The A-Z List of National Parks! 🏞️ 🌲 | Discover All National Parks in the U.S.

In honor of our brand new National Park Stickers, we created something special - a comprehensive, adventure-ready guide to every national park in the U.S.

Whether you’re crossing parks off your bucket list or just dreaming up your next road trip, this complete list of national parks is designed to inspire awe and action.

Bring your stickers, grab your favorite camera strap, and let’s explore 63 vast, beautiful, and wildly different places one unforgettable park at a time.

1. Acadia National Park – Maine

Where rugged coastline meets pine forest and granite peaks, Acadia National Park offers sweeping Atlantic views and iconic drives like Park Loop Road. Watch sunrise from Cadillac Mountain - one of the first places daylight touches in the U.S. Ideal for hiking, biking, and sea-kayaking between islands and inlets.

2. American Samoa National Park – American Samoa

A tropical jewel in the South Pacific, this remote park spans volcanic islands fringed by coral reefs and rainforests. Hike through lush jungles to sacred Polynesian sites or snorkel in turquoise waters teeming with vibrant marine life. It’s a cultural and natural escape far from the mainland’s reach.

3. Arches National Park – Utah

A red-rock playground home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, this park is pure desert drama. Delicate Arch steals the show, especially at golden hour. Wind-sculpted sandstone, spires, and fins make every hike feel surreal - like walking through a natural sculpture gallery.

4. Badlands National Park – South Dakota

Otherworldly and windswept, the Badlands blend striped rock formations with fossil-rich prairie. Think jagged peaks, steep canyons, and roaming bison. The layered landscape tells stories of ancient seas and saber-toothed cats - all under big, ever-changing skies.

5. Big Bend National Park – Texas

Tucked along the Rio Grande, Big Bend’s remote wilderness delivers desert, mountain, and river in one epic package. Hike into Santa Elena Canyon or soak in a natural hot spring. Star-filled skies and silence stretch for miles in this vast West Texas escape.

6. Biscayne National Park – Florida

95% water and 100% tropical vibes - Biscayne protects vibrant coral reefs, mangrove forests, and aquamarine shallows. Explore shipwrecks on the Maritime Heritage Trail or snorkel over sea turtles and rays. It’s a paradise best seen by kayak, boat, or mask and fins.

7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park – Colorado

This canyon isn’t wide - it’s deep, dark, and dramatic. Carved by the Gunnison River, the park features some of North America’s steepest cliffs. Painted Wall towers 2,250 feet above the river below. Hike the rim or descend into its shadowy depths if you’re feeling bold.

8. Bryce Canyon National Park – Utah

Not a canyon, but a giant natural amphitheater filled with crimson spires called hoodoos. Bryce feels like a dreamworld, especially at sunrise, when light paints the rock in pinks and golds. Wander the Queen’s Garden Trail and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a fantasy.

9. Canyonlands National Park – Utah

A rugged, red-rock maze where rivers cut deep canyons into high desert. Divided into four districts, each wildly different, Canyonlands invites exploration by foot, jeep, or raft. Mesa Arch at dawn is a must-see and a glowing window to Utah’s vast canyon country.

10. Capitol Reef National Park – Utah

Often overlooked, this hidden gem features towering cliffs, fruit orchards, and the Waterpocket Fold - a 100-mile wrinkle in the Earth’s crust. Pick apples in Fruita or hike through slot canyons and domes that glow gold in the afternoon light. Quiet, scenic, and full of surprise.

11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park – New Mexico

Above ground: desert. Below? One of the largest cave systems in the world. Descend into Carlsbad Cavern and you’ll find silent chambers of stalactites, stalagmites, and eerie beauty. Visit at dusk to watch thousands of bats swirl into the sky in a nightly exodus.

12. Channel Islands National Park – California

Just off the California coast lie five wild islands where sea caves echo and foxes run free. Accessible only by boat or plane, Channel Islands is an ocean-lover’s retreat. Snorkel through kelp forests, paddle into hidden coves, and hike among windswept wildflowers far from the mainland.

13. Congaree National Park – South Carolina

Step into a cathedral of trees - Congaree protects the largest expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. Boardwalk trails wind through swampy, serene floodplains. Look for fireflies, otters, and the park’s famous towering loblolly pines. It’s a slow, still world rich with life.

14. Crater Lake National Park – Oregon

Formed by a collapsed volcano, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. and among the clearest anywhere. Its intense blue color feels almost unreal. Drive the Rim Road or hike down to the water for a brisk swim if you’re brave.

15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Ohio

Where industry meets nature, this unexpected gem follows the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Ride the towpath trail, spot waterfalls like Brandywine Falls, and explore restored canal towns. A shining example of why every park in the list of national parks has its own unique magic.

