Outdoor recreation in the U.S.

Statistics report on the outdoor recreation in the U.S.

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on outdoor recreation in the United States. It includes an industry overview and figures on camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and national parks.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Outdoor recreation market's contribution to GDP in the U.S. 2021-2023
  • Premium Statistic Outdoor recreation market's contribution to GDP in the U.S. 2023, by segment
  • Premium Statistic Employment in the outdoor recreation industry in the U.S. 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic Cities with the highest spending per capita on parks and recreation in the U.S. 2024
  • Premium Statistic Outdoor activities with the most participants in the U.S. 2024

Camping

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  • Premium Forecast Camping industry revenue in the U.S. 2017-2030
  • Premium Statistic Wholesale sales of camping sports equipment in the U.S. 2007-2024
  • Premium Statistic Wholesale shipments of recreational vehicles in the U.S. 2007-2023
  • Premium Statistic Camping participation in the U.S. 2010-2024

Hunting

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  • Premium Statistic Number of hunting licenses, tags, permits and stamps in the U.S. 2000-2024
  • Premium Statistic Hunting license holders in the U.S. 2004-2024
  • Premium Statistic Gross cost of hunting licenses in the U.S. 2004-2024
  • Premium Forecast Share of U.S. adults who participated in hunting and fishing 2022-2024
  • Premium Statistic Popularity of hunting in the U.S. 2024

Fishing

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  • Premium Statistic Number of paid fishing license holders in the United States 2000-2024
  • Premium Statistic Gross cost of fishing licenses in the U.S. 2000-2024
  • Premium Statistic Fishing participation in the U.S. 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Age distribution of U.S. fishing participants 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most common fishing location types in the U.S. 2024

Boating

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  • Premium Statistic Key data on the recreational boating industry in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Recreational boating's economic impact in the U.S. 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recreational vessels in the U.S. 1980-2024
  • Premium Statistic Recreational vessels in U.S. 2024, by state
  • Premium Statistic Sailing participation in the U.S. 2010-2024

National parks

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  • Premium Statistic Economic contribution of national park visitor spending in the U.S. 2012-2024
  • Premium Statistic Visitor spending at national parks in the U.S. 2024, by category
  • Premium Statistic National park visitor spending in the U.S. 2012-2023, by trip type
  • Premium Statistic Visitation to National Park Service sites in the U.S. 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Most visited National Park Service sites in the U.S. 2024
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