National Parks in Nevada
Nevada has 2 national parks: Death Valley National Park, Great Basin National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
Death Valley
CA · NV
The hottest, driest and lowest national park, with salt flats, dunes and colorful canyons
$30 per car
Great Basin
Nevada
Quiet Nevada park with a 13,000-foot peak, ancient bristlecones, a marble cave, dark skies
Free entry
Compare the parks
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Valley | $30 per car | Not required | November through March brings comfortable daytime temperatures, and spring can bring wildflowers after a wet winter. | Two days covers the main sights; three to four days lets you explore the far corners. |
| Great Basin | Free entry | Not required | Late June through September is best, when the full scenic drive and high-elevation trails are snow-free; early fall adds golden aspens. | Two days covers the cave, the scenic drive and a couple of hikes; add a day to summit Wheeler Peak. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Sequoia National ParkCalifornia · about 106 miles as the crow flies
- Kings Canyon National ParkCalifornia · about 118 miles as the crow flies
- Zion National ParkUtah · about 134 miles as the crow flies
- Bryce Canyon National ParkUtah · about 146 miles as the crow flies
- Capitol Reef National ParkUtah · about 167 miles as the crow flies
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