I often find that when shopping for friends, loved ones, or even ourselves, thinking about gifts that apply to their interests and passions is a good route to go.
If the person you’re shopping for is the kind of person who can often be found planning their next trip to a national park, then you’re in luck.
This gift guide for national park lovers is here to help you figure out what to get them that they’ll actually love and use!
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About our gift guides: You will find no shortage of gift guides online, and after a while, they all start to look the same. We aim to make our gift guides different and better.
First of all, we put a TON of research into each guide, only listing items that we would personally buy for ourselves or a loved one.
Second, as much as we possibly can, we try to list products from small shops, unqiue sellers, and stores that give back to the planet. While you will occasionally see products from bigger well-known shops, we try to keep that to a minimum and only use big stores for these lists when we feel it’s the best option out there for the money.
We hope you enjoy!
How to improve your gift for national park lovers
When shopping for national park enthusiasts, there’s one important thing to consider- how you buy.
Most national park lovers will find the gift more meaningful if there’s some good being done too.
What does this mean? Buy from stores whose impact is positive for the parks and for the planet.
Most of the products in this gift guide are from shops who give back to the planet, so don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
But if you shop from other stores, keep this in mind and check out the store’s website to see if they are using sustainable methods and/or doing anything extra to help our parks/people.
I’ve also listed my recommended shops at the bottom of this post for your reference!
P.S. Wanna be super *extra*? Wrap your gift in a National Park map or NP themed wrapping paper.
Gifts for national park lovers under $50
Whether you’re grabbing stocking stuffers or just want to keep things on a budget, the items in this category will provide value without breaking the bank.
National Parks themed Calendar
As a national park lover myself, this is something I ask for every single year on my Christmas wishlist.
And if I don’t get it for Christmas? I go out and buy it for myself.
A national park calendar is a favorite of many outdoorsy people.
But there are seriously so many options, so how do you choose?
There are plenty of cheap (and uhh… somewhat tacky) options out there, but I’ve found a few aesthetic and adorable options for you below and linked each product in the image.
(these are for the 2026 year, but I will do my best to update for following years!)
National Parks puzzles
If your park loving pal is also into puzzles, this can be such a fun gift to give them. I personally love my national park puzzles. They help me feel inspired and give me the feeling of traveling a little bit, even when I’m stuck at home.
Here are a few of the best national park puzzles out there:
Subpar Parks Puzzle
Have you ever seen the hilarious bad reviews of national parks? This puzzle displays them!
I’m actually adding this one to my own wishlist.
National Parks Map Puzzle
This super cute puzzle shows different landscapes and notable features of many of the U.S. National Parks!
National Parks Vintage Puzzle
This is a Cavallini & Co. puzzle, which is my absolute favorite puzzle brand, but it is sold from a store that gives back to the planet! I have this puzzle and had so much fun doing it.
National Parks Stickers
There’s a reason why most adventure vehicles are donned with tons of outdoorsy and national park themed stickers- we love them! Getting to collect little pieces from trips or cute stickers that display what we’re passionate about is like a hobby in itself.
If you are unsure what to get the national park enthusiast in your life, some cute stickers may be your best bet.
There is no shortage of options out there, but here a few super cute one.
I’ve also listed my recommended shops at the bottom of this post, so if you want more sticker options (of which there are plenty), you can find that at the bottom!
All of the stickers above are from Keep Nature Wild, a shop I HIGHLY recommend. Their mission is amazing, and I have several of their stickers which have held up SO WELL.
National Park Playing Cards
Playing cards are totally underrated. They’re the perfect thing to take on trips— whether that’s camping or a road trip through the parks. And having some national park themed cards makes it even more fun.
National Parks Coloring Book
This is another gift that can help us feel connected to the parks/outdoors, even during times where we aren’t travelling.
A water bottle that keeps track of your trips
This water bottle & sticker set lets your giftee keep track of the national parks they’ve been to in a fun way.
For this gift, you’ll grab the Nalgene water bottle which comes with 63 national park stickers!
National Park Themed Hats
If your giftee has a favorite national park, that can steer you in the right direction for exactly what kind of hat to get, but if not, there are still plenty of options! Here are a few great ones.
There are also a few collections worth checking out, because it’s impossible to list all of the great options from these stores ↓
Sendero Provisions National Park Hats
Gifts for National Park Lovers $50+
If you have a bit more money to spend on the national park lover in your life, these are all super solid options worth every penny.
A National Park Pass (America the Beautiful Pass)
A national park pass is an annual pass that allows the recipient entrance into national parks for a reduced or waived fee. This only works for parks that have an entrance fee, but can save some one a TON of money if they go to even two of these parks in a year.
You can learn everything you need to know about the pass here → The National Park Annual Pass- Is It Worth It?
PSA: At the time of writing this, we are in a government shutdown, which means these passes are unable to be purchased on the USGS website like normal. However, you can still purchase them online from REI (my recommendation), or in person at these locations.
A couple of things to know:
- You cannot gift Senior Passes because those require additional info from the passholder.
- When you purchase these, they are unregistered, so you can simply buy one and give it to your loved one and they will then put their name on it and claim it!
National Park Themed Cooler
This thing is so cool and perfect for national park road trips!
Pendleton blanket
Pendleton blankets are a classic among outdoorsy people, and the price is well worth it. They are typically made of wool and perfect for keeping warm on cold camp nights, using as a picnic blanket, or even just displaying in your home. And many of them are inspired by national parks!
A Rumpl National Park Blanket
Rumpl blankets are one of the most loved outdoor blankets out there. They are beautiful, comfy, and keep you warm while repelling moisture, which makes them perfect for national park lovers.
They have several national park options, which you can see here.
Stores to check out
I can’t list every national park themed product on this gift guide for national park lovers, so I want to give you some stores to check out in case you want to do even more shopping.
Here are a few honorable mentions for products national park lovers will be obsessed with.
Parks Project: home goods, apparel, accessories and more. And they give money back to the parklands, which is amazing!
Landmark Project: stickers, apparel, puzzles and games, accessories and home goods
Earthwild: home goods, candles, jewelry, games, books
REI: Any and everything outdoor and national park related!
Good & Well Supply Co: Candles, home goods, apparel, pet products, books, puzzles and games, and more.
Park Hats: They sell… hats. Who would’ve guessed? lol
Keep Nature Wild: stickers, hats, apparel, bags, and more!
I hope you found something on this gift guide for national park lovers that you can get for your national park loving friend (or for yourself)!
If you know of a small shop that sells national park themed things, please let me know in the comments! I’m always on the hunt for small stores with great products.
Happy gift giving!
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