Baker Creek Trails

Baker Creek Road highlighted in blue. The road is accessible off the main road entering the park.

NPS

The Baker Creek area is an oft-underutilized area of Great Basin National Park, and contains multitudes of opportunities to travel easily and shortly, or take the leap into the backcountry with the independence of camping by pristine alpine lakes.

Baker Creek is also one of the areas accessible latest into the year, though the road may close due to inclement weather throughout the winter. Baker Creek campground is the only perrenially first-come, first-served campground in the park, perfect for the unprepared or spontaneous traveller. Grey Cliffs campground is best for large groups and those without trailers, hosting the only group campgrounds in the park.

Find information on trails below, and click on a specific trail for more in depth information, a trail map, and helpful tips.

Directions to Baker Creek Road

Baker Creek Road is accessed via Highway 488, within the national park boundary. The road is dirt and gravel and 3.5 miles long in total. The Pole Canyon Trailhead is about 1.5 miles down the road and off a side section towards Grey Cliffs Campground with ample signage. The main Baker Creek Trailhead is found at the end of the 3.5 miles, at the top of a small loop.