How many national parks does Illinois have?

Illinois National Parks include 2 National Heritage Areas, 1 wild and scenic river managed by the National Park Service, 1 National Trail managed by the park service, and 1,901 National Register of Historic Place Listings.



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5 National Parks in Illinois
  • Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.
  • Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. National Historic Site.
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site. National Monument.
  • Pullman National Monument.


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Thirty states have national parks, as do the territories of American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The state with the most national parks is California with nine, followed by Alaska with eight, Utah with five, and Colorado with four.

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Which state has the most National Parks? California has the most National Parks with nine; Alaska has eight National Parks. Utah has five; Colorado has four; Arizona, Florida, and Washington have three; Hawaii, Texas, Wyoming, and South Dakota have two. Several other states have one.

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California has the most with nine, followed by Alaska with eight, Utah with five, and Colorado with four. The newest national parks are New River Gorge National Park established on Dec. 27, 2020, White Sands National Park was upgraded from a national monument Dec.

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There's a total of 63 national parks in the United States. One might assume the parks would cover most of the country—but that's not the case! While there are dozens of parks, they only exist in a little more than half of the country's states. There are still 20 states that don't have a national park.

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States With the Most National Parks
  • California: 9.
  • Alaska: 8.
  • Utah: 5.
  • Colorado: 4.
  • Washington, Florida, and Arizona (tied): 3.


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Biggest of Them All The uncontested heavyweight champion of the National Park System is Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. At 13.2 million acres, it's larger than Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland combined.

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Also known as the 'Land of Lincoln', Illinois has lots to see and do. With five top national park sites, more than 60 state parks, and cities like Chicago and Springfield, it's difficult to pass up an opportunity to travel to this amazing state.

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With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful locations on the Illinois River. As it is the largest state park in Illinois, visitors love coming to the park for hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and scenic drives.

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While there are no national parks in Illinois, the state is home to a number of national historic sites and monuments, including the Lincoln Home in Springfield and sections of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.

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California is the state with the most national parks including Channel Islands, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Redwood, Sequoia, and Yosemite, offering diverse landscapes ranging from pristine islands, vast deserts, iconic trees, dramatic canyons, volcanic peaks, and majestic ...

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Some states are known for their scenic landscapes — like Utah, home of the big five national parks. California has incredible forests, and Wyoming has the prettiest national park in the country.

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National Park of American Samoa: The least-visited US national park in 2022 saw just 1,887 visits. Most visitors will need a passport to travel to American Samoa. 2. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska: This vast park contains no roads or trails.

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American Samoa National Park – South Pacific While not located in the United States, the US territories of American Samoa National Park are arguably the most remote.

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The largest national park is Wrangell–St. Elias in Alaska: at over 8 million acres (32,375 km2), it is larger than each of the nine smallest states. The next three largest parks are also in Alaska.

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Thirty states and two U.S. territories have a total of 63 national parks. California has the most with nine, followed by Alaska with eight, Utah with five, and Colorado with four.

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