Outdoor recreation in the U.S.

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

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, water-based activities, winter activities, and national parks.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Outdoor recreation market's contribution to GDP in the U.S. 2021, by segment
  • Premium Statistic Employment in the outdoor recreation industry in the U.S. 2012-2021
  • Premium Statistic Most popular outdoor activities in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic Outdoor participation in the U.S. 2015-2022, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Main influences for purchasing outdoor equipment in the U.S. 2022

Camping

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  • Premium Statistic Wholesale sales of camping sports equipment in the U.S. 2007-2022
  • Premium Statistic Wholesale shipments of recreational vehicles in the U.S. 2000-2022
  • Premium Statistic Camping participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of campers in the U.S. 2022, by age

Hunting

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. hunting and trapping industry market size 2013-2022
  • Premium Statistic Hunting and trapping industry business count in the U.S. 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Hunting license holders in the U.S. 2004-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of hunting licenses and permits in the U.S. 2004-2023
  • Basic Statistic Participants in hunting in the U.S. 2017-2021

Fishing

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  • Premium Statistic Number of participants in fishing in the U.S. 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Age distribution of U.S. fishing participants 2022
  • Premium Statistic Gender distribution of U.S. fishing participants 2022
  • Premium Statistic Geographical distribution of U.S. fishing participants 2022
  • Premium Statistic Income distribution of U.S. fishing participants 2022
  • Premium Statistic Most commonly used fishing location types in the U.S. 2022

Water-based activities

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. states with the most surf spots 2022
  • Premium Statistic Surfing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Recreational vessels in U.S. states 2022
  • Premium Statistic Sailing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Kayaking participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Canoeing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Rafting participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of participants in boardsailing and windsurfing in the U.S. 2006-2021

Winter activities

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  • Premium Statistic United States: number of ski areas operating 2020/21
  • Basic Statistic Number of snow sports (skier/snowboard) visits in the United States 2000-2021
  • Premium Statistic Skiing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Snowboarding participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Snowshoeing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023

National parks

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  • Premium Statistic U.S. NPS sites visitation 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Most visited National Park Service sites in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic U.S. public interest in visiting national parks 2022
  • Premium Statistic Motivations for visiting national parks in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. public opinion on the National Park Service 2022
  • Premium Statistic Share of adults who have met a national park ranger in the U.S. 2022
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