Your tax-deductible gift of $25 or more entitles you to all the exclusive benefits of membership — and helps us protect our beloved national parks from the threats of lack of funding, pollution, overuse . . . and much more.

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You can also download a PDF membership form to become a member by mail.

To join NPCA by phone, call us at 1.800.NAT.PARK (1.800.628.7275) between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM (ET), Monday through Thursday.

NPCA Member Benefits

Your NPCA membership includes the following:

  • Bring the Parks Home! Enjoy the fascinating world of our parks at home with National Parks, the award-winning quarterly magazine of the National Parks Conservation Association.
  • Enrich Your Travels! At NPCA, we know parks. Our National Park Map helps make your park visits fun, convenient and memorable. Best yet, it’s free to our members on request. This large fold out map of the park system is loaded with information about NPCA on one side, and on the other a map showing all of our national parks. To order your map, call NPCA Member Services at 202-223-6722 or email npca@npca.org with your NPCA membership number and your name and address. Members also receive up to 20% off their stay at any Travelodge (and 5% of the booking price for stays completed by December 31, 2027 will be donated to NPCA)!
  • Stay Informed! As a member, you can receive Park Notes, an exclusive email newsletter filled with the latest news on NPCA’s work and events, important issues affecting our national parks, and actions you can take to help. It’s one of the best ways to stay in touch and join a network of concerned citizens leading the fight for national park protection.
  • Enjoy a Free Gift! A terrific welcome-aboard gift is yours free when you become a new NPCA member. Join today!
  • NPCA Park Store Discount! Shop today to support NPCA’s mission to protect and enhance America’s National Park System for present and future generations. Members receive 10% their orders!

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    Jun 2026 | By Charlie Olsen

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