Are you looking for the best national park gifts for the outdoor adventurer in your life? You’ve come to the right place because we’re going to show you amazing gift ideas for both him and her.
As lovers of the US National Parks ourselves, we’ve personally hand picked every item on this gift list. And we’ve included many thoughtful ideas so your present will be something they’ll actually use and love.
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Our National Park Experience
Since Mark immigrated to the US in 2019, we’ve slowly been visiting as many of the US national parks as possible to celebrate this major milestone in our immigration journey.
We’ve visited 20+ parks now, but we’re in no rush to visit all the parks by a certain time period. In fact, we love visiting the same park in various seasons because it’s a completely different experience.
So we aim to give you extremely detailed US National Park travel guides about the parks you plan to visit based on our own experience.
Many of the items on this national park gift list feature items we wished we knew about before we started traveling.
Where Should You Buy National Park Gifts?
Before we get into our National Park gift shop guide, we will show you the best places to purchase presents for your loved one this holiday season.
- America’s National Parks – This is one of our top recommendations because 100% of all proceeds go back into supporting education and preservation programs at the parks.
- National Park Foundation – In collaboration with the NPS, this foundation protects the parks through conservation projects and land acquisition.
- REI – Our favorite store for quality outdoor gear because members receive 10% every purchase.
- Etsy – One of the best online marketplaces featuring handmade and vintage items. This is where you can find customizable national park products.
However, you can sometimes find amazing deals during the holidays on official websites or Amazon Storefronts so it’s best to shop around for the best price.
We have included links to everything you need to compare prices and find the best deal!
Top 3 National Park Gifts
With 60 national park themed gifts, we have many options to help you find that something special.
Start with our top 3 gift recommendations for your national park adventurer and then continue along the national park gifts list until you find exactly what you need.
We never leave for a USA Road Trip without the first three items.
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1. Where Are Those Morgans Guidebook
Before visiting any national park, there are key things you should know about road closures, hiking trails, popular attractions, permits and info about seasonality. We cover everything you need to know in our popular guidebooks.
Want to know more about the national park pass? Don’t miss our detailed guide about an America the Beautiful pass including where you can gain free entry.
3. National Park Passport
This passport makes a great national park gift for those adventures who love to document their travels. Available in 4 unique editions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
>> Buy: America’s National Parks
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Best National Park Books And Guides
The first section on this list features books about the national parks. You’ll find everything from cookbooks and ranger stories to beautiful coffee tables books and unique campfire tales.
6. Park Lovers Journal
We love this unique journal because you can easily document your experiences in every US National Park including what you saw, where you went and even a small space for a passport stamp. The illustrations also make this journal a one of a kind national park gift they will never expect.
>> Buy: Amazon
8. 100 Parks 5,000 Ideas
Another extremely popular National Geographic book, 100 Parks 5000 ideas showcases some of of the most popular experiences in the US national parks ranging from the geysers of Yellowstone to the Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail in the Everglades.
>> Buy: Amazon
9. Ranger Confidential
This is a unique national park gift because it follows 12 years of Andrea Lankford’s extraordinary career as a ranger as she overcomes life and death in some of America’s most iconic landscapes. We’re currently reading this right now and can’t put it down!
>> Buy: Amazon
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11. Campfire Stories
This is a very popular book featuring stories about 6 major national parks by well known writers such as John Muir, Bill Bryson, and Terry Tempest Williams. But we love that it also includes interesting tales from generations of indigenous people and pioneer diaries.
12. Walks Of A Lifetime
Written by Bob and Martha Manning, this national park book is a compilation of the best walking trails, scenic vistas, majestic waterfalls, wildlife viewing areas and prehistoric sites. Reviewers always comment on the stunning photos and detailed information.
13. Ansel Adams In The National Parks
Known for his national park landscape photography and environmentalist ideals, this gorgeous book showcases Ansel Adams best photos. Adams was a regular champion for preserving natural areas and he helped to save many of our parks through his photographs.
>> Buy: Amazon
14. John Muir Wilderness Box Set
This national park gift set is a collection of John Muir’s best writing including Wilderness Essays, Travels in Alaska, My First Summer in the Sierra and Our National Parks. These books help to showcase the importance of wilderness preservation in the United States.
>> Buy: Amazon
15. 2024 National Park Planner
This 2024 weekly planner features breathtaking photos and each week presents new information about America’s national parks. Our favorite part about this national park gift is that proceeds support park conservation and educational programs.
