The dataset contains information about various national parks and recreational areas across the USA, detailing their locations, characteristics, and seasonal attributes. It is useful for enthusiasts looking to explore these natural attractions and understand the required permits and best visiting seasons.
| Location Name | State | Country | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation (ft) | Features | Best Season | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death Valley National Park | California | USA | 36.2411 | -116.8225 | 190 | Dunes, Canyons, Wildlife | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Joshua Tree National Park | California | USA | 33.8734 | -115.9010 | 3,000 | Unique Rock Formations, Stargazing | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Big Bend National Park | Texas | USA | 29.1263 | -103.2454 | 1,900 | Mountains, River, Wildlife | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Saguaro National Park | Arizona | USA | 32.1734 | -110.5905 | 2,600 | Cacti, Desert Trails | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Coronado National Memorial | Arizona | USA | 31.3861 | -110.2331 | 4,850 | Hiking, Historic Sites | Fall/Spring | No |
| Desert National Wildlife Refuge | Nevada | USA | 36.5249 | -115.6364 | 2,700 | Wildlife, Desert Flora | Year-Round | No |
| Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area | Nevada | USA | 36.1710 | -115.4272 | 3,000 | Rock Formations, Trails | Fall/Spring | No |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | California | USA | 33.1583 | -116.3938 | 600 | Wildflowers, Hot Springs | Winter/Spring | Yes |
| Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes | California | USA | 36.6514 | -116.1608 | -200 | Sand Dunes, Photography | Fall/Winter | No |
| Chiricahua National Monument | Arizona | USA | 32.0222 | -109.3666 | 5,300 | Rock Formations, Birdwatching | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument | Arizona | USA | 32.0011 | -112.8658 | 3,200 | Cacti, Wildlife | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| White Sands National Park | New Mexico | USA | 32.7795 | -106.1754 | 4,235 | Gypsum Dunes, Hiking | Year-Round | Yes |
| Valley of Fire State Park | Nevada | USA | 36.4155 | -113.0172 | 2,500 | Red Rocks, Hiking Trails | Fall/Spring | No |
| Desert State Park | Utah | USA | 37.0957 | -113.1922 | 4,000 | Petroglyphs, Hiking | Spring/Fall | No |
| Caprock Canyons State Park | Texas | USA | 34.3565 | -100.4815 | 2,200 | Canyons, Bison Herd | Year-Round | Yes |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | Colorado | USA | 37.7397 | -105.5475 | 8,200 | Sand Dunes, Hiking | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Sand Hollow State Park | Utah | USA | 37.1386 | -113.4822 | 3,000 | Water Activities, ATV | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Tonto National Forest | Arizona | USA | 33.5865 | -111.3920 | 2,500 | Hiking, Camping | Year-Round | Yes |
| Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument | California | USA | 33.6108 | -116.6098 | 4,000 | Hiking, Wildlife | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Alvord Desert | Oregon | USA | 42.6131 | -118.3371 | 4,200 | Nocturnal Skies, Photography | Summer | No |
| Carrizo Plain National Monument | California | USA | 35.1185 | -120.3092 | 1,800 | Wildflower Blooms, Wildlife | Spring | No |
| El Malpais National Monument | New Mexico | USA | 34.8902 | -108.0450 | 6,200 | Lava Flows, Caves | Year-Round | Yes |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | Nevada | USA | 36.1252 | -113.2870 | 1,200 | Water Activities, Hiking | Year-Round | Yes |
| Gila Bend Mountains | Arizona | USA | 32.6914 | -113.0988 | 2,800 | Hiking, Wildlife | Fall/Spring | No |
| Indian Creek Canyon | Utah | USA | 38.1639 | -109.3713 | 5,700 | Climbing, Scenic Views | Spring/Fall | No |
| Burro Creek | Arizona | USA | 34.2142 | -113.3966 | 1,600 | Campsites, Fishing | Spring/Fall | No |
| Copper Canyon | California | USA | 35.4700 | -117.9300 | 2,000 | Camping, Wildlife | Fall/Spring | No |
| Sierra Nevada Mountains | California | USA | 38.2011 | -119.7162 | 8,500 | Scenic Views, Hiking | Summer | Yes |
| Red Rock State Park | Arizona | USA | 34.5443 | -111.7578 | 4,000 | Red Rock Formations, Hiking | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Badlands National Park | South Dakota | USA | 43.8502 | -102.3398 | 2,200 | Unique Geology, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| Death Valley National Park: Furnace Creek | California | USA | 36.4623 | -116.8661 | 190 | Visitor Center, Camping, Hotels | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Kachina Peaks Wilderness | Arizona | USA | 35.2919 | -111.7026 | 11,500 | High Peaks, Hiking | Summer | Yes |
