Explore National Parks Around the World
Compare parks across countries, understand access and trip timing, and use these guides as a practical starting point for park-focused itineraries.
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Abel Tasman National Park
Tasman, New Zealand
Abel Tasman National Park
Tasman, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Acadia National Park
Maine, United States
Best known for rocky Atlantic coastline, carriage roads, and summit views.
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Addo Elephant National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Addo Elephant National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
Canterbury, New Zealand
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
Canterbury, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Arches National Park
Utah, United States
Best known for red rock arches, desert viewpoints, and short iconic hikes.
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Arthur's Pass National Park
Canterbury and West Coast, New Zealand
Arthur's Pass National Park
Canterbury and West Coast, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Augrabies Falls National Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
Augrabies Falls National Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Badlands National Park
South Dakota, United States
Best known for layered rock formations, prairie wildlife, and scenic drives.
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Banff National Park
Alberta, Canada
Banff National Park
Alberta, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Big Bend National Park
Texas, United States
Big Bend National Park
Texas, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Biscayne National Park
Florida, United States
Biscayne National Park
Florida, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Colorado, United States
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Colorado, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Booderee National Park
Jervis Bay Territory, Australia
Booderee National Park
Jervis Bay Territory, Australia
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah, United States
Best known for hoodoos, amphitheater overlooks, and sunrise viewpoints.
Canyonlands National Park
Utah, United States
Best known for canyon overlooks, remote desert landscapes, and district-based exploration.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Nova Scotia, Canada
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Nova Scotia, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Capitol Reef National Park
Utah, United States
Best known for waterpocket fold geology, scenic drives, and quieter Utah red rock landscapes.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico, United States
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Channel Islands National Park
California, United States
Channel Islands National Park
California, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Christmas Island National Park
Christmas Island, Australia
Christmas Island National Park
Christmas Island, Australia
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Congaree National Park
South Carolina, United States
Congaree National Park
South Carolina, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon, United States
Best known for deep blue caldera lake, rim drives, and volcanic scenery.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio, United States
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
Death Valley National Park
California and Nevada, United States
Best known for extreme desert landscapes, salt flats, and stargazing.
Denali National Park
Alaska, United States
Best known for big wilderness, wildlife viewing, and Denali mountain vistas.
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida, United States
Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Elk Island National Park
Alberta, Canada
Elk Island National Park
Alberta, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Everglades National Park
Florida, United States
Best known for wetlands, wildlife, airboat country nearby, and boardwalk trails.
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Fiordland National Park
Southland, New Zealand
Fiordland National Park
Southland, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Fundy National Park
New Brunswick, Canada
Fundy National Park
New Brunswick, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Gateway Arch National Park
Missouri, United States
Gateway Arch National Park
Missouri, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
Glacier National Park
Montana, United States
Best known for alpine lakes, Going-to-the-Sun Road, and high-country hiking.
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Free State, South Africa
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Free State, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona, United States
Best known for massive canyon overlooks, rim trails, and classic Southwest scenery.
Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming, United States
Best known for jagged mountain skyline, lakes, and wildlife viewing.
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Great Basin National Park
Nevada, United States
Great Basin National Park
Nevada, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Colorado, United States
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Colorado, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tennessee and North Carolina, United States
Best known for forest drives, misty mountain views, and accessible hiking variety.
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Gros Morne National Park
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Gros Morne National Park
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas, United States
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii, United States
Best known for summit sunrises, volcanic landscapes, and Maui high-country scenery.
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii, United States
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas, United States
Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana, United States
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Isle Royale National Park
Michigan, United States
Isle Royale National Park
Michigan, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Jasper National Park
Alberta, Canada
Jasper National Park
Alberta, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Joshua Tree National Park
California, United States
Best known for desert boulders, Joshua trees, climbing, and stargazing.
