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Best national parks to visit in June
All 63 US national parks ranked by June camping weather, using NOAA 1991–2020 averages at each park. Top picks: Grand Teton, North Cascades, Rocky Mountain, Gates of the Arctic, Wrangell–St. Elias.
#1Grand Teton
Wyoming
100 avg 71° / 39°F · 1.8 in
Entry: Not required · $35 per vehicle
#2North Cascades
Washington
100 avg 70° / 50°F · 2.6 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#3Rocky Mountain
Colorado
100 avg 74° / 43°F · 1.4 in
Entry: Timed entry (May 22–Oct 12, 2026) · $35 per vehicle
#4Gates of the Arctic
Alaska
100 avg 70° / 47°F · 1.5 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#5Wrangell–St. Elias
Alaska
100 avg 70° / 39°F · 1.6 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#6Yellowstone
Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
100 avg 70° / 42°F · 1.9 in
Entry: Not required · $35 per vehicle
#7Channel Islands
California
100 avg 70° / 58°F · 0.1 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#8Lassen Volcanic
California
100 avg 70° / 41°F · 1.3 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#9Bryce Canyon
Utah
100 avg 75° / 45°F · 0.5 in
Entry: Not required · $35 per vehicle
#10Sequoia & Kings Canyon
California
100 avg 68° / 40°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Not required · $35 per vehicle
#11Great Basin
Nevada
100 avg 76° / 49°F · 1.1 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#12Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Colorado
100 avg 76° / 46°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#13Theodore Roosevelt
North Dakota
100 avg 77° / 50°F · 2.9 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#14Lake Clark
Alaska
100 avg 67° / 47°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#15Great Sand Dunes
Colorado
100 avg 77° / 48°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Not required · $25 per vehicle
Key dates in June
- Texas Free Fishing Day Expected
- Colorado Free Fishing Weekend Expected
- Washington Free Fishing Weekend Confirmed
- Michigan summer Free Fishing Weekend Expected
2026 fee-free day in June: 14 June. All free days
Questions
What are the best national parks to visit in June?
Based on NOAA average weather, the mildest parks in June are Grand Teton, North Cascades, Rocky Mountain, Gates of the Arctic, Wrangell–St. Elias.
Which national parks should I avoid in June?
For camping weather, Biscayne, Everglades, Death Valley score lowest, because of cold, heat or rain.
Are there free national park days in June?
In 2026, yes: 14 June (US citizens and residents).
The score (0–100) rates weather only: best with average highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 inches of precipitation. It doesn't account for road closures, crowds or snow on high trails; check each park guide. All park guides
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