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Entrance
Free
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Wheeler Peak — 13,063 ft, 8.6 mi RT
→Lehman Caves — guided marble cave tours year-round
→Ancient Bristlecone Pine grove — trees over 4,000 years old
→Gold Class 1 dark sky park — exceptional stargazing
⚠ Before you go
!Remote — Ely NV is 70 miles away. Fill gas first.
!Wheeler Peak may be snow-covered June and October
!Cave tours sell out — book at recreation.gov
When to visit
Great Basin by Season
Spring (Apr–May)
Wildflowers. Snow at summit.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
All trails accessible.
Fall (Sep–Oct)
Aspens peak. Excellent stargazing.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cave tours continue. Backcountry skiing.