, 2024 | 12:00 am
Lower Lehman Creek Campground will be impacted by prescribed burns on the nearby Lehman Flats. Smoke will likely be visible through the weekend.
Pile Burns Planned to Reduce Vegetation in Lehman Flats
January 18, 2024 | 9:15 am
National Park Service firefighters are preparing to burn 30 acres of piles in the Lehman Flats area of Great Basin National Park. The piles, located along the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive near Lower Lehman Campground, are the result of aggressive efforts by park managers to reduce hazardous vegetation (known as fuels) and the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
Ashley Adams selected as superintendent of Great Basin National Park
January 11, 2024 | 8:55 am
SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Ashley Adams to serve as superintendent of Great Basin National Park in Nevada.
2024 Great Basin National Park Artist-in-Residence Selections
January 3, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Great Basin National Park is proud to announce the 2024 Artists-in-Residence: Suze Woolf, Bryce Lafferty, and Paul Atkinson.
The October 14, 2023 Annular Eclipse at Great Basin National Park
October 6, 2023 | 9:50 am
Great Basin National Park will see an Annular Eclipse on the morning of October 14, 2023. Coinciding with this rare event will be increased ranger programs, large crowds, and opportunities to experience something incredible.
Congratulations to Great Basin National Park's 2023 Darwin Lambert Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Selection
June 28, 2023 | 9:44 pm
Great Basin National Park is proud to announce the 2023 Darwin Lambert artist-in-residence: Jacqueline Abend.