National Park Maps USA
National Park Maps. Containing information about when the National Park was established, its coordinates, the average visitors per year, National Park Brochure and National Park Map for down load. You can also link to the Parks page for additional information and News. We will continue to update this page information with additional National Park Maps; this will include National Park brochures, trail maps and road maps to help you plan your vocation, trip or camping holiday.
If you are looking to explore one of America’s 60 amazing national parks, 25 national battlefields, or 87 National Monuments? Our maps will help you locate these sites near you and provides directions to each one!
National Park | Park Info | When to Go | Location | Date established as park | Average Annual Visitors | Description |
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Acadia National Parks | Acadia National Park holds some of the most spectacular scenery on the Eastern Seaboard: a rugged coastline of surf-pounded granite and an interior graced by sculpted mountains, serene ponds, and lush deciduous forests. | April May June July August September October | Maine 44.35°N 68.21°W | February 26, 1919 | 2,421,256 | |
American Samoa National Parks | National parks come in all shapes and sizes from the large parks found throughout the greater land masses of North America all the way down to the small island parks that can be found throughout the oceans of the area. | American Samoa 14.25°S 170.68°W | October 31, 1988 | 7,067 | ||
Arches National Parks | Four hours (235 miles) from Salt Lake City, this park has the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches, including that most-famous symbol of Utah, Delicate Arch. Nearby is Moab, an adventure hotspot, with world-class white-water rafting on the Colorado River, rock climbing, four-wheeling, and mountain biking. | April May June July August September October | Utah 38.68°N 109.57°W | November 12, 1971 | 925,767 | |
Badlands National Parks | Badlands National Park's eroded buttes and spires cast amazing shades of red and yellow across the South Dakota prairie. In addition to scenery, it has some of the world’s richest mammal fossil beds. | May June July August September | South Dakota 43.75°N 102.50°W | November 10, 1978 | 932,074 | |
Big Bend National Parks | In a remote location, with the Rio Grande River along its southern border, Big Bend's limitless skies and ample space are two of its strongest selling points. | January February March April May September October November December | Texas 29.25°N 103.25°W | June 12, 1944 | 333,408 | |
Biscayne National Parks | Occupying 172,000 acres along the southern portion of Biscayne Bay, south of Miami, Biscayne National Park is 95% submerged, with coral reefs and coastal mangrove forests. | January February March April May September October November December | Florida 25.65°N 80.08°W | June 28, 1980 | 485,730 | |
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Parks | This steep and narrow river gorge in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has sheer cliffs and a drop twice as high as the Empire State Building. | April May June July August September October | Colorado 38.57°N 107.72°W | October 21, 1999 | 184,520 | |
Bryce Canyon National Parks | Exploring the hoodoos (spectacular columns of rock) at this park is like wandering through a giant maze. Bryce is within a few hours of Utah's other national parks and near Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. | May June July August September October | Utah 37.57°N 112.18°W | February 25, 1928 | 1,163,925 | |
Canyonlands National Parks | Biking on White Rim Road, white-water rafting in Cataract Canyon—plus spires, pinnacles, cliffs, and mesas as far as the eye can see are the top reasons to go. | March April May June July August September October | Utah 38.2°N 109.93°W | September 12, 1964 | 436,859 | |
Capitol Reef National Parks | Seven times larger than nearby Bryce Canyon and much less crowded, Capitol Reef is known for its 100-mile-long Waterpocket Fold, a monocline (or “wrinkle” in the Earth’s crust). It has many options for day hikes as well as backcountry trips into slot canyons, arches, cliffs, domes, and slickrock. | April May June July August September October | Utah 38.20°N 111.17°W | December 18, 1971 | 631,291 | |
Carlsbad Caverns National Parks | The park’s 113 caves, bizarre underground rock formations, and 400,000 diving, dipping, sonar-blipping bats are the main draws. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | New Mexico 32.17°N 104.44°W | May 14, 1930 | 444,142 | |
Channel Islands National Parks | These five islands are home to 145 species of terrestrial plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. You’re bound to see wildlife such as dolphins, sea lions, island foxes, and pelicans, and can kayak, dive, and go whale-watching. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | California 34.01°N 119.42°W | March 5, 1980 | 420,067 | |
