2014 National Park Visitors
Record visitation for US national parks in 2014.
| National Park | Total Visits |
|---|
| GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS | 10,099,276 |
| GRAND CANYON | 4,756,771 |
| YOSEMITE | 3,882,642 |
| YELLOWSTONE | 3,513,484 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN | 3,434,751 |
| OLYMPIC | 3,243,872 |
| ZION | 3,189,696 |
| GRAND TETON | 2,791,392 |
| ACADIA | 2,563,129 |
| GLACIER | 2,338,528 |
| CUYAHOGA VALLEY | 2,189,849 |
| HAWAII VOLCANOES | 1,693,005 |
| JOSHUA TREE | 1,589,904 |
| BRYCE CANYON | 1,435,741 |
| HOT SPRINGS | 1,424,484 |
| ARCHES | 1,284,767 |
| MOUNT RAINIER | 1,264,259 |
| SHENANDOAH | 1,255,321 |
| HALEAKALA | 1,142,040 |
| EVERGLADES | 1,110,901 |
| DEATH VALLEY | 1,101,312 |
| BADLANDS | 868,094 |
| PETRIFIED FOREST | 836,799 |
| CAPITOL REEF | 786,514 |
| SAGUARO | 673,572 |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT | 559,580 |
| WIND CAVE | 547,022 |
| CANYONLANDS | 542,431 |
| CRATER LAKE | 535,508 |
| DENALI | 531,315 |
| BISCAYNE | 525,745 |
| MAMMOTH CAVE | 522,628 |
| MESA VERDE | 501,563 |
| GLACIER BAY | 500,727 |
| LASSEN VOLCANIC | 432,977 |
| REDWOOD | 429,166 |
| VIRGIN ISLANDS | 426,930 |
| CARLSBAD CAVERNS | 397,309 |
| CHANNEL ISLANDS | 342,161 |
| BIG BEND | 314,102 |
| GREAT SAND DUNES | 271,774 |
| KENAI FJORDS | 270,666 |
| VOYAGEURS | 239,160 |
| PINNACLES | 196,635 |
| BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON | 183,045 |
| GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS | 166,868 |
| CONGAREE | 120,122 |
| GREAT BASIN | 107,526 |
| WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS | 74,722 |
| DRY TORTUGAS | 64,865 |
| KATMAI | 30,896 |
| NORTH CASCADES | 23,865 |
| LAKE CLARK | 16,100 |
| ISLE ROYALE | 14,560 |
| NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA | 13,953 |
| GATES OF THE ARCTIC | 12,669 |
| KOBUK VALLEY | 0 |
In 2014, the United States' national parks continued to be immensely popular destinations, with millions flocking to witness their iconic natural wonders; leading the pack in visitor numbers was Great Smoky Mountains National Park, followed closely by beloved sites like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain National Park, but among these, **Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona especially captured the public's imagination.** Drawing over 4.7 million visitors in 2014, this UNESCO World Heritage site, carved by the mighty Colorado River over millions of years, plunges over a mile deep, stretches 277 miles long, and reveals billions of years of Earth's geological history in its vividly layered rock walls. Its spectacular, multi-hued strata, ranging from reds and oranges to purples and grays, shift dramatically with the changing light, creating an awe-inspiring, dynamic spectacle that compelled millions to gaze into its abyss, hike its challenging trails, and marvel at nature's profound artistry.
Data Source: National Park Service Stats
