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Baker Creek Campground
Baker Creek Campground offers 37 reservable campsites within Great Basin National Park, with a notably short advance-booking window designed for travelers who prefer flexible, last-minute planning.
The campground accommodates tents, RVs, trailers, vans, and other rigs across standard and walk-to sites, with 2 ADA-accessible locations available. Shade is abundant, and the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead sits within easy reach for backcountry hikers.
Located at a higher elevation that keeps temperatures cooler than lower elevations, Baker Creek is also positioned close to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center for underground cave tours. If Baker Creek's short reservation window doesn't align with your trip, Wheeler Peak Campground, Lower Lehman Creek Campground, and Upper Lehman Creek Campground are nearby alternatives within the same park.
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Common Questions
What campers most often want to know about Baker Creek Campground.
Do I need a permit to camp at Baker Creek Campground?
No, no permit is required to camp at Baker Creek Campground. Sites are reservable in advance through the standard reservation system, and no separate backcountry or camping permit process applies.
How does the reservation window work for Baker Creek?
Baker Creek Campground operates on a notably shorter reservation window than some of the other campgrounds in Great Basin National Park. This makes it a good option if you're finalizing plans closer to your trip date rather than months out, though sites can still fill quickly once they open.
What kinds of campsites and camping equipment does Baker Creek support?
The campground has 37 sites total, offered as either standard drive-up sites or walk-to sites for a slightly more secluded setup. It accommodates a wide range of equipment, including tents, RVs, trailers, pop-ups, fifth wheels, pickup campers, and van/caravan setups.
Are there ADA-accessible campsites at Baker Creek?
Yes, Baker Creek Campground includes 2 ADA-accessible sites among its 37 total sites. These are worth booking early or setting an alert for, since accessible sites are limited in number.
What's nearby if I stay at Baker Creek Campground?
Baker Creek sits close to the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead, making it a convenient base for backcountry hikers heading into that area. It's also within reach of the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, so cave tours are an easy add-on to a stay here, and the campground's slightly higher elevation helps keep temperatures cooler even on hot days.
How can Open Canyon help me get a site at Baker Creek if it's showing full?
Because Baker Creek's short reservation window tends to create quick turnover and competition for sites, cancellations do open up spots even after a date looks fully booked. Open Canyon monitors availability for Baker Creek and can alert you the moment a site becomes free, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov manually.