U.S. Park EV Charging
EV charging stations are increasingly being deployed at U.S. national, state, and local parks, making it easier for visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation while traveling with electric vehicles. By installing chargers at trailheads, visitor centers, campgrounds, and parking facilities, parks are supporting sustainable tourism and helping reduce the tailpipe emissions for millions of annual visitors.
Role of Park-Based Charging
EV charging at parks provides several benefits:
- Supports long-distance travel by extending charging infrastructure into rural and recreational areas
- Encourages sustainable tourism and reduces emissions in sensitive natural environments
- Offers convenience for campers, RV users, and visitors spending extended time at parks
- Integrates with solar power and BESS for off-grid or remote charging where grid access is limited
- Helps state and federal park systems align with clean transportation goals
Technology and Deployment
Most park charging installations combine Level 2 chargers for slower, overnight or multi-hour charging with a growing number of DC fast chargers at major gateways and transit corridors. In remote areas, solar canopies and containerized battery systems are used to provide reliable charging without disturbing sensitive landscapes.
Parks with EV Charging
The following lists EV charging sites located at U.S. parks, organized by state. These deployments highlight the growing intersection of clean transportation, recreation, and conservation. Currently, charging for electric vehicles is available at 6 national parks and over 150 state parks in the U.S.| Park | State |
|---|---|
| Picacho Peak SP | Arizona |
| Dead Horse Ranch SP | Arizona |
| Lost Dutchman SP | Arizona |
| Hendy Woods SP | California |
| Fort Ros SP | California |
| Will Rogers SP | California |
| Leo Carrillo SP | California |
| San Clemente State Beach | California |
| Malibu Creek SP | California |
| Asilomar State Beach | California |
| Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook | California |
| Carnegie SRA | California |
| Castle Rock SP | California |
| Chino Hills SP | California |
| Folsom Lake SRA | California |
| Granite Bay SRA | California |
| Greenwood State Beach | California |
| Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | California |
| Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area | California |
| Los Angeles SP | California |
| MacKerricher SP | California |
| Point Cabrillo Light Station SP | California |
| Russian Gulch SP | California |
| Seacliff State Beach | California |
| Van Damme SP | California |
| Westport-Union Landing State Beach | California |
| Angel Island SP | California |
| Humboldt Redwoods SP | California |
| Crystal Cove SP | California |
| Death Valley National Park | California |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | California |
| St. Vrain SP | Colorado |
| John Martin Reservoir | Colorado |
| Barr Lake SP | Colorado |
| Castlewood Canyon SP | Colorado |
| Chatfield SP | Colorado |
| North Sterling SP | Colorado |
| Cherry Creek SP | Colorado |
| Chatfield SP | Colorado |
| Cheyenne Mountain SP | Colorado |
| Staunton SP | Colorado |
| Lake Pueblo SP | Colorado |
| Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens | Florida |
| Honeymoon Island SP | Florida |
| Jonathan Dickinson SP | Florida |
| Everglades National Park | Florida |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | Massachusetts |
| Walden Pond State Reservation | Massachusetts |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | Massachusetts |
| Belle Isle SP | Michigan |
| Bay City SP | Michigan |
| Holland SP | Michigan |
| Leelanau SP | Michigan |
| Mears SP | Michigan |
| Oden Fish Hatchery | Michigan |
| Orchard Beach | Michigan |
| Burt Lake SP | Michigan |
| East Tawas State Harbor | Michigan |
| Harrisville SP | Michigan |
| Hartwick Pines SP | Michigan |
| Holly Recreation Area | Michigan |
| Interlochen SP | Michigan |
| North Higgins Lake SP | Michigan |
| Otsego Lake SP | Michigan |
| Seven Lakes SP | Michigan |
| South Higgins Lake SP | Michigan |
| Tawas Point SP | Michigan |
| Big Bog State Recreation Area | Minnesota |
| Gooseberry Falls SP | Minnesota |
| Tettegouche SP | Minnesota |
| Bear Head | Minnesota |
| Crow Wing | Minnesota |
