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Great Basin in July

July is the busiest time to visit Great Basin — busier than June, busier than August.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

10/10
Peak

The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.

About 100% 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

Typical July visits vs. the year

July (typical)28,536
Peak — July28,536
Quietest — February1,746

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

July weather

Avg high
85°F
Avg low
58°F
Precipitation
0.9"
Sunrise
4:24 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Daylight
14.6h

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

This week

7-day forecast for Great Basin

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Clear70°F50°F0%
Sat 11Overcast75°F55°F0%
Sun 12Overcast79°F58°F3%
Mon 13Rain showers76°F52°F44%
Tue 14Rain68°F50°F57%
Wed 15Light drizzle68°F50°F52%
Thu 16Overcast69°F52°F36%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

What's open

Great Basin in July: access

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

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.  

  • 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

Context

Great Basin crowds across the year

JanFebMarAprMayJun10JulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in July

FAQ

Great Basin in July

How busy is Great Basin in July?

July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Great Basin National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 28,536.

What is the weather like at Great Basin in July?

In July, Great Basin averages a high of 85°F and a low of 58°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.