Great Basin · May
Great Basin in May
May is a good time to visit Great Basin — busier than April, quieter than June.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 52% 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 May visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
May weather
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Avg low
- 40°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3"
- Sunrise
- 4:24 AM
- Sunset
- 6:43 PM
- Daylight
- 14.3h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, GREAT BASIN NP, NV US
What's open
Great Basin in May: 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
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in May
FAQ
Great Basin in May
How busy is Great Basin in May?
May rates 6/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Great Basin National Park — about 52% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 14,844.
What is the weather like at Great Basin in May?
In May, Great Basin averages a high of 64°F and a low of 40°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.