Great Basin · August
Great Basin in 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, about 13.7 hours of daylight, and 3 seasonal closures in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
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 Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 17, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical August visits vs. the year
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
August weather
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Avg low
- 56°F
- Precipitation
- 1.2"
- Sunrise
- 4:50 AM
- Sunset
- 6:31 PM
- Daylight
- 13.7h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, GREAT BASIN NP, NV US
What's open
Great Basin in August: access
Park Grounds and Trails Check "Visitor Centers" tab for facility-specific hours
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Park Closure
Wheeler Peak Campground Seasonal Closure
The Wheeler Peak Campground will close for the season on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Availability in the other park campgrounds can be found on recreation.gov.
- Park Closure
Dump Station Seasonal Closure
Due to incoming winter weather, the park's dump station will be closing for the season at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026. After that time, there will be no potable water available inside the National Park.
- Park Closure
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Seasonal Closure
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to vehicle traffic at Mather Overlook for the winter season.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- 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.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Great Basin crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in August
FAQ
Great Basin in August
How busy is Great Basin in August?
August rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Great Basin National Park — about 78% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 22,269.
What is the weather like at Great Basin in August?
In August, Great Basin averages a high of 83°F and a low of 56°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Great Basin?
Entry to Great Basin is free.
When is Great Basin least crowded?
Great Basin is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Great Basin get in August?
In mid-August, Great Basin gets about 13.7 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 4:50 AM and sunset around 6:31 PM.