The Fastest-Growing National Parks by Visitation

The fastest-growing parks

Ranked by percent change in annual visits over the past decade of NPS records.

1. 1

   Palo Alto BattlefieldTexas+158.7%

   Up +158.7% over the decade to about 179K visits. Busiest in November.

2. 2

   Big CypressFlorida+135.4%

   Up +135.4% over the decade to about 2.3M visits. Busiest in February.

3. 3

   Gauley RiverWest Virginia+79.1%

   Up +79.1% over the decade to about 214K visits. Busiest in September.

4. 4

   CongareeSouth Carolina+72.3%

   Up +72.3% over the decade to about 288K visits. Busiest in May.

5. 5

   Governors IslandNew York+70.6%

   Up +70.6% over the decade to about 523K visits. Busiest in August.

6. 6

   San Juan IslandWashington+68.5%

   Up +68.5% over the decade to about 421K visits. Busiest in July.

7. 7

   Hot SpringsArkansas+65.2%

   Up +65.2% over the decade to about 2.5M visits. Busiest in June.

8. 8

   PinnaclesCalifornia+63.9%

   Up +63.9% over the decade to about 343K visits. Busiest in March.

9. 9

   Kaloko-HonokōhauHawaii+61.2%

   Up +61.2% over the decade to about 360K visits. Busiest in March.

10. 10

    Gulf IslandsFlorida+54.2%

    Up +54.2% over the decade to about 7.6M visits. Busiest in July.

11. 11

    PiscatawayMaryland+53.8%

    Up +53.8% over the decade to about 275K visits. Busiest in June.

12. 12

    New River GorgeWest Virginia+49.7%

    Up +49.7% over the decade to about 2.0M visits. Busiest in July.

13. 13

    Harpers FerryWest Virginia+46.8%

    Up +46.8% over the decade to about 538K visits. Busiest in July.

14. 14

    Salem MaritimeMassachusetts+44.1%

    Up +44.1% over the decade to about 570K visits. Busiest in October.

15. 15

    PetroglyphNew Mexico+42%

    Up +42% over the decade to about 311K visits. Busiest in October.

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