Congaree National Parks | South Carolina is known for being among the most beautiful places within North America. | South Carolina 33.78°N 80.78°W | November 10, 2003 | 105,020 | ||
Crater Lake National Parks | Crater Lake is a geological marvel—the 21-square-mile sapphire-blue lake inside a caldera is the nation's deepest. The park itself includes about 90 miles of trails. | June July August September October | Oregon 42.94°N 122.1°W | May 22, 1902 | 460,761 | |
Cuyahoga Valley National Parks | Some national parks seem to be less visited than others, but the location of Cuyahoga Valley National Park along with its many attractions make it one of the most visited national parks in North America. | Ohio 41.24°N 81.55°W | October 11, 2000 | 2,803,247 | ||
Death Valley National Parks | This is a vast, lonely, beautiful place with breathtaking vistas, searing heat, and mysterious moving rocks. The desert landscape is surrounded by majestic mountains, dry lakebeds, spring wildflowers, and Wild West ghost towns. | January February March April May October November December | California, Nevada 36.24°N 116.82°W | October 31, 1994 | 980,140 | |
Denali National Parks | Home to Mt. McKinley—the highest peak in North America—Denali National Park and Preserve comprises 6 million acres of Alaska's best wildlife, scenery, and adventures. | June July August September | Alaska 63.33°N 150.50°W | February 26, 1917 | 405,998 | |
Dry Tortugas National Parks | It is a misconception that national parks have to be hundreds of acres and be primarily based on land. One of the best kept secrets within the national park registry is Dry Tortugas National Park. | Florida 24.63°N 82.87°W | October 26, 1992 | 64,414 | ||
Everglades National Parks | Wildlife conservation has been a vital part in the preservation of some of the most beautiful and almost extinct animals. | Florida 25.32°N 80.93°W | May 30, 1934 | 1,026,046 | ||
Gates of the Arctic National Parks | When thinking of national parks throughout North America people usually think of the most famous ones such as Yellowstone and Yosemite, but there are some national parks that do not get the credit they deserve for being truly amazing places to visit. | Alaska 67.78°N 153.30°W | December 2, 1980 | 9,358 | ||
Glacier National Parks | Glacier Bay is home to the continent's largest collection of tidewater glaciers, which can be seen from a cruise ship or on a day boat tour. Migrating humpback whales and occasionally orcas can also be spotted here and it's an excellent place to sea kayak. The park's remote, undeveloped location ensures that travelers in search of quiet repose will not be disappointed. | May June January May June July August September October December | Montana 48.80°N 114.00°W | May 11, 1910 | 1,944,050 | |
Glacier Bay National Parks | The rugged mountains that weave their way through the Continental Divide in northwest Montana are the backbone of Glacier National Park. The park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is a spectacular drive that crosses the crest of the Continental Divide. | May June July August September | Alaska 58.50°N 137.00°W | December 2, 1980 | 417,135 | |
Grand Canyon National Parks | The Grand Canyon exalts and humbles the human spirit. You can view the spectacle from the South Rim, the North Rim, or hike or take a mule ride into the canyon for a richer experience. Rafting the Colorado River through the canyon can't be beat. | March April May June July August September October November | Arizona 36.06°N 112.14°W | February 26, 1919 | 4,449,030 | |
Grand Teton National Parks | With no foothills, the unimpeded view of the Teton Range rising out of Jackson Hole is stunning. Wildlife from short-tailed weasels to grizzly bears abound. | May June July August September | Wyoming 43.73°N 110.80°W | February 26, 1929 | 2,620,022 | |
Great Basin National Parks | It may be one of the nation's least visited national parks (there isn’t even an entrance fee), but the stalactites, stalagmites, and popcorn in Lehman Caves and the solitude of backcountry treks are big draws. | May June July August September October | Nevada 38.98°N 114.30°W | October 27, 1986 | 87,343 | |
Great Sand Dunes National Parks | The 30 square miles of landlocked dune fields are an impressive sight. Aside from the dunes there are eight different life zones to explore, ranging from salty wetlands to alpine peaks. | April May June July August September October | Colorado 37.73°N 105.51°W | September 13, 2004 | 274,835 | |
Great Smoky Mountains National Parks | The Great Smoky Mountains is one of the great wild areas of the eastern United States, with many of the region's tallest mountains. Within the park you'll find excellent hiking, fishing, and lookouts to marvel at the scenery. | April May June July August September October November | Tennessee, North Carolina 35.68°N 83.53°W | June 15, 1934 | 9,572,089 | |
Guadalupe Mountains National Parks | This remote park draws thousands of visitors every fall, when the hardwoods of McKittrick Canyon burst into flaming color. The park is home to the Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in the state. | March April May June July August September October | Texas 31.92°N 104.87°W | October 15, 1966 | 187,455 | |