| Banning | Minnesota |
| Falls SP | Minnesota |
| Itasca SP | Minnesota |
| Split Rock Lighthouse SP | Minnesota |
| Montauk SP | Missouri |
| Roaring River SP | Missouri |
| Jones Beach SP | New York |
| Letchworth SP | New York |
| Niagara Falls SP | New York |
| Silver Falls SP | Oregon |
| Banks-Vernonia State Trail | Oregon |
| L.L Stub Stewart SP | Oregon |
| Rooster RockSP | Oregon |
| Cape Lookout SP | Oregon |
| William M. Tugman SP | Oregon |
| Prineville Reservoir SP | Oregon |
| The Cove Palisades SP | Oregon |
| Kinzua Bridge SP | Pennsylvania |
| Presque Isle SP | Pennsylvania |
| Bald Eagle SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Black Moshannon SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Caledonia SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Codorus SP | Pennsylvania |
| Colonel Denning SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Cowans Gap SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Delaware Canal SP | Pennsylvania |
| Fort Washington SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?French Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Gifford Pinchot SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Greenwood Furnace SP | Pennsylvania |
| Hickory Run SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Jennings Education Center | Pennsylvania |
| Keystone SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Kings Gap Education Center | Pennsylvania |
| Lackawanna SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Little Buffalo SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Marsh Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?McConnells Mill SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Memorial Lake SP | Pennsylvania |
| ??Moraine SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Nockamixon SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Nolde Forest Education Center | Pennsylvania |
| ??Ohiopyle SP | Pennsylvania |
| ??Oil Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Pine Grove Furnace SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Prince Gallitzin SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Pymatuning SPk | Pennsylvania |
| ?Raccoon Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| Ridley Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| Shawnee SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Washington Crossing SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Buchanan State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Tiadaghton State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Tioga State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Weiser State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| Sesquicentennial SP | South Carolina |
| Santee SP | South Carolina |
| Paris Mountain SP | South Carolina |
| Devils Fork | South Carolina |
| Charles Towne Landing | South Carolina |
| Myrtle Beach | South Carolina |
| and Huntington Beach | South Carolina |
| Booker T. Washington SP | Tennessee |
| Cove Lake SP | Tennessee |
| Cumberland Mountain SP | Tennessee |
| Fall Creek Falls SP | Tennessee |
| Frozen Head SP | Tennessee |
| Harrison Bay SP | Tennessee |
| Harrison Bay Marina | Tennessee |
| Indian Mountain SP | Tennessee |
| Meeman-Shelby Forest SP | Tennessee |
| Meeman-Shelby Nature Center | Tennessee |
| Montgomery Bell SP | Tennessee |
| Natchez Trace SP | Tennessee |
| Pickwick Landing SP | Tennessee |
| Radnor Lake SP | Tennessee |
| Savage Gulf SP | Tennessee |
| Sgt. Alvin C. York SP | Tennessee |
| Gristmill | Tennessee |
| Seven Islands SP | Tennessee |
| South Cumberland SP | Tennessee |
| Warriors Path SP | Tennessee |
| Duck Island | Tennessee |
| Garner SP | Texas |
| Cedar Hills SP | Texas |
| Palo Duro Canyon SP | Texas |
| Zion National Park | Utah |
| Daroga SP | Washington |
| Ginkgo Petrified Forest SP | Washington |
| Olympic National Park | Washington |
| Blackwater Falls | West Virginia |
| Canaan Valley Resort | West Virginia |
| Cacapon Resort | West Virginia |
| Chief Logan | West Virginia |
| Tygart Lake | West Virginia |
| Hawks Nest | West Virginia |
| Pipestem | West Virginia |
| Twin Falls Resort | West Virginia |
| Stonewall Resort | West Virginia |
| Cass Scenic Railroad | West Virginia |
| Yellowstone National Park | Wyoming |
