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National ParkAcadia National Park
ME
Granite headlands and rocky Atlantic coastlines define this stretch of Maine, where you can drive historic motor roads o…
National ParkArches National Park
UT
You will find over 2,000 sandstone arches and massive rock fins spread across the red desert landscape just north of Moa…
National ParkBadlands National Park
SD
Sharp, eroded ridges and deep canyons cut through the South Dakota prairie, making for some of the best driving views in…
National ParkBig Bend National Park
TX
Deep limestone canyons and the Rio Grande cut through a desert landscape that feels like the true edge of Texas. You can…
National ParkBiscayne National Park
FL
This park is mostly water, consisting of massive mangrove forests, coral reefs, and a few low-lying islands like Elliott…
National ParkBlack Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
CO
Deep, dark walls of ancient rock drop straight down to the Gunnison River in this narrow gorge. You can spend your days …
National ParkBryce Canyon National Park
UT
You will find the largest concentration of orange and white hoodoos on Earth spread across these high-altitude amphithea…
National ParkCanyonlands National Park
UT
Red rock canyons, deep mesas, and sharp spires define this massive stretch of Utah desert carved by the Colorado and Gre…
National ParkCapitol Reef National Park
UT
The Waterpocket Fold stretches across this landscape like a massive wrinkle in the earth, creating a hundred-mile stretc…
National ParkCarlsbad Caverns National Park
NM
Deep limestone caverns and desert canyons define this stretch of the Chihuahuan Desert. You can hike down the natural en…
National ParkChannel Islands National Park
CA
Five separate islands sit off the coast of Southern California, offering a mix of steep cliffs and sea caves accessible …
National ParkCongaree National Park
SC
Congaree is a massive stretch of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest sitting right in the middle of the South Carolina…
National ParkCrater Lake National Park
OR
Deep blue water fills this massive volcanic caldera left behind by the collapse of Mount Mazama. You can drive the rim r…
National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park
OH
You will find thick forests, rolling hills, and open farmland cutting through the space between Cleveland and Akron. Mos…
National ParkDeath Valley National Park
CA,NV
You will find massive salt flats and deep basins sitting well below sea level across the California and Nevada border. I…
National ParkDenali National Park & Preserve
AK
A single long road cuts through six million acres of taiga forest and high alpine tundra. You can track grizzly bears an…
National ParkDry Tortugas National Park
FL
You can only reach these seven small islands by boat or seaplane, leaving you with nothing but open water and the massiv…
National ParkEverglades National Park
FL
You will find endless stretches of sawgrass prairies, mangrove forests, and shallow saltwater marshes spread across thes…
National ParkGates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve
AK
This massive stretch of Alaskan wilderness has zero roads or trails, leaving you with nothing but glacier-carved valleys…
National ParkGateway Arch National Park
MO
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultur…
National ParkGlacier Bay National Park & Preserve
AK
Glacier Bay is a massive stretch of deep fjords, moving glaciers, and temperate rainforest along the Inside Passage. You…
National ParkGlacier National Park
MT
Glacier is all about high-altitude lakes and the winding Going-to-the-Sun Road that cuts through the Montana mountains. …
National ParkGrand Canyon National Park
AZ
Deep red rock layers and the winding Colorado River stretch for hundreds of miles across this Arizona landscape. You can…
National ParkGrand Teton National Park
WY
The Teton Range rises sharply from the floor of Jackson Hole, offering steep granite peaks and clear alpine lakes for hi…
National ParkGreat Basin National Park
NV
Wheeler Peak rises sharply out of the sagebrush desert, offering high-altitude hiking and ancient bristlecone pine grove…
National ParkGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
CO
Massive sand dunes rise sharply against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, offering some of the highest ele…
National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
NC,TN
Dense forests and blue-tinted ridges cover the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. You can hike the Appalachian…
National ParkGuadalupe Mountains National Park
TX
High desert limestone peaks and ancient fossil reefs define this stretch of West Texas. You can hike through pinyon pine…
National ParkHaleakalā National Park
HI
You can drive straight up into a massive volcanic crater that shifts from dry, cinder-covered slopes to lush sub-tropica…
National ParkHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
HI
You can drive from sea level straight up to the summits of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. It is a massive stretch of active lava…
