Terms of Use

1. About National Park Data

National Park Data is an independent travel information website that provides visitor guides, fee information, operating hours, and travel tips for units managed by the National Park Service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the National Park Service, the US Department of the Interior, or any government agency. Our website is privately owned and operated.

2. Accuracy of Information

We work hard to provide accurate, up-to-date information. Our park data is sourced directly from the National Park Service API and updated daily. However, park fees, operating hours, road conditions, and policies change frequently and sometimes without notice.

3. Intellectual Property

All original content on National Park Data — including our written guides, comparisons, seasonal tips, and site design — is owned by National Park Data and protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use our original content without written permission.

Park data, descriptions, and images sourced from the National Park Service API are the property of the National Park Service and are used in accordance with their public data policy. Images from the NPS are credited accordingly.

4. Affiliate Links & Advertising

This site contains affiliate links to third-party services including Booking.com and Amazon. We may earn a commission when you click these links and make a purchase or booking, at no additional cost to you. We also display advertising through Google AdSense.

Affiliate relationships and advertising revenue never influence the content of our guides or our park recommendations. Our editorial content is independent and based on genuine visitor information.

5. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

• ✗Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access our content without permission
• ✗Reproduce or republish our original content without written permission
• ✗Use our site for any unlawful purpose
• ✗Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of our website
• ✗Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

6. Limitation of Liability

National Park Data provides information for general travel planning purposes only. We are not responsible for:

• →Any injury, loss, or damage arising from visiting a national park
• →Decisions made based on information provided on this site
• →Inaccuracies in park fees, hours, or conditions that have changed since our last update
• →Issues with third-party services linked from our site, including hotels and products
• →Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this site

Always visit national parks safely, follow all NPS rules and regulations, and take personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of your group.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites including nps.gov, recreation.gov, Booking.com, and Amazon. These links are provided for your convenience. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of third-party sites and are not responsible for them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this site shall be resolved in the courts of Denver County, Colorado.

10. Contact Us

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