Lead photo: Sunset from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Photo: Patricia Dortch)

Your links to US National and State Parks

National Parks

There are 63 National Parks in the United States, spanning 30 States and 2 territories.

Here is your list of National Parks, listed by the states and territories where they are located:

Alaska National Parks

Denali National Park, Alaska

Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Katmai National Park, Alaska

https://www.nps.gov/katm/index.htm

Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

https://www.nps.gov/kefj/index.htm

Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska

https://www.nps.gov/im/arcn/kova.htm

Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

https://www.nps.gov/lacl/index.htm

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska

 

American Samoa National Parks

National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa

https://www.nps.gov/npsa/index.htm

 


Some parks are designated as “Dark Sky” locations – here’s an image of Petrified Forest National Park – Milkyway over The Battleship with glowing clouds and stars.

Arizona National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Saguaro National Park, Arizona

 

Arkansas National Parks

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm


Several Joshua trees of different shapes – Joshua trees take many different forms. Sometimes they are full and bushy, other times spindly and open in their overall shape.
Photo credit: NPS/Larry McAfee

California National Parks

Channel Islands National Park, California

Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada

Joshua Tree National Park, California

Kings Canyon National Park, California

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Pinnacles National Park, California

Redwood National Park, California

Sequoia National Park, California

Yosemite National Park, California

 

Hiking trails in Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado National Parks

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

 

Florida National Parks

Biscayne National Park, Florida

https://www.nps.gov/bisc/index.htm

 

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida

https://www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm

 

Everglades National Park, Florida

https://www.nps.gov/ever/index.htm

Hawaii National Parks

Haleakala National Park, Hawaii

https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm

 

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

https://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm

 

Nothing compares to sleeping under the stars! Most park campgrounds are reserved and full far in advance – plan ahead for a successful visit!

Idaho National Parks

Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

 

Indiana National Parks

Indiana Dunes National Park

https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm

 

Kentucky National Parks

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

 

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage.

Maine National Parks

Acadia National Park, Maine

https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm

 

Michigan National Parks

Isle Royale National Park, Michigan

https://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm

 

Minnesota National Parks

Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota

https://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm

 

Missouri National Parks

Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri

https://www.nps.gov/jeff/index.htm

 


Backcountry Camping at Cracker Lake Backcountry campers fixing dinner at Cracker Lake. Photo courtesy NPS

Montana National Parks

Glacier National Park, Montana

Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

 

Nevada National Parks

Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada

Great Basin National Park, Nevada

 

New Mexico National Parks

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

 

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

North Dakota National Parks

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

 

North Carolina National Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee

 

Ohio National Parks

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm

 

Oregon National Parks

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm

 

South Carolina National Parks

Congaree National Park, South Carolina

https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm

 

South Dakota National Parks

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

 

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Tennessee National Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee

 

Texas National Parks

Big Bend National Park, Texas

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/index.htm

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm

 

Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.

Utah National Parks

Arches National Park, Utah

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Zion National Park, Utah

Virgin Islands National Parks

Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands

https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/index.htm

Virginia National Parks

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

 

Washington National Parks

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

North Cascades National Park, Washington

Olympic National Park, Washington

 

West Virginia National Parks

New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia

https://www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm

 

Wyoming National Parks

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

 

 


State Parks:

Alabama State Parks:

https://stateparks.com/alabama_parks_and_recreation_destinations.html

 

Alaska State Parks:

https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/

Wildflower Season Has Started at Arizona’s State Parks

Arizona State Parks:

https://azstateparks.com/

 

Arkansas State Parks:

https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/

 

California State Parks:

https://www.parks.ca.gov/

Fishers Peak State Park, Colorado

Colorado State Parks:

https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks

 

Connecticut State Parks:

https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Connecticut-State-Parks-and-Forests

 

Delaware State Parks:

https://destateparks.com/

 

Florida State Parks:

https://www.floridastateparks.org/

High Falls State Park, Georgia

Georgia State Parks:

https://gastateparks.org/

 

Hawaii State Parks:

https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/

 

Idaho State Parks:

https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

 

Illinois State Parks:

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/default.aspx

 

Indiana State Parks:

https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/

 

Iowa State Parks:

https://www.iowadnr.gov/places-to-go/state-parks

 

Kansas State Parks:

https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks

 

Kentucky State Parks:

https://parks.ky.gov/

Louisiana – Port Hudson State Park – Battle reenactment, occurring annually at the end of March

Louisiana State Parks:

https://www.lastateparks.com/

 

Maine State Parks:

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/about/state_parks.shtml

 

Maryland State Parks:

https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/default.aspx

 

Massachusetts State Parks:

https://www.mass.gov/visit-massachusetts-state-parks

 

Michigan State Parks:

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks

 

Minnesota State Parks:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html

 

Mississippi State Parks:

https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/

 

Missouri State Parks:

https://mostateparks.com/

 

Montana State Parks:

https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks

 

Nebraska State Parks:

http://outdoornebraska.gov/stateparks/

 

Nevada State Parks:

https://parks.nv.gov/

 

New Hampshire State Parks:

https://www.nhstateparks.org/

 

New Jersey State Parks:

https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/

 

New Mexico State Parks:

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/#gsc.tab=0

 

New York State Parks:

https://parks.ny.gov/

 

North Carolina State Parks:

https://www.ncparks.gov/

 

North Dakota State Parks:

https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/

 

Ohio State Parks:

https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/campgrounds

 

Oklahoma State Parks:

https://www.travelok.com/state-parks/search

 

Oregon State Parks:

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

 

Pennsylvania State Parks:

https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/pages/default.aspx

 

Rhode Island State Parks:

https://riparks.ri.gov/

 

South Carolina State Parks:

https://discoversouthcarolina.com/state-parks

 

South Dakota State Parks:

https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/things-to-do/national-state-parks

 

Tennessee State Parks:

https://tnstateparks.com/

 

Texas State Parks:

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/

 

Utah State Parks:

https://stateparks.utah.gov/

 

Vermont State Parks:

https://vtstateparks.com/

 

Virginia State Parks:

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

 

Washington State Parks:

https://www.parks.wa.gov/

 

West Virginia State Parks:

https://wvstateparks.com/

Wisconsin State Parks:

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Parks

 

Wyoming State Parks:

https://wyoparks.wyo.gov/

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