How many state parks are there in USA?

There are over 6,600 state park sites in the United States covering 14 million acres of land. These parks provide a wide range of recreation opportunities in accessible, relatively close- to-home settings.



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Adirondack Park is the largest state park, and the largest publicly protected area of any kind in the lower 48 states. At six million acres, it's bigger than two Central American countries, and bigger than two nations of former Yugoslavia.

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States without National Parks are: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho (see above,) Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

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Which States Have No National Parks?
  • Alabama.
  • Connecticut.
  • Delaware.
  • Georgia.
  • Illinois.
  • Iowa.
  • Kansas.
  • Louisiana.


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Get closer to America's Oldest State Park at Niagara Falls State Park! Find out for yourself why millions of visitors are drawn to this magnificent natural wonder every year.

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Elizabeth Crockett's Grave – Acton, Texas At only . 006 acres this park is the smallest state park in the US. In 1911, her grave was declared a state park and Texas even paid $2,000 to erect a pillar with her statue on top.

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The Best State Park in Every U.S. State
  • Goblin Valley State Park — Utah.
  • Smugglers' Notch State Park — Vermont.
  • Grayson Highlands State Park — Virginia.
  • Deception Pass State Park — Washington.
  • Blackwater Falls State Park — West Virginia.
  • Devil's Lake State Park — Wisconsin.
  • Hot Springs State Park — Wyoming.


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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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Hawaii's 2 national parks showcase its unique volcanic landscapes and pristine tropical ecosystems. Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico each have 2 national parks, featuring stunning mountain ranges, desert landscapes, and cultural heritage sites.

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The smallest park is Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri, at 192.83 acres (0.7804 km2). The total area protected by national parks is approximately 52.4 million acres (212,000 km2), for an average of 833 thousand acres (3,370 km2) but a median of only 220 thousand acres (890 km2).

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Utah is home to 5 of the best national parks—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion—collectively known as the Mighty Five. Established between 1919 and 1971, these parks are famous for their spectacular red-rock formations, desert solitude, and more than 1,000 miles of hiking & trekking trails.

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The New River in West Virginia may be one of the oldest rivers in the world, but it's also the namesake of America's newest national park: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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Planning a Visit? Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the colorful North Dakota badlands is a great place for hiking, camping, and sightseeing. Theodore Roosevelt first fell in love with the rugged landscape of the American West while hunting bison in North Dakota in 1883.

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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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California has the most with nine, followed by Alaska with eight, Utah with five, and Colorado with four.

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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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