How Crowded Is Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in September?
September runs about 0.7× Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument's average month, which makes it a quiet month here — roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in September.
In a typical September the park sees roughly 3,300 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
That makes September the 9th-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 September rates 74/100 ("Good"), versus the top-rated August at 76/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical September weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 92°F and an overnight low around 58°F, with about 0.3" of precipitation.
That average of about 75°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 September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.2 hours of daylight in September 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
September is quiet at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (about 0.7× 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. September sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 3,000 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.