7. Glacier National Park (MT)

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  • Share of all national park stays at in-park lodging or park-run RV camps (2025): 59.1%
  • Total national park stays at in-park lodging (2025): 107,227
  • Total national park stays at park-run RV camps (2025): 123,525
  • Total national park stays (2025): 390,524
  • Total national park stays (2019): 399,925
  • Percentage change in total national park stays (2019–2025): -2.4%

Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana is celebrated for its glacier-carved peaks, alpine lakes and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, one of the country's most scenic drives. While the park is known for its extensive hiking trails, visitors can also experience many of its signature landscapes through historic lodges such as Lake McDonald Lodge, Many Glacier Hotel and Glacier Park Lodge, along with several developed campgrounds that accommodate both tent and RV campers. These overnight options make Glacier one of the country's premier destinations for travelers seeking a more comfortable way to experience the rugged beauty of the northern Rockies.

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Best U.S. National Parks for Soft-Adventure Travel
Best U.S. National Parks for Soft-Adventure Travel
With national parks entering one of their busiest travel seasons, researchers at Dunhill Travel Deals analyzed overnight stay data from all 63 U.S. national parks to identify where travelers are most likely to find comfortable accommodations while still enjoying an outdoor adventure. Rather than focusing on backcountry camping, the study ranks parks and states by the share of overnight stays occurring at in-park lodges and park-run RV campgrounds—highlighting the destinations where visitors most often choose "soft adventure" experiences. Researchers also examined overnight visitation trends since before the pandemic and how travelers are choosing to stay inside America's national parks. 1 min