馃嚭馃嚫Best National Parks in United States

Top-rated parks based on 3812 park ratings across 10 categories. United States's parks score highest in Safety (84/100).

3812 Total Parks
3812 Rated
Avg Score: 52/100
Glacier
#179/100

Glacier

National Park 路 Montana

Glacier National Park features pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, it is a hiker

Top 15 Parks in United States

1
Glacier
National Park 路 Montana
792
Dinosaur
National Monument 路 Colorado, Utah
773
Theodore Roosevelt
National Park 路 North Dakota
774
Glacier Bay
National Park and Preserve 路 Alaska
765
Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic Monument 路 Washington
766
Caprock Canyons
State Park 路 Texas
757
Humboldt Redwoods
State Park 路 California
758
Katmai
National Park and Preserve 路 Alaska
759
North Cascades
National Park 路 Washington
7510
Vermilion Cliffs
National Monument 路 Arizona
7511
Wrangell-St. Elias
National Park and Preserve 路 Alaska
7512
Channel Islands
National Park 路 California
7413
Chiricahua
National Monument 路 Arizona
7414
Haleakala
National Park 路 Hawaii
7415
Olympic
National Park 路 Washington
74

Category Winners

#1
DenaliAlaska
96#2
Napali CoastHawaii
96#3
Lake Powell NavajoArizona
95#4
Havasupai FallsArizona
94#5
Monument ValleyArizona, Utah
94

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in United States?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Glacier is the highest-rated park in United States with a score of 79/100. It is followed by Dinosaur (77/100) and Theodore Roosevelt (77/100).

How many national parks does United States have?

United States has 3812 protected areas in our database, of which 3812 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are United States's parks best known for?

Parks in United States score highest in Safety with an average score of 84/100. The top park for safety is Cuyahoga Valley (98/100).

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