National Park of American Samoa
TROPICAL · AS

National Park of American Samoa

National Park
RANKED #54 OF 64 · COMPOSITE RANKING

The Details

Tropical rainforest and coral reef in the heart of the South Pacific — the only US national park south of the equator.

STATE
AS
ESTABLISHED
1988
AREA
9k acres
ECOSYSTEM
Tropical

When To Visit

Best Time To Visit

MONTH BY MONTH
BEST TIME TO GO

May through October is the drier season, with lower humidity and calmer seas — best for snorkeling and hiking.

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Weather: greatokaytough — heat, cold, snow, monsoon or closures
Crowds: quietmoderatebusy
CROWDS

Crowds are never an issue, but flights and lodging are limited, so book early.

WEATHER

November–April is the wet season with heavy rain, rough surf and cyclone risk. It is hot and humid all year.

General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.

How Far

Park Entrances

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Tutuila (Pago Pago) Visitor Center
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Ofu Island
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Taʻū Island
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Nearest Airports

ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARK
PPG
Pago Pago IntlNEAREST
≈ 5 mi · ~5 min drive to Tutuila (Pago Pago) Visitor Center
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HNL
Honolulu Intl
≈ 3,224 mi · ~64 hr drive to Ofu Island
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Distances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.

What To Do

Top Things To Do

◆Snorkel the reefs off Ofu Beach
◆Hike the Lower Sauma Ridge Trail on Tutuila
◆Climb to Mount Alava for island views
◆Look for flying foxes (fruit bats) at dusk

Where To Stay

Camping

Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.

FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗

Lodging & Nearby Towns

GATEWAY TOWNS
Pago PagoTafuna

There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.

Cool Facts & Figures

By The Numbers

#62
LARGEST OF 64
#50
OLDEST OF 64
9,000
ACRES
38
YEARS PROTECTED
◆It is the only U.S. national park south of the equator.
◆The park protects paleotropical rainforest and coral reefs across three islands.

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