Gifts for National Park Lovers: 25 Ideas for Every Budget 🏞️ 🎄 | Holiday Gift Guide
Jacob BrownThe best gifts for national park lovers are the ones they will actually use on their next trip. Below are 25 ideas, sorted by budget, so you can find the right one fast.
If someone on your list has a park bucket list taped to the fridge, you already know the type: they own a map with pins in it, they can name the parks in order of favorite, and they will tell you about the trail they hiked in 2019. A good gift for them does two things. It shows you were paying attention, and it goes along on the next trip. Most of the picks below come from our National Park Explorer collection, including our best sellers and a few of our newest designs, with a few outside picks mixed in.
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Gifts Under $10
Small things add up for people who collect. These are easy stocking stuffers or add-ons to a bigger gift.
1. National Park Stickers ($3)
Our best-selling sticker, with a design for every one of the 63 national parks, so you can pick the park they love most, the one they are visiting next, or the one they have not made it to yet. Each is die-cut, about 2 by 3 inches, and made from 6 mil vinyl with a laminate that protects it from scratches, rain, and sun. That makes it a good fit for a water bottle, a laptop, or a car window.
2. Park Ranger Hat Sticker ($3) and Park Ranger Hat Pin ($4.99)
A green and orange ranger hat illustrated with trees and mountains, a small thank-you to the rangers who look after the parks. The sticker is about 3 inches wide, so it works where a full-size design would be too much, like the back of a phone case. The acrylic pin version carries the words "Respect Our Parks" and is about 1.6 inches wide.
3. National Park Acrylic Pins ($4.99)
These transparent, die-cut acrylic pins come in dozens of designs, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Grand Teton, Zion, Mount Rainier, Mesa Verde, Shenandoah, and Great Smoky Mountains. Each one is about an inch across and attaches with a black rubber clutch, so it works on a backpack strap, a jacket, or a hat. We recently added Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion Angels Landing, so the Utah set is now complete with Arches and Canyonlands, all $4.99.
4. Smokey Bear Stickers and Smokey Bear Pin ($3 and $4.99)
A retro Smokey Bear design, about 3 by 2.7 inches as a sticker and 1.25 inches as an acrylic pin. The Prevent Wildfires! sticker shows Smokey with his cubs. Wildtree is an official Smokey Bear licensee, and the whole Smokey Bear collection is a good fit for anyone who grew up with the "Only you can prevent wildfires" message.
Gifts $10 to $25
This is the sweet spot for coworkers, friends, and anyone you want to give something real without a big spend.
5. National Park Wristlet Keychains ($12.49)
The National Park Wristlet Keychain is one of our best sellers, and the strap is a big reason. It is a thick, 2 cm wide polyester strap finished with a PU leather end and a bronze hook, so it feels sturdy and holds up to daily use. The design runs through 12 parks, from left to right: Arches, Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Redwood, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Saguaro, Great Smoky Mountains, Glacier, Zion, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton. A wristlet keeps keys on your wrist instead of at the bottom of a bag, and it holds a wallet, coin pouch, or phone too. The Parks in Color Wristlet Keychain and Parks in Black and White Wristlet Keychain are also $12.49.
The Parks at Night Wristlet Keychain is one of our newer designs. Mountain silhouettes from 11 parks, including Arches, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, Denali, and Grand Canyon, sit under a star-scattered sky on a charcoal-black background. It has a black hook and a black vegan leather end, which makes it a good pick for someone who wants something more low-key. Also $12.49.
6. National Park Neck Lanyard ($13.99)
Another best seller. The same 12 parks repeat along a cream strap, finished with vegan brown leather ends and a bronze swivel hook. The strap is 1 mm thick, 2 cm wide, and about 90 cm long, so it sits flat. It is a good gift for a teacher, nurse, or anyone who wears an ID badge to work. One customer called the pattern "adorable and detailed." Note that it is a standard lanyard, not a breakaway style, so check workplace rules if they work in healthcare or around machinery.
7. Yosemite National Park ID Badge Holder ($12.99)
A detailed sketch of Yosemite valley's floor and peaks on a cream card pocket. Like our other badge holders, it is vertical with a 2 by 3 inch clear window and room for cards up to 4 inches tall. Pair it with the National Park Neck Lanyard above for a matching set.
8. Parks at Night ID Badge Holder ($12.99)
One of our newest designs. Bryce Canyon is on the front and Yellowstone on the back, both silhouetted under a starry sky in charcoal and black. It is the darker option for someone who likes a sleek look at work, and it matches the Parks at Night wristlet above.
