10 of 11 campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

1 of 11 campsites have Accessible Parking

1 of 11 campsites have Accessible Campsites

1 of 11 campsites have Accessible Picnic Area

Female hiker on a rocky trail with mountains and sunset in the background.

Mountains of the Snake Range in summer, with clouds and blue sky above.

Aspen trunks in winter, shrouded in mist.

Dead bristlecone in the snow with cloudy sky in the background.

Snow-covered Doso Doyabi and Wheeler Peak with pink clouds at sunset.

Picnic table and campfire ring with conifers and blue sky behind.

Picnic table, campfire ring and camp chairs with large conifers in backgound

Picnic table and campfire ring in full sun with tree covered slope in the background

Campfire ring, orange tent and two camp chairs surrounded by aspen trees and brush.

Picnic table in spotty shade surrounded by aspen trees

Campfire ring and picnic table amidst spotty shade surrounded by trees and brush

Picnic table and campfire ring with aspen trees and mountain in the background

Snow-covered picnic table and campfire ring surrounded by aspen trees

Picnic table, campfire ring and green tent with aspen trees and blue sky behind.

Picnic table and campfire ring shaded by trees

Snowy mountain peaks glowing with sunrise colors

Ancient bristlecone pine with blue sky and clouds behind.

White aspen trunks and fallen leaves

Sage and desert shrubs with an overcast sunset sky above

Closeup of white and pink apricot bloom with blue sky behind

Lower Lehman Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Among the lush green vegetation which hugs Lehman Creek, you'll secure your tent or park your rv within earshot of clear mountain water which has tumbled 3000 vertical feet from the lakes and snowfields of the high Snake Range. Naturally landscaped with red-barked water birch, aspen and white fir a stroll through this sky island ecosystem provides for great bird-watching or a cooling dip in the stream while placing you just minutes from spectacular Lehman Caves. Be sure to make a reservation for a cave tour before you arrive in the park.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>For guests at Lower Lehman Campground a number of recreational options present themselves.  </p>
<p>The jaw-dropping Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive runs right past the campground entrance offering 12 miles of spectacular mountain and valley views while transporting you to near tree line at about 10,000 feet in elevation. From there a roundtrip trail walk of just under three miles will leave you with memories of iconic Bristlecone Pines which can endure for over 4000 years, and stand for thousands more after death.  </p>
<p>Another short stroll from the end of the Scenic Drive highlights Stella and Theresa Lakes, both fish free because they freeze solid during the winter months, but begging for a sunset photograph with colossal Wheeler Peak looming in the background.  </p>
<p>If a challenge is beckoning, you'll find ample beyond the Summit Trailhead. Beginning at mile 11 of the Scenic Drive the Summit Trail will launch you on an eight-mile, day-long endeavor to the roof of Wheeler Peak itself, where you may ponder the desperate lives of bristlecones, limber pines and Engelman Spruce gracing the rocky moraine below the summit.  </p>
<p>Renown Lehman Caves is just a 10-minute drive from your campsite at Lower Lehman (You'll want to make a tour reservation before you arrive.) along with the remote solitude of the less-travelled trails of the Baker Creek Road. The Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads are both unique experiences, but a but more diatant.  </p>
<p>Fishing in the park is legal with a Nevada state fishing license, but access is challenging in the small brushy park streams, so consider a day-long excursion to Baker Lake. The experience includes a twelve-mile roundtrip hike to over 10,000 ft, but the trout fishing is fine and a more majestic venue could barely be imagined. Stop by one of the park's visitor centers for fishing regulations, and please treat the delicate alpine environment around Baker Lake with respect . </p>
<p>During the summer months beneath the uniquely black night skies of Great Basin National Park astronomy programs with park rangers draw large crowds to the Lehman Cave Visitor Center, just three downhill driving miles away. Bring a chair and dress warm as even summer temperatures can drop dramatically in the Snake Range.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Lower Lehman Creek Campground is perfect for rvs, with large, paved, pull-through parking at six of the 11 camping sites. Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and pit toilets within a stone's throw.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Lower Lehman Campgroup is strung out along the lush riparian area hugging Lehman Creek, a small vibrant stream which has babbled it's way for miles from the high country of the Snake Range, over half a vertical mile above. Most sites offer shade provided by white firs as well as juniper and pinyon pine. But at 7300 feet in elevation, uncomfortably hot days are rare. </p>
<p>Staying here is a wonderfull opportunity to dip your feet into cool water while diving into your favorite novel. Look up ocassionally. The limestone ridge just to the south anchors 12,771-foot Doso Doyabi to the broad Snake Valley below and the evening lightshow performed amidst one of the darkest night skies in the Lower 48 will likely keep you up well beyond your usual bedtime. If not, make sure that it draws you out.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Don't forget, Great Basin National Park was forshadowed when Lehman Caves was annointed a National Monument in 1922. The cave and its underground wonders are just a few miles away behind the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Access is by tour only, so be sure to book a reservation before you arrive, or stop by the visitor center to check on remaining availability.</p>

Among the lush green vegetation which hugs Lehman Creek, you'll secure your tent or park your rv within earshot of clear mountain water which has tumbled 3000 vertical feet from the lakes and snowfields of the high Snake Range. Naturally landscaped with red-barked water birch, aspen and white fir a stroll through this sky island ecosystem provides for great bird-watching or a cooling dip in the stream while placing you just minutes from spectacular Lehman Caves. Be sure to make a reservation for a cave tour before you arrive in the park.

LOWER LEHMAN - 9

Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

firepit

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-0ft

rv-55ft

trailer-35ft

Campsites

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