Alabama
National parks in Alabama
Alabama has no national park, but 3 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | Oct and Nov | Oct | 92° / 34° | 7,381,000 |
| Little River Canyon National Preserve | Oct and Nov | Jul | 91° / 32° | 748,000 |
| Horseshoe Bend National Military Park | Apr, Oct and Nov | May | 91° / 32° | 63,000 |
Alabama parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 3 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 553,000 | none |
| February | 595,000 | none |
| March | 663,000 | none |
| April | 691,000 | Horseshoe Bend National Military Park |
| May | 683,000 | none |
| June | 739,000 | none |
| July | 705,000 | none |
| August | 694,000 | none |
| September | 726,000 | none |
| October | 766,000 | Natchez Trace Parkway, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park |
| November | 721,000 | Natchez Trace Parkway, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park |
| December | 656,000 | none |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.