How Crowded Is Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in November?
November runs about 1.1× Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument's average month, which makes it an average month here — roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in November.
In a typical November the park sees roughly 4,900 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
That makes November the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the February peak (1.5×) and the July low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score November rates 45/100 ("Fair"), versus the top-rated August at 76/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical November weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 36°F, with about 0.3" of precipitation.
That average of about 51°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day.
Because June, July and August together draw about 13% of annual visitors, choosing November instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10 hours of daylight in November to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 51,964 recreation visits, down 14% from 60,431 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
November is average at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair". The single best month overall is August.
The busiest month is February and the quietest is July. November sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.