r/NationalParks

Community Overview

About r/NationalParks

A community for those who love National Parks... anywhere in the world!

The community at a glance

r/NationalParks is a Subreddit for Outdoors and Hikers with roughly 247K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Hiking topic page and the 10th largest community in the Outdoors topic page.

Roughly 94K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include National Park, National Parks, and Rocky Mountain. Product recommendations often mention recommendations, hikes, and camping.

On Reddit
247K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +94K members
Growth: +61.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 356 members
  • 2014: 495 members
  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 5K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2022: 7K members
  • 2024: 85K members
  • 2025: 49K members
  • 2026: 81K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 19K members
  • Jul: 30K members
  • Aug: 8K members

Topics

  • National Park
    127 posts in the past month
    #1
    National Park
    127
  • National Parks
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    National Parks
    21
  • Rocky Mountain
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Rocky Mountain
    13
  • Yellowstone
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Yellowstone
    12
  • Zion
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Zion
    9

Flair

  • PHOTO
    55 posts in the past month
    1. Sunrise in the Badlands!
    2. Rocky Mountain National Park
    3. A weekend in Banff
    #1
    PHOTO
    Sunrise in the Badlands! · Rocky Mountain National Park · A weekend in Banff
    55
  • TRIP PLANNING
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Mount Rainier National Park
    2. Flash Flood Risk and Figure 8 Loop Trail
    3. California NP trip planning
    #2
    TRIP PLANNING
    Mount Rainier National Park · Flash Flood Risk and Figure 8 Loop Trail · California NP trip planning
    8
  • TRIP REVIEW
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Half Dome permit + 4 National Parks = an unforgettable California adventure
    2. Zion national park
    3. Grand Canyon
    #3
    TRIP REVIEW
    Half Dome permit + 4 National Parks = an unforgettable California adventure · Zion national park · Grand Canyon
    7
  • QUESTION
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Denied the disability pass online twice
    2. Waterton Lakes Alberta Campground Cell Service
    3. Hot Springs NP - Accessibility
    #4
    QUESTION
    Denied the disability pass online twice · Waterton Lakes Alberta Campground Cell Service · Hot Springs NP - Accessibility
    3
  • VIDEO
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Avalanche Creek on trail of cedars in Glacier national park
    2. Yellowstone National Park tourist thrown into air by Bison
    #5
    VIDEO
    Avalanche Creek on trail of cedars in Glacier national park · Yellowstone National Park tourist thrown into air by Bison
    2

Product recommendations

  • recommendations
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended slot canyons
    2. Colorado Trip Route Recommendation
    3. Solo trip to Zion Recommendations
    #1
    recommendations
    Recommended slot canyons · Colorado Trip Route Recommendation · Solo trip to Zion Recommendations
    14
  • hikes
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best early June hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park?
    2. Can someone recommend me a good one day itinerary for Grand Teton Nation Park? Thank you!
    3. Heading to Olympic National Park in June. Looking for recommendations for best day hikes!
    #2
    hikes
    Best early June hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park? · Can someone recommend me a good one day itinerary for Grand Teton Nation Park? Thank you! · Heading to Olympic National Park in June. Looking for recommendations for best day hikes!
    5
  • camping
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Olympic National Park camping/hike recommendations?
    2. Two month National Parks Road Trip out West-anyone have camping recommendations?
    3. Grand Canyon trails/campground recommendations
    #3
    camping
    Olympic National Park camping/hike recommendations? · Two month National Parks Road Trip out West-anyone have camping recommendations? · Grand Canyon trails/campground recommendations
    3
  • itinerary
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Can someone recommend me a good one day itinerary for Grand Teton Nation Park? Thank you!
    2. Recommended itinerary and hikes for a 8-day road trip for Teuton-Yellowstone-Glacier
    3. Can anyone recommend a good book that goes over all National Parks with hikes and campground information? Thank you!
    #4
    itinerary
    Can someone recommend me a good one day itinerary for Grand Teton Nation Park? Thank you! · Recommended itinerary and hikes for a 8-day road trip for Teuton-Yellowstone-Glacier · Can anyone recommend a good book that goes over all National Parks with hikes and campground information? Thank you!
    3
  • shoes
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best hiking / trail running shoes?
    #5
    shoes
    Best hiking / trail running shoes?
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/NationalParks for?
Best for Outdoors and Hikers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/NationalParks free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/NationalParks have?
Roughly 247K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/NationalParks on?
r/NationalParks runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/NationalParks cover?
On the Hive Index, r/NationalParks is organized under Outdoors, Hikers.
How do I join r/NationalParks?
You can join r/NationalParks by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Outdoors communities like?
Communities for outdoor enthusiasts covering hiking, camping, climbing, kayaking, and adventure travel. Reddit has some of the most active outdoors communities organized by activity and region, with Discord servers and Facebook groups for trail running clubs, leave-no-trace advocates, and local adventure groups.