Underrated National Parks You Should Visit

These parks in Minnesota, Colorado, Florida and other states are too often overlooked by travelers. Here's why you should add these spots to your bucket list.

Over the past few years, many Americans’ eyes have been opened to the beautiful sights in their own backyards. The National Park System reported a record for visitors following 2020, with travelers flocking to popular spots like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain National Park.

But those famous destinations represent only a fraction of the 63 national parks in the U.S. And though you may not have heard of many of them, they are more than worthy of attention.

We asked seasoned national park visitors and travel experts to share which of the 63 national parks they think are overlooked. Read on for 15 hidden gems to add to your national park bucket list.

Voyageurs National Park

“There’s really no doubt in my mind that Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota is the most underrated national park in America,” said Jim Pattiz, co-founder of the organization More Than Just Parks.