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Great Basin · March

Great Basin in March

March is one of the best times to visit Great Basin — about as busy as February, quieter than April.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

1/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 8% 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 March visits vs. the year

March (typical)2,329
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

March weather

Avg high
48°F
Avg low
27°F
Precipitation
1.2"
Sunrise
5:47 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Daylight
11.9h

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

What's open

Great Basin in March: 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

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FAQ

Great Basin in March

How busy is Great Basin in March?

March rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Great Basin National Park — about 8% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 2,329.

What is the weather like at Great Basin in March?

In March, Great Basin averages a high of 48°F and a low of 27°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.