Do you need unique national park gifts for your friend who loves spending time in the great outdoors? Then you came to the right place! In this blog post, we’ve rounded up over 60 awesome gifts for national park lovers that your friend is guaranteed to love. From cozy blankets to camera straps and everything in between, it includes something that is sure to make any outdoor enthusiast’s day.
Are you short on time? Check out the editor’s top gifts for national park lovers by category.
- Best gift overall: National park pass (#1)
- Best for the home: Tea samplers( #10)
- Best collector gift: Scratch-off poster (#17)
- Best apparel: Shirt (#32)
- Best practical gift: Lightweight towel (#34)
- Best book gift: 100 Parks, 5000 Ideas (#42)
- Best national park-themed game: Trekking the Parks (#50)
- Best for kids: Books (#58)
- Best national park-themed accessory: Scrunchy (#63)
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Best overall national park gift
#1 National park gift card
Alright, let’s begin this list with the very best gift for the national park lover in your life; a free pass to enter over 2,000 sites!
And what’s even greater about the pass is that it allows free access for one vehicle and 4 adults, so it’s the perfect gift for families who love being outdoors and exploring.
National park gifts for the home
#2 Beer glasses
These collector’s glasses are the perfect national park gift for people who love a drink as much as they love a good hike. They can enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of their own home and reminisce about their favorite hikes and camping trips while nursing a cold one.
#3 National Park paint kit
Do you need national park gift ideas for a creative one? Then check out this paint-by-shadow kit for all the major US national parks. It’s similar to the paint-by-number kits, except that the shadows create a more natural and less fractioned result, making them even better.
#4 Calendar
If you are looking for a national park-themed gift that the recipient can enjoy year-round, a calendar is an awesome gift idea. Especially if you go for the reusable calendar on Uncommon Goods. It only shows the dates, but not the days, so they can use it year in and year out. Alternatively, check out the 2023 calendar on Amazon.
#5 Customized poster
Personalized gifts are always a great idea, and if you need a personalized national park gift idea for a family, then you just found the ultimate gift.
With the ability to choose their favorite park, people, and personalized details, they can relive the magical memory every day, with this gorgeous poster.
#6 Planter set
For unique national park gifts for nature and gardening lovers, look no further!
This planter kit includes everything they need to grow a mini national park at home!
It comes with growing instructions, seeds, and a glass growing vessel so they can grow a plant from their favorite park without ever leaving home.
#7 Color-changing mug
Do you need more unique national park gifts?
Then this color-changing mug is perfect! At room temperature, the mug will seem like a simple mug with the name of the recipient’s favorite park. But when it’s filled with a hot drink it transforms into their personal stargazing planetarium in a mug, so they can enjoy their favorite park’s night sky without having to stay up late.
#8 Wooden wall art
These national parks wood landscapes are awesome gifts for national park lovers who just bought a house. You can bring the great outdoors inside without the bugs and sunburn. And they can show off their love of nature without having to actually interact with it. It’s like the perfect compromise between being a tree-hugging hippie and a lazy couch potato.
#9 Personalized hiking trail
For more personalized national park gifts for new homeowners, check out this customized hiking trail sign. Whether you choose their first-ever completed trail or the trail that lead to the viewpoint where they got engaged, this sign will add a bit of adventure to their new house.
#10 Tea samplers
Does the recipient love national parks and tea?
Then this tea sampler is exactly the gift you need.
It includes 10 different flavors that are inspired by the greatest parks from the states. Whether it’s by color, smell, or taste, they will have a touch of nature with every cup.
#11 Coasters
Coasters are another great gift idea for national park lovers who just bought a house. They can protect their new furniture in style with this beautiful set of coasters.
#12 Incense
Did you know that smell is very strongly connected to emotions and memories? So if you want the recipient to relive those sweet memories of their latest hike, give the gift of a national park smell with these incense boxes.
With scents like cedar, pine, and sage, it’s like a sensory overload that’ll transport them back to their last camping trip (without the hassle of packing up a tent).
#13 Candles
For a cheaper alternative to recollect those outdoor memories, you can also opt for a national park-themed candle on Etsy, such as this one from Zion national park.
#14 Cast iron pan
Do you need unique national park gifts for people who love cooking as much as they love hiking? Then these cast iron pans with a national park-themed print on the base are perfect. It also comes with a stand so they can proudly display their pans in their kitchen.
#15 Vintage posters
These vintage posters are great national park-themed gifts to add a touch of the wild outdoors to any home or room. It’s perfect for those who want to show off their love of nature in a classy and artsy way, and who want to switch it up between the 9 different designs.
#16 Subscription box
Why only go for one gift when you can gift the joy of a new national park to discover every month with Cratejoy’s monthly subscription box?
They’ll get high-quality items made by local craftspeople that will transport them to different parks each month.
And the best part?
A portion of the profits goes to support the National Park System, so they can feel good about indulging in their love of nature.