Haleakalā National Parks | Established in 1916, Haleakala National Park covers an astonishing 33,222 acres, with the Haleakala Crater as its centerpiece. There's tremendous hiking, otherworldly landscapes, and spots to view gorgeous sunrises. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | Hawaii 20.72°N 156.17°W | August 1, 1916 | 1,346,916 | |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks | Exploring the surface of the world's most active volcano—from the moonscape craters at the summit to the red-hot lava flows on the coast to the kipuka, pockets of vegetation left untouched—is the ultimate ecotour. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | Hawaii 19.38°N 155.20°W | August 1, 1916 | 1,440,608 | |
Hot Springs National Parks | The national parks of North America have become destination spots for families and individuals of all ages for many years. The Hot Springs National Park is something special. | Arkansas 34.51°N 93.05°W | March 4, 1921 | 1,379,952 | ||
Isle Royale National Parks | If the outdoors is what you crave you will find no greater wilderness experience than at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. | Michigan 48.10°N 88.55°W | April 3, 1940 | 18,216 | ||
Joshua Tree National Parks | Large stands of Joshua trees gave the park its name, but it’s also a great spot for rock climbing. Brilliant wildflower displays and starry nights add to the draw. | January February March April May September October November December | California 33.79°N 115.90°W | October 31, 1994 | 1,356,098 | |
Katmai National Parks | Alaska is home to some pretty impressive sites. Most have been unchanged for centuries due to careful preservation by native people, however there are times where nature steps in and changes the landscape for its own design. | June July August September | Alaska 58.50°N 155.00°W | December 2, 1980 | 48,403 | |
Kenai Fjords National Parks | From hiking to canoeing, Kenai Fjords National Park has world-class recreation activities. Wildlife abounds in the icy waters and dense coastal forests, while glaciers meet the sea at the Harding Icefield. | Alaska 59.92°N 149.65°W | December 2, 1980 | 272,669 | ||
Kings Canyon National Parks | When you begin to look into Kings Canyon National Park you will come to realize many things about the area, but the most obvious is the fact that the borders of the park shares the land with Sequoia National Park. | California 36.80°N 118.55°W | March 4, 1940 | 549,517 | ||
Kobuk Valley National Parks | Some of the best attractions in the world are those not frequented by visitors. Kobuk Valley National Park is among these lesser known attractions. | Alaska 67.55°N 159.28°W | December 2, 1980 | Map Link |
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Lake Clark National Parks | Much of Alaska is seemingly uncharted wilderness, but in the late 70s many of the national monuments that had been implemented in the state gained some much needed attention from the government and in 1980 those monuments became officially part of the national park registry. | Alaska 60.97°N 153.42°W | December 2, 1980 | 8,524 | ||
Lassen Volcanic National Parks | Lassen Peak, a dormant plug dome volcano that last erupted in 1915, and every other type of known volcano (shield, cinder cone, and composite) are here, as well as roiling mud pots and hissing steam vents. | June July August September October | California 40.49°N 121.51°W | August 9, 1916 | 385,168 | |
Mammoth Cave National Parks | Most national parks that you may have visited have likely been those that encourage exploration only above ground. Mammoth Cave National Park however is a little different. | Kentucky 37.18°N 86.10°W | July 1, 1941 | 1,199,348 | ||
Mesa Verde National Parks | Located in the Four Corners region—the junction of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona—this park houses an amazing collection of Ancestral Puebloan dwellings, some carved directly into cliff faces, and ancient artifacts. | April May June July August September October | Colorado 37.18°N 108.49°W | June 29, 1906 | 528,569 | |
Mount Rainier National Parks | The fifth-highest mountain in the Lower 48, Mt. Rainier is so massive that the summit is rarely visible, but when conditions are right, the image of the entire mountain is unforgettable. Hikes cover temperate rainforest, old-growth forests of hemlock and fir, high meadows, and tundra—not to mention hot springs, glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls. | April May June July August September October | Washington 46.85°N 121.75°W | March 2, 1899 | 1,215,781 | |
North Cascades National Parks | Hiking on a real glacier is a memorable experience—especially if you add in marmots, golden eagles, and coyotes—and North Cascades is home to several hundred of them. | May June July August September October | Washington 48.70°N 121.20°W | October 2, 1968 | 23,059 | |
