Can you spend the night in national parks?

National park visitors can choose from a wide range of lodgings, from simple and luxury tents to cabins and trailers. While some options provide more comfort, others are less expensive and may offer more adventure. Here's a look at lodging options at three of America's most popular parks.



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The next most affordable camping is in the National Parks ($14-$25 per night, plus a service fee) but these sites are hugely competitive. Be sure to book early if you're banking on staying here. For whatever reason, State Park campgrounds tended to be the most expensive on our trip ($30 per night).

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Yes and No. Most national parks allow for “backcountry camping”, which is the terminology the National Park Service prefers to use. The NPS allows for backcountry camping in certain areas of each park. In some cases, a national park will restrict backcountry camping to designated campgrounds.

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DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, CA Death Valley National Park is the largest Dark Sky designated area with a span of 13,700 square kilometers. Death Valley National Park is known as the hottest national park, so cool nighttime temperatures make stargazing sound even more appealing!

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Flights to the nearest major airport — that of Jackson Hole, Wyoming — are typically cheapest between November and March, which is the park's low season. Prices for lodging begin to drop after Labor Day, once the summer crowds have diminished and children are back in school.

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Fires (including charcoal) are prohibited unless approved by the Superintendent. Hunting and trapping are prohibited at the park in its effort to protect wildlife. The viewing of wildlife with artificial light is also prohibited.

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