Overview
Baker is a tiny community (68 inhabitants, 2010) in White Pine County, Nevada, just outside of Great Basin National Park.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Baker
Great Basin National Park
80,000 acres, alpine snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and miles of hiking from easy to rigorous. Mt. Wheeler is here at 13,063 feet with camping in a rural community of 52 people.
Baker Archaeological Site
Former Indian village. However, most of the remains of the village have been removed, so there is not a lot to see at the archaeological site.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and Feb. (climate data from nearby Great Basin National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CDC Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City — 106 mi away. Directions
- SGU St George Regional Airport, St George — 141 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 167 mi away (major hub). Directions
From US Highway 50 (the Loneliest Road in America), take Nevada State Route 487 five miles to downtown Baker.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Great Basin National Park
- Afternoon Baker Archaeological Site
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
From US Highway 50 (the Loneliest Road in America), take Nevada State Route 487 five miles to downtown Baker.
Get around
Baker is small, but to get to the various hotels and attractions, you will need to drive several miles.
See
Do
Do Great Basin National Park
80,000 acres, alpine snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and miles of hiking from easy to rigorous. Mt. Wheeler is here at 13,063 feet with camping in a rural community of 52 people.
- Lehman Caves, also in the park.
Sleep
Stay End of the Trail...er
Two-bedroom guesthouse with kitchenette, large bath and private deck with unobstructed view of Great Basin National Park. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed, the other a twin-sized bed. Comfortable for 1-3 guests. A unique artist's retreat that is clean and quiet. Season: May 1 through September 30th. No smoking and no pets.
Stay Hidden Canyon Retreat
This former ranch has been converted into a retreat community. The main lodging building is near a creek called "Big Wash", and there are several other buildings, including a dining hall and some historic cabins. There are also a couple private residences at the retreat. You can explore the retreat’s grounds while you lodge there, although the cabins are historic and should not be entered. Also on the grounds are some fields and ponds along the Big Wash. In the lodging area is a games room along with some other facilities. You can stay at the retreat for several nights or just one night, and the retreat works well as a base point if you want to explore Lehman Caves or climb Mount Wheeler.
Go next
- Great Basin National Park - Wheeler Peak and Lehman Caves can be found within this national park near Baker.
- Western Utah - Baker is a few miles from the Nevada-Utah state line, and Western Utah is just over the state line.
Buy, eat and drink
Shop Stargazer Inn (formerly Silver Jack Inn)
The resort has a motel, the Stargazer Inn, and a full service bar and restaurant called Kerouac's, serving revamped American cuisine in a rustic environment. The bar serves local beers. There is also a bakery, deli, grocery store including produce, meats and cheeses, eggs, milk and bacon, a bookstore and an art-antiques-crafts Gallery. Also DVD rentals for HiDef TVs with DVD slots. On the site is also an art, antique, and crafts (mostly local) gallery. Wi-Fi is free for room and restaurant customers.
Shop T & D's
T & D's is a two-part store and restaurant. The part of the building that faces the road is a store with food and drink items. The other part of the building is a restaurant and bar. Both are operated by the same people.
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