SALT LAKE CITY — Visitors to Utah's national parks, monuments, and trails spent over $1.6 billion in the state, helping to create 23,312 jobs and benefiting the state's economy by nearly $2.6 billion.
The numbers are from a new National Park Service report, which also showed that 13,554,654 visitors came to the state in 2022.
“The impact of tourism to national parks is undeniable: bringing jobs and revenue to communities in every state in the country and making national parks an essential driver to the national economy,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams.
Though Utah is known for its "Big 5" national parks, it's also home to national monuments and trails that attract thousands of visitors.
“Every park in the state offers unique experiences, from learning about history up-close to diverse outdoor recreational opportunities. There’s something for everyone to see and enjoy,” said Regional Director Kate Hammond.
The national parks, monuments, and trails in Utah are:
- Arches National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- California National Historic Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Dinosaur National Park
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Golden Spike National Historical Park
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
- Natural Bridges National Monument
- Old Spanish National Historic Trail
- Pony Express National Historic Trail
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument
- Zion National Park
Nationally, the report shows $23.9 billion of spending by nearly 312 million park visitors, supporting 378,400 jobs with a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $50.3 billion.
