Great Basin National Park Travel Guide
Great Basin National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada. Great Basin National Park is a US national park known for bristlecone pines and dark skies.
Right now it is 26°F (-3°C) in Great Basin National Park with clear. It feels like 9°F. Today runs from 23°F to 32°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Great Basin National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 6°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 175 mi away. Nearby highlights include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park and Valley of Fire State Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 32°F is 10.4°F below the 42°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Basin National Park today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 51 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 23°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Great Basin National Park
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Coordinates: 38°58′59.9″N 114°17′60″W (38.9833, -114.3)
Weather in Great Basin National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:26 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 34° / 22°
Light drizzle · 57% rain · wind 11 mph
🌨️ 27° / 17°
Light snow showers · 80% rain · wind 10 mph
Quick facts about Great Basin National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°58′59.9″N 114°17′60″W (38.9833, -114.3) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Known for | bristlecone pines and dark skies |
| Local time | 9:26 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Things to do in Great Basin National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Great Basin National Park.
Best time to visit Great Basin National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 51 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Great Basin National Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | 175 mi | Salt Lake City |
| Harry Reid International Airport | LAS | 206 mi | Las Vegas |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada. Its coordinates are 38.9833, -114.3. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Great Basin National Park right now?
It is currently 26°F (-3°C) with clear. Humidity is 46% and wind is 26 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Basin National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Basin National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Basin National Park in?
Great Basin National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:26 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Basin National Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 175 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 206 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Great Basin National Park?
Popular options include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 9:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
