The best camping near Lehman Caves

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Great Basin Desert Camping & RV

10 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Baker, NV

This property offers five campsites, situated in a natural, secluded area that was once a pond. Conveniently just south of the only gas station in town, the sites are close to the highway but sit lower in elevation, providing privacy and shielding them from the road. Guests have access to a small building with clean restrooms, showers and laundry facilities for added convenience. Campsite #1 is closest to the restrooms, #5 is the furthest. No campfires as our fire danger is very high most of the year. There are water spigots at Site #1, between #2 & #3 and Site #5. The RV spaces are behind the Baker Fuel and RV gas station. All sites are back-in only and have full hook-ups: 30 & 50 amp electricity, sewer and water. There is a public bathroom, shower and laundry facility next to the sites. RV Site 5 is closest to the bathroom and RV Site 1 is furthest away.

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Schellraiser

92 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents80 acres · Mc Gill, NV

The Schellraiser music fest offers a variety of seasonal camping options at our 80-acre private campground in the cool high desert of Eastern Nevada's Steptoe Valley, near the small town of McGill. Our Lotus Belle-brand bell tents are solar powered and fully furnished, with king, queen and twin beds; organic Avocado-brand mattresses; rugs; loveseats; floor lamps; charging ports and wi-fi service. Car-camping and pitch-your-own-tent sites without power are also available. Our campground features several tiny homes; we've converted the biggest one into our clubhouse that is now open to all guests from Thursday through Sunday nights. The clubhouse has a small kitchen area for cooking simple meals. We're also gearing up to reopen our coffee bar on weekends in late spring 2025; our menu features hot and cold espresso drinks, organic teas and organic chocolate bars. A heated six-unit restroom/shower trailer is on site. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, TO ENSURE THAT WE MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS: We are an OFF-GRID campground, in a very remote part of rural Eastern Nevada. To reach our campground, you must drive eight-tenths of a mile off the main highway, on a rocky DIRT ROAD that is susceptible to flooding from April to mid-July in wet years. Drivers with Teslas, Audis and low-clearance vehicles are STRONGLY ADVISED to look elsewhere for lodging. PLEASE READ ALL CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS, OUR TRAVEL ADVISORY, OUR FIRE BAN ADVISORY AND CAMPGROUND RULES BEFORE YOU BOOK YOUR STAY WITH US. ABOUT THE AREA: Schellraiser is just minutes away from the High Schells and Bristlecone wilderness areas, and within an hour's drive of Nevada's wildest high-mountain and high-desert scenery. Subalpine peaks, rugged canyons, wild rock formations, natural hot springs and ghost towns are all around us, and the surrounding area is teeming with wildlife, including Nevada's biggest elk herd. ABOUT US: We're the founders of the annual Schellraiser micro-fest, which brought bands like Ladytron, Mercury Rev, The Raveonettes, Blonde Redhead, Asleep At The Wheel, We Are Scientists, The Joy Formidable, Blitzen Trapper, Old 97's, Houndmouth, Shannon Shaw and BRONCHO to the nearby McGill Pool Park each spring. The fest will return to a new venue (not in McGill) in 2026.

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Hidden Canyon's Glamping Cabins

5 sites · Lodging375 acres · Baker, NV

Want a unique glamping experience close to Great Basin National Park? Hidden Canyon is it. Located 19 miles from Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park, Hidden Canyon a sprawling 375 acres. Walk the land, sit in the orchards, watch the deer and turkeys roam, swim in the pool, shop in the small grocery store, get back in touch with nature, while still enjoying some creature comforts. This entire area is known for its night sky, so sit back and watch the show.Hidden Canyon is in Nevada but the closest town for reference is Garrison, Utah. A seven mile dirt/gravel road is required to access the property. 4x4 is not necessary.

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2 Fenced In 5 Acres - No utilities

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Ely, NV

Each campsite is an entire 5 acres of fenced in property all to yourself in Cross Timbers, Ely, NV. BLM borders the East side (3140), and our second 5 acre campsite borders the North and East side (3150). You'll need to bring your own water, portable restroom facilities, and any other camping gear you need to make your stay comfortable bringing camping back to the basics. This is a dry camping site!

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Great Escape Camping

1 site · Tent25 acres · Baker, NV

Escape at starry skies camp sight where you will be nestled in the trees but still have open skies to view the stars. The camp sight is private, has a sand pad for a tent, picnic table, outhouse and garbage. The campsite is conveniently located on Sacramento pass making it a great spot to rest up after exploring Great Basin National Park.

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Overview

Camping around Lehman Caves puts you right on the doorstep of Great Basin’s wildest corners—think bristlecone pine forests, open desert, and limestone peaks. With over 220 sites to choose from, you’ll find campsites that let you spark up a campfire, bring your dog, and settle in near trailheads or under broad, starry skies. Average nightly rates hover around $30, but you can score a spot for as little as $15. Locals rate Schellraiser (93 reviews) for its wide-open views, Great Basin Desert Camping & RV (19 reviews) for easy access to hiking, and Hidden Canyon's Glamping Cabins (16 reviews) for a bit of luxe after a day exploring the caves. Wildlife-watching, snow-sports, and swimming are all in play here. Toilets are standard, campfires are allowed, and you’re never far from a trail or a patch of shade. Pack for big temperature swings—this desert doesn’t mess around once the sun drops.

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