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Grey Cliffs Campground
NPSNational Park Service — California · Great Basin National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Great Basin National Park |
| Location | California · Great Basin National Park · 38.98969, -114.22133 · Map |
| Sites | 13 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 tent only nonelectric; 3 group tent only area nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 13 sites Water hookups at 0 of 13 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 13 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 13 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2: PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 16 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 775-234-7500 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-15.
From the official listing
Overview For visitors to Great Basin National Park, Grey Cliffs Campground is an ideal place to setup and start exploring. Experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves . Recreation The park offers a variety of trails with views of mountain peaks and alpine lake surrounded by beautiful cliffs at trail's end. Reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves, take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Facilities The Grey Cliffs Campground offers vault toilets only. There is no potable water, but water is available at the (first-come, first-served) Baker Creek Campground, the RV Sanitary Station from late spring through early fall or year round at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
A campfire is allowed in campfire rings only. RVs are not permitted due to space constraints. Natural Features The campground is tucked beside limestone cliffs and set amongst pinyon pines.
Nearby Attractions Hike along the Baker Lake Trail, reserve a guided tour of Lehman Caves , take the scenic drive to the face of 13,063 foot Wheeler Peak or see 5,000 year old Bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines.
Charges & Cancellations No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. The remainder of the reservation will be canceled and refunded, less the first night's rate and a $20 service fee.
Refunds will not be provided within 24 hours of the first day of the reservation. Refunds will not be provided due to weather.
Directions, from the listing
From the east or west: From U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. From the south (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park. From the south (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93 (Great Basin Highway). At the junction of U.S. Highway 6 & 50 drive east to Nevada State Highway 487 and turn south. Travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceLower Lehman Creek Campground
2 mi straight-line · CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceUpper Lehman Creek Campground
2 mi straight-line · CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceWheeler Peak Campground
5 mi straight-line · CaliforniaBLMBureau of Land ManagementCleve Creek Campground
23 mi straight-line · California
Trip Card — Grey Cliffs Campground
California · Great Basin National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | California · Great Basin National Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 13 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251958 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.