The National Parks of the United States protect some of the most stunning and unique landscapes in the world, ranging from the lowest point in the country to the highest. They encompass deserts, swampland, forests, mountains, ocean, and much more, presenting unbelievable opportunities for tourists to connect with nature.
While every National Park has rightfully earned its position, some parks tend to be quite a bit less popular than others. Don’t think that’s because they’re ugly or not worth visiting, though. Most of these parks lack the immense visitation numbers seen in areas like Yellowstone, Zion, or Great Smoky Mountains simply because they’re incredibly difficult to access. These 10 national parks were the least visited in the United States throughout 2024.
10. Great Basin National Park, Nevada – 152,068 visits
9. Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida – 84,873 visits
8. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska – 81,670 visits
7. Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska – 36,230 visits
6. Isle Royale National Park, Michigan – 28,806 visits
5. National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa – 22,567 visits
4. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska – 18,505 visits
3. Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska – 17,233 visits
2. North Cascades National Park, Washington – 16,485 visits
1. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska – 11,907 visits
