50 Incredible National Parks Road Trips: Itinerary Ideas + Tips!

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Last Updated on: 19th September 2021, 01:19 pm

Do you love US national parks? Whether you’ve set a goal to see every national park in the US or you just want to plan one big epic road trip and see a few along the way, this list has you covered!

Here’s a list of fifty amazing national parks road trips to help you plan your next national parks vacation!

My Favorite Travel Booking Sites for 2023

These are my favorite companies that I use on my own travels.

Protect Your Trip via Safety Wing

Find the best city tours, day tours, bus tours, & skip-the-line tickets on GetYourGuide and Viator.

Find the best deals on hotels & vacation rentals on Booking.com.

For English-speaking private airport transfers, book through Welcome Pickups.

For road trips and independent travel, rent a car through Discover Cars.

Find information and cruise reviews on Cruise Critic.

For packing and travel essentials order via Amazon.

Book an affordable family or romantic photography session on your trip through Flytographer (Use the code HISTORYFANGIRL for 10% off your first photoshoot).

For travel guidebooks to have with you during your trip, I always pick one or two from Rick Steves and Lonely Planet.

Best National Parks Road Trips: Itinerary Ideas

The Ultimate National Park Road Trip

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier National Parks

Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Badlands

Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Rocky Mountain National Park

Yellowstone to Arches National Park

Idaho and Montana National Parks Road Trip

Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef

Zion and Bryce Canyon

Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon

Mighty 5 Utah National Parks Road Trip

The Grand Circle

Colorado National Parks

Colorado and New Mexico National Parks

Arizona National Parks

Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Mammoth Cave

Route 66

Highway 89

Cross Country Road Trip

Natches Parkway Road Trip

Washington National Parks Road Trip

Oregon and Washington National Parks Road Trip

Minnesota and Michigan National Parks

Great Lakes National Parks Road Trip

Gateway to Hot Springs National Park

Gateway, Indiana Dunes, and Cayahuga National Parks

Cuyahoga, New River, and Shenandoah National Parks

Yosemite and Big Sur

Joshua Tree, Death Valey, and the Grand Canyon

North and South Dakota National Parks Road Trip

Florida National Parks Road Trip

California National Parks Road Trip

Texas National Parks Road Trip

Alaska National Parks Road Trip

Hawaii National Parks Road Trip

Texas to Grand Canyon Road Trip

Tennessee National Parks Road Trip

North and South Carolina National Parks Road Trip

Washington D.C. National Parks Road Trip

All Appalachian Mountain National Parks Road Trip

All Rocky Mountain National Parks Road Trip

Southern National Parks Road Trip

West Coast National Parks Road Trip

Midwest National Parks Road Trip

Northeast National Parks Road Trip

East Coast National Parks Road Trip

National Military Parks Road Trip

National Seashores Road Trip

National Historic Trails Road Trip

Oldest National Parks Road Trip

Tips for Planning a National Parks Road Trip

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