National ParkHot Springs National Park
AR
Thermal springs and historic bathhouses line the streets right in the middle of town. You can switch from hiking foreste…
National ParkIndiana Dunes National Park
IN
You will find fifteen miles of shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, and wetlands stretching along the edge of Lake Mich…
National ParkIsle Royale National Park
MI
Isle Royale is a remote stretch of wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior defined by dense forests and ancient volcan…
National ParkJoshua Tree National Park
CA
You will find a mix of Mojave and Colorado desert landscapes defined by massive granite boulders and twisted Joshua tree…
National ParkKatmai National Park & Preserve
AK
Katmai is defined by the massive ash flows of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and the constant movement of brown bears…
National ParkKenai Fjords National Park
AK
Glaciers from the massive Harding Icefield spill directly into the saltwater fjords here, creating a landscape shaped by…
National ParkKings Canyon National Park
CA
Deep glacier-carved canyons and massive giant sequoia groves define this stretch of the southern Sierra Nevada. You can …
National ParkKobuk Valley National Park
AK
Massive sand dunes stretch across the landscape where thousands of caribou migrate each year. You can follow the Kobuk R…
National ParkLake Clark National Park & Preserve
AK
Steaming volcanoes and turquoise lakes define this stretch of the Alaskan coast, where salmon runs draw massive crowds o…
National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park
CA
Lassen is all about active volcanic features like steaming fumaroles and bubbling hot springs set against high mountain …
National ParkMammoth Cave National Park
KY
You can spend your days hiking through rolling hills and deep river valleys or head underground to navigate the world's …
National ParkMesa Verde National Park
CO
High desert mesas and steep sandstone cliffs house the well-preserved cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Pueblo peop…
National ParkMount Rainier National Park
WA
This massive active volcano sits high above the surrounding Cascades, covered in more glaciers than any other peak in th…
National ParkNational Park of American Samoa
AS
Dense tropical rainforests and volcanic coastlines define these remote Pacific islands. You can spend your days hiking t…
National ParkNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve
WV
Deep canyons and whitewater rapids define this stretch of West Virginia, where one of the continent's oldest rivers carv…
National ParkNorth Cascades National Park
WA
You will find over 300 glaciers cutting through jagged peaks and deep, forested valleys filled with rushing water. It is…
National ParkOlympic National Park
WA
You can drive from glacier-capped peaks and wildflower meadows straight down into old-growth temperate rainforests. The …
National ParkPetrified Forest National Park
AZ
You will find massive deposits of colorful petrified wood scattered across red badlands and wide grasslands. It is a gre…
National ParkPinnacles National Park
CA
Sharp volcanic spires and deep, shaded canyons define this stretch of central California coast. You can spend your days …
National ParkRedwood National and State Parks
CA
You will find massive old-growth forests, coastal prairies, and winding rivers stretching along the northern California …
National ParkRocky Mountain National Park
CO
Over 300 miles of trails crisscross this high-altitude landscape where meadows, alpine lakes, and peaks above 12,000 fee…
National ParkSaguaro National Park
AZ
Huge saguaro cacti dominate the Sonoran Desert landscapes across two separate districts surrounding Tucson. You can driv…
Sequoia National Park
CA
Giant sequoias and steep Sierra Nevada canyons define this stretch of California high country. You can drive through dee…
National ParkShenandoah National Park
VA
Skyline Drive cuts straight through the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering constant views of the Shenandoah River valley bel…
National ParkTheodore Roosevelt National Park
ND
Badlands canyons and sweeping prairie grasslands define this stretch of North Dakota. You can drive through the remote t…
National ParkThurston Bay Marine Provincial Park
BC
National ParkVirgin Islands National Park
VI
Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park's stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a…
National ParkVoyageurs National Park
MN
This park is a massive network of interconnected lakes and waterways cutting through the northern Minnesota woods. You w…
National ParkWhite Sands National Park
NM
Massive gypsum dunes stretch across 275 square miles of the Tularosa Basin, creating a landscape of white sand waves tha…
National ParkWind Cave National Park
SD
Rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides sit directly above one of the world's longest and most complex cave sy…
National ParkWrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve
AK
Massive glaciers and peaks reaching over 18,000 feet define this landscape, which stretches from the Alaskan coast all t…
