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 |