National Parks to Visit in October

Joshua Tree National Park

Year Established: 1994Annual Visitors: 3.06 MillionSize: 795,200 AcresState: California Best Time to Visit Joshua Tree National Park March to April, October to November If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in Joshua Tree National Park A Brief History In southern California, Joshua Tree National …

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Channel Islands National Park

Year Established: 1980Annual Visitors: 319,200Size: 249,354 AcresState: California Best Time to Visit Channel Islands National Park June to October If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in Channel Islands National Park A Brief History Five ecologically rich islands make up Channel Islands National Park, …

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New River Gorge National Park

Year Established: 2020Annual Visitors: 1.68 MillionSize: 72,808 AcresState: West Virginia Best Time to Visit New River Gorge National Park April to October If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in New River Gorge National Park A Brief History On November 10, 1978, President Jimmy …

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Canyonlands National Park

Year Established: 1964Annual Visitors: 912,000Size: 257,640 AcresState: Utah Best Time to Visit Canyonlands National Park March to May, September to November If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in Canyonlands National Park A Brief History In southeastern Utah, Canyonlands National Park is recognized …

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Capitol Reef National Park

Year Established: 1971Annual Visitors: 1.40 MillionSize: 241,900 Acres Best Time to Visit National Park March to May, September to November If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in Capitol Reef National Park A Brief History Capitol Reef National Park is in the center-south …

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North Cascades National Park

Year Established: 1968Annual Visitors: 18,000Size: 505,000 AcresState: Washington Best Time to Visit North Cascades National Park June to October If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in North Cascades National Park A Brief History You can find North Cascades National Park in the north …

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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Year Established: 1916Annual Visitors: 1.26 MillionSize: 335,259 AcresState: Hawaii Best Time to Visit Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park All year! If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park A Brief History Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was created in 1916. It covers …

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White Sands National Park

Year Established: 2019Annual Visitors: 782,000Size: 73,600 AcresState: New Mexico Best Time to Visit White Sands National Park October to November If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in White Sands National Park A Brief History The sparkling white sands of New Mexico are one …

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Year Established: 1972Annual Visitors: 243,000Size: 76,293 AcresState: Texas Best Time to Visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park March to May, September to November If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Best Experiences in Guadalupe Mountains National Park A Brief History Guadalupe Mountains National Park is east of El …

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Sequoia National Park

Year Established: 1890Annual Visitors: 1.06 MillionSize: 328,315 AcresState: California Best Time to Visit Sequoia National Park June to October If you are planning to visit more national parks, check out our complete list of all US National Parks. Be sure to check out other national parks in California during your trip! If you are planning to visit more …

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