National ParkYellowstone National Park
ID,MT,WY
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, mi…
National ParkYosemite National Park
CA
Granite cliffs and massive waterfalls define this stretch of the Sierra Nevada. You can spend your days hiking through g…
National ParkZion National Park
UT
Red and tan Navajo Sandstone walls rise hundreds of feet above the Virgin River, creating deep slot canyons and massive …
CampgroundAmerica's Best Campground
MO
AOK RV Park
TX
Aspen Acres Campground
CO
Baker's Acres Campground
NJ
Ball Bayview RV Park
WA
Beatty View RV & Tiny Home Resort
NV
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Bristol / Kingsport KOA Holiday
TN
Cajun Heritage R/V Park
LA
Creek Valley Campground
IA
Dark Sky RV Campground
UT
Del Loma RV Park & Campground
CA
Denver West / Central City KOA Holiday
CO
Desert Springs RV Resort
AZ
Frontier Town Campground
NY
Furnace Creek Campground
CA
Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday
TN
Golden Pines RV & Campground
CA
Hickory Haven RV Park and Campground
IA
Hunters Friend Resort
MO
Island Park KOA Holiday
ID
Jellystone Park South Jersey
NJ
Jellystone Park Williamsport
MD
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
Keller's Kove Cabin & RV Resort
AR
La Bonita RV Resort
NE
Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North KOA Holiday
OR
Lone Fir Resort
WA
Lone Mountain Riverfront Campground
ME
MAMMOTH CAVE CAMPGROUND
McComb KOA Journey
MS
Medora Campground
ND
Mitchell KOA Journey
SD
Morgantown / Mylan Park KOA Holiday
WV
North Park Campground
ND
Ollokot Campground
OR
Orlando Kissimmee KOA Holiday
FL
Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday
FL
Osborne Campground
IA
Philadelphia South / Clarksboro KOA Holiday
NJ
Red Trail Campground
ND
River Road RV Park & Campgrounds
MI
River Rocks Landing Resort & Venue
AL
Riverbend RV Park & Cabins
CO
Saganing Eagles Landing RV Park
MI
San Diego Metro KOA Resort
CA
Sand Hills RV Resort
ID
Sandusky / Bayshore KOA Holiday
OH
Scenic City RV Campground
GA
Shelby / Mansfield KOA Resort
OH
St. Mary / East Glacier KOA Holiday
MT
Stage Stop Campground
MO
Stanley RV & Camp
ID
Sterling RV and campground
ND
Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountains
CO
Sun Retreats Seashore
NJ
Sunny Ridge RV
OR
Swinomish Casino & Lodge RV Park
WA
Vista Ridge RV Park
TX
Waggin' Tail Ranch RV Resort
TX
Scenic ViewpointDuluth Aerial Lift Bridge
MN
This 1905 lift bridge spans the Duluth ship canal and rises in about a minute to let lake freighters pass into Lake Supe…
Giant Rock
CA
You will find a massive, 5,800-square-foot boulder sitting alone in the middle of the Mojave Desert near Landers. It is …
Luray Caverns
VA
Deep underground in Luray, you will find massive limestone columns and mirrored pools stretching through the cave system…
Pikes Peak
CO
You can drive or hike up this 14,115-foot granite peak to get a clear look at the Colorado Front Range. It is a massive …
State ParkA. H. Stephens State Park
GA
You can spend your time fishing in the mill ponds or walking the wooded trails through these 1,100 acres. The centerpiec…
A. W. Marion State Park
OH
Hargus Lake sits at the center of this 310-acre stretch of Ohio woods, making it a solid spot if you want to spend a day…
Abilene State Park
TX
Abilene State Park covers 529 acres next to Lake Abilene in Taylor County, Texas, opened in 1934.
Above All State Park
CT
An undeveloped park in Warren, Connecticut, with informal trails and remnants of a Cold War military radar installation.
Acton State Historic Site
TX
Acton State Historic Site near Acton, Texas, honors Elizabeth Crockett, wife of frontiersman Davy Crockett. Her grave, m…
Adair State Park
OK
Adair State Park features a 15-acre fishing pond and plenty of space for setting up camp, whether you need a full RV hoo…
Adams Lake State Park
OH
Adams Lake splits its acreage right down the middle between deep water and land, offering plenty of spots for boating an…
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
IL
You can find six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline stretching across dunes, wetlands, and oak savannas. It is a solid spo…
Adirondack Park
NY
Dense forests and high peaks cover this massive stretch of northeastern New York, where public forest preserve meets pri…
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
CA
Forty-five acres of redwood groves line the banks of the Eel River here in Mendocino County. You should swing by if you …
Afognak Island State Park
AK
You'll find massive stretches of undeveloped coastal terrain and deep bays surrounding Perenosa and Seal. Since you have…
Afton State Park
MN
Glacial moraines and steep river bluffs line the banks of the St. Croix here, making it a prime spot for birdwatching an…
Agate Beach State Recreation Site
OR
You will find a long stretch of sandy coastline and heavy surf sitting right between Newport and Agate Beach. It is a so…
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Agate Falls Scenic Site
MI
A waterfall and scenic site on Michigan's Upper Peninsula in Ontonagon County.
