Great Basin National Park News
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Lehman Caves close Oct. 20 for lighting replacement project
September 26, 2025 | 9:34 am
Great Basin National Park’s Lehman Caves will close to the public on October 20, as park staff and contractors begin work on a six-month, $5.8 million project to replace the cave’s 48-year-old, failing electric lights.
Great Basin National Park opens applications for 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program
September 26, 2025 | 12:00 am
Great Basin National Park is seeking applicants for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence program. Several residencies are available throughout the year for artists of all disciplines and backgrounds.
Fire restrictions implemented at Great Basin National Park
August 12, 2025 | 5:25 pm
Great Basin National Park is banning campfires, charcoal grills, and smoking outdoors within park boundaries.
Great American Outdoors Act secures clean water for Great Basin National Park visitors
August 4, 2025 | 1:53 pm
Great Basin National Park recently completed a $5.5 million rehabilitation of the park’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, made possible by funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund.
Great Basin National Park launches Introduction to Wild Caving Tour
July 14, 2025 | 9:43 am
Visitors to Great Basin National Park can now explore the park’s 10-million-year-old Lehman Caves from a new perspective by joining an Introduction to Wild Caving Tour.
Lower Lehman Creek Campground Closed for Long-awaited Expansion and Renovation Project
May 20, 2025 | 12:57 pm
The Park's only year-round campground will be refreshed and doubled in size.
Great Basin National Park Foundation to launch new educational programs with grant funding
December 20, 2024 | 8:24 am
The Great Basin National Park Foundation will boost educational programs and capacity with $110,000 in grants awarded by the National Park Foundation. These grants represent a major investment in GBNPF, the nonprofit partner of Great Basin National Park.
Fact Sheet: July 17 lightning fires in Great Basin National Park
July 18, 2024 | 2:54 pm
BAKER, Nev. – Lightning from a series of strong thunderstorms which passed over Great Basin National Park on the afternoon of July 17 ignited at least two wildfires within the park’s boundaries.
Great Basin National Park expands campgrounds and trailheads, upgrades utilities, and improves roads
May 21, 2024 | 3:48 pm
Five major construction projects at Great Basin National Park this summer will cause short-term visitor disruptions, while creating long-term infrastructure improvements
Firefighters begin Lehman Flats pile burns on Friday
February 22, 2024 | 12:00 am
Lower Lehman Creek Campground will be impacted by prescribed burns on the nearby Lehman Flats. Smoke will likely be visible through the weekend.