Great Basin National Park Area

Climbing
Some technical climbing routes are found in the park. They are considered hazardous because of the nature of the rock and the fact that they are located in remote areas. Deadly rockfalls may occur during any season. Bolts and other fixed anchors are prohibited.

Fishing
Several small streams and lakes are found in Great Basin National Park and they are home to various species of trout (including native cutthroat trout). Fishing is allowed and is subject to Nevada regulations. Anglers age 12 and over are required to have a Nevada fishing license.

Wildlife/Wildflowers
Much of the park is remote, with wilderness qualities, and is inhabited by native animals including mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, eagles, hawks, various rodents and dozens of other birds, mammals and reptiles.

Wildflowers are common in the park at all elevations, from the low desert to the alpine peaks. Many people come to view flowers, which are prolific in the high meadows during late June and July.

Pine nuts grow on pinyon trees at mid-elevations in the park. The nuts are edible and many people come to gather them. Permits are not needed and there are no fees for gathering nuts for personal, non-commercial use.