National park gifts for collectors
#17 Scratch-off poster
A scratch-off poster is the ultimate gift idea for national park lovers who want to visit all parks, keep track of where they’ve been, and proudly display it at their homes!
#18 Color-in mug
For a more subtle way to keep track of all the parks they’ve visited so far, this one-of-a-kind mug is a better gift idea. With a special marker, the recipient can keep track of all the places they’ve been.
#19 Water bottle
This water bottle is another unique gift for someone who loves national parks. They can stay hydrated, collect all national park stickers, and proudly show their love for US nature!
#20 Checklist shirt
For people who really want to proudly wear their love for nature, this checklist shirt is perfect! Everybody loves crossing off items from a checklist, and it’s a handy and stylish way to keep track of which parks they still need to conquer.
#21 Iron-on patches
Do you need small gift ideas for national park lovers to show off their enthusiasm?
Then these national park-themed patches are perfect. They can turn any boring backpack or jacket into a conversation starter and a unique display of their greatest passion.
#22 Fridge magnets
And for people who love turning their fridges into travel memoirs, these magnets are perfect!
#23 US national park map
If you need national park map gifts, look no further! This explorer map is exactly what you need. It’s a beautiful piece of wall art, and the recipient can keep track of all the parks they’ve visited by placing cute trees at each location.
#24 State national park map
Alternatively, you could go for national park map gifts by state. They’re more detailed and also include beaches, canyons, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls for people who love to discover every inch of their favorite state!
#25 National park stickers
The last collector gift for national park lovers is this set of stickers. So they can decorate basically any item they want in a cool outdoor theme. It’s not only a fun gift for kids, but something adults will enjoy too.
National park-themed apparel
#26 Hat
Protect your loved ones’ faces in style with these national park-themed hats. Besides the cool look from the outside, they also come with a hidden topographical map of the park under the brim.
#27 Sweatshirts
With these beautiful sweatshirts, your recipient can stay warm in style! You can pick their favorite national park on Uncommon Goods or check out Etsy for many more designs.
#28 Fanny pack
Do you need national park-themed gifts for people who love festivals, traveling and practical bags?
Then this cute fanny pack is perfect. They can keep their belongings close and their hands free.
It’s available in four different styles; Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Yosemite, and Olympic National Park.
#29 Socks for her
These socks are great gifts for women who love national parks!
She can dress in her favorite national park from head to toe (literally) or just add a small touch of the Grand Canyon to any outfit without overdoing it.
#30 Socks for him
And if you need national park gifts for him, check out this set of three national park-themed socks.
#31 Tote bag
With over 2600 designs on Zazzle, I’m sure you can find the perfect national park-themed gift for people who care about the environment and who want to ditch one-time plastic bags.
#32 Shirts
This shirt with “5 billion star hotel” is one of the funniest national park-themed gifts. It’s available in sixteen different colors and various sizes, so you can customize it for your recipient. Or check out Etsy for more fun shirts.
#33 Beanie
Keep the national park lover in your life warm with this beanie in national park colors! It’s a fun and subtle way to display their love for the great outdoors.
Practical national park gifts
#34 Lightweight towel
Why let them settle for a boring towel when they can have a national park-themed one? Perfect for wiping off the sweat after a long hike or drying off after a dip in the lake. It’s lightweight, durable, and compact, making it the ultimate travel companion for all their adventures.
#35 Blanket
This blanket is the perfect national park-themed gift for people who love to snuggle up and dream of all the amazing adventures they’ve had in the great outdoors, without actually having to leave their couch. Plus, it’s made from recycled materials, lightweight, and super warm.
#36 Camera strap
Help your favorite national park lover to capture the wild beauty of nature in style with this camera strap. Designed to be strong and supportive, this strap lets them focus on the perfect shot, while the vegan suede and leather materials are gentle on their necks.
#37 Woven pouch
This cute pouch is a great national park gift idea for her. She can keep her essentials organized and in style. With its woven design and custom zipper pull, it’s like carrying a piece of the park with her wherever she goes.
#38 Mug that gives back
Gifts that give back are the best option, especially if they give back to something the recipient loves dearly. And that’s what makes this travel mug from America’s National Parks such a great gift idea. They can drink coffee in style, and the money is used for a good cause.
#39 Packing cubes
If you need national park-themed gifts for people who travel a lot, these packing cubes are perfect.
Whether they’re exploring a new park in the US or traveling overseas, with these compression cubes everything will fit in their luggage while they can dream about their favorite destination.
#40 Luggage tag
If you are looking for inexpensive gifts for national park lovers, Zazzle’s luggage tags are a great option. It will help them easily locate their bags on the carousel, and make sure that lost luggage will always find a way back to their homes.
National park books & journals
#41 Book for walkers
This is by far the best national park gift for walkers and hikers. The book includes a unique and challenging hike for each of the US national parks.
