Find parks by activity
A guide for each of the 92 activities the Park Service lists, with the best parks for it and every park unit that offers it.
Hiking and navigation
- Hiking275 parks
- Front-Country Hiking143 parks
- Backcountry Hiking84 parks
- Off-Trail Permitted Hiking22 parks
- Compass and GPS34 parks
- Orienteering9 parks
- Geocaching26 parks
Camping
- Camping156 parks
- Backcountry Camping96 parks
- Car or Front Country Camping83 parks
- Group Camping68 parks
- RV Camping61 parks
- Canoe or Kayak Camping50 parks
- Horse Camping30 parks
Paddling and boating
- Paddling113 parks
- Canoeing74 parks
- Kayaking92 parks
- Stand Up Paddleboarding33 parks
- Whitewater Rafting15 parks
- Tubing14 parks
- Boating87 parks
- Motorized Boating28 parks
- Sailing21 parks
- Jet Skiing8 parks
- Water Skiing8 parks
- Boat Tour32 parks
Swimming and diving
- Swimming55 parks
- Freshwater Swimming23 parks
- Saltwater Swimming24 parks
- Pool Swimming3 parks
- Snorkeling14 parks
- SCUBA Diving17 parks
- Surfing11 parks
Fishing, hunting and foraging
- Fishing144 parks
- Hunting48 parks
- Hunting and Gathering60 parks
- Gathering and Foraging13 parks
Climbing and caving
- Climbing39 parks
- Rock Climbing23 parks
- Mountain Climbing13 parks
- Ice Climbing4 parks
- Canyoneering5 parks
- Caving16 parks
Snow and ice
- Skiing52 parks
- Cross-Country Skiing49 parks
- Snowshoeing50 parks
- Snow Play25 parks
- Snow Tubing4 parks
- Snowmobiling16 parks
- Ice Skating5 parks
- Dog Sledding4 parks
Biking and driving
- Biking166 parks
- Road Biking99 parks
- Mountain Biking38 parks
- Scenic Driving92 parks
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto86 parks
- Auto and ATV101 parks
- Auto Off-Roading10 parks
- ATV Off-Roading6 parks
Horses
- Horseback Riding79 parks
- Horse Trekking88 parks
Wildlife and night sky
- Wildlife Watching237 parks
- Birdwatching207 parks
- Stargazing110 parks
- Planetarium1 park
Tours
- Guided Tours370 parks
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking225 parks
- Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour16 parks
- Flying17 parks
History and culture
- Living History108 parks
- Reenactments29 parks
- First Person Interpretation35 parks
- Historic Weapons Demonstration56 parks
- Cultural Demonstrations70 parks
- Craft Demonstrations39 parks
- Arts and Culture157 parks
- Arts and Crafts31 parks
- Museum Exhibits273 parks
- Park Film233 parks
- Theater20 parks
- Live Music38 parks
Families and volunteering
- Junior Ranger Program388 parks
- Hands-On82 parks
- Playground12 parks
- Citizen Science42 parks
- Volunteer Vacation23 parks
Food, shopping and games
- Dining193 parks
- Picnicking161 parks
- Shopping306 parks
- Golf5 parks
- Mini-Golf1 park
- Team Sports2 parks