US National Parks by State: The Complete List
Welcome to the US National Parks and Sites Series and US National Parks by State.
We’ve attempted to compile every designated national site in the United States (and territories).
Our bucket lists include seeing a major portion of these sites, so we figured we better know where they are.
And we thought you might like to know too.
You can find a table of contents to all the lists here.
What makes it a National Park?
A national park is a piece of land set aside by the federal government for conservation. In America, a national park is an area of land set aside for the enjoyment of the people because of some outstanding natural landscape, feature, or natural phenomena. US National Parks require a variety of interesting features – recreation, educational value, scenery, etc. (See National Monuments).
For each park, we’ve included links to blog posts that will help you plan your own fabulous trip.
Alaska
Visiting Alaska’s National Parks, Part 1: The Overview (3-part series)
A Plan to Visit Alaska’s National Parks
10 Days in Alaska: An Itinerary and Guide
Denali National Park
20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Denali National Park (+Tips)
10 Things You Can’t Miss on Your First Visit to Denali
Denali National Park Photos + Tips for a Fun Visit!
The Greatest Gamble in the NPS: The Drama of Denali
Gates of the Arctic & Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley & Gates of the Arctic: Logistics and a Video
Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska
Visit Alaska Gates of the Arctic
Kobuk Valley and Gates of the Arctic: My Most Agonizing Park Visits
Glacier Bay National Park
Glacier Bay National Park: Kayak Through the West Arm
10 Things You Can’t Miss on Your First Visit to Glacier Bay
Glacier National Park Road Trip Planner & Photo Essay
Everything You Need to Know About Travel in Alaska
The Ultimate Guide to Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska
Travel to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Alaska
Katmai National Park
2.5 Days in Katmai National Park
Exploring Bear Country – Katmai National Park
Katmai National Park: Living with Bears
Kenai Fjords National Park
A Budget Traveller’s Guide to Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park by Water, by Land
Stranded in Paradise Kenai Fjords Natural Park
The Two Side of Kenai Fjords National Park
Lake Clark National Park
The Best National Park in America? A Guide to Lake Clark National Park
Why You Should Go to Lake Clark, a Least Visited National Park
Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Group Trip Recap: Backpacking in Lake Clark National Park with Alaska Alpine Adventures
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Three Perfect Days in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Wrangell-St. Elias: My Comically Brief Visit to America’s Largest National Park
33 Days Across Wrangell St. Elias National Park: The Southern Spiral Traverse
Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon – 2 Day Itinerary
Planning Trip to the Grand Canyon
Our Ultimate Guide to: The Grand Canyon
Our 4 Day Grand Canyon Vacation
Grand Canyon with Kids – What You Need to Know Before You Go
A Hike Through the Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest National Park
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to the Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest: The Ultimate Road Trip Stop
Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert Arizona
Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park
The Petrified Forest National Park, AZ: A Trip Planner
Saguaro National Park
Visiting Saguaro National Park
Exploring Saguaro National Park in One Day
11 Beautiful Things to Do in Saguaro National Park
10 Reasons to Visit Saguaro National Park in Arizona
Arkansas
Hot Springs National Park
The Ultimate Hot Springs National Park Travel Guide
A Day in Hot Springs National Park – 5 Activities
Day 39: Hot Springs National Park, AR
California
Channel Islands National Park
Adventure, recess, and discovery on the Channel Islands
Channel Islands National Park Guide: Exploring California’s Rugged Islands
The Ultimate Guide to California’s Channel Islands
Day Trip to Visit Channel Islands National Park, California (it’s Magic!)
Death Valley National Park
The Ultimate 3-Day Death Valley Road Trip Itinerary
Just Ahead’s Death Valley Trip Planner
Road Trip Death Valley National Park in One Day
A Day in the Desert: Death Valley National Park
A One Day Road Trip Through Death Valley National Park: 10 Things To See
The Ultimate Guide to Road-Tripping the Death Valley National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Spending 3 Amazing Days at Joshua Tree National Park
Just Ahead’s Joshua Tree Trip Planner
A Top-Down Tour of Joshua Tree National Park
What You Need to Know about Visiting Joshua Tree National Park in California
Your One-Stop Guide For Best Things To Do in Joshua Tree
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Top Things to Do in Kings Canyon National Park
Just Ahead’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon Trip Planner
One Day Itinerary for Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
Van Life: King’s Canyon and Sequoia National Park
Visiting Sequoia National Park: Our California Road Trip
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA, USA
How to spend a weekend in Sequoia National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen: Off-the-beaten National Park Path
Lassen Volcanic National Park Travel Guide
A Weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park and Burney Falls
Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park Guide: Caves, High Peaks, and Condors
Pinnacles National Park: America’s newest national park and California’s best secret
Pinnacles National Park; Small but Mighty with Excellent Hiking
Redwood National Park
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Redwoods National Park
Lazy Girl’s Guide to the Redwood National Forest
Winter California Roadtrip – Redwoods & Yosemite
Yosemite National Park
Colorado
The Best Colorado Road Trip Itinerary For the Summer Season
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
9 Things You Can’t Miss at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
A Simple Guide to Visiting the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison: The Hardest 5 Miles of My Life
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Tips for Visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado
Colorado Road Trip: Great Sand Dunes National Park
Highlights from an Epic Colorado Road Trip
Four Days in the Dunes: Our Itinerary for Maximum Adventure on a Minimum Budget
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde in Three Acts: A Guide to the Distinct Areas of Mesa Verde National Park
Driving Mesa Verde National Park Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park for Families
