Once again, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is no. 1! With more than 14 million visitors, GSMNP had almost 3x more than Zion National Park, which had the second most at about 5 million visits in 2021.
More and more Americans are exploring our national treasures. If you’d like to visit a national park, plan ahead!
- Secure your lodging months in advance.
- Check to see if you need reservations to enter the park; for example, you need a reservation to drive through Yosemite National Park during peak hours.
- Some popular hikes require permits, like Half Dome at Yosemite and Angels Landing at Zion.
- Visit outside the summer months if you can. You’ll get to enjoy the park without the crowds!
