Best Time to Visit Utah National Parks
Utah has 13 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZionNational Park | 4,984,525 | April | Jun | Jan |
| Glen CanyonNational Recreation Area | 3,729,502 | October | Jul | Jan |
| Bryce CanyonNational Park | 1,967,367 | July | Sep | Jan |
| ArchesNational Park | 1,511,740 | October | Jun | Jan |
| Capitol ReefNational Park | 1,388,476 | August | May | Jan |
| CanyonlandsNational Park | 796,057 | August | May | Jan |
| Cedar BreaksNational Monument | 718,014 | May | Jul | Feb |
| DinosaurNational Monument | 315,725 | May | Jul | Feb |
| Timpanogos CaveNational Monument | 92,031 | September | Jul | Jan |
| Natural BridgesNational Monument | 70,400 | August | May | Jan |
| Golden SpikeNational Historical Park | 53,696 | August | May | Jan |
| HovenweepNational Monument | 26,616 | August | May | Jan |
| Rainbow BridgeNational Monument | 11,404 | April | Jul | Jan |