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Wheeler Peak Campground

Great Basin National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Basin NPNevada⭐ 4.7 (312)
Wheeler Peak Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Wed Aug 26–Fri Aug 28
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (8h ago) caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Wheeler Peak Campground in Nevada has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Aug 26–Fri Aug 28. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites #21
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #34
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #28, #4
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #29
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites #7
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #5
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 Wheeler Peak #32 & Wheeler Peak #33 next to each othersites #32, #33
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →👥 Wheeler Peak #24 & Wheeler Peak #25 next to each othersites #2, #24, #25

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Wheeler Peak #21 — Picnic table and campfire ring under spruce trees and mounta
Site Wheeler Peak #21 · Picnic table and campfire ring under spruce trees and mountaNPS Photo/Robb Reinhart
Campsite Wheeler Peak #34 — Picnic table and grill under spruce trees
Site Wheeler Peak #34 · Picnic table and grill under spruce treesNPS Photo/Robb Reinhart
Campsite Wheeler Peak #28 — Picnic table, grill and campfire ring under spruce trees
Site Wheeler Peak #28 · Picnic table, grill and campfire ring under spruce treesNPS Photo/Robb Reinhart
Campsite Wheeler Peak #4 — Picnic table and grill among spruce trees
Site Wheeler Peak #4 · Picnic table and grill among spruce treesNPS Photo/Callum Russell
Campsite Wheeler Peak #29 — Picnic table and grill under spruce trees
Site Wheeler Peak #29 · Picnic table and grill under spruce treesNPS Photo/Robb Reinhart
Campsite Wheeler Peak #7 — Picnic table, grill and fire ring under spruce trees
Site Wheeler Peak #7 · Picnic table, grill and fire ring under spruce treesNPS Photo/Callum Russell

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Wheeler Peak Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 12–28 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~406 mi from LA💵 $20/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.7★★★★★312 ratings
5★245
4★55
3★8
2★1
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.9/4
Verizon1.5/4
T-Mobile1.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wheeler Peak Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wheeler Peak Campground?

Wheeler Peak Campground in Nevada takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Wheeler Peak Campground?

Campsite fees at Wheeler Peak Campground run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Wheeler Peak Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Wheeler Peak Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Wheeler Peak Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Wheeler Peak Campground over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 12–28 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Wheeler Peak Campground a good campground?

Wheeler Peak Campground holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 312 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wheeler Peak Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wheeler Peak Campground, AT&T rates highest at 1.9 out of 5 from 77 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wheeler Peak Campground located?

Wheeler Peak Campground is located in Great Basin NP, Nevada. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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