There are 3 U.S. National Parks that start with H, ranging from “Haleakalā” to “Hot Springs.” They include a dormant volcano, an active volcano park, and a thermal springs park. You can use this list to plan a trip, compare destinations, or learn what makes each park special.

U.S. National Parks are protected areas managed by the federal government to preserve natural wonders, wildlife, and history for future generations. “Hot Springs” is the smallest national park in the country, and it was protected long before the National Park Service existed.

Below you’ll find the table with the national park name, state, type, and description.

National Park: The official name of each park, so you can find it on a map or search for visitor information.

State: The state where the park is located, which helps you plan travel routes and choose nearby destinations.

Type: A short label for the main landscape or feature, so you can quickly see what kind of park it is.

Description: A brief summary of what the park protects and what you can see or do there.

U.S. National Parks

National ParkStateType
HaleakalāHawaiiVolcanic mountain park
Hawaiʻi VolcanoesHawaiiActive volcano park
Hot SpringsArkansasThermal springs park

Descriptions

Haleakalā
Centered on a massive dormant volcano on Maui, the park is known for its crater landscape and sunrise views from the 10,023-foot summit. It also protects rare native species and lush coastal valleys.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
Home to Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world’s most active volcanoes, on the Big Island. Visitors can see lava fields, steam vents, craters, and lava tube caves.
Hot Springs
Set around the natural thermal springs of the Ouachita Mountains, this is the smallest national park in the U.S. It preserves historic Bathhouse Row, where visitors have soaked in the warm mineral water for generations.
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