National Park Service Campgrounds: 576 Sites Nationwide
National Park Service manages 576 campgrounds in 43 states . With 19,233 individual campsites, National Park Service provides diverse camping experiences from primitive backcountry sites to fully-equipped RV parks.
National Park Service Camping by the Numbers
Coverage & Scale
- 576 Total Campgrounds
- 19,233 Individual Campsites
- 43 States with Sites
- Primary Type: National Parks
Camping Options
Amenities Available
- 0% have Restrooms
Popular National Park Service Destinations
The highest concentration of National Park Service campgrounds can be found in California (84), Maryland (48), Michigan (47), Washington (42), North Carolina (30).
How to Reserve National Park Service Campgrounds
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Agency Overview
Agency Name: National Park Service
Agency Type: National Park Service
Website: https://www.nps.gov/
Email: npshq_info@nps.gov
Description: National Park Service manages 576 camping locations across 43 states with 19,233 total campsites. Manages 11 different types of recreation areas including National Parks.
Management Statistics
Campgrounds Managed
Total Campsites
Avg Sites per Location
States Covered
Geographic Coverage
Operating in 43 States
States List: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United States Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Top States: California (84), Maryland (48), Michigan (47), Washington (42), North Carolina (30)
Park Types Managed
Managing 11 Different Park Types
Primary Park Type: National Parks
Park Types List: Lakes and Reservoirs, National Historical Parks, National Military Parks, National Monuments, National Parks, National Recreation Areas, National Scenic Riverways, National Seashores, Other, Parkways, State Parks
Amenities at Managed Properties
0.3%Have Restrooms
0.0%Have Showers
2.1%Have WiFi
0.0%Allow Pets
0.0%Offer Hiking
0.0%Offer Fishing
0.2%Have Swimming
100.0%Accept Federal Pass
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Parks & Recreation Areas Managed
Showing 12 of 124 total parks managed
Campgrounds Managed by National Park Service
Showing 12 of 568 campgrounds
