How Crowded Is Stonewall National Monument in October?
October runs about 0.2× Stonewall National Monument's average month, which makes it a very quiet month here — roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in October.
In a typical October the park sees about 22,000 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017 to 2025.
That makes October the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (10.6×) and the September low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 72/100 ("Good"), versus the top-rated September at 86/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical October weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 65°F and an overnight low around 51°F, with about 4.4" of precipitation.
That average of about 58°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day.
Because June, July and August together draw about 92% of annual visitors, choosing October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.9 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 2,302,641 recreation visits, up 176.5% from 832,650 in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
October is very quiet at Stonewall National Monument (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is September. October sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 22,000 recreation visits at Stonewall National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2017–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.