Ultimate Checklist to All 63 National Parks in the United States

Embark on the ultimate American road trip with our comprehensive checklist of all 63 U.S. National Parks. From the peaks of Acadia to the canyons of Zion, plan your 2026 adventure today.

Ultimate Checklist to All 63 National Parks in the United States
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  • 1.

    Acadia National Park

    The crown jewel of the North Atlantic Coast, featuring Cadillac Mountain and rugged rocky shores.

    Acadia National Park
    1916
    Maine
  • 2.

    Arches National Park

    Home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including the iconic Delicate Arch.

    Arches National Park
    1971
    Utah
  • 3.

    Badlands National Park

    Striking geologic deposits containing one of the world’s richest fossil beds.

    Badlands National Park
    1978
    South Dakota
  • 4.

    Big Bend National Park

    Where the Rio Grande makes a sharp turn, featuring vast desert and the Chisos Mountains.

    Big Bend National Park
    1944
    Texas
  • 5.

    Biscayne National Park

    A 95% water park protecting coral reefs, mangrove forests, and emerald islands.

    Biscayne National Park
    1980
    Florida
  • 6.

    Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

    Deep, narrow, and dark, these ancient canyon walls are some of the steepest in North America.

    Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
    1999
    Colorado
  • 7.

    Bryce Canyon National Park

    Famous for its unique spire-shaped rock formations known as hoodoos.

    Bryce Canyon National Park
    1928
    Utah
  • 8.

    Canyonlands National Park

    A wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River.

    1978
    Utah
  • 9.

    Capitol Reef National Park

    Features the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth’s crust.

    1978
    Utah
  • 10.

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    Over 119 limestone caves including the massive Big Room chamber.

    1978
    New Mexico
  • 11.

    Channel Islands National Park

    Five remarkable islands off the coast of Southern California, home to unique species.

    1978
    California
  • 12.

    Congaree National Park

    The largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern U.S.

    1978
    South Carolina
  • 13.

    Crater Lake National Park

    Formed by a collapsed volcano, this is the deepest lake in the United States.

    1978
    Oregon
  • 14.

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    A refuge for flora and fauna along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron.

    1978
    Ohio
  • 15.

    Death Valley National Park

    A land of extremes: the hottest, driest, and lowest point in North America.

    1978
    California/Nevada
  • 16.

    Denali National Park

    Home to North America's highest peak, Denali, and six million acres of wild land.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 17.

    Dry Tortugas National Park

    A remote park 70 miles west of Key West, famous for Fort Jefferson and marine life.

    1978
    Florida
  • 18.

    Everglades National Park

    The largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. and a critical habitat for many rare species.

    1978
    Florida
  • 19.

    Gates of the Arctic National Park

    A vast wilderness in northern Alaska with no roads or established trails.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 20.

    Gateway Arch National Park

    The iconic symbol of the westward expansion of the United States.

    1978
    Missouri
  • 21.

    Glacier National Park

    A landscape of carved peaks and valleys that extend into the Canadian border.

    1978
    Montana
  • 22.

    Glacier Bay National Park

    A maritime sanctuary featuring dynamic glaciers and diverse marine ecosystems.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 23.

    Grand Canyon National Park

    A massive, deep canyon carved by the Colorado River, globally renowned for its size.

    1978
    Arizona
  • 24.

    Grand Teton National Park

    Jagged peaks, alpine lakes, and abundant wildlife in the heart of Wyoming.

    1978
    Wyoming
  • 25.

    Great Basin National Park

    Known for its ancient bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves.

    1978
    Nevada
  • 26.

    Great Sand Dunes National Park

    Contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, set against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

    1978
    Colorado
  • 27.

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    America's most visited national park, world-renowned for its biodiversity and mountain culture.

    1978
    Tennessee/North Carolina
  • 28.

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Home to the four highest peaks in Texas and a preserved fossil reef from the Permian period.

    1978
    Texas
  • 29.

    Haleakalā National Park

    Protects the massive Haleakalā volcano and unique native ecosystems on Maui.

    1978
    Hawaii
  • 30.

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Witness the dramatic power of volcanic landscapes and active lava flows.

    1978
    Hawaii
  • 31.

    Hot Springs National Park

    The 'American Spa' featuring therapeutic thermal waters and historic bathhouses.

