The primary objective of the study was to examine the tourism potential of specially protected natural areas in the mountainous zones of Azerbaijan and the potential for its use. To achieve this goal, theoreti-cal approaches to specially protected natural areas were examined and statistical data on all types of specially protected natural areas were analyzed. The study utilized literary sources from various authors, all types of specially protected natural areas in the mountainous zones of Azerbaijan, the legislative framework, and statistical data from the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan. Systematic and as-sessment methods were also employed. Based on the legislative framework and statistical data from the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan, conclusions and proposals were made. The results obtained can be used to organize tourism activities in specially protected natural areas in the lowlands of Azerbaijan.