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Best national parks to visit in November
All 63 US national parks ranked by November camping weather, using NOAA 1991–2020 averages at each park. Top picks: Joshua Tree, Pinnacles, Channel Islands, Saguaro, Big Bend.
#1Joshua Tree
California
100 avg 72° / 47°F · 0.2 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#2Pinnacles
California
100 avg 70° / 37°F · 1.3 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#3Channel Islands
California
100 avg 70° / 50°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#4Saguaro
Arizona
100 avg 75° / 50°F · 0.6 in
Entry: Not required · $25 per vehicle
#5Big Bend
Texas
100 avg 69° / 45°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#6Congaree
South Carolina
100 avg 67° / 44°F · 2.8 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#7Death Valley
California, Nevada
100 avg 77° / 50°F · 0.1 in
Entry: Not required · $30 per vehicle
#8Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
100 avg 65° / 42°F · 0.7 in
Entry: Timed entry for the cavern · $15 per person
#9Dry Tortugas
Florida
100 avg 79° / 70°F · 1.9 in
Entry: Not required · $15 per person
#10Zion
Utah
100 avg 64° / 37°F · 1.2 in
Entry: Not required · $35 per vehicle
#11Biscayne
Florida
100 avg 81° / 63°F · 2.9 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
#12White Sands
New Mexico
96 avg 67° / 29°F · 0.5 in
Entry: Not required · $25 per vehicle
#13Guadalupe Mountains
Texas
96 avg 61° / 39°F · 1.0 in
Entry: Not required · $10 per person
#14Everglades
Florida
95 avg 83° / 64°F · 2.4 in
Entry: Not required · $35 per vehicle
#15Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
88 avg 61° / 40°F · 4.1 in
Entry: Not required · No entrance fee
Key dates in November
- National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- Christmas tree permit season Confirmed
- New York free fishing day (Veterans Day) Confirmed
- Oregon free fishing days (Thanksgiving weekend) Confirmed
2026 fee-free day in November: 11 November. All free days
Questions
What are the best national parks to visit in November?
Based on NOAA average weather, the mildest parks in November are Joshua Tree, Pinnacles, Channel Islands, Saguaro, Big Bend.
Which national parks should I avoid in November?
For camping weather, Theodore Roosevelt, National Park of American Samoa, Yellowstone, Glacier, North Cascades, Mount Rainier score lowest, because of cold, heat or rain.
Are there free national park days in November?
In 2026, yes: 11 November (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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