The Complete List of National Parks by State (2024 Update)
- Jennifer Melroy
- Last Modified January 3, 2024
- First Published on January 1, 2021
The U.S. National Parks are an amazing collection of National Parks. They range from world-famous parks like Yellowstone to remote virtually unknown National Parks like Isle Royale. The National Parks cover many different ecosystems and are spread across the US and its territories. This guide has a complete list of all 63 National Parks by state so you can start planning your trips.
Each of these parks is special and well worth a visit. At a glance, this list of National Parks is huge, and it seems like it is impossible to get to them all. It isn’t. Visiting the national parks is a journey, not a race. Take your time and discover why each of these parks is worthy of National Park status. Don’t feel bad if you think a couple of parks on this list don’t deserve their status as a National Park. Lord knows I want at least 2 demoted to other National Park designations.
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Map of All National Parks by State
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US National Parks by State List
Here is the list of 63 national parks by State in alphabetical order for quick reference.
Alaska
The State of Alaska has 8 National Parks. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Alaska.
- Denali
- Gates of the Arctic
- Glacier Bay
- Katmai
- Kenai Fjords
- Kobuk Valley
- Lake Clark
- Wrangell-St. Elias
American Samoa
American Samoa is a US Territory and has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about American Samoa’s National Park.
- American Samoa
Arizona
The State of Arizona has 3 National Parks. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Arizona.
- Grand Canyon
- Petrified Forest
- Saguaro
Arkansas
The State of Arkansas has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Arkansas’s National Park.
- Hot Springs
California
The State of California has 9 National Parks. California shares one National Park with Nevada. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of California.
- Channel Islands
- Death Valley
- Joshua Tree
- Kings Canyon
- Lassen Volcanic
- Pinnacles
- Redwood
- Sequoia
- Yosemite
Colorado
The State of Colorado has 4 National Parks. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Colorado.
- Black Canyon of Gunnison
- Great Sand Dunes
- Mesa Verde
- Rocky Mountain
Florida
The State of Florida has 3 National Parks. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Florida.
- Biscayne
- Dry Tortugas
- Everglades
Hawaii
The State of Hawaii has 2 National Parks. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Hawaii.
- Hawaii Volcanoes
- Haleakalā
Idaho
The State of Idaho has 1 National Park which it shares with Montana and Wyoming. Click here to learn more about Idaho’s National Park.
- Yellowstone
Indiana
The State of Indiana has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Indiana’s National Park.
- Indiana Dunes
Kentucky
The State of Kentucky has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Kentucky’s National Park.
- Mammoth Cave
Maine
The State of Maine has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Maine’s National Park.
- Acadia
Michigan
The State of Michigan has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Michigan’s National Park.
- Isle Royale
Minnesota
The State of Minnesota has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Minnesota’s National Park.
- Voyageurs
Missouri
The State of Missouri’s has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Missouri’s National Park.
- Gateway Arch
Montana
The State of Montana has 2 National Parks. Montana shares one National Park with Wyoming, and Idaho. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Montana.
- Glacier
- Yellowstone
Nevada
The State of Nevada has 2 National Parks. Nevada shares one National Park with California. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Nevada.
- Great Basin
- Death Valley
New Mexico
The State of New Mexico has 2 National Park. Click here to learn more about New Mexico’s National Parks.
- Carlsbad Caverns
- White Sands
North Dakota
The State of North Dakota has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about North Dakota’s National Park.
- Theodore Roosevelt
North Carolina
The State of North Carolina has 1 National Park which it shares with Tennessee. Click here to learn more about North Carolina’s National Park.
- Great Smoky Mountains
Ohio
The State of Ohio has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Ohio’s National Park.
- Cuyahoga Valley
Oregon
The State of Oregon has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Oregon’s National Park.
- Crater Lake
South Carolina
The State of South Carolina has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about South Carolina’s National Park.
- Congaree
South Dakota
The State of South Dakota has 2 National Park. Click here to learn more about South Dakota’s National Parks.
- Badlands
- Wind Cave
Tennessee
The State of Tennessee has 1 National Park which it shares with North Carolina. Click here to learn more about Tennessee’s National Park.
- Great Smoky Mountains
Texas
The State of Texas has 2 National Park. Click here to learn more about Texas’s National Parks.
- Big Bend
- Guadalupe Mountains
Utah
The State of Utah has 5 National Park. Click here to learn more about Utah’s National Parks.
- Arches
- Bryce Canyon
- Canyonlands
- Capitol Reef
- Zion
Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands is a US Territory and has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Virgin Islands’s National Park.
- Virgin Islands
Virginia
The State of Virginia has 1 National Park. Click here to learn more about Virginia’s National Park.
- Shenandoah
Washington
The State of Washington has 3 National Park. Click here to learn more about Washington’s National Parks.
- Mount Rainier
- North Cascades
- Olympic
Wyoming
The State of Wyoming has 2 National Parks. Montana shares one National Park with Montana and Idaho. Click here to learn more about the National Parks of Wyoming.
- Grand Teton
- Yellowstone
Final Thoughts on National Parks by State List
I hope this list of all National Parks by State helps you plan your journey though the 63 National Parks of the United States.
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