    1978
    Arkansas
  • 32.

    Indiana Dunes National Park

    Diverse landscapes of sand dunes, prairies, and wetlands along Lake Michigan.

    1978
    Indiana
  • 33.

    Isle Royale National Park

    A remote island wilderness in Lake Superior known for its moose and wolf populations.

    1978
    Michigan
  • 34.

    Joshua Tree National Park

    Two distinct desert ecosystems meet here, punctuated by the iconic Joshua trees.

    1978
    California
  • 35.

    Katmai National Park

    Famous for Brooks Falls where brown bears congregate to fish for salmon.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 36.

    Kenai Fjords National Park

    Where the edge of the ice age meets the sea, featuring the Harding Icefield.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 37.

    Kings Canyon National Park

    Home to deep canyons and giant sequoia groves, adjacent to Sequoia National Park.

    1978
    California
  • 38.

    Kobuk Valley National Park

    Includes the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes and provides critical habitat for caribou migration.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 39.

    Lake Clark National Park

    A landscape of volcanoes, alpine lakes, and salmon-filled rivers in Alaska.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 40.

    Lassen Volcanic National Park

    A landscape shaped by hydrothermal activity and featuring Lassen Peak.

    1978
    California
  • 41.

    Mammoth Cave National Park

    Protects the world's longest known cave system, a limestone labyrinth.

    1978
    Kentucky
  • 42.

    Mesa Verde National Park

    Preserves the archeological heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people, including cliff dwellings.

    1978
    Colorado
  • 43.

    Mount Rainier National Park

    An active volcano and the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.

    1978
    Washington
  • 44.

    National Park of American Samoa

    The only U.S. national park in the Southern Hemisphere, preserving tropical rainforests.

    1978
    American Samoa
  • 45.

    New River Gorge National Park

    Features one of the oldest rivers on the continent and world-class white water rafting.

    1978
    West Virginia
  • 46.

    North Cascades National Park

    Jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers in the North Cascades range.

    1978
    Washington
  • 47.

    Olympic National Park

    Boasts three distinct ecosystems: glacier-capped mountains, temperate rainforests, and rugged coast.

    1978
    Washington
  • 48.

    Petrified Forest National Park

    Features one of the world's largest concentrations of petrified wood and the Painted Desert.

    1978
    Arizona
  • 49.

    Pinnacles National Park

    Eroded remains of half of an ancient volcano, now home to California condors.

    1978
    California
  • 50.

    Redwood National Park

    Home to the world's tallest trees, some of which are over 2,000 years old.

    1978
    California
  • 51.

    Rocky Mountain National Park

    Vast mountain ranges and spectacular alpine tundra along the Continental Divide.

    1978
    Colorado
  • 52.

    Saguaro National Park

    Protects giant saguaro cacti, the universal symbol of the American West.

    1978
    Arizona
  • 53.

    Sequoia National Park

    Home to the General Sherman Tree, the world’s largest living tree by volume.

    1978
    California
  • 54.

    Shenandoah National Park

    A park along the crest of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains with the iconic Skyline Drive.

    1978
    Virginia
  • 55.

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Badlands where President Theodore Roosevelt once ranched and hunted.

    1978
    North Dakota
  • 56.

    Virgin Islands National Park

    Features crystal clear waters, coral reefs, and white sand beaches in the Caribbean.

    1978
    U.S. Virgin Islands
  • 57.

    Voyageurs National Park

    A water-based park in northern Minnesota known for its interconnected waterways.

    1978
    Minnesota
  • 58.

    White Sands National Park

    The world's largest gypsum dunefield, creating a stunningly white landscape.

    1978
    New Mexico
  • 59.

    Wind Cave National Park

    One of the world’s longest and most complex caves, famous for boxwork formations.

    1978
    South Dakota
  • 60.

    Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

    The largest U.S. national park, covering 13.2 million acres of mountains and glaciers.

    1978
    Alaska
  • 61.

    Yellowstone National Park

    The world's first national park, containing most of the world's geysers.

    1978
    WY/MT/ID
  • 62.

    Yosemite National Park

    Renowned for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoia groves.

    1978
    California
  • 63.

    Zion National Park

    Features massive cream, pink, and red sandstone cliffs and the narrow Zion Canyon.

    1978
    Utah

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