Great Basin in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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November is a quiet month with trade-offs at Great Basin National Park: crowds run 9% of the July peak (2,230 average visits). Weather: highs average 48°F and lows 26°F, with 0.9″ of precipitation and 10.1 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Crowds in November

Great Basin averages 2,230 recreation visits in November — 9% of what July, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Weather & daylight

Expect cool days (highs average 48°F), and nights drop below freezing (lows average 26°F). It is typically dry (0.9″ of precipitation). Normal snowfall is 7″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 10.1 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station GREAT BASIN NP, NV US (0 mi from park coordinates, 6,850 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.

What to pack for Great Basin in November

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Insulated jacket, beanie and gloves — nights average 26°F, below freezing
• Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 7″ normal snowfall (compare other options)
• Headlamp — only 10.1 hours of daylight in mid-November (compare other options)
• Insulated, waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 7″ of snow is normal this month

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Looking for a better window? The computed best months for Great Basin are March and April.

Also at their best in November

Other parks whose computed November verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

• Canyonlands in November — 35% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 72/100
• Mammoth Cave in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 72/100
• New River Gorge in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 54°F, score 72/100
• Petrified Forest in November — 45% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 72/100

Common questions

See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24