Things to do

Rock Climbing in national parks

The National Park Service lists 13 things to do tagged “Rock Climbing” in 9 parks and sites. Joshua Tree National Park has the most (4). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 13 of 13 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
Bouldering Near Barker DamJoshua Tree National Park—Winter, Spring, Fall—
Climbing at New River GorgeNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve———
Climbing in the MonumentColorado National Monument———
Rock ClimbingCatoctin Mountain Park—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Rock Climbing at ArchesArches National Park———
Rock Climbing at CanyonlandsCanyonlands National Park———
Rock Climbing at Echo TJoshua Tree National Park—Winter, Spring, Fall—
Rock Climbing at Hidden Valley Nature TrailJoshua Tree National Park—Winter, Spring, Fall—
Rock Climbing in City of Rocks and Castle RocksCity Of Rocks National Reserve———
Rock Climbing in Indian CoveJoshua Tree National Park—Winter, Spring, Fall—
Rock Climbing in YosemiteYosemite National Park———
Rock Climbing the East Side of Pinnacles National ParkPinnacles National Park—Year-round—
Rock Climbing the West Side of Pinnacles National ParkPinnacles National Park—Year-round—

Parks with the most rock climbing listings

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Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do (developer.nps.gov), snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Listings, seasons and fees can change; confirm on nps.gov. The NPS does not endorse this site.