>> Buy: Amazon
US National Park Maps And Posters
If you’re planning to explore and hike in any national park, we highly recommend you use a paper map.
You can’t always rely on the maps provided by the NPS when you visit because they do sometimes run out of copies, especially in the smaller parks such as Capitol Reef in Utah.
Hikers should always carry a paper map and use a hiking app to help them find the correct route. We’ve used Gaia GPS for years because we found it to be one of the most accurate trail apps on the market.
16. National Park Trails Map
This national park map makes for a great gift because it is both waterproof and tear resistant. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to helps users with GPS navigation. These National Geographic maps are always highly rated so you can guarantee the park lover in your life will appreciate this gift.
>> Buy: Amazon | REI | America’s National Parks
17. National Park Scratch Off Map
Etsy is one of the best places to find beautiful national park scratch off maps. Amazon is usually cheaper, but we think Etsy has better quality maps. Shop around to find the best scratch off map for your loved one so they can showcase their national park travels.
18. National Park Posters
We can’t get enough of these vibrant National Park Posters because not only are they absolutely stunning, but they’re made from natural fibers and post-consumer recycled content. Available for many national parks and popular USA vacation spots such as Niagara Falls or Big Sur.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
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Unique National Park Gift Ideas
This next section features cool national park products you can give your outdoor lover.
There is certainly a chance your loved one already has many of the items we have previously mentioned in this best gifts for national park lovers guide, but we hope you can find something in this next section.
19. Personalized National Park Sign
This customizable handmade wooden sign is inspired by the national parks. It’s an indoor sign you can use for just about anything including a baby shower, wedding, to hang in an RV or a fun present for that adventurous friend.
>> Buy: Etsy
20. National Park Stamps
We love adding national park stamps to our national park passport! These stamps are available in sets dating back to 1986 with a new set available every year. Each stamp series includes national park treasures from all around the US.
>> Buy: America’s National Parks
21. National Park Calendar
This is the official and best selling calendar from the National Park Foundation. It features 12 months of beautiful photos with detailed information about each park mentioned. Any national park lover will enjoy this gift Christmas morning.
>> Buy: Amazon
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23. National Park Ornaments
These adorable Old World Christmas ornaments are just what every national park lover needs. Featuring many of the popular parks, these hand crafted ornaments make for the perfect national park gift.
>> Buy: Amazon | America’s National Parks
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24. National Park Patches
These colorful patches are the perfect national park souvenir because they are extremely eye catching. Shop all 63 parks and collect them all!
>> Buy: Amazon | America’s National Parks
25. National Park Postcards
Made from recycled materials, these 20 stunning national park postcards are the best way to share adventures or create a fun travel scrapbook. This national park themed gift is a great idea for anyone who can’t get enough of the outdoors.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
26. National Park Pins
We love these enamel national park pins because they are a great way to easily show where you have been. Just attach these gorgeous pins to a backpack or a duffel. We like Vegabond Heart on Amazon or Landmark Project for quality designs.
>> Buy: Amazon | Landmark Project
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27. Musky Trails Candle
Hand poured in Oakland and South Lake Tahoe, these candles are one of the best ways to relive your favorite memories in the parks. We can guarantee your loved one will enjoy this national park product when they smell the aroma of their favorite park.
>> Buy: Amazon
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Best National Park Clothing Gifts
This next section in our guide features US national park gifts that your loved one can wear. We covered everything from graphic tees and sun protection to belts and sunglasses.
28. National Park Graphic Tee
These beautiful graphic tees by Landmark Project are always our go to option because not only do they feature the national parks, but you can find additional destinations like Sedona. We like these tees for a casual comfy look when traveling or hanging out.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
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29. CoolNet UV Buff
These CoolNet Buffs make a great national park present for him and her because they will protect your loved one from the elements. The National Park series buffs feature the popular parks in stunning colors and will help to add a little bit of flare to their hiking outfit.
30. Goodr Sunglasses
We love Goodr Sunglasses because they are polarized and come in numerous colors. These sunglasses are great for any outdoor adventure and the no slip coating will help to keep them from slidding. The Joshua Tree glasses are pictured in our guide, but there are so many options!
>> Buy: REI
31. Arcade Belt
A national park Arcade Belt makes a great gift idea for him because it features a performance stretch and custom fit. The national park series was created in collaboration with the National Park Foundation so proceeds go back into the parks. The Great Smoky Mountains belt is pictured in our guide.
>> Buy: Arcade Belt
32. Pendleton Socks
Available in both men and women sizes, these national park striped socks are a fun national park gift. Made from cotton, polyester and spandex, these socks have the right amount of spandex to prevent slippage. Be sure to shop all colors!
>> Buy: Amazon
33. National Park Beanie
If your national park lover plans to travel during the colder months, you should consider a colorful national park beanie. Available in numerous colors and parks, this is a thoughtful national park Christmas gift.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
34. Customizable Sweatshirt
With over 12,000 positive reviews, this national park gift from Etsy should be at the top of your list because these sweatshirts are handmade. You can customize based on size, color and national park of your choice.
>> Buy: Etsy
Fun National Park Games For Kids
In this next section of our national park themed gifts, you will find a large selection of board games and activities for kids. These are gift options the entire family will love!
35. National Park Monopoly
Gift your loved one the National Parks special edition of Monopoly for a game experience they will never forget! Players can buy, sell and trade landscapes such as Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or Yosemite with a portion of the proceeds going back to the parks.
37. National Park Playing Cards
If you are looking for a unique yet affordable national park gift, consider a beautifully crafted set of playing cards. This decks includes full color illustrations with standard numbered cards showcasing the popular national parks.
>> Buy: Amazon | Landmark Project
38. National Park Scrabble
We like this scrabble set because it includes a custom designed game board with 26 national park cards. This would make a great national park gift for those who love camping. You will score extra points for park themed words so get your thinking cap on!
>> Buy: Amazon
39. Trails, A Strategy Game
If you are looking for a new take on a national park game, Trails takes users on a hiking journey through the parks. You can gather resources, go birding and earn wilderness badges. This is a fun quick game that can be played in 20 minutes and a portion of every sale is donated back to the parks.
>> Buy: Amazon
40. National Park Yahtzee
For a new take on Yahtzee, this travel sized dice cup is everything you need. With this national park edition of Yahtzee, you can learn fun facts about the environment and how to help preserve the parks. We love the fun park themed icons featuring a tent, a deer, pine trees and a canoe.
>> Buy: Amazon
41. National Park Jenga
This is a great gift option to give back to the national parks because proceeds from this Jenga product benefit the National Park Foundation. With over 100 national park facts on the blocks, this is a wonderful national park lover gift to play and learn at the same time.
>> Buy: Amazon
43. National Park Scavenger Hunt
Kids will love this national parks scavenger hunt because they can explore all 63 parks in a bucket list game. This is a great gift for kids because it features fun facts about each landmark so they can learn along the way.
>> Buy: Amazon
44. Scratch and Sketch National Parks
Another great national park gift for kids, this scratch and sketch book will help them bring the parks to life though swirling colors and shiny foil. This activity book includes black coated scratch pages, doodle designs and 20 pages of illustrations.
>> Buy: Amazon
45. Parks Board Game
This Keymaster game is a great national park gift for the family because you will score points by visiting as many parks as you can before other players do. Showcasing mountains, forests, water and wildlife, there is no shortage to what you will see in this game.
>> Buy: Amazon
National Park Themed Outdoor Gear
Anyone who loves the outdoors will love to open up national park themed gear during the holiday season. We’ve included national park gift ideas for him and her in this next section.
46. Reusable Water Bottle
The Helping Hydros stainless steel water bottle features Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Redwoods and Arches. This is a great gift option for anyone who loves to explore US national parks because the double sealed vacuum design keeps beverages hot or cold for 24 hours. Etsy also sells cute water bottles.
47. National Park Igloo Cooler
This adorable national parks cooler by Igloo is on our wish list this year because we love the vintage green color. Made from postconsumer recycled resin and THERMECOOL™ foam to keep content cold for hours, there is enough space for up to 30 cans.
>> Buy: REI
48. Nomadix Towel
The Nomadic Towel National Park Collection is perfect for the beach, travel, swimming, camping and yoga. Made with recycled materials, these super absorbent mictoterry fabric towels absorb 4x more than regular cotton towels. Pictured in our guide is Yosemite towel.
>> Buy: Amazon
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49. Compression Packing Cubes
This 7 piece ultra light packing cube set can help your national park lover save up to 30% of space in their suitcase or backpack! Set includes a Yosemite, Arches, Yellowstone, Tetons, Grand Canton, Sequoia and Great Smoky Mountains cube.
>> Buy: Amazon
50. Rumpl Blanket
These top rated National Park Collection blankets by Rumpl feature their original puffy blanket. As you can see, the images and colors of these blankets are absolutely stunning. You can shop for all the popular parks and we have shown in the Bryce Canyon blanket in our guide.
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Our Smokey Bear Gift Shop
Smokey Bear is a fictional bear created by the USDA Forest Service in 1944 as a symbol to help prevent forest fires.
When you visit a US national park, you may see large cut outs of smokey placed throughout the park indicating the current level of forest fire risk.
We love the Smokey Bear products from Landmark Project because 10% of all proceeds are donated to the US Forest Service for Wildfire Prevention Education program.
51. Smokey Bear Sign
This vintage Smokey Bear sign would make a great addition to any wilderness lovers home, RV and even campsite. Made of high quality aluminum, this sign is environmentally friendly and recyclable plus it can be used both indoor and outdoors.
>> Buy: Amazon
52. Smokey Bear Graphic Tee
Nothing shows your support for keeping our parks safe better than a Smokey Bear graphic tee. Available in manatee, conifer, smoke grey, deep navy and canyon, we are sure you can find one that matches your needs.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
53. Enamelware Mug
This beautiful mug by Landmark Project has been licensed through the US Forest Service and some of the proceeds go towards funding for wildlife prevention. Any national park lover will appreciate this thoughtful gift.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
54. Smokey Bear Puzzle
Owning one of these gorgeous Smokey Bear puzzles ourselves, we can tell you they are a fun gift for anyone who loves national parks and forests. The illustrations are beautiful and it’s a great way to support the US Forest Service.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
55. Protect Our Forests Bandana
Another unique national park gift is this white bandana featuring a historic hand-drawn illustration of Smokey Bear. Made with BCI cotton and screen printed, this is a present they will never see coming.
>> Buy: Landmark Project
Stocking Stuffers For National Park Lovers
Last but not least, we feature budget national park gift ideas for him and her in our final stocking stuffer section. While these gifts might be small, they are sure mighty so take a look!
56. National Park Decals
If you have an RV lover or a car camper in your life, they might like a national park decal to help showcase the parks they have visited. We love how these decals come with three options, one large decal for the official abbreviation of the park and two smaller decals for the important natural resources in the park.
>> Buy: America’s National Parks
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57. National Park Stickers
Any national park lover will enjoy opening a set of their favorite park stickers this holiday season. We love using stickers for water bottles, car windows, coolers and suitcases. Amazon sells cheaper sticker sets while Landmark Project offers better quality stickers.
>> Buy: Amazon | Landmark Project
58. Junior Ranger Passport
If you are planning to take the kids to any national park this upcoming year, you should consider a Junior Ranger Passport. Illustrated by Dave Klüg, this passport includes colorful park-themed stickers and the pages are filled with educational content.
>> Buy: America’s National Parks
59. Luggage Tag
A luggage tag is a great national park gift for anyone who plans to visit the parks soon. We love the fun cancellation stamp print on this tag and it goes perfectly with a National Park Passport if gifted together!
>> Buy: America’s National Parks
60. Passport Expander Pack
Our last national park gift is for those who really love the parks and plan to visit many over the next few years. This expander pack is perfect for those who are running out of space in their Collector’s Edition of the parks passport (note this will not apply to the blue classic edition).
>> Buy: America’s National Parks
Conclusion For National Park Lover Gifts
If you have made it to the end, congrats because this is a very extensive list of national park souvenirs. However, we have put a lot of time and energy into it so we hope you found exactly what you needed.
But if you are still on the fence about a few products, here are the overall 10 best gifts for those who love the national parks:
- National Park Pass
- Graphic Tee
- National Park Passport
- Ranger Confidential
- National Park Collection Rumpl Blanket
- Personalized National Park Sign
- Any national park themed board game
- National Park Poster
- Smokey Bear gear
- WATM Guidebook
Any of these products are perfect gift ideas for both men and women, but we love that many of the presents on this list are gifts that give back to the national parks as well.
National Park Gift FAQ’s
Yes, you can give your park lover the gift of a national park pass because passes are issued unassigned. All you need to do is order the pass and give it to them. National park passes are claimed once an individual signs in the signature slot on the back of the card.
The most popular national park gifts include vintage posters, graphic tees, board games, clothing, outdoor gear and the National Park Passport.
The best place to buy national park products is the National Park Foundation, America’s National Parks, REI, official Amazon Stores and Etsy for unique homemade presents.
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We hope this thoughtful list of gifts for people who love national parks helps you find exactly what you were looking for!
Please let us know if you have any questions about any of these national park related gifts in the comments below.
Happy Shopping,
Mark and Kristen
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