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Kahurangi National Park
Tasman and West Coast, New Zealand
Kahurangi National Park
Tasman and West Coast, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory, Australia
Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory, Australia
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Katmai National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska, United States
Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Kings Canyon National Park
California, United States
Kings Canyon National Park
California, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Kobuk Valley National Park
Alaska, United States
Kobuk Valley National Park
Alaska, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Kootenay National Park
British Columbia, Canada
Kootenay National Park
British Columbia, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Kruger National Park
Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa
Kruger National Park
Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
California, United States
Lassen Volcanic National Park
California, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Kentucky, United States
Best known for cave systems, ranger-led tours, and forested river landscapes.
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Mapungubwe National Park
Limpopo, South Africa
Mapungubwe National Park
Limpopo, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado, United States
Best known for cliff dwellings, ancestral Puebloan history, and mesa viewpoints.
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Mount Aspiring National Park
Otago, New Zealand
Mount Aspiring National Park
Otago, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Mount Rainier National Park
Washington, United States
Best known for glaciated volcano views, wildflower meadows, and alpine hikes.
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Mountain Zebra National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Mountain Zebra National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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National Park of American Samoa
American Samoa, American Samoa
National Park of American Samoa
American Samoa, American Samoa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Nelson Lakes National Park
Tasman, New Zealand
Nelson Lakes National Park
Tasman, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
West Virginia, United States
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
West Virginia, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Norfolk Island National Park
Norfolk Island, Australia
Norfolk Island National Park
Norfolk Island, Australia
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
North Cascades National Park
Washington, United States
Best known for rugged alpine scenery, lakes, and less-crowded mountain hiking.
Olympic National Park
Washington, United States
Best known for rainforest, Pacific coastline, and diverse ecosystems in one trip.
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
British Columbia, Canada
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
British Columbia, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Paparoa National Park
West Coast, New Zealand
Paparoa National Park
West Coast, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona, United States
Best known for petrified wood, painted desert landscapes, and easy scenic stops.
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Pinnacles National Park
California, United States
Pinnacles National Park
California, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Pulu Keeling National Park
Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia
Pulu Keeling National Park
Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Rakiura National Park
Stewart Island, New Zealand
Rakiura National Park
Stewart Island, New Zealand
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
Redwood National Park
California, United States
Best known for towering redwoods, coastal drives, and fern-lined forest trails.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado, United States
Best known for alpine tundra, scenic mountain drives, and elk viewing.
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Saguaro National Park
Arizona, United States
Saguaro National Park
Arizona, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
Sequoia National Park
California, United States
Best known for giant sequoias, high-elevation scenery, and mixed-pace road trips.
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia, United States
Best known for Skyline Drive, fall color, and approachable ridge hikes.
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Table Mountain National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
Table Mountain National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota, United States
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Tongariro National Park
North Island, New Zealand
Tongariro National Park
North Island, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Northern Territory, Australia
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Northern Territory, Australia
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Virgin Islands National Park
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands National Park
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
Voyageurs National Park
Minnesota, United States
Best known for water-based wilderness, islands, and remote northern landscapes.
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Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta, Canada
Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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Westland Tai Poutini National Park
West Coast, New Zealand
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
West Coast, New Zealand
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
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White Sands National Park
New Mexico, United States
White Sands National Park
New Mexico, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota, United States
Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota, United States
Fuel, lodging, and the season you choose usually shape the budget more than the park entry fee, especially in busier months.
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Alaska, United States
Transport logistics usually drive the budget here, so flights, ferries, guided access, or remote lodging can matter more than the park entry itself.
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, United States
Best known for geysers, geothermal basins, wildlife, and big scenic loops.
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Yoho National Park
British Columbia, Canada
Yoho National Park
British Columbia, Canada
Transport, seasonal demand, and your overnight base will usually have the biggest effect on total cost.
Yosemite National Park
California, United States
Lodging and timing have the biggest effect on Yosemite costs, so choosing when to go is one of the highest-impact planning decisions.
Zion National Park
Utah, United States
Best known for canyon hikes, scenic shuttle access, and dramatic red-rock walls.