16. Death Valley National Park – California & Nevada

The hottest place on Earth, yet full of color and contrast. Death Valley is a land of extremes - salt flats, sand dunes, canyons, and peaks. Visit Badwater Basin, 282 feet below sea level, or watch golden light pour over Zabriskie Point. Stark, surreal, and unforgettable.

17. Denali National Park – Alaska

Home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali doesn’t ask for your attention, it commands it. Beyond the mountain, it’s six million acres of moose, grizzlies, and untamed silence. Wildlife roams freely here, and roads don’t go far. Denali rewards those who embrace the raw and remote.

18. Dry Tortugas National Park – Florida

Seventy miles off Key West, Dry Tortugas feels like a castaway dream - turquoise waters, coral reefs, and a 19th-century island fort. Accessible only by seaplane or boat, it’s one of the most isolated in the list of national parks. Bring snorkels, sunscreen, and a spirit for discovery.

19. Everglades National Park – Florida

A slow-moving river of grass sprawls across southern Florida, teeming with life. Gators sunbathe on banks, roseate spoonbills wade in the shallows, and mangroves tangle above the waterline. The Everglades isn’t loud - it hums. Paddle or airboat your way through one of Earth’s most unique ecosystems.

20. Gates of the Arctic National Park – Alaska

No roads, no trails, no crowds. This is wilderness with a capital W. Gates of the Arctic is a trackless expanse of tundra, jagged peaks, and rivers that snake through valleys carved by ice. It’s not easy to reach, but that’s exactly the point.

21. Gateway Arch National Park – Missouri

Unlike any other on this list, Gateway Arch rises not from forest or canyon but from the heart of St. Louis. It honors the spirit of westward expansion. Ride to the top for sweeping city views, or reflect on the Mississippi’s historic role in shaping a nation.

22. Glacier Bay National Park – Alaska

Glacier Bay is a living, shifting world of ice and water. Towering tidewater glaciers calve into teal fjords while humpbacks breach and sea otters float by. This is a park you mostly explore by boat and is a rare place where silence is broken only by cracking ice.

23. Glacier National Park – Montana

Nicknamed the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier is carved with alpine lakes, knife-edged peaks, and trails that wind through wildflower meadows. Go-to route? Going-to-the-Sun Road. With bears, bighorn sheep, and serious mountain drama, it’s one of the most iconic in any list of national parks.

24. Grand Canyon National Park – Arizona

No photo prepares you for the scale. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles of layered rock and light, each hour casting shadows deeper into the Earth. Hike down to the Colorado River, or just sit on the rim and let millions of years sink in.

25. Grand Teton National Park – Wyoming

Rising abruptly from flat plains, the Tetons feel cinematic. Sharp peaks, reflective lakes, and meadows full of elk make it a photographer’s dream. Less crowded than Yellowstone next door, but just as epic. Early mornings here? Pure magic, especially with fog draped across the Snake River.

26. Great Basin National Park – Nevada

One of the quietest national parks, Great Basin hides bristlecone pines older than the pyramids and a sky glittering with stars. Tour the Lehman Caves, then summit Wheeler Peak. It’s where desert meets alpine, and where solitude isn’t a feature but the whole point.

27. Great Sand Dunes National Park – Colorado

North America’s tallest dunes rise like golden waves against a backdrop of alpine peaks. At Great Sand Dunes, you can sandboard down 700-foot slopes, splash in seasonal Medano Creek, or stargaze under an ink-black sky. It’s a surreal collision of desert and mountain, truly unlike anywhere else.

28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park – North Carolina & Tennessee

America’s most-visited park earns its fame with misty ridgelines, lush forests, and waterfalls that seem to whisper through the trees. Black bears roam freely, wildflowers bloom in spring, and autumn paints the hills gold. The Smokies offer both scenic drives and deep-woods solitude - whatever rhythm you need.

29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Texas

Towering over the West Texas desert, this hidden gem is home to the state’s highest peak and some of its oldest fossils. Guadalupe Mountains surprises with quiet canyons, vibrant fall colors, and ancient reef formations. Fewer crowds, starry nights, and trails that make you earn the views.

30. Haleakalā National Park – Hawaii

Rising above the clouds, Haleakalā’s summit feels like the surface of Mars at sunrise. This dormant volcano holds sacred meaning, rare native species, and landscapes that swing from barren lava fields to lush rainforests. Come for the sunrise, stay for the silence, the stars, and the spirit of aloha.

31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park – Hawaii

One of the few places on Earth where you can watch land being born. Home to Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, this park pulses with geothermal energy. Steam vents hiss, lava fields stretch for miles, and ancient Hawaiian culture is deeply woven into the landscape. Respect is essential here.

 

 

 

32. Hot Springs National Park – Arkansas

A national park that feels more like a living museum. Nestled in the heart of a small city, Hot Springs blends bathhouse history with forested trails and thermal springs. Sip pure spring water, hike to quiet overlooks, then stroll Bathhouse Row where preservation meets rejuvenation.

