Are the US National Parks on your bucket list? Here is a complete list of national parks by state.
We’ve given ourselves a photography challenge in all 50 states, but we also hope to spend enough time exploring every national park in the US. Though at one point in time, my friends called me indoorsy, we have both grown to appreciate the outdoors. The mountains are always calling us.
Eventually, we’ll put together in-depth guides for all these parks. Meanwhile, we linked the ones we wrote guides about. If you want to see them in alphabetical order, go here.
Before we get into it, can you guess which state has the most national parks? Also, see which of these popular national parks require reservations to get in.
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Last Updated: August 25, 2023
List of National Parks by State
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Alaska →
- Glacier Bay
- Katmai
- Kenai Fjords (Seward)
- Lake Clark
- Wrangell – St. Elias
- Denali National Park →
- Kobuk Valley
- Gates of the Arctic
See More: 17 Unforgettable Things to do in Denali National Park
Arizona →
- Saguaro National Park →
- Petrified Forest
- Grand Canyon National Park →
See More: 11 Beautiful Things to do in Saguaro National Park
Arkansas
- Hot Springs
California →
- Death Valley National Park →
- Channel Islands (Santa Cruz Island)
- Joshua Tree National Park →
- Kings Canyon National Park →
- Lassen Volcanic
- Pinnacles
- Redwood National Park →
- Sequoia National Park →
- Yosemite National Park →
See More: 17 Breathtaking Things to do in Yosemite National Park
Florida →
- Biscayne
- Dry Tortugas
- Everglades
Hawaii →
- Hawaii Volcanoes
- Haleakalā
Indiana
- Indiana Dunes
Kentucky
- Mammoth Cave
Michigan
- Isle Royale
Minnesota
- Voyageurs
Missouri →
- Gateway Arch
New Mexico →
- Carlsbad Caverns
- White Sands National Park → (newest park established Dec 20, 2019)
See More: 5 Incredible Things to do at White Sands National Monument
Ohio →
- Cuyahoga Valley
South Dakota
- Wind Cave
- Badlands →
Tennessee →
- Great Smoky Mountains (also in NC)
Texas →
- Big Bend National Park →
- Guadalupe Mountains
See More: 11 Amazing Things to do in Big Bend National Park
Utah →
- Zion National Park → (The Narrows, Angel’s Landing)
- Bryce Canyon National Park →
- Canyonlands
- Capitol Reef
- Arches National Park →
See More: 15 Best Hikes in Zion National Park
Virginia
- Shenandoah
West Virginia
- New River Gorge National Park
Wyoming →
- Grand Teton National Park →
- Yellowstone National Park → (also in ID and MT)
See More: Your Ultimate Guide to Yellowstone National Park
American Samoa
- American Samoa
US Virgin Islands
- Virgin Islands
Map of US National Parks
Essential Tips
- California has the most National Parks, followed by Alaska and then Utah.
- Save money by getting the America the Beautiful Annual Pass if you visit more than one National Park within one year. This is good for 400+ National Park units, Forest Service, BLM, and more. It is not accepted at state parks.
- Free days at the national park: Birthday of MLK Jr (Jan), First day of National Park Week (Apr), National Park Service Birthday (Aug 25), National Public Lands Day (Sept), Veterans Day (Nov)
- If you visit on other dates, know those entrance fees support the parks.
- Collect stamps in your very own passport.
- Don’t live near one of the 63? See the full list of 400+ United States National Park Units! How many of these have you visited?
National Parks By Month: Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul
Planning Checklist
- Get comprehensive insurance for your trip.
- Download these helpful language apps.
- Arrange a rental car for your trip.
- Get airport lounge access.
- Buy a travel charger to keep your devices charged.
- Get a new backpack for your trip.
- Pack the appropriate shoes for your trip.
- Don’t forget your in-flight essentials.
Which of these parks have you been to? Which are on the top of your list?
SEE MORE NATIONAL PARK GUIDES
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“Discovery consists not of seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes” – M. Proust
Esther + Jacob
Esther and Jacob are the founders of Local Adventurer, one of the top 5 travel blogs in the US. They believe that adventure can be found near and far and hope to inspire others to explore locally. They explore a new city in depth every year and currently base themselves in Las Vegas.
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