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Great Basin National Park

Nearby National Parks, Forests, and Scenic Roads:

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Surrounding Great Basin National Park, this Nevada and eastern California national forest is the largest forest unit outside of Alaska, comprising nearly 6.5 million acres. With some areas more than 500 miles apart, it features great variations in climate, geology and topography, flora and fauna, scenery and recreation opportunities. This includes arid desert as well as numerous subalpine areas, 11,000 feet and above.

Nevada National Parks
Includes Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  

Nevada's National Scenic Roads and Highways
Includes information on Lake Tahoe Eastshore Drive and Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway. 

Nevada State Parks
Official site of the Nevada Division of State Parks.

The Best Winter State Parks in Nevada
The top choices offer Indian petroglyphs, ice fishing, and wilderness cabins.

Zion National Park  
Plan a trip to this Utah National Park, located 190 miles to the southeast.

 

Great Basin National Park

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Getting to the Park Photographs and Maps
Camping Nearby National Parks, Forests & Scenic Roads
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