How Crowded Is Waco Mammoth National Monument in February?
February runs about 0.6× Waco Mammoth National Monument's average month, which makes it a quiet month here — roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in February.
In a typical February the park sees roughly 4,700 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015 to 2025.
That makes February the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.9×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 66/100 ("Good"), versus the top-rated September at 73/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical February weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 40°F, with about 2.7" 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 28% of annual visitors, choosing February 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 February to explore — between the 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 91,678 recreation visits, down 18.1% from 111,961 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
February is quiet at Waco Mammoth National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Waco Mammoth National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2015–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.