A three-mile gravel road along Baker Creek leads into one of the quieter corners of Great Basin National Park, where the National Park Service maintains around 37 sites spread across two main loops plus a handful of walk-in tent spots. The drive in is dusty, and several reviewers note that leveling an RV on the sloped sites takes patience, though the loops do include pull-throughs. Vehicles of most sizes can manage the road, but trailers over 24 feet are restricted from the upper loop.
Creek proximity is a defining feature of the campground. Many sites sit close enough to hear the water running, and some are within easy reach of the bank. Each site has a concrete picnic table and metal fire ring, and rocks have been arranged in decorative borders around trees throughout the campground, a detail Thomas B. noticed as evidence that "somebody had obviously put time into caring for" the place. Vault toilets are distributed across the loops and multiple reviewers report them clean and lit at night.
Water availability is worth confirming before arrival. Several recent reviews mention the campground's water system being offline, with the visitor center serving as an alternate fill point. Cell service is limited and carrier-dependent, with T-Mobile picking up a bar or two in parts of the upper loop, and Verizon largely absent. The campground runs first-come, first-served and tends to fill by early evening, especially around holiday weekends. Elevation keeps nighttime temperatures cool even in summer. No pets are allowed anywhere in the campground.
Hiking is the primary draw. The Wheeler Peak trails are accessible via the park's scenic drive, and tent campgrounds near Great Basin National Park vary in layout and proximity to trailheads for those weighing options across the area. The town of Baker has a general store and a gas station, but both carry a price premium, so arriving with full provisions makes sense. The campground runs May through October. Campers who want hookups or a better shot at a site should consider Upper Lehman Creek Campground — Great Basin National Park as an alternative within the park.
Description
Baker Creek Campground contains 37 campsites. All sites are available, when the campground is open (seasons permitting), on a first-come-first-served basis. Potable water is not available.
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Map & DirectionsBaker Creek Campground is located in Nevada near Baker
Directions
Second left on Baker Creek Road
Coordinates
38.98573 N
114.24331 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 3 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 9 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 40 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 8 min from Ogden, UT





























































