Baker Creek Campground
Great Basin National Park — lakeside
Location: Baker, NV, NV
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (98 reviews)
Season: May through October
Baker Creek Campground is one of five developed campgrounds at Great Basin National Park. Intended for those who like to plan on a bit shorter notice, this campground has a short reservation window to accommodate those last second travel plans. Baker Creek is an ideal campground for those seeking out the backcountry with the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead easily accessible from this location.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Baker Creek Campground is one of five developed campgrounds at Great Basin National Park, offering plenty of shade and easy access to the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead and Lehman Caves Visitor Center. It's ideal for those seeking backcountry experiences with shorter reservation windows to accommodate last-minute travel plans.
Wildlife alert: Ringtail, Kit Fox, Gray Fox, Bushy-tailed Woodrat, Uinta Chipmunk, Wild Turkey, and Dusky Grouse have been verified in the area.
Insider tips for Baker Creek Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Short reservation window available for last-minute travel plans Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead is easily accessible from the campground
Skip Baker Creek Campground if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available and only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous trips without advanced planning to federal campgrounds.
Best time to visit Baker Creek Campground: May-October — Seasonal operations run May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Grey Cliffs Campground (Baker, NV), Upper Lehman Creek Campground (Baker, NV), Lower Lehman Creek Campground (Baker, NV), Wheeler Peak Campground (Baker, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Baker Creek Campground
Cell signal at Baker Creek Campground (Baker, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Baker Creek Campground is one of five developed campgrounds at Great Basin National Park. Intended for those who like to plan on a bit shorter notice, this campground has a short reservation window to accommodate those last second travel plans. Baker Creek is an ideal campground for those seeking out the backcountry with the Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead easily accessible from this location.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Short reservation window available for last-minute travel plans
Baker Lakes Loop Trailhead is easily accessible from the campground
Seasonal operations run May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the east or west: From U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. From the south (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park. From the south (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93 (Great Basin Highway).
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Great Basin National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Great Basin National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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