Rocky Mountain National Park ranks sixth in U.S. visitation

Rocky Mountain National Park ranked as the sixth most visited national park in the United States in 2025, receiving over 4.1 million visitors. While the park remains a major destination for hiking and wildlife viewing, it did not place within the top five most visited parks.

According to data from nps.gov, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park held the top spot with over 11 million visitors. Other highly visited parks included Zion with 4.9 million visitors, Yellowstone with 4.7 million, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite.