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Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger - Great Basin National Park

Wooden Junior Ranger badge on pine duff
Junior Ranger Program

Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger

Great Basin National Park
30-120 Minutes
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: No
Fees: No

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Current Alerts

2 active alerts
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Access Requirements

Unknown
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Weather forecast

59°F 15°C · Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Best Time to Visit

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Based on official activity seasons

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Current park status

2 active alerts
Caution

Stage II Fire Restrictions in effect - campfires banned

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Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect at Great Basin National Park. Due to extreme fire danger, campfires, charcoal grills, and outdoor smoking are prohibited throughout the park. Gas and liquid-fueled stoves are permitted.
Caution

No Potable Water in Park Campgrounds

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There currently is no water available in any campground in Great Basin National Park.  Water is available at the RV Fill and Dump Station, the Great Basin, and the Lehman Caves Visitor Center as well as some local businesses.  

About this activity

Great Basin Junior Ranger

Earn your Junior Ranger badge at the Visitor Centers. Great Basin Offer two Junior Ranger programs; Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger and Junior Ranger Night Explorer. Booklets are available at the visitor center or online.

Activity details

Location
Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Duration
30-120 Minutes
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Pets
No
Fees
No
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Access requirement information

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Weather forecast

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This Afternoon
59°F15°C
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 40%
Tonight
43°F6°C
Mostly Clear
0 mph0 km/h Rain: 5%
Wednesday
65°F18°C
Sunny
ENE 3 mph4 km/h
Wednesday Night
45°F7°C
Partly Cloudy
N 3 mph4 km/h
Thursday
67°F19°C
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 mph4 km/h
Thursday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy
SSW 8 mph12 km/h
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Official forecast
Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

More weather details

This Afternoon
59°F15°C
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

WSW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 40%
Tonight
43°F6°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 0 mph.

0 mph0 km/h Rain: 5%
Wednesday
65°F18°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

ENE 3 mph4 km/h
Wednesday Night
45°F7°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

N 3 mph4 km/h
Thursday
67°F19°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

SE 3 mph4 km/h
Thursday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

SSW 8 mph12 km/h
Friday
67°F19°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 67.

SW 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 1%
Friday Night
46°F8°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

SW 13 mph20 km/h
Saturday
67°F19°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

SSW 13 mph20 km/h
Saturday Night
47°F8°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

SSW 10 mph16 km/h
Sunday
67°F19°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

SSW 13 mph20 km/h Rain: 7%
Sunday Night
43°F6°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

SW 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 11%
Monday
60°F16°C
Isolated Rain Showers

Isolated rain showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

WSW 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 19%
Monday Night
39°F4°C
Isolated Rain Showers

Isolated rain showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

NW 3 mph4 km/h Rain: 19%

Disclaimer

Check the weather forecast before planning this activity.

Weather, wind, precipitation and temperature can vary by location and time. Prepare appropriate clothing and equipment and check official alerts and park guidance.

Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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