Where to Dine Near Great Basin National Park Eat here after hiking Wheeler Peak or staying in Baker or Ely, Nevada Share this story Great Basin National Park/Facebook Share this story Given that more than 75 percent of the state’s population resides in Las Vegas, Nevada looks a lot less crowded on the other side of the Clark County line. For those craving the kind of stark desert wilderness that only the Silver State can provide, Great Basin National Park is a worthy destination. Located about 300 miles from Las Vegas, the 77,180-acre park features ancient bristlecones, limestone caves, the...