EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Basin and Range National Monument

Great Basin space & cultural places
Nevada
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Great Basin space & cultural places

Remote valleys and rugged mountain ranges reveal the spacious character of the Great Basin. Rock imagery and desert habitats add depth to a landscape with few developed facilities.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Garden Valley
  • 02Coal Valley
  • 03Designated cultural-site visits

Before you go

Confirm routes and access before departure. Carry supplies, respect private property and protect cultural places.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.