National Park Gifts for Kids
Kids who have actually been to a park want to keep talking about it. Gear tied to the specific place they hiked — not generic outdoor clipart — gives them something to point at. Here is what works, by category and price.
Youth T-Shirts — $20.95–$23.95
Our largest kids category, in toddler and youth sizes. The park designs are the same ones from the adult line, so a family can wear the same park without wearing identical shirts.
Enamel Camp Mugs — $24.95
Durable enough for real camping, and a genuine step up from a plastic cup for a kid who wants their own gear at the campsite. Park-specific designs, dishwasher safe.
Hip Packs
A hip pack lets a kid carry their own snacks, water, and activity booklet hands-free — which, for most kids, is half the appeal of the hike.
For the Junior Ranger in Progress
Most national parks run a Junior Ranger program where kids complete an activity booklet and earn a badge at the visitor center. A shirt from the park they are working on pairs well with it — they get to wear the place they just earned.
Shop Kids' Gifts by Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Zion National Park
- Acadia National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Everglades National Park
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Joshua Tree National Park
More Gift Guides
Every item on this page falls under $40. See the full Outdoor Gifts Under $40 guide for adult picks in the same range, or the National Park Christmas Gifts guide for holiday shopping.
In 2025, Parks Apparel contributed 1% of our revenue to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good gift for a kid who loves national parks?
A youth t-shirt from the specific park they visited is the most reliable pick — kids attach to the place, not the product category. An enamel camp mug or a hip pack works well for a kid who is starting to want gear of their own.
What sizes do your kids' shirts come in?
Our youth line runs in toddler and youth sizes. Check the size guide on any product page for exact measurements before ordering.
Can families get matching shirts?
Many of our park designs are available in both youth and adult sizes, so a family can share a design across the whole group.