#42 National Geographic’s National Park book
For people who love to get some inspiration for their next visit, this book with awesome ideas for over a hundred US national parks is perfect.
#43 Book about the science of national parks
Do you need national park gifts for trivia lovers?
Then this fun facts book is exactly what you need. And to make it even better, you could combine it with the Trivial Pursuit card game (#52) so they can beat everyone.
#44 Notebooks
Notebooks are great national park-themed gifts for just about anyone. Students and children can use it for school, adults can use it at work, or at home to stay organized in style!
#45 Cookbook
This is the ultimate gift for national park lovers who love to cook; a cookbook with over 70 delicious recipes from the 10 most iconic US national parks. From the classic Zion’s loaded Navajo tacos to the Grand Canyon Hiker’s Stew.
#46 National park journal
Do you know someone who wants to visit all US national parks?
Help them keep track of this fun journey with a travel journal that includes all parks. Not only can they keep notes of their activities, but the journal can also help them plan their trips.
#47 Coffee table book
Coffee table books are beautiful national park gifts for people who want to dream and fantasize about the beauty of the US from the comfort of their homes. It will add a great touch of nature to their homes, and even though they can’t physically be there, at least they’re there mentally.
#48 Coloring book
Coloring books are the best national park gift ideas for people who are always busy and stressed out.
Why?
Because studies have shown that coloring books for adults actually help reduce anxiety and stress! And what better way to calm down, than with a book filled with prints of the US’ most beautiful parks?
And what’s even cooler about this gift is that each page also functions as a postcard. So once they’ve finished coloring the postcard of the park they visited, they can send it with a sweet or funny postcard message to someone they love!
National park-themed games
#49 Deck of cards
Whether they’re a frequent bridge player, or just like to play a fun game of poker every once in a while, with this unique deck of cards they can add a whole new level to their game night!
#50 Trekking board game
As a big board game lover, this is by far my favorite national-themed gift.
It comes with a beautiful board of the major US parks, and the aim of the game is to visit as many parks as possible. It’s a fun game that both kids and adults will enjoy playing.
#51 Scrabble
Add another dimension to their scrabble night with this park-themed scrabble board!
It comes with additional points for words that are somehow related to nature and US national parks, so your favorite park lover will definitely have a big advantage when it comes to winning this version of Scrabble.
#52 Trivial pursuit
Do you need national park-themed gifts for trivia players?
Then test their knowledge and find out who the ultimate ranger is with the National Parks edition of trivial pursuit.
#53 Jenga
For families with kids of all age ranges, Jenga is a great game. Whether you’re 6 or 80 years old, have a Ph.D., or didn’t even finish kindergarten yet, doesn’t matter when it comes to Jenga. All you need is a steady hand and nerve control and you everyone can win!
#54 Yahtzee
Yahtzee is another fun game for the entire family, so if you need national park gifts for families who love to explore the outdoors, the national park version of Yahtzee is perfect!
It’s basically the same game, except that the numbers are replaced by typical outdoor symbols.
#55 Parks board game
Parks is another fun board game for national park lovers. It’s a strategy game where players need to collect points by hiking in various US National parks.
What’s even more fun about parks is that they also have various expansions to make the game even more interesting.
#56 Monopoly
Alright, I’m not going to lie. I hate Monopoly. However, for the (crazy) people who do enjoy a round of Monopoly and national parks, this is the ultimate gift. Instead of trying to collect all the streets and build houses and hotels, they now need to collect all the major national parks and build campsites and ranger stations.
#57 Jigsaw puzzle
Puzzles are awesome activities for both kids and adults. And if you go for this stunning vintage puzzle of US national parks, I guarantee that the whole family will want to join.
National park gifts for kids
#58 Book for kids
Are you looking for national park gifts for a family with a newborn or a toddler?
Then this set of little ranger books is perfect. They learn all about nature from a young age and get infected by the outdoor bug right from the beginning.
#59 Baby bibs
New parents can never have too many bibs. Especially not too many bibs with such a cute print!
#60 National park quarters selection
If you need national park gift ideas for kids who travel around the US with their parents and who love collecting stamps and stickers, this is the perfect gift!
They can color the coin of each park they’ve visited and collect them on their map.
National park-themed jewelry
#61 Necklace
Are you looking for national park gifts for her?
Then this necklace with a mountain is a great gift idea.
#62 Bracelets from charity
I love gifts that give back, and for those of you who like that too, this bracelet from America’s National Parks is a great gift idea.
With each bracelet you buy, more money goes to the protection and maintenance of America’s greatest parks.
#63 Scrunchy
The last gift idea for national park lovers is perfect for women who love the outdoors, but who want to show their enthusiasm in a more moderate way; a scrunchie with a cute park theme!
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Final notes on national park-themed gifts
National park-themed gifts are a perfect way to celebrate the beauty and majesty of America’s national parks while also supporting the National Park System. From vintage posters to woven pouches to camera straps, there is something for any national park lover.
