Things To Do Near
Great Basin National Park
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Mountain Biking
Sacramento Pass Recreation Area
A network of 35 miles of trails leads to
scenic views. Start at the rest area just east of
Sacramento Pass on U.S. 6 & 50. Contact the Ely Bureau
of Land Management (775-289-1800)
http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/default.htm |
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Photo by Margaret Nelson |
Camping & Fishing
Dispersed Camping - is
permitted on most public lands outside the park.
Contact the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
(775-289-3031) or the Ely Bureau of Land Management.
(775-289-1800)
http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/default.htm
Roadside Rest Area -
Near Sacramento Pass (U.S. 6 & 50). RV Parking only.
No tent camping.
Cave Lake State
Park - Camping (no reservations), dump
station, showers, hiking and fishing are available at
this park. See
http://www.elynevada.net or
http://parks.nv.gov/cl.htm |
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Photo courtesy BLM
Go To Moriah Wilderness Web Site |
Hiking/Backpacking
Mt. Moriah
Wilderness Area - Area includes
beautiful canyons, an alpine plateau with ancient
Bristlecone pines, and 12,050 foot Mt. Moriah.
Passenger cars access on the east side (Hampton Creek,
Hendry's Creek, or Smith Creek). High clearance
vehicles may also access the area by Four Mile Road or
Eight Mile Road on the west side. Mostly in the
Humboldt National Forest. (775) 289-3031
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Photo courtesy Audubon Society
Black Rosy Finch |
Bird Watching
The Great Basin National Park and the surrounding area
is host to a large number of bird species - 238
sighted to date! This is because of the wide range of
habitats from valley floor to mountaintop. Unique to
the area are the black rosy finches best seen near the
glacier below Wheeler Peak. Peregrine falcons were
reintroduced in the 1980s and have been seen from Mt.
Washington. Other species include green-tailed towhee,
mountain bluebird, warbling vireo, sage sparrow, sage
thrasher, hermit thrush, red-tailed hawk, golden
eagle, common raven, pinyon jays, and more. Pick up a
bird checklist at the park Visitor Center or at
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Photo by Katherine Rountree |
History/Prehistory
Baker Fremont Archeological Site
- Remains of pithouses built by Fremont Indians about
900 years ago. Please leave any artifacts you see in
place. 2 miles north of Baker on the "cutoff road"
going toward Delta, UT. Contact the Ely Bureau of Land
Management. 775 289-1800.
http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/default.htm
Near Baker, Nevada.
Osceola
Historic Mining District - Osceola was a
booming gold mine town of 1,000 people in the late
1800's. The old stone store and graveyard are still
visible. Please respect private property. Turn off
U.S. 6 & 50 east of Sacramento Pass and follow a
gravel road marked to Osceola. Near Sacramento Pass,
Nevada. |
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Photo courtesy BLM |
Wildlife Viewing
Fish Springs National Wildlife
Refuge
Warm, saline
springs feed a 10,000 acre marsh, providing an oasis
for birds and wildlife. The Refuge is very isolated,
and has no camping or lodging. Near Dugway, UT.
(1-801-831-5353)
Go to Fish Springs Web Page |
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Photo courtesy BLM |
Rockhounding
The
geology and climate of Nevada and Western Utah make
the area a rock collector's paradise. Most people seek
trilobites, geodes or garnets. Some areas are on
public land and some are on private land. Fees and/or
permits may be required. Contact the Ely Bureau of
Land Management (775-289-1800),
http://www.nv.blm.gov/ely/default.htm
Fillmore Bureau of Land Management
(435-743-6811) or Delta Chamber of Commerce
(1-800-864-0345). Utah and Nevada. Collecting is not
allowed in National Parks. |
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