US National Parks Map

Explore the US map showing all the national parks in the United States, The United States boasts a remarkable system of 63 national parks, preserving the nation’s most stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems. These parks, managed by the National Park Service, cover more than 84 million acres across the country. Iconic sites include Yellowstone, the world's first national park established in 1872, the majestic Grand Canyon, and the biodiverse Great Smoky Mountains. National parks offer visitors opportunities for recreation, education, and conservation, drawing over 237 million visitors annually. They protect unique geological features, wildlife habitats, and historical landmarks, ensuring these natural treasures endure for future generations.

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Explore National Parks in USA Map, The United States has 62 protected areas known as national parks that are operated by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior.

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List of National Parks of the United States

National Park	Location	Date established as park	Area in acres (2019)	Area in km2 (2019)	Recreation Visitors (2019)	Status by UNESCO
Acadia	Maine	February 26, 1919	49,076.63	198.6	3,437,286
American Samoa	American Samoa	October 31, 1988	8,256.67	33.4	60,006
Arches	Utah	November 12, 1971	76,678.98	310.3	1,659,702
Badlands	South Dakota	November 10, 1978	242,755.94	982.4	970,998
Big Bend	Texas	June 12, 1944	801,163.21	3,242.20	463,832	Biosphere Reserve
Biscayne	Florida	June 28, 1980	172,971.11	700	708,522
Black Canyon of the Gunnison	Colorado	October 21, 1999	30,779.83	124.6	432,818
Bryce Canyon	Utah	February 25, 1928	35,835.08	145	2,594,904
Canyonlands	Utah	September 12, 1964	337,597.83	1,366.20	733,996
Capitol Reef	Utah	December 18, 1971	241,904.50	979	1,226,519
Carlsbad Caverns	New Mexico	May 14, 1930	46,766.45	189.3	440,691	World Heritage Site
Channel Islands	California	March 5, 1980	249,561.00	1,009.90	409,630	Biosphere Reserve
Congaree	South Carolina	November 10, 2003	26,476.47	107.1	159,445	Biosphere Reserve
Crater Lake	Oregon	May 22, 1902	183,224.05	741.5	704,512
Cuyahoga Valley	Ohio	October 11, 2000	32,571.88	131.8	2,237,997
Death Valley	California, Nevada	October 31, 1994	3,408,406.73	13,793.30	1,740,945	Biosphere Reserve
Denali	Alaska	February 26, 1917	4,740,911.16	19,185.80	601,152	Biosphere Reserve
Dry Tortugas	Florida	October 26, 1992	64,701.22	261.8	79,200	Biosphere Reserve
Everglades	Florida	May 30, 1934	1,508,938.57	6,106.50	1,118,300	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Gates of the Arctic	Alaska	December 2, 1980	7,523,897.45	30,448.10	10,518
Gateway Arch	Missouri	February 22, 2018	192.83	0.8	2,055,309
Glacier	Montana	May 11, 1910	1,013,125.99	4,100.00	3,049,839	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Glacier Bay	Alaska	December 2, 1980	3,223,383.43	13,044.60	672,087	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Grand Canyon	Arizona	February 26, 1919	1,201,647.03	4,862.90	5,974,411	World Heritage Site
Grand Teton	Wyoming	February 26, 1929	310,044.36	1,254.70	3,405,614	Biosphere Reserve
Great Basin	Nevada	October 27, 1986	77,180.00	312.3	131,802
Great Sand Dunes	Colorado	September 13, 2004	107,341.87	434.4	527,546
Great Smoky Mountains	North Carolina, Tennessee	June 15, 1934	522,426.88	2,114.20	12,547,743	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Guadalupe Mountains	Texas	October 15, 1966	86,367.10	349.5	188,833
Haleakalā	Hawaii	July 1, 1961	33,264.62	134.6	994,394	Biosphere Reserve
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes	Hawaii	August 1, 1916	325,605.28	1,317.70	1,368,376	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Hot Springs	Arkansas	March 4, 1921	5,554.15	22.5	1,467,153
Indiana Dunes	Indiana	February 15, 2019	15,349.08	62.1	2,134,285
Isle Royale	Michigan	April 3, 1940	571,790.30	2,314.00	26,410	Biosphere Reserve
Joshua Tree	California	October 31, 1994	795,155.85	3,217.90	2,988,547	Biosphere Reserve
