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Wheeler Peak Campground

Its 37 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs $20/night ($10 with a senior or access pass), and it is open from June to September. Wheeler Peak Campground is a National Park Service campground near Baker, Nevada.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Park Service · Baker, Nevada

The Bristlecone-Alpine Lakes trailhead at Wheeler Peak CampgroundTwo mule deer grazing in a meadow beside the road at Wheeler Peak CampgroundWheeler Peak and autumn aspens from the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, the road that ends at the campgroundWheeler Peak Glacial Cirque at SunsetSage and clouds at the foot of the Snake Range
The Bristlecone-Alpine Lakes trailhead at Wheeler Peak CampgroundTwo mule deer grazing in a meadow beside the road at Wheeler Peak CampgroundWheeler Peak and autumn aspens from the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, the road that ends at the campgroundWheeler Peak Glacial Cirque at SunsetSage and clouds at the foot of the Snake RangeEarly winter in the Great BasinThe Great Basin has great light1 / 7

The Bristlecone-Alpine Lakes trailhead at Wheeler Peak Campground. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
National Park Service
Hookups
None
Max RV length
24 ft
Access road
Paved
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Shaded

Wheeler Peak Campground sits inside Great Basin National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Highest campground in the National Park System: At 9,886 feet, the highest-elevation campground in the National Park System; the Bristlecone and Alpine Lakes Loop trails start just outside the entrance. (nps.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
$20/night ($10 with a senior or access pass)
Entrance fee
None
Booking window
Up to 30 days in advance
Cancellations
No-shows forfeit the first night plus a $20 service fee; no refunds within 24 hours of the first day of the reservation or due to weather; snow closures are canceled and refunded

Sources: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Sites and hookups

Total sites
37
Accessible sites
3
Hookups
None
Max RV length
24 ft
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Campsites

36 sites; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 24 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
2 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No None Book site 2
3 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 3
4 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 4
5 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 5
6 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 6
7 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 7
8 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 8
9 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 9
10 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 10
11 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 11
12 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 12
13 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 13
14 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 14
15 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 15
16 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 16
17 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 14 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 17
18 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 18
19 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 23 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 19
20 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 16 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 20
21 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 21
22 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 22
23 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 23
24 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 24
25 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 25
26 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 23 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 26
27 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 27
28 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 28
29 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 29
30 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 30
31 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 31
32 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 32
33 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 33
34 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 34
35 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 35
36 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 36
37 Wheeler Peak Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 37

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-27. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Sources: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Access road
Paved
Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Shaded
Elevation
9,886 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Wheeler Peak Campground is open from June to September , at 9,886 ft.

Sources: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Sites at Wheeler Peak Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10088563). Booking window: Up to 30 days in advance.
How much does it cost to camp at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Camping at Wheeler Peak Campground costs $20/night ($10 with a senior or access pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Wheeler Peak Campground?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Wheeler Peak Campground; only the camping fee applies.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Wheeler Peak Campground?
No-shows forfeit the first night plus a $20 service fee; no refunds within 24 hours of the first day of the reservation or due to weather; snow closures are canceled and refunded.
How many campsites does Wheeler Peak Campground have?
Wheeler Peak Campground has 37 campsites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Wheeler Peak Campground.
Does Wheeler Peak Campground have RV hookups?
No. Wheeler Peak Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 24 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Wheeler Peak Campground: site 15.
Is there drinking water at Wheeler Peak Campground?
No. Wheeler Peak Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wheeler Peak Campground.
When is Wheeler Peak Campground open?
Wheeler Peak Campground is open from June to September.
How long can you stay at Wheeler Peak Campground?
The stay limit at Wheeler Peak Campground is 14 days.
Are generators allowed at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Yes, outside quiet hours (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Wheeler Peak Campground. It shows none at Wheeler Peak Campground from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Wheeler Peak Campground?
Yes, Wheeler Peak Campground has a campground host on site.
Who manages Wheeler Peak Campground?
Wheeler Peak Campground is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Wheeler Peak Campground

fishypedia.com · 7.7 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Sacramento Pass Pond, whose mapped center point is 7.7 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Sacramento Pass Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Wheeler Peak Campground, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Baker and campgrounds in White Pine.

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Reservable: Recreation.gov $20/night ($10 with a senior or access pass)
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