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Monkey Rock Group Campsites — Great Basin National Park

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Monkey Rock Group Campsites in Great Basin National Park is surrounded by rugged terrain with rocky formations and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs in the 80s Fahrenheit during summer to lows in the 20s during winter. Nearby attractions include the Lehman Caves and Wheeler Peak, offering opportunities for exploration and hiking.

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Monkey Rock Group Campsites — Great Basin National Park is located in Nevada

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38.91621125180552 N
114.14839386764083 W

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Site Types

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  • Group

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  • ADA Access
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  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 7, 2025

Beautiful Site

This was a very nice and well taken care of site. There was a fire ban when we went, so we had to use a camp stove, but there is a fireplace and a grill at the site as well as two picnic tables and a vault toilet. The creek running near by was small but made perfect background noise. Make sure you have enough gas to get there and back to Baker, Garrison does not have a gas station!

SiteMonkey Rock (first site on the road)
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 29, 2022

Monkey around with free camping in Great Basin NP

Monkey Rock Group Campground is the first campground along Great Basin National Park's Snake Creek Road. Campground is just over a mile past the back boundary on the south side of the road. Campground is clearly marked. Campground sits between the road and Snake Creek. Campground consist of a single group campsite. Plenty of room in the area for multiple sites. Parking for the campground is just past the vault toilet. If your group has multiple cars more could park at the pull off at the vault toilet. Camping area has two picnic tables around a metal fire ring. Trash bins are located at the vault toilet. This is a dry campground, the only water available is from the creek so come prepared.

Be warned, the information on the parks website is a bit misleading. Road is not for RV's or trailers. Just after you enter the park on Snake Creek Road a sign clearly indicated no RV's or trailers past the roads first pull out. Road is a narrow single lane road for almost all of its length and is a dirt road. Camp site is just off a very dusty road, but road travel is slow with little traffic. Hiking trail heads are located at the end of the road. Vault toilet was very clean. No fee to use this site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snake Creek Campgrounds' relationship to Monkey Rock Campground?

Monkey Rock Group Campground is the first campground you'll encounter along Snake Creek Road in Great Basin National Park. It's situated just over a mile past the park's back boundary on the south side of the road. The Snake Creek area contains multiple camping options, with Monkey Rock being specifically designated for group use while maintaining its own distinct identity within this camping corridor.

Is Monkey Rock Campground located near Great Basin National Park?

Monkey Rock Group Campground is not just near Great Basin National Park—it's actually within the park's boundaries. The campground is accessed via Snake Creek Road and sits just over a mile past the park's back boundary. This makes it an excellent base camp for exploring all that Great Basin National Park has to offer, including ancient bristlecone pines, Lehman Caves, and Wheeler Peak.

Does Monkey Rock Campground offer group camping options?

Yes, Monkey Rock is specifically designated as a group campground. The site consists of a single large camping area designed to accommodate multiple people camping together, making it ideal for family reunions, organized outings, or other group activities. The campground provides multiple picnic tables to accommodate larger parties and has enough space for several tents.

What amenities and facilities are available at Monkey Rock Campground?

Monkey Rock Campground offers basic but sufficient amenities for a comfortable camping experience. The site features a vault toilet, multiple picnic tables, a fireplace, and a grill for cooking. Snake Creek runs nearby, providing pleasant background noise and a water source (though water should be treated before consumption). The campground is well-maintained with clear signage. During fire restriction periods, campers should be prepared to use camp stoves instead of the fire ring.