What is access like at the US National Parks? The Access 2 Parks Project has been collecting data and information about accessibility at parks in the USA and throughout the world since 2006. The United States has some of the finest parks in the world, so come and explore these natural treasures.
Below you will find reviews for the USA National Parks with wheelchair access information to help you plan a trip. This page does not include national monuments, like Muir Woods, wetlands, landmarks, etc. These can be found on the outdoor parks and gardens page, or by doing a direct search. Now get outside!
Top 4 National Parks
Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains of California is one of the most popular attractions in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Tennessee and North Carolina boarder in Southern, USA is one of the
Zion National Park, Utah
Of all the National Parks in Southern Utah, Zion National Park is perhaps the most unique and one of the
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
In Colorado, the Rocky Mountain National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 50-day hikes and many opportunities for multiple-day backpacking
USA National Parks
Yellowstone National Park + Limited Time
While visiting the Grand Teton National Park, we decided on an overnight adventure in Yellowstone National Park, since they are
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
The Grand Teton National Park is located in west Wyoming about forty minutes from Idaho and just south of Yellowstone
Pinnacles National Park, California
Pinnacles National Park is located in central California by Monterey. The park was formed by volcanic eruptions and sits along
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
Deep in the heart of the American Southwest, in the beautiful state of New Mexico, wheelchair travelers are able to
U.S. National Parks in the Fall
I love visiting our U.S. National Parks, even if it’s just a day-trip, and no matter how long I stay,
Death Valley National Park, California
Death Valley National Park is located in Southern California on the boarder of Nevada. This video is a great overview
Olympic National Park, Washington Guide
Olympic National Park, located in the Pacific Northwest of Washington State, is renowned for its diverse ecosystems, including temperate rainforests,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Tennessee and North Carolina boarder in Southern, USA is one of the
5 Best Accessible Trails @ U.S. National Parks
Everyone knows that the U.S. National Parks are wonderful to visit and there are plenty of breathtaking scenic drives that
Mariposa Grove @ Yosemite NP
In the high Sierra Mountains of Yosemite National Park is Mariposa Grove. This area is one of many outdoor
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah, offers a breathtaking landscape of towering rock pinnacles, deep canyons, and expansive desert
Lassen National Park, California
Lasson National Park is located in Northern California between the Shasta area and Reno, Nevada. When visiting, there are camping
Sequoia + Kings Canyon National Park, California
The grouping of four towering sequoia redwoods alongside the road in the Sierra Mountains, known as the “Four Guardsmen,”
Marin Headlands National Park, California Wheelchair Tips
The Marin Headlands National Park, managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), is located right off the Golden
Yellowstone + Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are known as two of the most beautiful national parks we have
Congaree National Park, South Carolina Hiking Tips
Congaree National Park is located at the southern end of South Carolina, just outside the state capitol of Columbia. It
Florida Everglades National Park Access Guide
Everglades National Park in Florida is the third largest national park in the U.S., protecting 1.5 million acres of unique
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
When driving through the Guadalupe Mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of southeastern New Mexico, one would never imagine that there
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley was officially made a National Park in 1974 when local citizens and their representatives sought to preserve this
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Shenandoah National Park is located in the Great Appalachian Valley on the East Coast of the United States in the Blue Ridge
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the Green River Valley of Kentucky about a 1.5-hour drive from either Nashville or
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Access Guide
In Hawaii, the locals refer to the volcanoes that makeup Hawaii National Park as the ‘Āina a ke akua I noho
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
The lesser-known Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a stunning sight in the state of Colorado that rivals many
Colorado: Great Sand Dunes National Park
You might be surprised to learn that the tallest sand dunes in North America are nowhere near either coast; they
Arches National Park, Utah Guide + Tips
Arches National Park is one of Utah’s most visited destinations due to the plethora of wind-chiseled arches. Many of the
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Guide + Tips
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah offers a series of viewpoints of the canyon, some with short walkways that are
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Guide
Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah and protects its most famous attraction, the Waterpocket Fold, and the
Utah’s 5 National Parks + Wheelchair Access
In 1998, I was involved in a car accident that left me paralyzed, and I spent a month recovering in
Point Reyes Seashore National Park in California
This magnificent expanse of parkland is one of the nation’s great treasures. Point Reyes Seashore National Park has 71,057 acres
Maine: Acadia, Portland, Bar Harbor + More
My wife and I decided to escape the July heat and humidity of Atlanta, Georgia, and take off to Maine
Bend, Oregon Accessible Travel Guide
Bend, Oregon is a growing city attracting many young adults who thrive in outdoor culture and golf lovers alike. Surrounding
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
The water was so blue I felt like I was gazing at the eternal pool of life. I had come
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado Accessibility
At Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, people started living on the tops of the mesas around 400 AD then
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Badlands National Park in South Dakota is not a destination that most people chose for a vacation but its location, right
Joshua Tree National Park Access Guide
Joshua Tree National Park, 794,000 acres of desert wilderness – where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts merge in California near
Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is regarded as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, and
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California
One of the most historical landmarks in San Francisco is the former federal state prison Alcatraz Island (“the rock”). From