There are 63 national parks across the beautiful United States. And it’s not just parks that are part of the National Park System—there are 429 total units (broadly referred to as national parks) in the National Park System across the U.S. (Seeing all those should keep you busy for a while!)
Each park has its own unique beauty and story. From the misty peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains to the otherworldly landscapes of Arches and Joshua Tree, no two are alike. Many RVers even plan cross-country trips just to visit as many as possible—turning it into a lifetime goal.
Whether you’re drawn to dramatic canyons, quiet forests, or coastal cliffs, the national parks offer something for every kind of traveler. Even if you’ve only seen a few, chances are one of them left a lasting impression. (Right?)
How many of the 63 U.S. national parks have you visited? Your answer can be with or without your RV—we just want to know the total number.
If you’re having a hard time remembering all the parks to count, this Wikipedia list is helpful.
After you vote, please leave a comment and tell us what your favorite national park is. We’re curious to read your answers. Thanks!
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It took me a few minutes to count, then go back and add a few I missed.
Our 1906 house is within the boundaries of a National Historic Park and listed on one of the NPS self-guided walking tours.
We visited some before they were part of the National Park system and have been back to some and never ventured back to the others. The ones West of the Mississippi are no longer in our reach as that amount of time on the road is no longer enjoyable. We now like to set up in an area for two weeks instead of moving every couple of days and it would take all summer to get out there and back. Wish we were back in our 30s when it was easy.
We’ve stopped the visiting west of the Mississippi. It’s my temperament has changed. The lack of consideration for nature, the environment as in trash everywhere just climbs under my skin which is no longer thick. People’s lack of respect and arrogance toward the wildlife I found the last time unbelievable. So we stay east for our RVing. Not that we don’t have issues but smaller areas (states) and don’t mess with wildlife for fish and game are on it and there is no excuse for your behavior because fines are heavy and jail time will happen.
This comment was so ridiculous i spit out my coffee!!
I’m in my 70s and started camping when I was 5. I actually have been in one or two before they were designated a NP. I said 6-10 but started thinking about the ones I was in as a kid so I went back to change my answer.
I guess I have never paid attention as to which parks are county, state, national, or just public areas that look like they may be fun.
You forgot to include options for “I have no idea” and “I can’t remember”. 😉
That was fun to actually count! I knew we had been to many, but was surprised we had actually been to 48! We never set out specifically to go to them, but appreciate them and when they were in our path, certainly made the effort. Am so proud that we had people who cared enough to set those lands aside for all of our futures.
Top 5 of 53 national parks visited based on amount of things we have done and seen:
I’ve been to 44 national parks & plan to visit them all. My favorites are Olympic, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Arches, & Redwood.
I have hiked and photographed all 63 national parks and 117 National monuments, All are spectacular in their own way. My images can be found at http://www.pbase.com jfp photo
The actual Photo site address is Jerry Pillarelli’s Photo Galleries at pbase.com