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Great Basin National Park Attractions: Places to Visit in Great Basin National Park
"After a week long CA camping trip in a VW Rialta (small bus-like camper) with 2 adults and 2 lg dogs, we were ready to get back to our CO home. To break up the 20 hr drive we chose the only national park on the way to stop at and are glad we did. It was Saturday of Memorial Day weekend so everything..." was booked but we thought we'd risk it at this 1st come 1st serve destination. 2 of the 3 lower campgrounds were full but the wheeler peak cg at the top was open (at 3:30pm on a weekend popular for camping). The 12 mile drive to the top has spectacular views (and I grew up in Estes park co so I know views) and the cg is at the tippy top. $6 bought us a beautiful spot, #19, in the very back of the 2 loop cg nestled in the aspens with views of wheeler peak. The water was shut off still and the toilets are non-flush, so it is a very low maintenance campground. We were the only people with a camper. This is not the place for a large rv. All in all, a much needed beautiful break from hwy 50. Com...
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"Wheeler peak is the 2nd highest pea in nevada! Although it is a strenuous 9 mile hike, the view along the trail and at the top is more than worth it! "
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