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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 5/17/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Water System Failure - Lehman Caves Visitor Center Closed
Due to a water system failure, Lehman Caves Visitor Center and the Great Basin Cafe are closed today, May 17. Visitor services and restrooms are available at the Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker.
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 5/16/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Water System Failure - Lehman Caves Visitor Center Closed
Due to a water system failure, Lehman Caves Visitor Center and the Great Basin Cafe are closed today, May 16. Visitor services and restrooms are available at the Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker.
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 5/13/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Lehman Caves Visitor Center Closed Due to Water System Interruption
Lehman Caves Visitor Center is closed due to water system issues beginning Wednesday, 5/13. The visitor center will reopen once the issue is resolved. Potable water is available at the Great Basin Visitor Center.
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/6/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Winter Road Closures
The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is open to Mather Overlook. Snake Creek Road is closed for the season at the park boundary. Click "more" for current road and campground closures.
https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
- Winter Road Closures: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 11/3/2025 12:00 AM EST
Baker Creek Prescribed Fire Area Closure
The Baker Creek prescribed burn closure order has been revised/reissued. Baker Creek Road and trailhead and Pole Canyon Road and trailhead have reopened. The closure area is revised to much smaller area between Grey Cliffs Campground and Baker Creek Campground. The connector trail between the two campgrounds remains closed. All other trails have (1/2)
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/2/2025 12:00 AM EDT
Lehman Caves Closure - October 20, 2025 to Spring 2026
Lehman Caves and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center will close to the public on October 20, as work begins on a six-month, $5.8 million project to replace the cave’s 48-year-old, failing electric lights. Project completion is planned for late spring 2026. The rest of Great Basin National Park remains (1/2)
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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 8/25/2025 11:13 AM EDT
Wheeler Peak Campground Closure 8/17 - 8/28
The Wheeler Peak Campground will be closed for road work from Aug 17th at 4:00pm until Aug 28th at 8:00am. Both the Bristlecone Trailhead and the Wheeler Peak Summit Trailheads are open at this time.
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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 8/13/2025 11:42 AM EDT
Stage II Fire Restrictions in effect - campfires banned
Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect at Great Basin National Park. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires, charcoal grills, and outdoor smoking are prohibited throughout the park. Gas stoves are permitted.
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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 8/12/2025 7:05 PM EDT
Fire Restrictions beginning 12:00noon August 13
Effective at 12:00noon August 13, fire restrictions will be in place at Great Basin National Park. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires, charcoal grills, and outdoor smoking will be prohibited throughout the park. Gas stoves are permitted.
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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 8/12/2025 3:37 PM EDT
Fire Restrictions beginning 12:00noon August 13
Effective at 12:00noon Wednesday, August 13, fire restrictions will be in place at Great Basin National Park. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires and outdoor smoking will be prohibited throughout the park. Charcoal and gas stoves are permitted.
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