How Crowded Is Paterson Great Falls in July?
July is a very busy month at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, running about 2.1× the park's average month — roughly 18% 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 May are easier. Typical July weather averages a high near 87°F and a low around 65°F. You'll get about 14.7 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
July is very busy at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (about 2.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair". The single best month overall is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 2.1× the park's average, or 18% of annual visitation.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2016–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-06-20.