Olympic National Parks | Centered on Mt. Olympus and framed on three sides by water, this park is known for its temperate rain forests, rugged coastal expanses, Sol Duc hot springs, and hiking (or skiing) at Hurricane Ridge. | April May June July August September October | Washington 47.97°N 123.50°W | June 29, 1938 | 3,216,918 | |
Petrified Forest National Parks | This park is known for fallen and fossilized trees, which look like they are made of colorful stone. | March April May June July August September October November | Arizona 35.07°N 109.78°W | December 9, 1962 | 660,023 | |
Pinnacles National Parks | Hiking among rugged volcanic spires is the most popular activity at Pinnacles, and the best chance you'll have at encountering one of the extremely rare California condors that make their home here. | January February March April May September October November December | California 36.48°N 121.16°W | January 10, 2013 | 187,639 | |
Redwood National Parks | Redwood is home to the world’s tallest trees: giant coast redwoods, which grow to more than 300 feet tall. | April May June July August September October | California 41.30°N 124.00°W | October 2, 1968 | 402,224 | |
Rocky Mountain National Parks | Alpine lakes, mountain peaks, and wildlife such as elk and bighorn sheep draw visitors to the park. There are also 355 miles of trails leading to meadows filled with wildflowers and crystal lakes and 14,259-foot Long's Peak to summit. | April May June July August September October | Colorado 40.40°N 105.58°W | January 26, 1915 | 3,061,745 | |
Saguaro National Parks | The park takes its name from the towering saguaro cactus, the largest of its kind in the United States. The park is split into two districts, each about 30 miles apart; the better collection of cacti is found in the west district. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | Arizona 32.25°N 110.50°W | October 14, 1994 | 685,738 | |
Sequoia National Parks | Sequoias are the big trees here, which have monstrously thick trunks and branches. The Generals Highway, which connects the two parks, features many of these natural marvels. The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway offers views into a canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon. | April May June July August September October | California 36.43°N 118.68°W | September 25, 1890 | 959,333 | |
Shenandoah National Parks | From the open vistas and forest-hemmed stretches of Skyline Drive to the beautiful terrain on the park's 500 miles of trails, Shenandoah National Park is stunning. | April May June July August September October | Virginia 38.53°N 78.35°W | May 22, 1926 | 1,278,292 | |
Theodore Roosevelt National Parks | Theodore Roosevelt is known for chunks of badlands on the Little Missouri River and the 26th president’s beloved Elkhorn Ranch. This is one of the most isolated parks in the country. | May June July August September October | North Dakota 46.97°N 103.45°W | November 10, 1978 | 501,255 | |
Virgin Islands National Parks | The United States has a great many national parks that are found within the continental states, but national parks are not just found on the mainland. | United States Virgin Islands 18.33°N 64.73°W | August 2, 1956 | 570,028 | ||
Voyageurs National Parks | If you are an avid water lover, Voyageurs National Park is the place to be. This national park was not given national park status until 1975, but the 218,200-acre park has become the place where almost 200,000 visitors journey to each year. | Minnesota 48.50°N 92.88°W | January 8, 1971 | 230,550 | ||
Wind Cave National Parks | One of the largest caves in the world, with beautiful cave formations including boxwork (3-D calcite honeycomb patterns on cave walls and ceilings), Wind Cave is the place to go spelunking. | May June July August September | South Dakota 43.57°N 103.48°W | January 9, 1903 | 655,503 | |
Wrangell–St. Elias National Parks | Alaska 61.00°N 142.00°W | December 2, 1980 | 53,110 | |||
Yellowstone National Parks | Best known for Old Faithful, the world's most famous geyser, flowing hot springs, and mudspots, Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the world. Spotting the abundant wildlife, like bison, elk, moose, and bears, is the other main draw. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | Wyoming, Montana, Idaho 44.60°N 110.50°W | March 1, 1872 | 3,155,627 | |
Yosemite National Parks | Dozens of famed features, from the soaring granite monoliths of Half Dome and El Capitan, to shimmering waterfalls like Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall, like within reach in the Yosemite Valley. | January February March April May June July August September October November December | California 37.83°N 119.50°W | October 1, 1890 | 3,615,372 | |
Zion National Parks | Sheer 2,000-foot cliffs and river-carved canyons are what Zion is all about, and hiking the Narrows and the Subway are on many an adventurer’s bucket-list. Zion is right next to hospitable Springdale, which is full of amenities and charm. | March April May June July August September October November | Utah 37.30°N 113.05°W | November 19, 1919 | 2,674,496 |