Can you reserve a site at Grey Cliffs Campground?

Yes, Grey Cliffs Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Grey Cliffs Campground have?

16 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Grey Cliffs Campground — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 ofLehman 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.

The facts

13 bookable sites
16 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 accessible sites
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: Loop A, Loop B, Loop C

Site types

10 Tent Only Nonelectric
3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
3 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

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16 campsites at Grey Cliffs Campground

Check-in 2: PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A1	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A10	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A2	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A3	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A4	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A5	Loop A	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	12	🐾
A6	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A7	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
A8	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
A9	Loop A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
B1	Loop B	Management	—	Gravel	—	12	🐾
B2	Loop B	Management	—	Gravel	—	12	🐾
B3	Loop B	Management	—	Gravel	—	6	🐾
C1	Loop C	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	16	🐾
C2	Loop C	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	16	🐾
C3	Loop C	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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.

38.98969, -114.22133 · 38°59'22.9"N 114°13'16.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	41	48	55	64	76	85	83	73	60	48	40
Low °F	20	21	27	32	40	49	58	56	48	36	26	20
Precip in	1.3	1.5	1.2	1.6	1.3	1.1	0.9	1.2	1.1	1.3	0.9	1.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Grey Cliffs Campground

Can you reserve a site at Grey Cliffs Campground?: Yes, Grey Cliffs Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Grey Cliffs Campground have?: 16 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Grey Cliffs Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Grey Cliffs Campground

Lehman Caves Tours 1.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Lower Lehman Creek Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Lehman Creek Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wheeler Peak Campground 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Timber Creek Campground 35.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bird Creek Campground 40.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lehman Caves Visitor Center 1.1 mi · Visitor Center
Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds 4.7 mi · Facility
Great Basin Visitor Center 5.4 mi · Visitor Center
Sacramento Pass Rec. Area 10.2 mi · Facility
Cleve Creek Campground 23 mi · Campground
Conger Mountain One Day Ride 32.8 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-19.

Grey Cliffs Campground