Carry In State and National Parks
Federal law says that restrictions related to firearms in National parks will match or be the same as those applied to State parks in the state where the national park is located.
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Permitted
Partial
Restricted
Informational
Showing 51 states
| State | State Parks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Alaska | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Arizona | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Arkansas | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| California | Per US 9th Cir Ct of Appeals on 9/19/24 carry in State Parks is illegal | Restricted |
| Colorado | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Connecticut | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Delaware | Delaware residents holding an active current permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon may carry a firearm | Partial |
| District of Columbia | There are no state parks | Informational |
| Florida | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Georgia | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Hawaii | Carry prohibited | Restricted |
| Idaho | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Illinois | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Indiana | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Iowa | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Kansas | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Kentucky | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Louisiana | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Maine | Carry in State Parks and Acadia National Park is legal ONLY with an honored permit. Open carry is not permitted. | Partial |
| Maryland | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Massachusetts | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Michigan | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Minnesota | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Mississippi | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Missouri | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Montana | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Nebraska | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Nevada | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| New Hampshire | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| New Jersey | Prohibited | Restricted |
| New Mexico | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| New York | Prohibited | Restricted |
| North Carolina | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| North Dakota | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Ohio | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Oklahoma | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Oregon | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Pennsylvania | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Rhode Island | Carry in prohibited. Firearms must be unloaded and cased in vehicle. | Restricted |
| South Carolina | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| South Dakota | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Tennessee | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Texas | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Utah | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Vermont | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Virginia | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Washington | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| West Virginia | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Wisconsin | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
| Wyoming | Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry | Permitted |
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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