Best National Parks in Iran

Top-rated parks based on 51 park ratings across 10 categories. Iran's parks score highest in Uniqueness (69/100).

77 Total Parks
51 Rated
Avg Score: 51/100
Damavand
#166/100

Damavand

National Natural Monument · Mazandaran Province

Iran's first registered National Natural Monument. Highest peak in Iran and the Middle East at 5,610 meters. Dormant stratovolcano in the Alborz mount

Top 15 Parks in Iran

1
Damavand
National Natural Monument · Mazandaran Province
662
Dena
National Park · Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
653
Golestan
National Park · Golestan Province
644
Arasbaran
National Park · East Azerbaijan Province
615
Tandooreh
National Park · Razavi Khorasan Province
596
Khar Turan
National Park · Semnan Province
587
Lar
National Park · Tehran Province, Mazandaran Province
588
Abr
Protected Forest · Semnan Province
579
Bamou
National Park · Fars Province
5610
Khabr
National Park · Kerman Province
5611
Shirez Canyon
National Natural Monument · Lorestan Province
5612
Kavir
National Park · Semnan Province, Tehran Province
5513
Nayband Marine
National Park · Bushehr Province
5514
Bojagh
National Park · Gilan Province
5415
Chahkooh Canyon
National Natural Monument · Hormozgan Province
54

Category Winners

#1
AbrSemnan Province
82#2
DamavandMazandaran Province
82#3
Stars ValleyHormozgan Province
82#4
Chahkooh CanyonHormozgan Province
78#5
DenaKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
78

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Iran?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Damavand is the highest-rated park in Iran with a score of 66/100. It is followed by Dena (65/100) and Golestan (64/100).

How many national parks does Iran have?

Iran has 77 protected areas in our database, of which 51 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Iran's parks best known for?

Parks in Iran score highest in Uniqueness with an average score of 69/100. The top park for uniqueness is Blind Fish Cave (92/100).

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