Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds
Facility ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Great Basin National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 8,152 ft
- Elevation
Make yourself at home in the Snake Creek Campsites along the Snake Creek River, located on the south-eastern side of the park. These sites are nestled among Aspen groves and at the base of impressive limestone cliffs. Sites to choose from include, Monkey Rock, Squirrel Springs, Pinnacles, Eagle Peak. The Shoshone and Johnson Lake trail sites are a short 0.5 mile hike from the parking lot at the end of the Snake Creek Road.
Getting there
From Great Basin Visitor Center: Turn right on Highway 487 before Nevada/Utah Border
38.92538, -114.25151 · 38°55'31.4"N 114°15'5.4"W
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, 5.8 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 Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds
- Can you reserve a site at Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds?
- No. Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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- Lehman Caves Visitor Center 5.8 mi · Visitor Center
- Great Basin Visitor Center 9.1 mi · Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone (775) 234-7331
- Email grba_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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