5 Oldest National Parks in the United States

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 oldest national parks in the United States. If you want to read more about the oldest national parks in America and check out our detailed analysis, you can go to 20 Oldest National Parks in the United States.

5. Crater Lake National Park

Date Established as Park: May 22, 1902

Crater Lake National Park, in southern Oregon, ranks among the 5 oldest national parks in the United States. The park encompasses Crater Lake, a remnant of Mount Mazama, and the surrounding peaks and evergreen forests. Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the US, lies inside a caldera that was created when Mount Mazama collapsed more than 7,000 years ago following a major eruption.