| Zion National Park | Utah | USA | 37.2982 | -113.0263 | 3,600 | Canyons, Hiking Trails | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Hidden Valley | California | USA | 33.9611 | -116.1991 | 4,600 | Rock Climbing, Hiking | Fall/Spring | No |
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park | New Mexico | USA | 36.1703 | -107.9629 | 5,400 | Historic Sites, Ruins | Year-Round | Yes |
| Coyote Flat, Alabama Hills | California | USA | 37.3724 | -118.1720 | 4,000 | Stars, Scenic Views | Summer | No |
| Malibu Creek State Park | California | USA | 34.1141 | -118.6939 | 600 | Hiking, Rock Climbing | Year-Round | No |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Arizona | USA | 36.1069 | -112.1129 | 7,000 | Canyons, Hiking | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Camp Roberts | California | USA | 35.9021 | -120.6751 | 1,500 | Military Base, Overlook | Year-Round | No |
| Picacho Peak State Park | Arizona | USA | 32.6111 | -111.5005 | 2,500 | Hiking, Wildflowers | Spring | Yes |
| Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge | Utah | USA | 39.5941 | -113.1433 | 4,200 | Birdwatching, Lakes | Year-Round | No |
| Saline Valley Warm Springs | California | USA | 36.1600 | -116.5872 | -200 | Hot Springs, Remote Camping | Spring/Fall | No |
| Rainbow Basin Natural Area | California | USA | 34.9171 | -116.0363 | 1,900 | Geology, Scenic Drive | Fall/Spring | No |
| Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve | California | USA | 34.7213 | -118.1516 | 2,400 | Wildflowers, Hiking | Spring | No |
| Cedar Mesa | Utah | USA | 37.4962 | -109.7351 | 5,400 | Archaeological Sites, Hiking | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Trona Pinnacles | California | USA | 35.6544 | -117.3650 | 1,300 | Unique Tufa Formations, Photography | Year-Round | No |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | New Mexico | USA | 32.1406 | -104.4372 | 4,000 | Caves, Wildlife | Year-Round | Yes |
| Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area | Arizona | USA | 32.1468 | -109.3275 | 3,000 | Sand Dunes, ATV | Fall/Spring | No |
| Volcanoes National Park | Hawaii | USA | 19.4069 | -155.2835 | 4,000 | Volcanic Landscapes, Craters | Year-Round | No |
| Yuma Desert | Arizona | USA | 32.6642 | -114.6298 | 150 | Desert Flora, Migratory Birds | Fall/Winter | No |
| Tule Spring | Nevada | USA | 36.1384 | -115.3099 | 2,000 | Ponds, Wildlife Photography | Year-Round | No |
| Coyote Basin | California | USA | 35.5979 | -119.8776 | 1,500 | Remote Camping, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| Golden Valley | California | USA | 36.0310 | -119.4013 | 2,200 | Desert Flora, Wildlife Viewing | Year-Round | No |
| Gays Creek | Arizona | USA | 32.4630 | -112.6750 | 2,000 | Wildlife Viewing, Hiking | Fall/Spring | No |
| Buyer Lake | California | USA | 35.6892 | -116.8780 | 2,500 | Fishing, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| Sand Valley | California | USA | 35.7695 | -117.4500 | 4,000 | Sand Dunes, Photography | Fall/Winter | No |
| No Name Point | Utah | USA | 37.0937 | -109.2027 | 5,300 | Hiking, Scenic Views | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Boquillas Canyon | Texas | USA | 29.3102 | -103.6649 | 1,800 | Canyoning, Hiking | Spring/Fall | No |
| Hovatter Road Ranch | California | USA | 35.6448 | -116.7698 | 2,900 | Ranching Views, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| El Centro | California | USA | 32.7854 | -115.5634 | -50 | Desert Flora, Farming | Year-Round | No |
| Gibson Dam | Montana | USA | 47.6719 | -111.5083 | 4,500 | Camping, Fishing | Summer | No |
| Humboldt National Forest | Nevada | USA | 40.5853 | -116.9920 | 6,000 | Wildlife, Hiking Trails | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Brushy Creek | California | USA | 36.0430 | -118.1979 | 4,600 | National Forest, Hiking | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Tehachapi Mountains | California | USA | 35.1456 | -118.3464 | 4,000 | Hiking, Scenic Views | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Little Sahara Recreation Area | Utah | USA | 39.3902 | -112.7016 | 5,000 | Sand Dunes, ATV | Spring/Fall | No |
| Owens Valley | California | USA | 37.2824 | -118.1553 | 4,000 | Water Activities, Fishing | Year-Round | No |
| Sierra Vista | Arizona | USA | 31.5549 | -110.2872 | 4,600 | Desert Flora, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| Grand Teton National Park | Wyoming | USA | 43.7904 | -110.6818 | 6,000 | Mountain Scenery, Wildlife | Summer | Yes |
| Lava Beds National Monument | California | USA | 41.7253 | -121.4986 | 4,000 | Lava Tubes, Caves | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Antelope Flat | Wyoming | USA | 42.6762 | -104.6459 | 4,000 | Scenic Views, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| Castle Mountains | California | USA | 34.0831 | -116.5303 | 2,800 | Biking, Hiking Trails | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Kingston Peak | Colorado | USA | 39.7215 | -105.4806 | 12,000 | High Passes, Hiking | Summer | Yes |
