Find your next park
Search 474 national parks, monuments and historic sites, with hours, fees, alerts, weather and directions for each.
Try: Scenic Driving Wildlife Watching Pennsylvania Oregon Waterfalls Mountains Surprise me
Explore somewhere new
Six parks picked at random. Every visit shows a different mix.
-
National Monument
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Alaska
A bridge to the past and a land for the future, Cape Krusenstern National Monument protects approximately 560,000 acres of diverse Arctic coastal, and upland ecosyst…
-
National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Oregon, Washington
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier…
-
National Park
Zion National Park
Utah
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Ex…
-
National Preserve
Big Thicket National Preserve
Texas
Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas.…
-
National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Maryland
by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant d…
-
National River
Buffalo National River
Arkansas
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepa…
Browse by activity
What do you want to do? Pick an activity to see every park that offers it.
What needs attention
Current closures and notices from the National Park Service. Check the park page before you go.
-
Park Closure
Swift Brook Road Closure 10/8/2026
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · ME
Mile 9 of Swift Brook Road is impassable on 10/8/2026 due to culvert repairs. Visitors are required to reroute. To access Katahdin Loop Road, turn left onto Roberts Road…
-
Park Closure
Echo Park Road Closure
Dinosaur National Monument · CO, UT
Echo Park Road is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from the Chew Ranch to Echo Park Campground due to significant storm damage. Echo Park Campground is not…
-
Park Closure
Single Lane Closures on South Parkway Near River Farm Drive
George Washington Memorial Parkway · DC, MD, VA
Beginning October 8, one lane both northbound and southbound will be closed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for 4 weeks to repair an upheaval in the road. Please expect…
-
Park Closure
Tropical Storm Isaias Closures Florida
Gulf Islands National Seashore · FL, MS
Severe weather conditions are possible in Florida and Mississippi. All of the areas are closed until further notice. Fort Pickens Area and Fort Pickens Campground…
Show 4 more alerts
-
Park Closure
Tropical Storm Isaias Closures Mississippi
Gulf Islands National Seashore · FL, MS
Severe weather conditions are possible in Florida and Mississippi. The following areas will remain closed until further notice. Mississippi Barrier Islands (Horn, Cat…
-
Park Closure
Bison Trail Section Temporary Closure
Chickasaw National Recreation Area · OK
Sections of the Bison View Trail will be closed Monday, October 5th through Thursday, October 9 for tornado damaged tree removal.
-
Caution
Planning a Fall visit to the Montgomery Interpretive Center? Read this!
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail · AL
The Montgomery Center is located next to the ASU football stadium. Home games are scheduled for Sept. 5 & 26, Oct. 9 (Fri), Nov. 14, 21 & 26 (Thur). Home games are big…
Details on NPS.gov -
Information
Train derailment at Thurmond
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve · WV
Due to a recent train derailment in the Thurmond area, visitors are encouraged to visit other areas of the park during cleanup activities, which is expected to last…
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
-
"Every Man Was at His Best": Cannons and Artillery at Vicksburg
Come learn about cannons, the men on the crews, and what it took to fire the "big boom" during the Civil War. Discover some of the stories of…
-
'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung
Join us for a demonstration of ʻohe kāpala, a traditional Hawaiian method of printing using carved bamboo stamps. Cultural practitioner Chantal Chung…
-
AM Visitor Center Ranger Talk
Explore a variety of topics about Great Sand Dunes. Topics posted at visitor center lobby bulletin board. (20 minutes)
-
Accessible Gothic Palace Tour (event page, opens in a new tab)
The 30-minute Accessible Tour of Lehman Caves visits the Gothic Palace, the first highly-decorated room of the cave and can accommodate a wheelchair…
Show 4 more events
-
Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike
Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M…
-
Among the Giants Walk (Grant Grove Area)
Investigate the General Grant Grove on this guided walk through the old-growth giant sequoia forest. The walk lasts for 1 hour and covers a distance…
-
First Saturday Birdwalk
Are you interested in birds and do you enjoy being in nature? Join a ranger and a volunteer for our First Saturday Birdwalk at Ninety Six National…
-
Maltese Cross Cabin Tour
Join a park ranger for a brief welcome chat exploring how Roosevelt’s experiences as a rancher, hunter, and outdoorsman in North Dakota helped shape…
Browse by state
Parks, monuments and historic sites in every state and territory.
Southwest
Midwest
South
Northeast
Alaska, Hawaii & territories
Not sure where to go?
Let us pick a park for you, or ask Ranger for ideas based on what you like to do.