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Distribution of national park visitor spending in the U.S. 2017, by category
Distribution of national park visitor spending in the United States in 2017, by category

Share of visitor spending | |
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Hotels, motels and B&Bs | 30.39% |
Restaurants & bars | 20.44% |
Gas & oil | 12.15% |
Admission & fees | 9.94% |
Souvenirs & other expenses | 9.94% |
Local transportation | 7.73% |
Groceries & takeout food | 7.18% |
Camping fees | 2.21% |
Share of visitor spending | |
---|---|
Hotels, motels and B&Bs | 30.39% |
Restaurants & bars | 20.44% |
Gas & oil | 12.15% |
Admission & fees | 9.94% |
Souvenirs & other expenses | 9.94% |
Local transportation | 7.73% |
Groceries & takeout food | 7.18% |
Camping fees | 2.21% |
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- In 2017, National Park visitors spent a total of 18.2 billion U.S. dollars.
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2017
- Supplementary notes
- In 2017, National Park visitors spent a total of 18.2 billion U.S. dollars.




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