This page lists 3 U.S. National Parks that start with the letter A, running from “Acadia” to “Arches”. They include a rocky coastline in Maine, a remote Pacific island park, and a high desert full of red rock. You can use the list to plan a trip, compare destinations, or find out which parks to add to your travel wishlist.

U.S. National Parks are protected areas managed by the National Park Service to preserve land, wildlife, and cultural heritage for the public. “Arches” in Utah, for example, holds more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, the largest collection in the world.

Below you’ll find the table with the park name, state, type, and a short description for each entry.

Park: The official name of each national park, listed alphabetically so you can quickly find a specific park or browse the full set.

State: The state or territory where the park is located, which helps you plan travel routes and group parks by region.

Type: The official designation of the site, so you can see at a glance what kind of protected area each entry is.

Description: A short summary of what each park offers, including its main landscapes, wildlife, and famous landmarks, so you can decide what to visit.

U.S. National Parks

ParkStateType
AcadiaMaineNational Park
American SamoaAmerican Samoa (U.S. territory)National Park
ArchesUtahNational Park

Descriptions

Acadia
Acadia covers rocky coastline, granite peaks and forests on Mount Desert Island and nearby areas. Cadillac Mountain is one of the first places in the U.S. to see the sunrise in some seasons.
American Samoa
American Samoa is a remote park across three Pacific islands, with tropical rainforest, coral reefs and fruit bats. It protects both natural areas and traditional Samoan culture.
Arches
Arches has more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the well-known Delicate Arch. The park is a high desert with red rock fins, balanced rocks and sweeping canyon views.
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