National Parks: Explore & Discover

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National Parks: Explore & Discover

America’s national parks are full of places to explore, wildlife to discover, and stories to uncover. Here are some of the most visited national parks in the country, along with a quick look at when they tend to be busiest

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Planning a trip? Always check the official National Park Service website for current conditions, closures, weather, and seasonal access before you go.

National Park Service
Explore national parks, find park information, check alerts and closures, and plan your visit.

National Park Service

Find a National Park
Search for national parks and other National Park Service sites by state or location. 

Find a Park

NPS App
The official National Park Service app. Find maps, tours, things to do, alerts, events, and information for more than 400 parks. It also lets you download park information for offline use.

The NPS app

U.S. Forest Service
Explore America’s national forests and grasslands, including recreation, camping, trails, maps, and current information. 

Find a Forest

Plan Your Outdoor Adventure
Find and reserve campsites, cabins, permits, tours, tickets, and other outdoor experiences on federal lands. There’s also a Recreation.gov mobile app. 

Recreation.gov

America the Beautiful Pass
Learn about the annual and lifetime passes that provide access to many federal recreation sites.

National Weather Service
Check weather forecasts, warnings, radar, and conditions before heading outdoors. National Weather Service⁠

National Weather Service⁠

The 10 Most Visited National Parks

    Every national park has something different to discover, but some parks consistently draw millions of visitors each year. Here are the 10 most visited national parks in the country, based on the National Park Service’s 2025 visitation numbers. From the mountains of the Great Smoky Mountains to the dramatic landscapes of Glacier, these parks offer a great place to start exploring.

    National Park2025 VisitsBusiest Time to Visit
    Great Smoky Mountains11.5 millionSpring through fall, especially October
    Zion5.0 millionMarch through November
    Yellowstone4.8 millionJune through September
    Grand Canyon4.4 millionSpring through fall
    Yosemite4.3 millionMay through October
    Rocky Mountain4.2 millionSummer through early fall
    Acadia4.1 millionSummer and fall
    Grand Teton3.8 millionSummer through early fall
    Olympic3.6 millionJune through August
    Glacier3.1 millionJuly and August

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