33. Indiana Dunes National Park – Indiana

Just an hour from Chicago, Indiana Dunes surprises with a 15-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline and some of the most biologically diverse habitats in the Midwest. Climb towering dunes, wander inland wetlands, or swim on sandy beaches. Urban-edge wilderness has never looked this wild.

34. Isle Royale National Park – Michigan

Remote, rugged, and only accessible by ferry or floatplane, Isle Royale is a place for those who like their nature undisturbed. This island park is home to wolves, moose, shipwrecks, and silence. Backpack its length or kayak between coves - solitude is the real treasure here.

35. Joshua Tree National Park – California

Where desert dreams meet rock climbers' paradise. Joshua Tree’s twisted yuccas, surreal boulder piles, and two distinct desert ecosystems make it a place of quiet magic. Camp under the stars, climb monzogranite towers, or just wander until the silence starts to hum. A must on any list of national parks.

36. Katmai National Park – Alaska

Best known for its brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls, Katmai is a wild, volcanic expanse few will ever see but none will forget. This is bear country, shaped by eruptions and untouched by roads. Come for the salmon run, stay for the raw, unfiltered wild.

37. Kenai Fjords National Park – Alaska

A world carved by ice and shaped by tide, Kenai Fjords is where glaciers tumble into the sea. Cruise past blue walls of ice or paddle through icy bays where seals and puffins thrive. It's wild, watery, and absolutely alive - a place that humbles with every echo.

38. Kings Canyon National Park – California

Often overshadowed by its neighbor Yosemite, Kings Canyon is a hidden powerhouse - home to one of the deepest canyons in North America. Granite cliffs, roaring rivers, and ancient sequoias define the landscape. Fewer tourists, more solitude. A quieter icon on the list of national parks.

39. Kobuk Valley National Park – Alaska

No roads. No crowds. Just Arctic wilderness and surreal sand dunes in the far north. Kobuk Valley is where caribou migrate in the tens of thousands and golden dunes rise beside tundra. It’s not easy to reach but it’s even harder to forget.

40. Lake Clark National Park – Alaska

Volcanoes, salmon-filled rivers, turquoise lakes, and bears all in one jaw-dropping park. Lake Clark is raw, remote, and wildly diverse. Bush planes are your gateway here, where you can fish, hike, or just sit in silence while watching nature unfold like a private performance.

41. Lassen Volcanic National Park – California

Boiling mud pots, steaming vents, and a volcano you can hike - Lassen is like Yellowstone’s untamed cousin. Four types of volcanoes exist here, framed by meadows, lakes, and snowy peaks. It’s science class come to life, with sulfur-scented trails and bubbling earth under your boots.

42. Mammoth Cave National Park – Kentucky

Home to the world’s longest known cave system, Mammoth Cave is a subterranean wonderland of twisting tunnels, cathedral-like chambers, and total darkness. Above ground? Rolling hills and quiet rivers. It’s a park that invites you to look down, not up, and venture deep into Earth’s past.

43. Mesa Verde National Park – Colorado

Ancient dwellings carved into cliffs tell the story of the Ancestral Puebloans, who lived here centuries ago. Mesa Verde is part archaeology, part high desert beauty. Hike to petroglyphs, peer into 800-year-old homes, and feel the weight of history built into stone. It’s culture you can walk through.

44. Mount Rainier National Park – Washington

Always watching, Mount Rainier towers above the Pacific Northwest like a snowy sentinel. In summer, wildflowers explode across subalpine meadows; in winter, it becomes a snowbound wilderness. Glaciers, waterfalls, and forests wrap the mountain - a dramatic centerpiece in any list of national parks worth exploring.

45. New River Gorge National Park – West Virginia

New River Gorge blends Appalachian grit with epic beauty. Known for whitewater rafting and one of the world’s longest single-span arch bridges, it’s a place where history, adventure, and lush forest converge. Rock climbers, paddlers, and weekend wanderers will all find their rhythm here.

46. North Cascades National Park – Washington

Nicknamed the “American Alps,” this park is wild, jagged, and glacial to its core. North Cascades is one of the least-visited national parks and one of the most spectacular. Steep peaks, icy blue lakes, and more glaciers than anywhere else in the Lower 48. No crowds, all magic.

47. Olympic National Park – Washington

From rugged Pacific beaches to misty rainforests and alpine peaks, Olympic is a world of contrasts. Wander through Hoh’s moss-draped trees, climb Hurricane Ridge for panoramic views, or comb tidepools along the wild coast. It’s a Pacific Northwest masterpiece where every trail tells a different story.

