National Park · American Samoa, United States
National Park of American Samoa
National Park of American Samoa is a national park in American Samoa, United States, covering 8,257 acres (3,341 ha), established in 1988; it recorded 43,258 visits in 2025.
Photo: Tavita Togia, National Park Service via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | American Samoa, United States |
| Area | 8,257 acres (3,341 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 43,258 |
| Highest point | Lata Mountain — 963 m (3,159 ft) |
| Coordinates | 14.2500° S, 170.6800° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About National Park of American Samoa
The National Park of American Samoa (Pāka Faʻasao o Amerika Sāmoa) is a national park of the United States located in the territory of American Samoa, distributed across three islands: Tutuila, Ofu, and Taʻū. The park preserves and protects coral reefs, tropical rainforests, fruit bats, and the Samoan culture. Popular activities include hiking and snorkeling. Of the park's 8,257 acres (3,341 ha), 2,500 acres (1,000 ha) is coral reefs and ocean. The park is the only American National Park Service system unit south of the equator.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Year-round, with the driest months roughly June to September
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Pago Pago, American Samoa |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Pago Pago International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | No |
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Airports near this park
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- Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) · Pago Pago, American Samoa · 5.9 miles away
- Faleolo International Airport (APW) · Apia, Samoa · 93.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in American Samoa
Frequently asked questions
Where is National Park of American Samoa?
National Park of American Samoa is in American Samoa, United States (14.2500° S, 170.6800° W).
When was National Park of American Samoa established?
National Park of American Samoa was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is National Park of American Samoa?
National Park of American Samoa covers 8,257 acres (3,341 ha).
How many people visit National Park of American Samoa each year?
It recorded 43,258 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in National Park of American Samoa?
The highest point is Lata Mountain, at 963 metres (3,159 ft).
When is the best time to visit National Park of American Samoa?
Year-round, with the driest months roughly June to September.
Does National Park of American Samoa have campgrounds?
No — National Park of American Samoa has no campgrounds.
How do I get to National Park of American Samoa?
The nearest town is Pago Pago, American Samoa. The nearest airport is Pago Pago International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Park_of_American_Samoa — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/npsa/ — Official park page.