As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, national parks are ramping up their charging infrastructure to accommodate eco-conscious travelers. Here’s a look at the top 30 most accessible national parks for EVs, detailing charging options, road miles, and the latest updates on EV infrastructure improvements for 2025. If you’re planning a trip, also check out our guide to visiting the National Parks in your EV or Tesla.
1. Yosemite National Park, California
- Miles of Roads: 750 miles of scenic drives
- Supercharger: Groveland, CA (24 miles from the park entrance)
- Level 2 Charging: Available at Yosemite Valley (inside the park) and Tenaya Lodge (2 miles from the entrance)
- 2025 Update: Rivian has upgraded several charging stations to Level 2, and the park plans to add more chargers throughout the park.
2. Zion National Park, Utah
- Miles of Roads: 52 miles of red rock landscapes
- Supercharger: St. George, UT (43 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Springdale Visitor Center (1 mile from the entrance), nearby hotels in Springdale
- 2025 Update: Zion is electrifying its shuttle bus fleet and installing 27 new charging stations.
3. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Miles of Roads: 200 miles along the South Rim
- Supercharger: Williams, AZ (60 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Grand Canyon Village (inside the park)
- 2025 Update: Six new chargers were installed at visitor centers, with more planned through partnerships.
4. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming/Montana
- Miles of Roads: 310 miles of scenic routes
- Supercharger: West Yellowstone, MT (1 mile from the park entrance)
- Level 2 Charging: Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Fishing Bridge (all within the park)
- 2025 Update: Additional Level 2 chargers are being added at several park entrances.
Check out our expanded guide on exploring Yellowstone in an EV.
5. Joshua Tree National Park, California
- Miles of Roads: 49 miles of desert scenery
- Supercharger: Cabazon, CA (46 miles away)
- Level 2 Charging: Twentynine Palms (10 miles from the park), Yucca Valley, and Palm Springs
6. Death Valley National Park, California
- Miles of Roads: 393 miles of desert beauty
- Supercharger: Pahrump, NV (60 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: The Oasis at Death Valley (inside the park)
- 2025 Update: Solar-powered charging stations will be installed in more remote areas.
7. Olympic National Park, Washington
- Miles of Roads: 350 miles through rainforests and coastal areas
- Supercharger: Sequim, WA (30 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Sol Duc Hot Springs (inside the park), Kalaloch Lodge, and Lake Quinault (both inside the park)
- 2025 Update: Off-grid solar charging stations are being added to remote areas.
8. Acadia National Park, Maine
- Miles of Roads: 45 miles along the rugged coastline
- Supercharger: Trenton, ME (17 miles from the park entrance)
- Level 2 Charging: Bar Harbor (2 miles from the park entrance)
9. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
- Miles of Roads: 415 miles of high-altitude routes
- Supercharger: Loveland, CO (34 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Estes Park (5 miles from the park entrance)
10. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina
- Miles of Roads: 800 miles of forest and mountain drives
- Supercharger: Sevierville, TN (20 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Gatlinburg (2 miles from the park entrance) and Pigeon Forge (6 miles from the entrance)
11. Everglades National Park, Florida
- Miles of Roads: 50 miles through subtropical wetlands
- Supercharger: Miami, FL (30 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
- 2025 Update: Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (1 mile from the entrance)
12. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California
- Miles of Roads: 240 miles combined (140 miles in Sequoia, 100 miles in Kings Canyon)
- Supercharger: Visalia, CA (40 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Three Rivers (4 miles from the park entrance)
13. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
- Miles of Roads: 105 miles along Skyline Drive
- Supercharger: Front Royal, VA (10 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Front Royal (10 miles from the northern park entrance), Luray (About 10 miles from the central Thornton Gap entrance), and Waynesboro (Roughly 5 miles from the southern entrance of the park at Rockfish Gap)
14. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
- Miles of Roads: 84 miles of alpine scenery
- Supercharger: Jackson, WY (10 miles from the park entrance)
- Level 2 Charging: Colter Bay Village (5 miles from the entrance)
15. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