| Eldorado Canyon State Park | Colorado | USA | 40.0477 | -105.2982 | 5,900 | Hiking, Climbing | Year-Round | No |
| Enchantments | Washington | USA | 47.2939 | -120.4032 | 5,000 | Scenic Hiking | Summer | Yes |
| Windy Point | Oregon | USA | 43.9251 | -119.4544 | 5,500 | Hiking, Remote Camping | Summer | No |
| Myakka River State Park | Florida | USA | 27.1869 | -82.3968 | 15 | Swamps, Wildlife Interpretation | Year-Round | No |
| Caballo Lake State Park | New Mexico | USA | 32.6704 | -107.3840 | 4,800 | Fishing, Water Sports | Year-Round | No |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Borrego Palm Canyon | California | USA | 33.2269 | -116.4037 | 600 | Palm Trees, Wildflowers | Spring | No |
| Sand Dunes National Recreation Area | Idaho | USA | 43.7319 | -113.4702 | 5,000 | Dunes, Sports | Spring | No |
| Vermilion Cliffs National Monument | Arizona | USA | 36.1791 | -112.0275 | 5,000 | Scenic Drive, Wildlife | Year-Round | No |
| Sequoia National Park | California | USA | 36.4864 | -118.5658 | 7,000 | Giants Trees, Hiking | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Tremont Lake | Maine | USA | 44.2053 | -68.5856 | 1,200 | Fishing, Scenic Views | Summer | No |
| Holden Beach | North Carolina | USA | 33.9043 | -78.1628 | 10 | Beach Camping, Water Sports | Summer | No |
| Snow Canyon State Park | Utah | USA | 37.2007 | -113.5858 | 3,000 | Beautiful Trails, Rock Formations | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Caprock Canyons | Texas | USA | 34.3579 | -100.4944 | 2,200 | Bison Viewing, Hiking | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| San Juan National Forest | Colorado | USA | 37.4173 | -107.4619 | 6,000 | Waterfalls, Scenic Views | Summer | No |
| Lake Havasu State Park | Arizona | USA | 34.5000 | -114.3337 | 800 | Water Activities, Camping | Spring/Fall | Yes |
| Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | Montana | USA | 44.8437 | -112.8368 | 5,300 | Birdwatching, Fishing | Summer | No |
| Vicksburg National Military Park | Mississippi | USA | 32.3874 | -90.8714 | 300 | Historical Significance | Year-Round | No |
| Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area | Maryland | USA | 39.5098 | -76.7602 | 500 | Hiking, Geological Sites | Year-Round | No |
| Hatteras Island | North Carolina | USA | 35.2549 | -75.4959 | 5 | Beach Access, Camping | Summer | No |
| Salt Flats | Utah | USA | 40.6454 | -113.2686 | 4,200 | Unique Landscapes, Photography | Year-Round | No |
| Pleasant Valley | California | USA | 35.3456 | -118.1109 | 2,500 | Fishing, Outdoor Activities | Year-Round | No |
| Fort McDeknsey State Park | Nebraska | USA | 41.1849 | -102.3913 | 3,900 | Hiking, Fishing | Year-Round | No |
| Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River | Texas | USA | 29.2480 | -104.8521 | 3,600 | Rivers, Hiking | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Highway 1 Coastal Route | California | USA | 36.1745 | -121.1935 | 800 | Scenic Drives, Beaches | Year-Round | No |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Boulder Beach | Nevada | USA | 36.0862 | -114.8878 | 1,500 | Picnicking, Swimming | Summer | No |
| Death Valley National Park: Badwater Basin | California | USA | 36.2500 | -116.8250 | -282 | Lowest Point in North America | Year-Round | Yes |
| Mount Rainier National Park | Washington | USA | 46.8797 | -121.7269 | 5,400 | Snow-Capped Peaks, Hiking | Summer | Yes |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Colorado | USA | 40.3428 | -105.6836 | 7,500 | Mountain Views, Wildlife | Summer | Yes |
| Tonto National Forest: Apache Lake | Arizona | USA | 33.4705 | -111.4550 | 2,000 | Boating, Fishing | Spring/Fall | No |
| Sierra National Forest | California | USA | 37.1805 | -119.3948 | 3,000 | Forested Mountains, Waterfalls | Summer | Yes |
| Vermilion Cliffs National Monument: Buckskin Gulch | Arizona | USA | 36.2475 | -112.0291 | 5,500 | Canyons, Hiking | Fall/Spring | Yes |
| Desert Hot Springs | California | USA | 33.9581 | -116.5376 | 1,300 | Hot Springs, Mining History | Year-Round | No |
| Paso Robles Vineyards | California | USA | 35.6127 | -120.6880 | 1,000 | Wine Country, Outdoor Activities | Year-Round | No |
| Craters of the Moon National Monument | Idaho | USA | 43.4267 | -113.3994 | 5,600 | Volcanic Landscape, Hiking | Year-Round | Yes |
| Table Mountain | California | USA | 35.5200 | -116.3711 | 2,000 | Hiking, Scenic Views | Fall/Spring | No |
| New River Gorge | West Virginia | USA | 38.2220 | -81.0846 | 1,450 | Climbing, Scenic Views | Summer | Yes |