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Great Basin · August
August is a busy time to visit Great Basin — quieter than July, quieter than September.
Expect heavy crowds (8/10), highs near 83°F, and about 13.7 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 78% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
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
Visitation
August draws about 15% of Great Basin’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, GREAT BASIN NP, NV US
This week
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 26 | Overcast | 69°F | 52°F | 3% |
| Thu 27 | Rain | 68°F | 54°F | 11% |
| Fri 28 | Light drizzle | 72°F | 53°F | 17% |
| Sat 29 | Light drizzle | 67°F | 49°F | 69% |
| Sun 30 | Partly cloudy | 67°F | 48°F | 43% |
| Mon 31 | Clear | 65°F | 50°F | 9% |
| Tue 1 | Mostly clear | 63°F | 46°F | 8% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Park Grounds and Trails Check "Visitor Centers" tab for facility-specific hours
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
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.
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
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FAQ
August rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Great Basin National Park — about 78% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 22,269.
In August, Great Basin averages a high of 83°F and a low of 56°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
Entry to Great Basin is free.
Great Basin is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-August, Great Basin gets about 13.7 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 4:50 AM and sunset around 6:31 PM.