Statistics About The Least Visited National Park

In this post, we will explore the lesser-known side of the United States’ national parks through a collection of intriguing statistics. From the least visited national parks like Gates of the Arctic in Alaska to the bustling Great Smoky Mountains, these figures offer a unique perspective on the diversity of visitor numbers and experiences across these natural wonders.

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"There are 63 national parks in the United States, according to the National Park Service."

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"In 2019, the least visited national park was Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska, with just 10,519 visits."

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"Gates of the Arctic National Park spans 8.4 million acres, making it the second largest national park in the U.S."

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"Isle Royale National Park in Michigan had about 26,410 visitors in 2019."

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"The total number of visits to all U.S. National Parks in 2019 was nearly 327.5 million."

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"Another of the least visited parks, Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, had only 17,157 visitors in 2019."

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"In contrast to the least visited parks, the most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains, had over 12.5 million visitors in 2019."

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"North Cascades National Park in Washington had roughly 38,208 visits in 2019."

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"After Gates of the Arctic, Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska received the second-fewest visitors in 2019, with 15,766 visitors."

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"The total national park visitation has continually risen over the years, despite the low visitation numbers of least visited parks."

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"In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the total visits to national parks decreased by 28%."

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"American Samoa National Park attracted only 60,006 visitors in 2019."

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"The Great Basin National Park in Nevada saw 131,802 visits in 2019."

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"In 2019, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida had 63,000 visitors."

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"Congaree National Park in South Carolina had about 145,929 visits in 2019."

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"Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska, the largest national park in the U.S., had only 74,518 visitors in 2019."

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"The Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas had about 188,833 visits in 2019."

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"Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota had around 615,350 visits in 2019."

In conclusion, the national park visitation data for 2019 reveals a wide range in the number of visitors received by different parks across the United States. Despite the least visited parks like Gates of the Arctic and Lake Clark in Alaska attracting relatively low numbers of visitors, the overall national park visitation numbers have been steadily increasing over the years. The disparity between the least visited and most visited parks, such as Great Smoky Mountains, highlights the variety of experiences and landscapes offered by the U.S. national parks system. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, resulting in a significant decrease in visits, underscores the importance of monitoring and adapting to changing circumstances in the realm of national park tourism.