Snake Creek Campsite
Key facts
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Pitches & accommodation
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Snake Creek Campsite.
- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions

Great Basin National Park is a national park of the United States located in White Pine County in east-central Nevada, near the Utah border. Established 40 years ago in 1986, the park is most commonly entered by way of Nevada State Route 488, which is connected to U.S. Routes 6 and 50 by Nevada State Route 487 via the small town of Baker, the closest settlement. The park derives its name from the
Great Basin National Park is a national park of the United States located in White Pine County in east-central Nevada, near the Utah border. Established 40 years ago in 1986, the park is most commonly entered by way of Nevada State Route 488, which is connected to U.S. Routes 6 and 50 by Nevada State Route 487 via the small town of Baker, the closest settlement.
Highland Ridge Wilderness is a 68,627-acre (27,772 ha) wilderness area in the southern part of the Snake Range of White Pine County, just south of Great Basin National Park, in the U.S. state of Nevada. Located approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of the town of Baker, the Wilderness was designated in 2006 and is administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The topography of Highland Ridge
The Johnson Lake Mine is a former tungsten mine located within the boundaries of Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada. Located on the east slope of the southern Snake Range at an elevation above 10,000 ft (3,000 m), the 100 acres (40 ha) historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
🛒 Amenities & services
⛽ Fuel
- Baker Fuel and RV
🍽️ Food & drink
- Great Basin Cafe
- Lectrolux Cafe
- Sugar Salt & Malt
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Snake Creek Campsite.
How much does it cost to camp at Snake Creek Campsite?
Snake Creek Campsite is free to camp at.
Do I need to book ahead for Snake Creek Campsite?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I pitch a tent at Snake Creek Campsite?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Snake Creek Campsite?
No — bring your own drinking water.
How many sites does Snake Creek Campsite have?
Snake Creek Campsite has around 1 pitches.
Who runs Snake Creek Campsite?
Snake Creek Campsite is operated by National Park Service.
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