U.S. National Parks Checklist: A Complete List of All National Parks in the United States

Acadia, Bryce, Crater Lake and many more – how many national parks have YOU visited? With so many incredible landmarks to learn about scattered across the United States and several territories, it can be difficult to keep track! That’s why we’ve created a handy U.S. National Parks Checklist just for you. Use the below National Parks Checklist to keep a record of your adventures in America’s beloved canyons, forests, mountains and more. 

You can also download our printable National Parks Checklist to keep on hand while you’re on the go. It includes plenty of space to record the dates you visit, your travel companions and your favorite memories!

Not sure where to start exploring? Browse our complete collection of National Parks Programs, and start checking these American icons off your list!

A Complete Checklist of All National Parks in the U.S.

1. Acadia National Park, Maine
2. American Samoa National Park, American Samoa
3. Arches National Park, Utah
4. Badlands National Park, South Dakota
5. Big Bend National Park, Texas
6. Biscayne National Park, Florida
7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
8. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
9. Canyonlands National Park, Utah
10. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
12. Channel Islands National Park, California
13. Congaree National Park, South Carolina
14. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
16. Death Valley National Park, California & Nevada
17. Denali National Park, Alaska
18. Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
19. Everglades National Park, Florida
20. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
21. Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri
22. Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
23. Glacier National Park, Montana
24. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
25. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
26. Great Basin National Park, Nevada
27. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee & North Carolina
29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
30. Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii
31. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
32. Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
33. Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana
34. Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
35. Joshua Tree National Park, California
36. Katmai National Park, Alaska
37. Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
38. Kings Canyon National Park, California
39. Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska
40. Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
41. Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
42. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
43. Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
44. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
45. North Cascades National Park, Washington
46. Olympic National Park, Washington
47. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
48. Pinnacles National Park, California
49. Redwood National Park, California
50. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
51. Saguaro National Park, Arizona
52. Sequoia National Park, California
53. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
54. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
55. Virgin Islands National Park, United States Virgin Islands
56. Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
57. White Sands National Park, New Mexico
58. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
59. Wrangell—St. Elias National Park, Alaska
60. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana & Idaho
61. Yosemite National Park, California
62. Zion National Park, Utah

Ready to go? Before you set off on your first learning adventure in America’s national parks, make sure to read our travel tips and browse our collection of national parks blogs for insider information from our experts!

About the Author
Hailing from London, England, Alexander Morris studied at The School of Oriental and African Studies in his home city. He began his Road Scholar journey 13 years ago designing small programs in the Midwest, learning a great deal about North America in the course of managing and developing unique programming. In his current position as the Director of Strategy and Program Development, his broader International perspective and knowledge is invaluable as he oversees new Road Scholar programming across the globe. Alex espouses the value of an occasional sabbatical to recharge creative batteries, spending four months sailing the Greek Islands prior to joining Road Scholar and more recently spending a year in Costa Rica.