The Mysteries of Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
2 Days in Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Colorado
3 Days in Rocky Mountain National Park (for Hikers!)
Your Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park
Just Ahead Rocky Mountain National Park Trip Planner
Florida
Biscayne National Park
The Ultimate 7-Day Florida National Parks Itinerary
Visiting Biscayne National Park (and why you shouldn’t put it off)
Biscayne: Foiled by Transportation, Inspired by Volunteering
Dry Tortugas National Park
Our Visit to Dry Tortugas National Park
Mini Guide to Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park: Simply Magical
The Cost of Exclusivity at Dry Tortugas National Park
Everglades National Park
One Perfect Day in Everglades National Park
Exploring Everglades National Park
Exploring Florida’s River of Grass: Awesome Things to Do in the Everglades
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Everglades National Park
Hawaii
Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park In-Depth Travel Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Haleakala National Park in Maui
Your Haleakala Sunrise Trip: Hawaii’s Sublime Travel Experience
Haleakala National Park: One Park, Two Faces
Watching the Sunrise from Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Ultimate Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure Guide
Things To Do In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park
Guide to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park
Our Trip to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
7 Dos and Dont’s for Planning a Mammoth Cave Trip
Tips for Touring Mammoth Cave National Park
5 Things to Do With Your Kids When Visiting Mammoth Cave Kentucky
Maine
Acadia National Park
Exploring Acadia: My New Favourite National Park
Things to Do in Acadia National Park for Outdoor Enthusiasts
3 Days in Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park: An Itinerary
Just Go to Acadia National Park – What to See and Do
The Superlatives of Acadia National Park
Michigan
Isle Royale National Park
Hike of the Week: Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park: Choose Your Own Adventure
Day Trip to Isle Royale National Park
The Least Visited National Park: Isle Royale
A Weeklong Adventure Backpacking Through Isle Royale National Park
Minnesota
Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park: Lake Paradise
Exploring Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park by Houseboat
Mini Guide to Voyageurs National Park
Insider’s Guide to Voyageurs National Park
Montana
Glacier National Park
19 Magical Things to Do in Glacier National Park
10 Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park
Road Trip Through Montana’s Glacier Country
Nevada
Great Basin National Park
The Ultimate Guide to Great Basin National Park Nevada
Beauty in the Undersold: Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park – A Hidden Gem
Great Basin National Park, Nevada: Hikes & Scenic Roads
New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Plan Your Trip to Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns with Kids: 10 Musts for an Amazing Visit
How Long Does it Take to Tour Carlsbad Caverns?
North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One Week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide
Welcome in a Green World: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A Simply Awesome Day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is Impressive
Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park: A Great Plains Gem
Family Adventures in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Why You Should Go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley: Ohio’s Only National Park
The Photography Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park toInspiree Your Next Ohio Trip
5 Favorite Spots with Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley: A Community Gem
Oregon
Crater Lake National Park
How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Crater Lake National Park
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Crater Lake National Park
The Ultimate Guide to Crater Lake National Park – America’s Deepest Lake
6 Tips for Visiting Crater Lake, Oregon + 14 Amazing Photos
Don’t Make This Mistake When Visiting Crater Lake National Park
South Carolina
Congaree National Park
Wiping our Sponge Slowly at Congaree
11 Unique Things to Do in Congaree National Park
Why Congaree National Park is Special
Insider’s Guide to Congaree National Park
South Dakota
Badlands National Park
The NPS’s Cutest Couples, Featuring Badlands & Wind Cave
Badlands National Park: Underrated and Awesome
Our Adventures in the Black Hills and Badlands
Badlands National Park Secrets
The Badlands with Kids: National Park or World’s Best Playground?
Wind Cave National Park
My Experience with Wind Cave National Park
Perfect 7 Days in South Dakota: Wind Cave, 6 Other NPS Sites and More!
