Discover the best U.S. national parks by state, region, or favorite outdoor activity. Whether you’re into hiking, wildlife watching, camping, scenic drives, or just soaking in breathtaking nature, Park Explorer helps you find your next adventure fast and easily.
What is Park Explorer?
Park Explorer is a free, user-friendly web tool designed for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers who want to explore U.S. national parks based on location and activities they love.
No more endless searching or flipping through government park directories. With just a few clicks, Park Explorer shows you all matching parks across the country—or in your chosen state—filtered by your favorite activities like:
- Hiking 🥾
- Camping 🏕️
- Wildlife Viewing 🐻
- Biking 🚴
- Boating 🚣
- Scenic Driving 🚗
- Horseback Riding 🐎
- Stargazing 🌌
- Fishing 🎣
- And many more!
Why Use This Park Explorer?
Here’s why travelers love using this park finder:
- Fast and Accurate: No need to open dozens of tabs—get curated results instantly.
- Customizable Search: Choose any U.S. state and activity or mix both for more specific results.
- Comprehensive Database: Based on official U.S. National Park Service data.
- Activity-Based Recommendations: Perfect for planning your trips based on what you want to do, not just where you’re going.
- Mobile-Friendly: Fully responsive design, ideal for planning on the go.
- Updated and Maintained: We keep it fresh so you always get the latest park info.
How to Use Park Explorer
Using the Park Explorer is as simple as:
- Choose a State – Select any U.S. state from the dropdown menu. You can also leave it blank to search nationwide.
- Pick an Activity – Want to hike, fish, or stargaze? Choose from the activity list or leave it as “All Activities.”
- Explore Your Results – Instantly see all matching parks with photos, descriptions, and a “Learn More” link to the official page.
- Use Pagination – Too many results? Use the built-in pagination to browse through them all.
- Read the Summary – The tool shows a helpful summary like:
“24 parks for Hiking in California”
or
“All 63 Parks” if you want to explore every U.S. national park.
Example of Our Park Finder
Let’s say you want to go camping in Utah.
Step 1: Select “Utah” from the state dropdown.
Step 2: Select “Camping” from the activities.
Result: The tool will show all national parks in Utah that support camping like Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Arches.
Prefer to go nationwide? Just leave the state blank and select “Camping” to see all parks across the country that allow it!
Who is This Tool For?
- Road Trippers looking to stop at national parks along the way.
- Hiking Enthusiasts planning their next trail adventure.
- Families seeking accessible outdoor activities.
- Solo Travelers looking for inspiration and unique experiences.
- Backpackers & Campers seeking stargazing or primitive camping spots.
- Outdoor Bloggers & Travel Planners needing reliable data fast.
Tips for Outdoor Lovers to Find Suitable Parks
- Use this tool while planning your trip itinerary—combine it with Google Maps and weather forecasts.
- Check for park alerts or seasonal closures on the park’s official website (each result links to it).
- Plan activities around peak seasons—some parks are best in spring, others in fall or winter.
- Don’t forget to check permit requirements for activities like backcountry camping or boating.
- Save your favorite parks and activities for future reference!
🗺️ Start Exploring Now
👉 Scroll back up and use Park Explorer to find your next national park experience.
Whether you’re craving a peaceful lake, a challenging mountain trail, or a relaxing picnic spot, Park Explorer makes your adventure planning smarter and easier.
