How Crowded Is Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in October?
October runs about 1× Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument's average month, which makes it an average month here — roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in October.
In a typical October the park sees roughly 4,400 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
That makes October the 8th-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 October rates 64/100 ("Good"), versus the top-rated August at 76/100 — 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 79°F and an overnight low around 46°F, with about 0.4" of precipitation.
That average of about 63°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 October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11 hours of daylight in October 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
October is average at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall is August.
The busiest month is February and the quietest is July. October sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 4,000 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.