Within Great Basin National Park, Squirrel Springs Campsites sits along Snake Creek Road approximately nine miles from the highway via a narrow dirt route. The National Park Service maintains these free primitive sites positioned between the road and Snake Creek, offering four well-spaced campsites among small to medium trees that provide partial shade.
Access requires navigating what reviewers consistently describe as a challenging single-lane dirt road unsuitable for RVs or trailers. Dexter I. notes "Road is not for RV's or trailers" and warns that park signage clearly prohibits larger vehicles beyond the first pullout. The dusty conditions and slow travel speeds make this destination better suited for smaller vehicles and tent campers willing to handle rough road conditions.
Each campsite includes a picnic table and metal fire ring, while a clean vault toilet serves the area along with bear-proof trash and recycling bins. No water is available on-site, requiring campers to bring adequate supplies. The proximity to Snake Creek allows for exploration along the waterway, and hiking trailheads are located at the end of the road for those seeking backcountry access.
Cell service remains minimal to nonexistent in this remote section of the park. For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds around Great Basin National Park provide additional options with varying access requirements and amenities.
Description
Formerly known as Snake Creek Road Primitive Campground.
Campers must be in designated sites along these roads and backcountry camping regulations apply. Tents must be placed within 30 feet of the site's picnic table(s) and/or fire ring(s). Generators may only be used between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Checkout time is noon. The maximum continuous stay limit at any campsite is 14 days.
Groups size is limited to 15 persons and/or 6 pack animals, and/or 6 vehicles per site. Larger groups must split into smaller groups within these limits, and must camp at separate sites. Larger groups may request an exception to these limits from the Superintendent under the terms of a Special Use Permit.
Snake Creek may be closed due to snow in winter months, check our current conditions page for uptodate infomation. High clearance vehicles are recommended for these rough, dirt roads. RVs and trailers are not recommended at any time.
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Location
Public CampgroundSquirrel Springs Campsites — Great Basin National Park is located in Nevada
Coordinates
38.91910965 N
114.19508282 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 13 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 44 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 37 min from Las Vegas, NV
