Best National Parks to Visit by Month
We get a lot of questions asking about the best National Parks to visit by month and what to expect at various parks each month of the year.
When looking for US National Park vacation ideas, figuring out the best time of year to visit is a big deal.
Use our list below of National Parks by season and month to help you.
Each article includes a general travel guide, list of things to do, packing checklist, travel tips and weather information for the month at that particular national park!
Best US National Parks to Visit by Season
There are important things to know about visiting the various parks during each season. Check out these lists of the best US National Parks, and things to do, during the spring, summer, fall and winter.
- Visit US National Parks in the Spring
- Visit US National Parks in the Summer
- Visit US National Parks in the Fall
- Visit US National Parks in the Winter
Best US National Parks to Visit by Month
Check out these articles to know all about planning a trip during a specific month so you know in advance what to expect: general travel guide, list of things to do, packing checklist, travel tips and weather information for the month at that particular national park!
- Best US National Parks in January
- Best US National Parks in February
- Best US National Parks in March
- Best US National Parks in April
- Best US National Parks in May
- Best US National Parks in June
- Best US National Parks in July
- Best US National Parks in August
- Best US National Parks in September
- Best US National Parks in October
- Best US National Parks in November
- Best US National Parks in December
Best Time to Visit US National Parks
When planning a National Park vacation, figuring out the best time of year to visit is a big deal. The articles below provide a snapshot look at what it’s like to visit the park during each season, the weather to expect, things to do and more!
- Best Time to Visit Arches National Park
- Best Time to Visit Bryce Canyon
- Best Time to Visit Canyonlands National Park
- Best Time to Visit Capitol Reef National Park
- Best Time to Visit Grand Teton National Park
- Best Time to Visit Yellowstone National Park
- Best Time to Visit Zion National Park
US National Parks List by Season and Month
Everything you need to know about visiting a specific US National Park during various seasons and months. We share a general travel guide, list of things to do, packing checklist, travel tips and weather information for the season or month for that particular US National Park!
Arches National Park
- Arches National Park in the Spring
- Arches National Park in the Summer
- Arches National Park in the Fall
- Arches National Park in the Winter
- Arches National Park in January
- Arches National Park in February
- Arches National Park in March
- Arches National Park in April
- Arches National Park in May
- Arches National Park in June
- Arches National Park in July
- Arches National Park in August
- Arches National Park in September
- Arches National Park in October
- Arches National Park in November
- Arches National Park in December
Bryce Canyon National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park in the Spring
- Bryce Canyon in the Summer
- Bryce Canyon in the Fall
- Bryce Canyon in the Winter
- Bryce Canyon National Park in January
- Bryce Canyon National Park in February
- Bryce Canyon National Park in March
- Bryce Canyon in April
- Bryce Canyon in May
- Bryce Canyon National Park in June
- Bryce Canyon National Park in July
- Bryce Canyon in August
- Bryce Canyon in September
- Bryce Canyon in October
- Bryce Canyon in November
- Bryce Canyon in December
Canyonlands National Park
- Canyonlands National Park in the Spring
- Canyonlands National Park in the Summer
- Canyonlands National Park in the Fall
- Canyonlands National Park in the Winter
- Canyonlands National Park in January
- Canyonlands National Park in February
- Canyonlands National Park in March
- Canyonlands National Park in April
- Canyonlands National Park in May
- Canyonlands National Park in June
- Canyonlands National Park in July
- Canyonlands National Park in August
- Canyonlands National Park in September
- Canyonlands National Park in October
- Canyonlands National Park in November
- Canyonlands National Park in December
Capitol Reef National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park in the Spring
- Capitol Reef National Park in the Summer
- Capitol Reef National Park in the Fall
- Capitol Reef National Park in the Winter
- Capitol Reef National Park in January
- Capitol Reef National Park in February
- Capitol Reef in March
- Capitol Reef National Park in April
- Capitol Reef National Park in May
- Capitol Reef in June
- Capitol Reef in July
- Capitol Reef in August
- Capitol Reef National Park in September
- Capitol Reef National Park in October
- Capitol Reef National Park in November
- Capitol Reef National Park in December
Grand Teton National Park
- Grand Teton National Park in the Spring
- Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park in Summer
- Summer Activities at Grand Teton
- Grand Teton in the Fall
- Grand Teton National Park in the Winter
- Grand Teton National Park in January
- Grand Teton in February
- Grand Teton National Park in March
- Grand Teton National Park in April
- Grand Teton National Park in May
- Grand Teton National Park in June
- Grand Teton in July
- Grand Teton National Park in August
- Grand Teton National Park in September
- Grand Teton in October
- Grand Teton in November
- Grand Teton in December
Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone in the Spring
- Yellowstone Summer Vacation
- Yellowstone Vacation in the Fall
- Yellowstone Winter Vacation
- Yellowstone in January
- Yellowstone National Park in February
- Yellowstone National Park in March
- Yellowstone National Park in April
- Yellowstone in May
- Yellowstone in June
- Yellowstone National Park in July
- Yellowstone National Park in August
- Yellowstone National Park in September
- Yellowstone in October
- Yellowstone in November
- Yellowstone in December
Yosemite National Park
Zion National Park
- Zion National Park in the Spring
- Zion National Park in the Summer
- Zion National Park in the Fall
- Zion National Park in the Winter
- Zion National Park in January
- Zion National Park in February
- Zion National Park in March
- Zion National Park in April
- Zion National Park in May
- Zion National Park in June
- Zion National Park in July
- Zion National Park in August
- Zion National Park in September
- Zion National Park in October
- Zion National Park in November
- Zion National Park in December
A WHOLE YEAR of perfect vacations already planned! The National Parks are great to visit during all the seasons and that’s a reason to keep going back 🙂
Thanks Michelle! We continually add to this list so bookmark it!
I will be going on a cross country road trip in August and will be visiting as many parks as possible. These guides will really come in handy. Thanks!
A cross country road trip sounds fabulous! Let me know if you have specific questions about Utah!!
Jamie, this is absolutely incredible. I have been meaning to check out the ones local to me (Florida). This is giving me the push! Thanks for posting your link at the link party- I really enjoyed it!
Thanks Caitlin! We keep adding to the list so bookmark it!
This is an amazing guide to national parks. I know we loved our trip last year and hitting a few in Utah. Can’t wait to take off again in the RV and do more exploring.
Thanks for dropping your post on my link party.
Excited to see all the travel-related articles on your site each week!
This will come in so handy! My husband and I have just begun talking about visiting all the parks and I’ve been trying to figure out which ones to visit when.