How Crowded Is Nicodemus in July?
July is a very busy month at Nicodemus National Historic Site, running about 3.7× the park's average month — roughly 31% of the year's visitors come in July. It is in fact the busiest month of the year here, so expect full parking lots, busy trails and booked-out campgrounds. If crowds bother you, January (the quietest month) or the recommended October are easier. Typical July weather averages a high near 94°F and a low around 64°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. You'll get about 14.5 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
July is very busy at Nicodemus National Historic Site (about 3.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor". The single best month overall is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 3.7× the park's average, or 31% of annual visitation.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-06-20.