{"id":"nps-npsa","slug":"national-park-of-american-samoa","name":"National Park of American Samoa","designation":"Unit of the National Park System","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"NPSA","designation":"Unit of the National Park System","sourceId":"nps-npsa"}],"states":["AS"],"stateNames":["American Samoa"],"location":{"lat":-14.22865935,"lon":-169.8503777},"bbox":[-170.7276,-14.2831,-169.4171,-14.168],"acres":{"value":11018,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":{"date":"1988-10-31","designation":null,"name":null,"text":"Authorized Oct. 31, 1988","authority":{"type":"act-of-congress","signedBy":"Ronald Reagan","administration":"Ronald Reagan","citation":null},"reviewed":true},"established":{"date":"1988-10-31","designation":"Unit of the National Park System","name":null,"text":"Authorized Oct. 31, 1988","authority":{"type":"act-of-congress","signedBy":"Ronald Reagan","administration":"Ronald Reagan","citation":null},"reviewed":true},"administrations":["Ronald Reagan"],"designationHistory":[{"date":"1988-10-31","action":"established","designation":null,"name":null,"indexText":"Authorized Oct. 31, 1988","authority":{"type":"act-of-congress","signedBy":"Ronald Reagan","administration":"Ronald Reagan","citation":null},"note":null,"sources":[{"name":"The National Parks: Index 2012–2016 (National Park Service), PDF page 23","url":"https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/upload/npindex2012-2016.pdf"},{"name":"102 Stat. 2834 (Statutes at Large, govinfo): P.L. 100-571, approved Oct. 31, 1988","url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-102/pdf/STATUTE-102-Pg2834.pdf"},{"name":"NPS American Samoa fact sheet (PL 100-571, Oct. 31, 1988)","url":"https://www.nps.gov/npsa/learn/news/fact-sheet.htm"}],"research":"nps-index-2012-2016","reviewed":true,"review":{"verdict":"confirmed","note":"Act of Congress, Reagan.","by":"HistorianPanel accuracy review, batch 1","date":"2026-11-09"}}],"summary":"The National Park of American Samoa invites you to discover the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of the South Pacific. Experience a world unlike any other, where natural beauty and cultural heritage are protected for future generations. Join us in exploring these islands of sacred earth!","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/npsa/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=-14.168&b_tl_lng=-170.7276&b_br_lat=-14.2831&b_br_lng=-169.4171","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=National%20Park%20of%20American%20Samoa","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/npsa/planyourvisit/upload/NPSA-Visitor-Guide_web-January-2015.pdf"},"cover":{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C84F643-1DD8-B71B-0BC6F3EA2E1F58AB.jpg","title":"Back side of Pola Island from Tuafanua Trail","alt":"Tuafanua Trail","credit":"NPS Photo / Michael Larson","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/npsa/index.htm","tier":1,"source":"National Park Service"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C84F643-1DD8-B71B-0BC6F3EA2E1F58AB.jpg","title":"Back side of Pola Island from Tuafanua Trail","alt":"Tuafanua Trail","credit":"NPS Photo / Michael Larson","license":"Public domain (U.S. government work)","licenseUrl":null,"filePage":"https://www.nps.gov/npsa/index.htm","source":"National Park Service","cover":true},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C84F785-1DD8-B71B-0B93723B92528909.jpg","title":"Ta'u Island","alt":"Ta'u Island","caption":"Si'u Point is a good place to view the south coast of Ta'u. some of the tallest sea cliffs in the world stairstep over 3,000 feet to the summit of Lata Mountain.","credit":"NPS Photo / Michael Larson","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C84F8DB-1DD8-B71B-0BD434E17818331B.jpg","title":"Ofu Island","alt":"Ofu Island","caption":"With a secluded sandy beach and fringing reef, Ofu unit of the park is an ideal place to snorkel or simply enjoy the solitude. The island of Olosega rises in the distance.","credit":"NPS Photo / Eymard Bangcoro","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C84FA18-1DD8-B71B-0BD1AEF488A50F9F.jpg","title":"King Fisher bird","alt":"King Fisher bird","caption":"Birds are the most abundant and diverse animals in American Samoa, as they are on most oceanic islands.","credit":"NPS Photo / Eymard Bangcoro","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Live Music","Hands-On","Volunteer Vacation","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Off-Trail Permitted Hiking","Living History","Historic Weapons Demonstration","First Person Interpretation","SCUBA Diving","Snorkeling","Swimming","Saltwater Swimming","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Archeology","Pacific Islander Heritage","Ancient Seas","Animals","Birds","Fish","Tortoises and Turtles","Oceans","Coral Reefs","The Tropics","Unique Species","Rare","Endangered","Volcanoes"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"National Park of American Samoa","description":"* The National Park of American Samoa is open 24-hours per day, year round, including holidays. However, some areas of the park maybe temporarily closed due to trail maintenance and/or safety measures.\n\n* No fees or reservations are required to visit the national park.\n\n* The visitor center and park store is open weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. and closed on weekends and federal holidays (except when cruise ships are in port).","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:00AM - 3:00PM","monday":"8:00AM - 3:00PM","thursday":"8:00AM - 3:00PM","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"8:00AM - 3:00PM","friday":"8:00AM - 3:00PM","saturday":"Closed"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"The visitor center is located in the village of Pago Pago, across from the Pago Way Service Station. The national park is located in the villages of Vatia, Pago Pago, Fagasa, Afono (on Tutuila Island), Fitiuta, Faleasao (on Ta'u Island), and Ofu Island","weatherInfo":"American Samoa is in the South Pacific Ocean, between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn. A tropical climate prevails with warm or hot temperatures year-round and high humidity. Rain showers are frequent and can last only for a few minutes or all-day. The average annual rainfall is 125-inches in the dryer areas to as much as 300-inches in the highest mountains. Tropical storms are more prevalent during the long, wet summer season (October -May) and a slightly cooler and drier season (June-September)","contacts":{"phone":"6846337085","email":"npsa_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Visitor Center and Park Store","description":"Open on weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Closed on weekends and federal holidays. Located in Pago Pago village, across from the Pago Way Service Station.","url":"","lat":-14.2744135115,"lon":-170.696946766}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"rose-atoll-national-wildlife-refuge","km":186}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=npsa"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"reviewed","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.619Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Alava Trail Closure","text":"The Mount Alava trail and Fatifati trail from the Fagasa pass to the summit is closed for trail improvement work until further notice. Visitors can hike to the Alava trail from the Old Vatia trail, it is a much steeper and more rugged climb. Other suggested hiking alternatives include Upper and Lower Sauma trails and the Tuafanua trail.","url":null,"updated":"2026-03-26 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-77FB8896-4A62-4B7C-971A-182AE991288B"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/national-park-of-american-samoa/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/national-park-of-american-samoa.geojson"}