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Wheeler Peak Campground

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The 10 most popular campsites at Wheeler Peak Campground

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 87% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Aug). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 19

Best here

Ranked #1 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 12

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 26

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 9

Standout

Ranked #4 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 18

Standout

Ranked #5 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 3

Standout

Ranked #5 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 15

Decent

Ranked #7 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 10

Decent

Ranked #7 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 22

Decent

Ranked #7 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 4

Decent

Ranked #10 of 36

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Views of some of Nevada’s most picturesque mountains are abundant and never more than a few steps away from your campsite, if that. Bolstered by permanent snow and icefields of the Wheeler Peak cirque the spring serenading you just to the south has cascaded through ancient quartzite which makes up the towering cathedrals above. Stretched out among alpine meadows ringed within a dense forest of Engleman spruce, the Wheeler Peak Campground provides shade at nearly every site while a quick stroll will often reveal mule deer, turkey, or in the autumn weeks the lively orange and gold of shimmering aspen.

Recreation
The drive alone is worth the price of admission, as they say, even though there is no entrance fee at this National Park. The 12-mile Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive sweeps you over half a vertical mile to the Wheeler Peak Campground, just beneath what may be the most picturesque mountain in Nevada. Take in the view at Mather Overlook along the way. You can’t miss it. While the Wheeler Peak Campground is the most distant campground from the surreal Lehman Caves (a 30-minute drive down the mountain) it more than makes up for it in hiking opportunities. Two of the park’s most sought-after hikes, the Bristlecone Trail and Alpine Lakes Loop Trail, begin just outside of the campground entrance. The fully accessible .4 mile-long Sky Isalnd Nature Trail also presents a peaceful alternative. Beyond walking, the soundscapes and view-surfing are perfect for lounging, reading or catching up on some sleep after a long drive. Oh, and the caves are just 30 minutes away. If you prefer some less-traveled roads, consider a drive down the Snake Creek (no rvs or trailers) or Baker Creek Roads for such hiking destinations as Baker Lake or Johnson Lake. From the end of these maintained dirt roads, all trails lead to solitude. But be back at your campsite before sunset if you want to enjoy the dusk light show as the sun ignites the towering stone walls of Doso Doyabi, merging slowly into a sky so black that the stars pop in ways you may never have imagined possible. Be sure to make reservations before you arrive, for both the campground and the caves.

Nearby
Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just thirty minutes away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.