Everything you need to plan, explore, and give back

Official home for all 400+ national parks. Find hours, fees, alerts, and trip planning tools for every park in the system.

Reserve campsites, permits, and timed-entry tickets for federal lands. The starting point for any trip that requires a reservation.

The federal department that oversees the NPS, Bureau of Land Management, Fish & Wildlife Service, and more. Useful for policy updates, land management news, and understanding the broader federal public lands system.

Manages 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands. Find recreation areas, trails, and campgrounds on federal forest land—much of which sits just outside national park boundaries.

An NPS initiative designed to connect everyone — especially first-time visitors — with national parks and public lands. Great starting point for people new to outdoor exploration.

The largest trail database in the world. Search by difficulty, distance, and location—with reviews, photos, and offline maps.

A commemorative site celebrating the centennial of the National Park Service. Features park stories, history, and inspiration for exploring the park system’s legacy.

The official charitable partner of the NPS. Supports conservation, education, and community programs across the park system.

An independent advocacy organization fighting to protect and enhance America’s national parks. Covers policy, threats, and campaigns—important reading if you follow parks news.

America’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. Combines outdoor adventure with conservation advocacy and environmental policy work.

The official nonprofit partner of the US Forest Service. Supports forest restoration, trail maintenance, and recreation programs on national forest land.

The gold standard for outdoor ethics. Seven principles for minimizing your impact and keeping parks wild for future visitors.

A coalition-backed initiative with six guidelines for getting outside responsibly—covering health, equity, and environmental stewardship. Became especially prominent post-pandemic as outdoor recreation surged.