Baker Creek Campground sits at nearly 8,000 feet elevation within Great Basin National Park, offering luxury camping options during the May to October season. The campground features glamping accommodations with creek-side sites that allow campers to enjoy cooler temperatures even during summer months. This remote national park region combines high desert terrain with alpine features, creating unique opportunities for luxury outdoor stays.
What to do
Stargazing opportunities: Great Basin National Park's status as an International Dark Sky Park makes glamping experiences here especially memorable. At Baker Creek Campground, one visitor noted, "We ended up going to this campsite since the wildfire directed us away from strawberry creek and it was incredible. We had a stream running next to us, a picnic table and plenty of room to back a truck in."
Lehman Caves exploration: The cave system is accessible from several glamping locations near the park. "Don't forget to go to Lehman Caves!" advises a Baker Creek camper who also mentioned the "Very nice campground with ample wild life to keep you entertained, turkeys roaming through camp, roosting in trees, and yellow bellied marmots eating the road for it's salt content."
Hiking access: Visitors at Schellraiser glamping site appreciate the location's proximity to trails. "Booked through Airbnb. Great place to stay with a variety of camping, tent, or tiny house options," notes one reviewer who stayed in the glamping area, adding that "the host Brian was very nice."
What campers like
Creek-side accommodations: Many glamping sites near Great Basin feature water features. A visitor to Baker Creek Campground shares, "This beautiful campground is located at the top of a three-mile corduroy gravel road along the babbling Baker Creek, and many of the sites (including ours - #2) are located within toe-dipping distance of its chilly clear waters."
Wildlife viewing: The area's glamping options often include opportunities to see local animals. At Timber Creek Campground, a camper reported, "Beautiful tailpipes and aspens with a flowing creek. Road is a bit rough up, have the trailer secured. Bathrooms were clean."
Private glamping spaces: Several locations offer secluded luxury camping. At Bird Creek Recreation Area, a visitor explained, "Site 5 is a great spot. However the site itself is across the little bridge from the parking area so be prepared to walk some stuff into the site. It's not far! The site is big enough for a couple of tents."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Many glamping sites require advance booking. A reviewer at Ely KOA noted, "This is your typical KOA. Open area with several pull thru's for big rigs. They have a decent little store with drinks, snacks, and novelty items."
Temperature variations: High elevation means significant day-to-night temperature shifts. At Bird Creek Recreation Area, one camper shared, "With the high elevation the nights did get chilly even though the days were warm. Drinking water available and pit toilets."
Terrain considerations: Some glamping locations have challenging access roads. A Timber Creek visitor warned, "Road is a bit rough up, have the trailer secured," though they still rated their stay highly due to the beautiful surroundings.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Choose glamping sites with facilities designed for children. At Ely KOA, a visitor mentioned, "My daughter (8) loved the playground. We were only there for one night on our way to Utah."
Wildlife education opportunities: Cleve Creek Campground offers natural experiences families appreciate. "This little gem sits on the year round Cleve Creek. We camped here in October and the creek was still flowing strong. Small campground nestled among cottonwoods with 12 sites."
Easy access locations: Consider distance from your vehicle when glamping with kids. At Bird Creek, a camper advised about Site 5, "the site itself is across the little bridge from the parking area so be prepared to walk some stuff into the site. It's not far!"
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Several glamping locations near Great Basin offer full services for RVs. At Ely KOA, a reviewer shared, "Nice quiet park just outside Ely. As usual with KOA, it was bit on the pricey side. They could have used some dust control on the gravel roads as well. Overall, the place was clean and quiet, sites were level, and the front desk lady was so friendly!"
Big rig accommodations: Larger vehicles have specific options. A visitor to Ely KOA explained, "Open area with several pull thru's for big rigs," noting that the campground charges "$6/night extra per adult, if you have more than two adults. Children are an extra $5/night."
Site selection tips: Level sites matter for comfortable RV glamping. Another Ely KOA visitor noted, "Sites are mostly level and big-rig friendly, hookups on site were reliable!" while adding that "The spaces are quite close together, so privacy is minimal, though everyone was very respectful and quiet during quiet hours."
