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U.S. National Park Locator

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With 391 different units, it can be hard to keep track of them all. Below you'll find links that make it easier to find which park your looking for, so you can start planning your next trip!

By Name

Every park listed alphabetically, Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace to Zion National Park.

By Park Type

Find a park by classification, such as national park, national monument, historic battlefield, etc. All-in-all, there are 19 different designations that the NPS categorizes parks into.

By State

Find all the parks in each state, as well as American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

By Driving Distance from Major US Cities

Find a park near you by choosing parks by approximate driving time from a major U.S. city.

By Ethnic/Cultural Heritage

A number of parks have been created to commemorate African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-America, and Native American cultural heritage. You can find a complete listing here.

International Biosphere Reserves

UNESCO has given this special designation to 30 U.S. national parks through the Man and Biosphere Program.

World Heritage Sites

UNESCO has given this special designation to 25 U.S. and Canadian national parks through the World Heritage Program.

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