Planning your next adventure to a U.S. national park? From the historic Acadia to the vast Yellowstone, the United States boasts a variety of stunning parks. As of 2020, the U.S. added New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia, bringing the total number of national parks to 63. Here’s the full list of these parks categorized by region:

Northeast

1. Acadia National Park: Maine

Southeast

1. Biscayne National Park: Florida

2. Congaree National Park: South Carolina

3. Dry Tortugas National Park: Florida

4. Everglades National Park: Florida

5. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Tennessee and North Carolina

6. Hot Springs National Park: Arkansas

7. Mammoth Cave National Park: Kentucky

8. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: West Virginia

9. Shenandoah National Park: Virginia

10. Virgin Islands National Park: U.S. Virgin Islands

Southwest

1. Big Bend National Park: Texas

2. Carlsbad Caverns National Park: New Mexico

3. Grand Canyon National Park: Arizona

4. Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Texas

5. Petrified Forest National Park: Arizona

6. Saguaro National Park: Arizona

7. White Sands National Park: New Mexico

Midwest

1. Badlands National Park: South Dakota

2. Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ohio

3. Gateway Arch National Park: Missouri and Illinois

4. Indiana Dunes National Park: Indiana

5. Isle Royale National Park: Michigan

6. Theodore Roosevelt National Park: North Dakota

7. Voyageurs National Park: Minnesota

8. Wind Cave National Park: South Dakota

West

1. Arches National Park: Utah

2. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: Colorado

3. Bryce Canyon National Park: Utah

4. Canyonlands National Park: Utah

5. Capitol Reef National Park: Utah

6. Channel Islands National Park: California

7. Crater Lake National Park: Oregon

8. Death Valley National Park: California and Nevada

9. Glacier National Park: Montana

10. Grand Teton National Park: Wyoming

11. Great Basin National Park: Nevada

12. Great Sand Dunes National Park: Colorado

13. Joshua Tree National Park: California

14. Kings Canyon National Park: California

15. Lassen Volcanic National Park: California

16. Mesa Verde National Park: Colorado

17. Mount Rainier National Park: Washington

18. North Cascades National Park: Washington

19. Olympic National Park: Washington

20. Pinnacles National Park: California

21. Redwood National Park: California

22. Rocky Mountain National Park: Colorado

23. Sequoia National Park: California

24. Yellowstone National Park: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho

25. Yosemite National Park: California

26. Zion National Park: Utah

Alaska, Hawaii, and American Samoa

1. Denali National Park: Alaska

2. Gates of the Arctic National Park: Alaska

3. Glacier Bay National Park: Alaska

4. Haleakalā National Park: Hawaii

5. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hawaii

6. Katmai National Park: Alaska

7. Kenai Fjords National Park: Alaska

8. Kobuk Valley National Park: Alaska

9. Lake Clark National Park: Alaska

10. National Park of American Samoa: American Samoa

11. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: Alaska

Tips for Planning Your Visit:

1. Check Seasonal Availability: Some parks have limited access or closed amenities during certain seasons.

2. Book in Advance: Parks like Arches and Glacier require timed entry passes during busy seasons.

3. Use Shuttle Services: Parks such as Zion and Bryce Canyon offer shuttles to reduce traffic congestion.

By visiting these national treasures, you can experience the diverse beauty and history of the United States. Enjoy your adventures!