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Great Basin in June

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

Expect peak crowds (9/10), highs near 76°F, about 14.9 hours of daylight, and 3 seasonal closures in effect.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

9/10
Peak

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

About 88% 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 18, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical June visits vs. the year

June (typical)25,040
Peak — July28,536
Quietest — February1,746

June draws about 16% 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

June weather

Avg high
76°F
Avg low
49°F
Precipitation
1.1"
Sunrise
4:11 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Daylight
14.9h

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

What's open

Great Basin in June: 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 the Summit Trailhead due to impacts from winter weather.

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

January: 1/10 crowdJanFebruary: 1/10 crowdFebMarch: 1/10 crowdMarApril: 3/10 crowdAprMay: 6/10 crowdMayJune: 9/10 crowd9JunJuly: 10/10 crowdJulAugust: 8/10 crowdAugSeptember: 10/10 crowdSepOctober: 7/10 crowdOctNovember: 1/10 crowdNovDecember: 1/10 crowdDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in June

FAQ

Great Basin in June

How busy is Great Basin in June?

June rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Great Basin National Park — about 88% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 25,040.

What is the weather like at Great Basin in June?

In June, Great Basin averages a high of 76°F and a low of 49°F, with about 1.1 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 June?

In mid-June, Great Basin gets about 14.9 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 4:11 AM and sunset around 7:04 PM.