Hiking the “Limestone Canyon Loop: at Wind Cave National Park
Exploring Caves at Wind Cave National Park
Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One Week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Guide
Welcome in a Green World: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A Simply Awesome Day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Texas
Take a Visit to the National Parks of Texas with Your Kids
Big Bend National Park
Two Days in Big Bend National Park – A Sample Itinerary
Ultimate Guide to Big Bend National Park – Texas
Big Bend National Park: Visiting Santa Elena Canyon and Chisos Basin
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Make the Most of Your Trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park
One Day in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
National Parks Camping 101 (Guadalupe Mountains & Beyond)
Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Hiking and Seclusion
National Parks Camping 101 (Guadalupe Mountains & Beyond)
Utah
30+ Things Not to Miss on an Amazing Utah National Parks Road Trip
Utah National Parks Road Trip: A Spectacular One Week in Utah Itinerary
The Mighty 5: Utah’s Stunning National Parks
Arches National Park
Plan a Trip to Arches National Park
Arches National Park Hikes & Travel Guide
Best Things to Do in Arches National Parks with Kids
Complete Guide to Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Plan a Trip to Bryce Canyon National Park
Planning a Trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks
One Perfect Day in Bryce Canyon National Park
5 Things to Do at Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon Water World: Hoodoos, Tropical Storms, E.Coli, and Flash Floods
Canyonlands National Park
Plan a Trip to Capitol Reef National Park
Utah’s Best Kept Secret: Capitol Reef National Park
The 3 Best Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef: The Perfect Destination for Outdoor Adventures
4 Unexpected Curves From Canyonlands National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Plan a Trip to Capitol Reef National Park
Utah’s Best Kept Secret: Capitol Reef National Park
The 3 Best Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef: The Perfect Destination for Outdoor Adventures
How to Visit Capitol Reef National Park for (Almost) Free
Zion National Park
The Best Hikes in Zion National Park
Plan a Trip to Zion National Park
The Essential Zion National Park Travel Guide
Everything You Need to Visit Zion National Park
6 Incredible Zion Day Hikes: A Hikers Guide to Zion National Park
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah: 7 Essentials for a National Park Family Vacation
Shenandoah National Park for First-Time Visitors
Early Spring Drive in Shenandoah National Park
8 Great Things to do in Shenandoah Valley Virginia
The 7 Best Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
Washington
Washington State National Park Itinerary: For Foodies & Hikers
Mount Rainier National Park
Plan Your Trip to Mt. Rainier National Park
A Day Trip to Mount Rainier National Park
Mountain’s Out in Mount Rainier!
Hiking Mount Rainier National Park
Those Who Wander in Mount Rainier
North Cascades National Park
Family Road Trip Through North Cascades National Park
A Simply Awesome Day in North Cascades National Park
Why You Should Visit Washington’s North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park, an Easy Day Trip from Seattle
North Cascades National Park Hiking
Olympic National Park
A Rainforest Adventure: Backpacking the Blue Glacier Trail
World’s Freakiest Beach + 5 More Reasons to Visit Olympic National Park, Washington
6 Things to Know Before Camping on Olympic Peninsula Beaches
First Timer’s Guide to Olympic National Park
The Ultimate 6-Day Olympic National Park Itinerary
Your Complete Guide to an Unplugged Vacation in Olympic National Park
Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park
The Ultimate 7-Day Teton and Yellowstone Road Trip Itinerary
6 Things to Do on a Family Vacation to Grand Teton National Park
Top 10 Things to do in Grand Teton National Park
Travel Tips for Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons
The Instagram Illusion (True Stories from Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Tips and Tricks from a Seasoned Yellowstone Employee with 10 Best Hikes
Planning a Trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks
Yellowstone Itinerary Ideas from 1 to 5 Days
Take the Interactive Quiz: How Will You Visit Yellowstone National Park?
Territories
American Samoa
National Park of American Samoa
10 Unique Homestay Experiences at the National Park of American Samoa
A Complete Guide to Visiting American Samoa
National Park of American Samoa
US Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands National Park
Do This…Don’t Do That (in the U.S. Virgin Islands)
Visiting Stunning Virgin Islands National park in St. John USVI
My 16 Favorite Things to do in the Virgin Islands
Insider’s Guide to Virgin Islands National Park
Enjoy all the US National Site lists:
The Mega List of US National Parks and Sites
US National Cemeteries: The Complete List
US National Historic Landmarks: The Complete List
US National Historical Parks: The Complete List
US National Lakeshores and Seashores: The Complete List
US National Memorials: The Complete List
US National Military Parks and Battlefields: The Complete List
US National Monuments: The Complete List
US National Parks by Region: The Complete List
US National Parkways: The Complete List
US National Preserves: The Complete List
US National Presidential Memorials: The Complete List
US National Recreation Areas: The Complete List
US National Scenic Trails: The Complete List
US National Wild and Scenic Rivers: The Complete List