Discover and compare key statistics about America's national parks. Use this interactive guide to explore visitor trends, park sizes, and historical information. Hover over data points and click through examples to learn what makes each park unique.Whether you're planning your next adventure or simply curious about these natural treasures, this data can help you choose which park to visit next.
National parks preserve America's most extraordinary landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife for future generations. These protected spaces provide crucial habitats for endangered species, protect clean water sources, and offer educational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. By learning about and visiting our national parks, we help ensure these natural and cultural resources receive the attention and support they need to thrive.
Support America's national parks by donating to the National Park Foundation here!
Click on any park name to reveal information...
| Park Name | Primary Location | Date established as park | Area in km² | Recreation visitors (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia | Maine | February 26, 1919 | 198.6 | 4,069,098 |
| American Samoa | American Samoa | October 31, 1988 | 33.4 | 8,495 |
| Arches | Utah | November 12, 1971 | 310.3 | 1,806,865 |
| Badlands | South Dakota | November 10, 1978 | 982.4 | 1,224,226 |
| Big Bend | Texas | June 12, 1944 | 3,242.2 | 581,220 |
| Biscayne | Florida | June 28, 1980 | 700.0 | 705,655 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison | Colorado | October 21, 1999 | 124.6 | 308,910 |
| Bryce Canyon | Utah | February 25, 1928 | 145.0 | 2,104,600 |
| Canyonlands | Utah | September 12, 1964 | 1,366.2 | 911,594 |
| Capitol Reef | Utah | December 18, 1971 | 979.0 | 1,405,353 |
| Carlsbad Caverns | New Mexico | May 14, 1930 | 189.3 | 349,244 |
| Channel Islands | California | March 5, 1980 | 1,009.9 | 319,252 |
| Congaree | South Carolina | November 10, 2003 | 108.0 | 215,181 |
| Crater Lake | Oregon | May 22, 1902 | 741.5 | 647,751 |
| Cuyahoga Valley | Ohio | October 11, 2000 | 131.8 | 2,575,275 |
| Death Valley | California | October 31, 1994 | 13,793.3 | 1,146,551 |
| Denali | Alaska | February 26, 1917 | 19,185.8 | 229,521 |
| Dry Tortugas | Florida | October 26, 1992 | 261.8 | 83,817 |
| Everglades | Florida | May 30, 1934 | 6,106.5 | 942,130 |
| Gates of the Arctic | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 30,448.1 | 7,362 |
| Gateway Arch | Missouri | February 22, 2018 | 0.4 | 1,145,081 |
| Glacier | Montana | May 11, 1910 | 4,100.0 | 3,081,656 |
| Glacier Bay | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 13,044.6 | 89,768 |
| Grand Canyon | Arizona | February 26, 1919 | 4,862.9 | 4,532,677 |
| Grand Teton | Wyoming | February 26, 1929 | 1,254.7 | 3,885,230 |
| Great Basin | Nevada | October 27, 1986 | 312.3 | 144,875 |
| Great Sand Dunes | Colorado | September 24, 2004 | 434.4 | 602,613 |
| Great Smoky Mountains | North Carolina | June 15, 1934 | 2,114.2 | 14,161,548 |
| Guadalupe Mountains | Texas | September 30, 1972 | 349.5 | 243,291 |
| Haleakalā | Hawaii | July 1, 1961 | 134.6 | 853,181 |
| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes | Hawaii | August 1, 1916 | 1,317.7 | 1,262,747 |
| Hot Springs | Arkansas | March 4, 1921 | 22.5 | 2,162,884 |
| Indiana Dunes | Indiana | February 15, 2019 | 62.1 | 3,177,210 |
| Isle Royale | Michigan | April 3, 1940 | 2,314.0 | 25,844 |
| Joshua Tree | California | October 31, 1994 | 3,217.9 | 3,064,400 |
| Katmai | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 14,870.3 | 24,764 |
| Kenai Fjords | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 2,710.0 | 411,782 |
| Kings Canyon | California | March 4, 1940 | 1,869.2 | 562,918 |
| Kobuk Valley | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 7,084.9 | 11,540 |
| Lake Clark | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 10,602.0 | 18,278 |
| Lassen Volcanic | California | August 9, 1916 | 431.4 | 359,635 |
| Mammoth Cave | Kentucky | July 1, 1941 | 218.6 | 515,774 |
| Mesa Verde | Colorado | June 29, 1906 | 212.4 | 548,477 |
| Mount Rainier | Washington | March 2, 1899 | 956.6 | 1,670,063 |
| New River Gorge | West Virginia | December 27, 2020 | 28.4 | 1,682,720 |
| North Cascades | Washington | October 2, 1968 | 2,042.8 | 17,855 |
| Olympic | Washington | June 29, 1938 | 3,733.8 | 2,718,925 |
| Petrified Forest | Arizona | December 9, 1962 | 895.9 | 590,334 |
| Pinnacles | California | January 10, 2013 | 108.0 | 348,857 |
| Redwood | California | October 2, 1968 | 562.5 | 435,879 |
| Rocky Mountain | Colorado | January 26, 1915 | 1,075.7 | 4,434,848 |
| Saguaro | Arizona | October 14, 1994 | 375.8 | 1,079,786 |
| Sequoia | California | September 25, 1890 | 1,635.2 | 1,059,548 |
| Shenandoah | Virginia | December 26, 1935 | 810.1 | 1,592,312 |
| Theodore Roosevelt | North Dakota | November 10, 1978 | 285.1 | 796,085 |
| Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands | August 2, 1956 | 60.9 | 323,999 |
| Voyageurs | Minnesota | April 8, 1975 | 883.1 | 243,042 |
| White Sands | New Mexico | December 20, 2019 | 592.2 | 782,469 |
| Wind Cave | South Dakota | January 9, 1903 | 137.5 | 709,001 |
| Wrangell–St. Elias | Alaska | December 2, 1980 | 33,682.6 | 50,189 |
| Yellowstone | Wyoming | March 1, 1872 | 8,983.2 | 4,860,242 |
| Yosemite | California | October 1, 1890 | 3,082.7 | 3,287,595 |
| Zion | Utah | November 19, 1919 | 595.9 | 5,039,835 |