Plants and Animals in Great Basin National Park

Watch The Desert Bloom

“I hold no preference among flowers, so long as they are wild.” Edward Abbey

Baker Creek Trail: Flowers begin to bloom in Spring and continue through summer months at higher elevations along this trail.
Lehman Creek Campgrounds: Keep yours eye peeled to open areas and along the creek.
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive: This scenic drive is often lined with wildflowers through the summer months.
Wheeler Peak Campgrounds and Island Forest Trail: Both are great places where you can "stroll" to view alpine wildflowers during summer months.

“The extreme clarity of the desert light is equaled by the extreme individuation of desert life forms.” - Edward Abbey

Mule deer can be seen throughout Great Basin National Park - be alert for deer crossing the road.
Yellow-bellied marmots can be seen along the Baker Creek Road - there is even a "Marmot Crossing".
Although very elusive, you might be lucky enough to see a mountain lion or a bobcat .
You will see more wild turkeys than you've ever seen - in campgrounds, along the roads and in the trees.

“If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” Charles Lindberg

Sagebrush Grasslands on your way from Baker to Great Basin National Park.
Lehman Creek, Upper Lehman Creek Campground.
Wheeler Peak Campground, Alpine Lake Loop and Bristlecone pine Interpretive Site.
Lehman Caves Visitor Center is a great place to watch barn swallows!