National parks0
Park Service sites10
No entrance fee10
Nearest national parkRocky Mountain
Kansas has none of the 64 official national parks, but the National Park Service runs 10 sites there. 10 of them charge no entrance fee.
Historic sites (3)
- Fort Larned National Historic Site: National Historic Site in Kansas. No entrance fee.
- Fort Scott National Historic Site: National Historic Site in Kansas. No entrance fee.
- Nicodemus National Historic Site: National Historic Site in Kansas. No entrance fee.
Historical parks (1)
- Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park: National Historical Park in Kansas. No entrance fee.
Preserves and reserves (1)
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: National Preserve in Kansas. No entrance fee. 2 hikes listed.
Trails (5)
- California National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 10 states. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 16 states. No entrance fee. 3 hikes listed.
- Oregon National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 7 states. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
- Pony Express National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 8 states. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
- Santa Fe National Historic Trail: National Historic Trail in 5 states. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed.
The closest national park
The nearest of the 64 national parks to the middle of these sites is Rocky Mountain. Find the closest to you with parks near me.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any national parks in Kansas?
None of the 64 official national parks are in Kansas, but the Park Service runs 10 other sites there, including Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, California National Historic Trail, Fort Larned National Historic Site.
What is the closest national park to Kansas?
Rocky Mountain, judged from the middle of the state’s Park Service sites.