Part of BLM Land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this free campground sits east of Baker in Nevada's high desert terrain. The area combines forested sections with open ground, though access presents challenges according to recent visitor experiences.
Road conditions require attention, as one camper reported coordinates leading to what appeared more like a 4x4 trail than a standard camping access route. Level sites proved difficult to locate in the immediate area. The Bureau of Land Management allows alcohol at this location, and campers can access sites by driving in or walking to suitable spots. Visitors seeking more reliable access might consider sites around Baker or nearby established campgrounds like Lower Lehman Campground in Great Basin National Park. This location works best for experienced dispersed campers comfortable with rough access roads and uneven terrain.
Description
Welcome to the high-desert, and the wide open country of the Great Basin. In this vast un-peopled place you’ll commune with coyotes, pronghorn and pygmy rabbits. You’ll soak up a degree of silence that few places in the Lower 48 can offer. You’ll experience a dome of stars made overwhelming by the neck-straining stretch of the horizons. You’ll inhale the aroma of sage propelled on some of the cleanest air in the west. You’ll discover trees which have experienced over a million sunsets, and otherworldly caverns shocking in form. You may also discover, the campgrounds of Great Basin National Park…filled to capacity. There is no permitting, paperwork, or payment required for camping on BLM land. It’s called dispersed camping, and all that’s requested is a bit of self-reliance and adherence to some common sense regulations put in place to keep the land enjoyable to all and to ensure the safety and sustainability of this valuable natural resource. If dispersed camping is something you are willing to experience, then we would encourage you taking the plunge. BLM land is public land after all. Step up and claim it, but treat it with respect. For specific regulations as well as helpful tips please call the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office at 775 289-1800 or go to their website https://www.blm.gov/office/ely-district-office.
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Location
Public CampgroundBLM at Great Basin is located in Nevada
Coordinates
39.02124927417887 N
114.19167782097266 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 52 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 59 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 30 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 57 min from Ogden, UT