9. Smokey Bear Neck Lanyard ($13.99) and Smokey Bear Wristlet Keychain ($12.49)
The lanyard has a wrap-around graphic that moves from a sunlit forest and mountain range to a starry night sky. It is made from soft-touch polyester with a PU leather attachment point debossed with the Wildtree logo and an antique brass swivel clasp. The wristlet features Smokey Bear, the words "Only You," a campfire, woods, and mountains, and it is also a best seller.
10. Parks at Night SD Card Holder ($15.99)
One of our newest releases, and a good gift for the park lover who also takes photos. One side shows Mount Rainier and the other shows the Grand Teton range, both under a star-scattered sky in charcoal and black. It holds up to 6 standard SD cards, works with micro and mini cards when they are in an adapter, and clips on with a 10 mm silver D-ring. It has a durable polyester body with black PU leather accents and a silver snap closure, and it measures 2.1 by 4.1 inches closed.
11. National Parks SD Card Holder and Parks in Color SD Card Holder ($15.99)
The same six-card design in two more styles. National Parks shows Redwood, Mount Rainier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton with brown PU leather accents. Parks in Color is a layered, colorful illustration, with Delicate Arch and Acadia's Bass Harbor Head Light on the front and the Grand Canyon and Yosemite's granite cliffs on the back. If you are shopping for the photographer in the family, see our 100 gift ideas for photographers.
12. Passport to Your National Parks (about $15)
This is the classic keepsake. The Classic Edition is a 112-page book with maps and space to collect the cancellation stamps and annual commemorative stamps you find at visitor centers. The program is run by Eastern National, a nonprofit, and the book is sold by park stores and partner organizations. The Black Hills Parks & Forests Association store lists it at $14.95, and shipping is extra, so it also works as something to pick up on a trip.
Gifts $25 to $50
These are the bigger gifts for photographers, musicians, and serious hikers.
13. Respect Our Parks Camera Strap ($39.99)
One of our best-selling camera straps. It is 2 inches wide for extra comfort and shows 12 parks: Arches, Joshua Tree, Yosemite, Redwood, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Saguaro, Great Smoky Mountains, Glacier, Zion, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton. It adjusts from 36 to 58 inches and works as a sling, neck, or shoulder strap, with a soft faux suede backing and thick connection straps built for heavier camera bodies.
14. Smokey Bear Camera Strap ($35)
Our official Smokey Bear design on a comfortable camera strap, and another best seller. It is 1.5 inches wide, adjusts from 36 to 58 inches, and has a soft faux suede backing, vegan-friendly polyester webbing, and synthetic leather ends.
15. Parks in Color Camera Strap ($39.99)
Eleven popular parks, including Acadia, Arches, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Olympic, and Mount Rainier, run along the strap in full color. It has the same faux suede backing and 36 to 58 inch adjustable fit as our other camera straps.
16. National Park Camera Wrist Strap and Park in Color Camera Wrist Strap ($25 each)
Park-themed wrist straps on a faux suede backing. The strap is 1.5 inches wide and adjusts from about 9 to 12 inches when buckled, with vegan-friendly polyester webbing and synthetic leather ends. The Park in Color version shows Mount Rainier, Zion, Joshua Tree, Crater Lake, and Great Smoky Mountains. They are good for a mirrorless camera or binoculars. If the attachment point on their camera is smaller than 3/8 inch, they will need a strap adapter.
17. National Park Ukulele Strap ($25)
The same 12 parks are printed along a 1.5-inch polyester strap that adjusts from 28 to 48 inches. It has leather ends. If their ukulele has only one strap button, add a headstock adapter, since the strap does not include one.
18. National Park Guitar Strap ($45)
Custom illustrations of 12 parks, grouped as the West, the Desert, and the Classics. It is 2 inches wide, adjusts from 37 to 64 inches, and has 4-inch leather ends for holding heavier guitars. Add a headstock adapter if the guitar has only one strap button. Music lovers who camp might also like 50 gift ideas for musicians.
Splurges and Gifts from Brands We Love
We make a lot of park gifts ourselves, but a few other small and mid-size brands do park and Smokey Bear designs we admire. These are outside picks, so check each shop for current prices, sizes, and holiday shipping dates before you order.
19. Hedley & Bennett Yellowstone Field Guide Apron ($120)
Hedley & Bennett started in the Los Angeles culinary scene in 2012 and makes aprons for chefs and home cooks, with a limited lifetime guarantee. Their Yellowstone Field Guide apron is a pattern of geysers, wildflowers, wolves, and elk among the pines, plus a bear enjoying a picnic. It is part of their For The Parks collection, which gives back to The Conservation Alliance. It is made from 8 oz cotton twill, has big lap pockets and an adjustable neck strap, and is machine washable. It is a good gift for the park lover who cooks.