- Miles of Roads: 33 miles around Crater Lake
- Supercharger: Klamath Falls, OR (60 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Available at nearby resorts including Running Y Ranch Resort (53 miles from the park), Crater Lake Lodge (inside the park), and Mazama Village (near the southern entrance)
16. Glacier National Park, Montana
- Miles of Roads: 700 miles of rugged terrain
- Supercharger: Kalispell, MT (35 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Whitefish and Columbia Falls (10-15 miles from the park)
17. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
- Miles of Roads: 38 miles of hoodoos and cliffs
- Supercharger: Cedar City, UT (80 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Bryce Canyon City (2 miles from the park entrance)
18. Badlands National Park, South Dakota
- Miles of Roads: 39 miles of scenic rock formations
- Supercharger: Rapid City, SD (60 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Wall and Interior (both 10 miles from the entrances)
19. Canyonlands National Park, Utah
- Miles of Roads: 100 miles of desert landscapes
- Supercharger: Moab, UT (30 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Moab (5 miles from the park entrance)
Moab provides several Level 2 charging options at hotels, restaurants, and public areas, ensuring easy access for visitors exploring Canyonlands National Park.
20. Saguaro National Park, Arizona
- Miles of Roads: 78 miles of cacti-filled desert terrain
- Supercharger: Tucson, AZ (10 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Nearby Tucson (5 miles from the park)
21. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
- Miles of Roads: 28 miles of petrified wood landscapes
- Supercharger: Holbrook, AZ (20 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Holbrook (20 miles from the entrance)
22. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
- Miles of Roads: Limited roads within the park
- Supercharger: Salida, CO (45 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Walsenburg and Alamosa (both 30 miles from the entrances)
23. Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
- Miles of Roads: 30 miles through volcanic landscapes
- Supercharger: Red Bluff, CA (50 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center (inside the park)
24. Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
- Miles of Roads: 20 miles through ancient cliff dwellings
- Supercharger: Cortez, CO (15 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Far View Lodge (inside the park)
25. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
- Miles of Roads: 40 miles through sandstone cliffs
- Supercharger: Richfield, UT (60 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Torrey, UT (5 miles from the entrance)
26. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
- Miles of Roads: 236 miles of forest and volcanic vistas
- Supercharger: Enumclaw, WA (38 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Ashford (5 miles from the park)
27. Kings Canyon National Park, California
- Miles of Roads: 100 miles of canyon landscapes
- Supercharger: Visalia, CA (40 miles from the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Three Rivers (4 miles from the park entrance)
28. Arches National Park, Utah
- Miles of Roads: 18 miles
- Supercharger: Moab, UT (5 miles from the park entrance)
- Level 2 Charging: Moab (5 miles from the park entrance)
Moab provides several Level 2 charging options at hotels, restaurants, and public areas, ensuring easy access for visitors exploring Arches National Park.
29. Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
- Miles of Roads: Limited (most access by boat)
- Supercharger: Juneau, AK (Limited access as there are no direct roads connecting to the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Available in Juneau (about 10 miles from the ferry terminal, providing limited access for EV travelers).
30. Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
- Miles of Roads: Very limited (most travel by boat or foot)
- Supercharger: Copper Harbor, MI (approx. 2 miles from the ferry terminal, the main access point to the park)
- Level 2 Charging: Available in Copper Harbor, close to the ferry terminal, which is the gateway for most visitors to Isle Royale
National Parks with the Best Charging Infrastructure
I hope this list, highlighting the 30 most accessible national parks for EVs, makes life easier for you. There are also many nice developments in the works, like Zion’s shuttle electrification project, Yellowstone’s expanded EV infrastructure, and Death Valley’s solar-powered charging stations, which will make it even easier to explore these natural parks. We will continue to write more specific guides for each national park. If you would like to request a specific guide for a specific park, just reach out.
