National Park · NV

Great Basin National Park

Great Basin is quietest in January and February and busiest in September.

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Pick a month to visit Great Basin

This week

Day	Conditions	High	Low	Precip chance
Fri 10	Clear	71°F	50°F	0%
Sat 11	Overcast	75°F	57°F	0%
Sun 12	Overcast	79°F	58°F	5%
Mon 13	Rain showers	76°F	52°F	41%
Tue 14	Rain	68°F	50°F	51%
Wed 15	Light drizzle	68°F	50°F	46%
Thu 16	Overcast	69°F	52°F	34%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

Weather

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Precip
January	40°F	20°F	1.3"
February	41°F	21°F	1.5"
March	48°F	27°F	1.2"
April	55°F	32°F	1.6"
May	64°F	40°F	1.3"
June	76°F	49°F	1.1"
July	85°F	58°F	0.9"
August	83°F	56°F	1.2"
September	73°F	48°F	1.1"
October	60°F	36°F	1.3"
November	48°F	26°F	0.9"
December	40°F	20°F	1.0"

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, GREAT BASIN NP, NV US

Know before you go

Entrance fee: Free — Free entrance
Hours: Park Grounds and Trails Check "Visitor Centers" tab for facility-specific hours

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Caution
No Potable Water in Park Campgrounds
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.  
Caution
Stage II Fire Restrictions in effect - campfires banned
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.

Source: NPS Data API