Washington national park ranks as top ‘hidden gem’ travel spot in US, report finds

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in Washington was named a top 20 affordable “hidden gem” national park for vacations in the U.S., according to a

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The park, located under three hours from Seattle, was ranked 15th by

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, a vacation rental company. The rankings sought out “lesser-researched” destinations that are both worth a visit and won’t break the bank.

“This data-driven report uses exclusive search trend and vacation cabin price data, alongside official national park visitor statistics, to unearth incredible landscapes that fly under the radar – where you can take in the views instead of tourist queues, all while keeping your accommodation budget firmly in check,” the report said.

Here’s more on the rankings and North Cascades National Park.

In this NASA handout composite image, the progression of a partial solar eclipse August 21, 2017 over Ross Lake, in Northern Cascades National Park, Washington. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the contiguous United States from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. (Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images)

What makes North Cascades National Park an affordable hidden gem?

North Cascades National Park received high marks for its 2024 visitors’ score — a perfect 10 — and sported an above-average search score, an

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The park was dinged for its higher cost for vacation rentals in the area compared to other national parks on the list. The report found that the median nightly rental price in the North Cascades National Park area was $200.

The park was established in 1968 within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex and has more than 300 glaciers, “making it the most heavily glaciated area in the United States outside of Alaska,” according to

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“The North Cascades offers one of Washington’s wildest alpine landscapes,” the website states. “Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers and listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Whatever strikes your fancy — camping, hiking, fishing, biking, sightseeing, animal viewing, and more — you’ll find it here.”

Top 10 hidden gem national parks in the US

Here’s a list of the 10 most beautiful — and affordable — national parks for a vacation this summer, as well as the median price per night per person for a vacation rental stay in the area, according to HomeToGo:

Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska: $59

Congaree National Park, South Carolina: $62

Saguaro National Park, Arizona: $53

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon: $75

Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota: $56

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado: $56

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado: $112

Arches National Park, Utah: $77

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California: $120

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah: $76

Contributing: Laura Daniella Sepulveda, USA TODAY Network

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