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 |
| 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 |
| Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | California |
| Greenwood State Beach | California |
| 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 |
| Granite Bay SRA | California |
| Folsom Lake SRA | California |
| Chino Hills SP | California |
| Castle Rock SP | California |
| Carnegie SRA | California |
| Lake Pueblo SP | Colorado |
| Staunton SP | Colorado |
| Cheyenne Mountain SP | Colorado |
| Chatfield SP | Colorado |
| Cherry Creek SP | Colorado |
| North Sterling SP | Colorado |
| Chatfield SP | Colorado |
| Castlewood Canyon SP | Colorado |
| Barr Lake SP | Colorado |
| John Martin Reservoir | Colorado |
| St. Vrain SP | Colorado |
| Everglades National Park | Florida |
| Jonathan Dickinson SP | Florida |
| Honeymoon Island SP | Florida |
| Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens | Florida |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | Massachusetts |
| Walden Pond State Reservation | Massachusetts |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | Massachusetts |
| 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 |
| Harrisville SP | Michigan |
| East Tawas State Harbor | Michigan |
| 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 |
| Split Rock Lighthouse SP | Minnesota |
| Itasca SP | Minnesota |
| Falls SP | Minnesota |
| Banning | Minnesota |
| Crow Wing | Minnesota |
| Bear Head | Minnesota |
| Tettegouche SP | Minnesota |
| Gooseberry Falls SP | Minnesota |
| Big Bog State Recreation Area | Minnesota |
| Montauk SP | Missouri |
| Roaring River SP | Missouri |
| Niagara Falls SP | New York |
| Letchworth SP | New York |
| Jones Beach SP | New York |
| The Cove Palisades SP | Oregon |
| Prineville Reservoir SP | Oregon |
| William M. Tugman SP | Oregon |
| Cape Lookout SP | Oregon |
| Rooster RockSP | Oregon |
| L.L Stub Stewart SP | Oregon |
| Banks-Vernonia State Trail | Oregon |
| Silver Falls SP | Oregon |
| ?Pine Grove Furnace SP | Pennsylvania |
| ??Oil Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ??Ohiopyle SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Nolde Forest Education Center | Pennsylvania |
| ?Nockamixon SP | Pennsylvania |
| ??Moraine SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Memorial Lake SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?McConnells Mill SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Prince Gallitzin SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Pymatuning SPk | Pennsylvania |
| ?Weiser State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Tioga State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Tiadaghton State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Buchanan State Forest | Pennsylvania |
| ?Washington Crossing SP | Pennsylvania |
| Shawnee SP | Pennsylvania |
| Ridley Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Raccoon Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Marsh Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Little Buffalo SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Cowans Gap SP | Pennsylvania |
| Colonel Denning SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Codorus SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Caledonia SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Black Moshannon SP | Pennsylvania |
| Bald Eagle SP | Pennsylvania |
| Presque Isle SP | Pennsylvania |
| Kinzua Bridge SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Delaware Canal SP | Pennsylvania |
| Fort Washington SP | Pennsylvania |
| Lackawanna SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Kings Gap Education Center | Pennsylvania |
| Keystone SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Jennings Education Center | Pennsylvania |
| Hickory Run SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Greenwood Furnace SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?Gifford Pinchot SP | Pennsylvania |
| ?French Creek SP | Pennsylvania |
| and Huntington Beach | South Carolina |
| Myrtle Beach | South Carolina |
| Charles Towne Landing | South Carolina |
| Devils Fork | South Carolina |
| Paris Mountain SP | South Carolina |
| Santee SP | South Carolina |
| Sesquicentennial SP | South Carolina |
| 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 |
| Natchez Trace SP | Tennessee |
| Montgomery Bell SP | Tennessee |
| Meeman-Shelby Nature Center | Tennessee |
| 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 |
| Garner SP | Texas |
| Cedar Hills SP | Texas |
| Palo Duro Canyon SP | Texas |
| Zion National Park | Utah |
| Olympic National Park | Washington |
| Ginkgo Petrified Forest SP | Washington |
| Daroga SP | Washington |
| Cass Scenic Railroad | West Virginia |
| Stonewall Resort | West Virginia |
| Twin Falls Resort | West Virginia |
| Pipestem | West Virginia |
| Hawks Nest | West Virginia |
| Tygart Lake | West Virginia |
| Chief Logan | West Virginia |
| Cacapon Resort | West Virginia |
| Canaan Valley Resort | West Virginia |
| Blackwater Falls | West Virginia |
| Yellowstone National Park | Wyoming |