20. Sackcloth & Ashes Mountain Tropic Blanket ($140)
Sackcloth & Ashes gives a blanket to a local homeless shelter for every blanket it sells, and makes its blankets in Italy from recycled materials. The Mountain Collection is built for the outdoors and for cozy nights after. Mountain Tropic measures 72 by 60 inches, weighs 2.5 pounds, and is a blend of recycled acrylic, polyester, and wool that you can machine wash cool on a gentle cycle. It works for a car camper, a cabin, or the couch after a trip.
21. Shwood CAMP Glacier Sunglasses, Smokey Bear Edition ($89)
Shwood is a Portland, Oregon eyewear company known for wood sunglasses, and it has been making them since 2009. This pair is officially licensed by the U.S. Forest Service, with a plant-based bioplastic frame, wood inlays engraved with Smokey, his hat on the temple tips, and "Only You" on the polarized lenses. It comes with a Smokey Bear sleeping bag case, and a portion of every sale supports wildfire prevention. Upgraded lenses cost more, and the listing marks it final sale, so check sizing before you buy. Want more options? Browse all of Shwood's national park designs.
22. Lantern Press Protect Our National Parks Puzzle ($39.99) and Smokey Bear and Friends Sticker ($6.99)
Lantern Press makes hand-drawn art printed in the USA on puzzles, prints, stickers, and more, with whole collections for national parks and Smokey Bear. The Protect Our National Parks puzzle is a 1,000-piece collage that measures 18.5 by 27.75 inches, with a reference poster included. It is a good gift for the park lover who likes a long winter project. Everything is made to order, so order early for the holidays. Add the Smokey Bear and Friends sticker as a small extra.
23. Thatch Batches Cranberry Jam ($7.49)
Looking to add some flavor to another gift? Thatch Batches makes small batches of all-natural, handmade jams and jellies in southern Utah, not far from some of the best national parks in the country. Their cranberry jam is tart and a good fit for holiday toast and cheese boards, and an 8 ounce jar tucks nicely into a gift bundle next to a sticker or a keychain.
For the Park Lover Who Has Everything
24. America the Beautiful Annual Pass ($80)
For someone who visits parks often, this is the most useful gift on the list. The resident annual pass is $80 and covers entrance and standard amenity fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands. Depending on the site, it covers one private vehicle or four people at per-person sites. A few things to know before you buy: passes are non-transferable, the holder shows photo ID, and physical passes ordered online can take up to three weeks, so many people pick one up in person at a park or get the digital pass from Recreation.gov, which can be used right away. The $80 pass is for U.S. citizens and residents, so a gift for a visitor from another country needs the $250 non-resident annual pass. Seniors 62 and older can get an annual pass for $20 or a lifetime pass for $80, but senior passes cannot be bought as gifts because the holder has to show proof of eligibility. Check the National Park Service page for current prices and who qualifies for free or discounted versions. For trip ideas to go with it, see our A-Z List of National Parks and guide to the best national parks in winter.
25. Build a Matching Set
Gifts pair well, and a set looks more thoughtful than a single item. If you are not sure what they already own, a digital gift card lets them pick the rest. Three combinations that stay on budget:
- Under $21: a National Park Sticker ($3), an acrylic pin ($4.99), and a wristlet keychain ($12.49) come to $20.48.
- Under $27: the Yosemite ID Badge Holder ($12.99) and National Park Neck Lanyard ($13.99) come to $26.98.
- Under $41: a National Park Camera Wrist Strap ($25) and a Parks at Night SD Card Holder ($15.99) come to $40.99.
Quick Answers
What is a good gift for someone who loves national parks but does not take photos? A sticker or pin for the park they love most, a wristlet keychain or lanyard they will use every day, or a passport book to collect stamps at visitor centers. Not sure what they would like? A Wildtree gift card lets them choose.
What is the best national park gift under $20? A national park sticker ($3), an acrylic pin ($4.99), or a wristlet keychain ($12.49) are all under $20, and you can combine two of them.
Can I give an America the Beautiful pass as a gift? You can buy one, but passes are non-transferable and the holder needs photo ID, so buy it for the person who will use it and check the National Park Service page for how to order it. Senior passes cannot be bought as gifts at all, since the holder must show proof of age.
Which park design should I choose? If you are not sure, pick one of the multi-park designs like the National Park lanyard or keychain, which shows 12 parks. Or choose the park they have talked about most. If you still cannot decide, a digital gift card lets them pick their own design.
Shopping for someone else too? See our gift ideas for teachers, nurses, and new hires under $25.
Prices shown in this post were accurate at the time of writing and may change.