Katmai	Alaska	December 2, 1980	3,674,529.33	14,870.30	84,167
Kenai Fjords	Alaska	December 2, 1980	669,650.05	2,710.00	356,601
Kings Canyon	California	March 4, 1940	461,901.20	1,869.20	632,110	Biosphere Reserve
Kobuk Valley	Alaska	December 2, 1980	1,750,716.16	7,084.90	15,766
Lake Clark	Alaska	December 2, 1980	2,619,816.49	10,602.00	17,157
Lassen Volcanic	California	August 9, 1916	106,589.02	431.4	517,039
Mammoth Cave	Kentucky	July 1, 1941	54,011.91	218.6	551,590	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Mesa Verde	Colorado	June 29, 1906	52,485.17	212.4	556,203	World Heritage Site
Mount Rainier	Washington	March 2, 1899	236,381.64	956.6	1,501,621
North Cascades	Washington	October 2, 1968	504,780.94	2,042.80	38,208
Olympic	Washington	June 29, 1938	922,649.41	3,733.80	3,245,806	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Petrified Forest	Arizona	December 9, 1962	221,390.21	895.9	643,588
Pinnacles	California	January 10, 2013	26,685.73	108	177,224
Redwood	California	October 2, 1968	138,999.37	562.5	504,722	World Heritage Site
Rocky Mountain	Colorado	January 26, 1915	265,807.25	1,075.70	4,670,053	Biosphere Reserve
Saguaro	Arizona	October 14, 1994	91,715.72	371.2	1,020,226
Sequoia	California	September 25, 1890	404,062.63	1,635.20	1,246,053	Biosphere Reserve
Shenandoah	Virginia	December 26, 1935	199,223.77	806.2	1,425,507
Theodore Roosevelt	North Dakota	November 10, 1978	70,446.89	285.1	691,658
Virgin Islands	U.S. Virgin Islands	August 2, 1956	15,052.53	60.9	133,398
Voyageurs	Minnesota	April 8, 1975	218,222.35	883.1	232,974
White Sands	New Mexico	December 20, 2019	146,344.31	592.2	608,785
Wind Cave	South Dakota	January 9, 1903	33,970.84	137.5	615,350
Wrangell-St. Elias	Alaska	December 2, 1980	8,323,146.48	33,682.60	74,518	World Heritage Site
Yellowstone	Wyoming, Montana, Idaho	March 1, 1872	2,219,790.71	8,983.20	4,020,288	World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve
Yosemite	California	October 1, 1890	761,747.50	3,082.70	4,422,861	World Heritage Site
Zion	Utah	November 19, 1919	147,242.66	595.9	4,488,268

National Parks in the United States

The United States is home to 63 national parks, each offering unique natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and a wide array of recreational opportunities. Managed by the National Park Service, these parks span more than 84 million acres across the country. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park, renowned for its geothermal features like Old Faithful and its abundant wildlife. The Grand Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases breathtaking vistas and geological history stretching back millions of years.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling North Carolina and Tennessee, is the most visited national park, attracting over 12 million visitors annually. Known for its mist-covered mountains and rich biodiversity, it is a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts. In contrast, Alaska's national parks, such as Denali and Katmai, offer vast, remote wilderness areas, providing opportunities for solitude and wildlife observation, including grizzly bears and caribou.

Other notable parks include Yosemite, with its iconic granite cliffs and waterfalls; Zion, featuring towering sandstone formations; and Everglades, protecting a unique subtropical ecosystem and endangered species like the American crocodile and Florida panther. These parks are not only vital for conservation but also serve as outdoor classrooms, offering educational programs and fostering a deep connection with nature.

In 2020, national parks saw a surge in visitation, with over 237 million visits, as people sought outdoor spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. This increased interest underscores the importance of preserving these natural treasures for future generations. National parks are critical in protecting biodiversity, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting local economies through tourism.