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6,000–13,063 ft · NV🚗 Directions
Great Basin NP and adjacent Humboldt-Toiyabe NF. Wheeler Peak area with Engelmann spruce, bristlecone pine, limber pine, white fir, extensive aspen. Check NPS foraging rules within park boundary — NF land adjacent is open. Late Jun-Jul season. Access via SR 488.
Updated Apr 19, 6:13 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.90"
Precip 14d
0.90"
Soil Temp
34°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
37 sites
Great Basin NP near Wheeler Peak. Engelmann spruce and bristlecone. Check NPS foraging rules.
11 sites
Year-round camp in Great Basin NP. Mixed conifer at moderate elevation.
Dispersed camping on Humboldt-Toiyabe NF adjacent to Great Basin NP. No NPS restrictions.
3 sites
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
3%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
accelerating
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 50°F min)