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National parks in American Samoa
Every national park and public-land unit in American Samoa, scored and ranked by our Experience Score.
American Samoa's two National Park Service units are located in the South Pacific. The National Park of American Samoa has a score of 85. It offers jungle hiking, family activities, and warm-water recreation across volcanic islands. The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa is a less-documented unit with a score of 68. Both units emphasize the ocean, wildlife, and landscapes shaped by Polynesian culture. This destination is not for short trips. It suits travelers comfortable with long flights, limited infrastructure, and a slower pace.
85DOES IT ALL
NPS Photo / Michael Larson
Park · AS
National Park of American Samoa
American Samoa represents a singular entry in the National Park Service.
68GOOD RANGE
Wendy Cover/NOAA
Recreation Area · AS
National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa presents a singular proposition within the United States protected areas.
Reading the American Samoa rankings
Order here is the Experience Score, the same measure we run on every unit in the country: a public-data read of how much a place documents and how easy it is to reach, capped so no single input dominates. It is not a beauty contest and it is not about crowds. Across the 2 American Samoa units below, that is why National Park of American Samoa sits on top.
One honest limit. The number knows breadth and access, nothing about weather, crowds, trail shape, or the feel of a place. So do not read a lower rank as a worse day out, and note 2 of these American Samoa units are free to enter. Compare the scores for what each place documents; lean on the individual verdicts for the human read.