Upper Lehman Creek Campground
39.0131, -114.2486 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsWhether you prefer the rich smell of summer mahogany riding air currents blended with the vanilla of ponderosa pine, or the sound of a clear mountain stream babbling beneath a symphony of swaying white fir, you won't regret your stay at Upper Lehman Creek Campground. At 7500 feet in elevation and 3 miles up the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive a stay at Upper Lehman Creek is just a brief cruise from high alpine trails that will take you into the heart of the Snake Range.
- Every day
- All Day
Upper Lehman Creek Campground is open typically from June through October. This campground closes seasonally after the first snow of the year.
- Winter Closure · Dec 3, 2026 – Apr 9, 2027 · Closed
Campsites are $20 per night per site. $10 for senior/access pass holders. No checks.
Seventeen sites reservable up to six months in advance between May 22 and September 7, 2026. Six sites reservable up to 14 days in advance between May 22 and September 7, 2026.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Drinking water
- No water
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
The main road of this campground has paved parking areas for cars and campers. The campsites are gravel and dirt with some steep surfaces.
The campground has two ADA campsites (Site #2 and #18). Restrooms are ADA accessible.
Gas stoves are permitted. Fires may only be built in provided metal fire rings. Fires must be extinguished when not attended. Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park. Standing trees or shrubs, alive or dead, and trees/shrubs that are still attached to the ground may not be collected. Chainsaw use is prohibited without a permit. Collection of Bristlecone Pine wood and any wood above 10,000 feet is not allowed. Check for local fire bans.
On Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, 3.5 miles from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/weather.htm
No RVs or Trailers are allowed on the upper loop, sites #20-24.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Yes. Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park has 23 sites that can be reserved in advance.
How many campsites does Upper Lehman Creek Campground have?
Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park has 23 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Upper Lehman Creek Campground publishes a maximum RV length of 40 feet. Longer rigs will not fit its sites.
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park charges $20 per night.
Are there showers at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
No. Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
No. Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park does not list drinking water.
Is there cell service at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
No. Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park does not list cell reception.
Is there a dump station at Upper Lehman Creek Campground?
No. Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park does not list dump station.
Is Upper Lehman Creek Campground wheelchair accessible?
Upper Lehman Creek Campground in Great Basin National Park: The main road of this campground has paved parking areas for cars and campers. The campsites are gravel and dirt with some steep surfaces.
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