48. Petrified Forest National Park – Arizona

This park is a vibrant tapestry of petrified logs, colorful badlands, and ancient human history. Scattered across the high desert, fossilized trees from 225 million years ago gleam with crystalized hues. The Painted Desert’s banded hills shift colors with the light, while archaeological sites whisper of early inhabitants. Hike the Blue Mesa Trail or explore the Puerco Pueblo ruins for a journey through deep time.

49. Pinnacles National Park – California

A rugged wonder born from an ancient volcano, Pinnacles boasts dramatic rock spires, deep caves, and rolling hills. Hike through talus caves where boulders form shadowy tunnels, or spot rare condors soaring above. Spring wildflowers and quiet trails make this a hidden gem for adventurers.

50. Redwood National Park – California

Home to the tallest trees on Earth, Redwood National Park is a realm of giants. Coastal redwoods tower over fern-filled groves, while fog rolls in from the Pacific. Explore tidepools, hike Lady Bird Johnson Grove, or simply stand in awe of nature’s skyscrapers in this misty, majestic park.

51. Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado

Alpine lakes, snow-dusted peaks, and elk-filled meadows define this high-country haven. Trail Ridge Road offers breathtaking views above the treeline, while hikes to Emerald Lake or Bear Lake deliver postcard-perfect moments. Rocky Mountain is Colorado’s crown jewel, wild and accessible all at once.

52. Saguaro National Park – Arizona

This is the cactus capital of the world where towering saguaros strike poses against fiery desert skies. Saguaro National Park holds the rhythm of the Sonoran: sunrises over silent trails, sunsets with coyotes howling in the distance. It’s a desert symphony, slow and sacred.

53. Sequoia National Park – California

 

 

Here, the trees don’t just grow - they reign. Walk among giants like General Sherman, the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth. Sequoia’s high country hides alpine lakes and granite domes, but it’s the silence beneath those massive trunks that leaves the deepest impression.

54. Shenandoah National Park – Virginia

Skyline Drive winds along misty ridges, threading through Appalachia’s soft curves and golden light. Shenandoah is a four-season stunner: wildflowers in spring, deep green in summer, blazing reds in fall, and snowy serenity in winter. It’s close to D.C., but feels worlds away.

55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park – North Dakota

Named for the president who found healing here, this badland beauty holds wind-carved cliffs, wild bison herds, and one of the darkest night skies in the country. Part history, part solitude, it’s a rugged love letter to the American West.

56. Virgin Islands National Park – U.S. Virgin Islands

White sand, turquoise waters, and coral reefs teeming with life - Virgin Islands National Park protects two-thirds of St. John. Hike from sugar mill ruins to secluded beaches, then snorkel with sea turtles. It’s a tropical wonder on the list of national parks few expect.

57. Voyageurs National Park – Minnesota

Water is your trail here. Voyageurs is a maze of interconnected lakes, best explored by canoe, houseboat, or kayak. Paddle past pine islands, spot loons and otters, and catch northern lights dancing overhead. In winter, the lakes freeze - and snowshoes take over.

58. White Sands National Park – New Mexico

A sea of gypsum sand dunes stretches to the horizon, bright as snow but warm underfoot. White Sands feels like walking on another planet - soft, silent, and ever-shifting. Sled down the dunes, catch a blazing sunset, or just listen to the wind draw patterns in the sand.

59. Wind Cave National Park – South Dakota

One of the world’s longest and most complex cave systems lies just below the prairie. Above ground? Bison graze and prairie dogs chirp. Below? Boxwork formations unlike anywhere else. Wind Cave is a park of contrasts where surface calm meets subterranean wild.

60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park – Alaska

It’s bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Switzerland combined. Wrangell–St. Elias is vast, remote, and raw - a land of glaciers, craters, and forgotten mining towns. This isn’t a park you see in a day. It’s a frontier that demands time, grit, and awe.

61. Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming, Montana & Idaho

The first national park in the world, and still one of the most astonishing. Geysers spout, bison roam, and bubbling earth reminds you how alive this planet is. Yellowstone is nature’s theater - with Old Faithful headlining and hot springs, canyons, and waterfalls stealing the show.

 

 

62. Yosemite National Park – California

Granite giants like El Capitan and Half Dome rise above waterfalls and ancient pines. Yosemite Valley is iconic, but venture farther and you’ll find wild meadows, alpine lakes, and quiet groves. It's a cathedral of stone and light and a pilgrimage for nature lovers.

63. Zion National Park – Utah

Steep red cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and a winding river that carved it all - Zion is both dramatic and deeply spiritual. Hike Angels Landing if you dare, or wade The Narrows with water up to your waist. This park doesn’t just impress, it invites transformation.

A Final Word From Wildtree

Whether you’ve been to one park or all 63, we hope this list of national parks in the U.S. sparked new ideas and trail-ready inspiration. At Wildtree, we believe every adventure deserves to be remembered with a sticker, a photo, and a story worth sharing. See you out there. 🌲