Ahern State Park
NH
You can find over 3,500 feet of Lake Winnisquam shoreline here, making it a solid spot to pull over for fishing or launc…
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park
CA
You can only reach this stretch of volcanic terrain by boat, so don't expect a quick drive-through. It is a remote spot …
Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park
HI
This windward valley stretches from the shoreline of Kahana Bay all the way up to the 2,670-foot peak of Puʻu Pauao. You…
Aiken State Park
SC
Aiken State Park features dense pine forests and quiet lake access near Windsor. It is a solid spot to pull over if you …
Ainsworth State Park
OR
Ainsworth State Park sits right off the Historic Columbia River Highway with easy access to the hiking trails of the Gor…
Akaka Falls State Park
HI
Near Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, this park features ʻAkaka Falls at 442 feet and Kahūnā Falls at 300 feet along a loop trail…
Alabaster Caverns State Park
OK
Alabaster Caverns State Park houses the world's largest natural gypsum cave open to the public, near Freedom, Oklahoma. …
Alafia River State Park
FL
You can spend your days paddling through the cypress swamps or fishing around Hurrah Lake. This stretch of Hillsborough …
Alamance Battleground
NC
This state park preserves the open fields and wooded areas where the Battle of Alamance took place. It is a quiet spot s…
Alamo Lake State Park
AZ
A remote Arizona park built around Alamo Lake, a flood control reservoir 38 miles north of Wenden, often called one of t…
Alapocas Run State Park
DE
Granite cliffs and old quarry walls make this Wilmington spot a top choice for rock climbers. You can loop through the w…
Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
AK
Established in 1982, this 49,320-acre wildlife refuge near Haines, Alaska, spans the Chilkat River and nearby tributarie…
Albany Mounds State Historic Site
IL
You can hike through 205 acres of woodland to find ancient earthworks built by prehistoric peoples near the Mississippi …
Albany State Marine Reserve
CA
You can catch the San Francisco Bay tide pools and salt marshes right along the Albany shoreline. It is a solid spot to …
Albert E. Sleeper State Park
MI
You will find 723 acres of sandy shoreline and dense woods right on the edge of Lake Huron. It is a solid spot for campi…
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Alderwood State Wayside
OR
Alderwood State Wayside offers day-use recreation on 76 acres along Oregon Route 36, open year-round.
Alewife Brook Reservation
MA
This urban wild winds through Cambridge and Arlington along the slow-moving Alewife Brook. It is a solid spot for a quie…
Alfred A. Loeb State Park
OR
The Chetco River runs right through this park, making it a solid spot for rafting or setting up camp by the water. You c…
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
FL
A 1,176-acre botanical garden and historic site in Tallahassee with 18 historic buildings set on what is now a U.S. hist…
Algonac State Park
MI
You can watch massive international freighters roll by from the half mile of river frontage along the St. Clair River. I…
Allaire State Park
NJ
Allaire State Park features a restored 19th-century ironworks village and the Pine Creek Railroad running through the pi…
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
NJ
Allamuchy Mountain State Park in New Jersey has over 20 miles of trails through its forested terrain.
Allatoona Pass Battlefield
GA
A Georgia state park marking a Civil War battlefield.
Allegany State Park
NY
Allegany State Park in western New York sits north of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, split into two scen…
Allegheny Islands State Park
PA
Allegheny Islands State Park comprises three islands in the Allegheny River northeast of Pittsburgh, PA.
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek
FL
This stretch of Polk County covers over 8,000 acres of diverse habitats along the Lake Wales Ridge. It is a prime spot f…
Allis State Park
VT
Allis State Park in Brookfield, Vermont was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps starting in 1932 with a fire lo…
Aloha State Park
MI
You will find 172 acres of shoreline along the northeast side of Mullett Lake here. It is a solid spot for anyone lookin…
Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center
OR
Pull off right by the Alsea Bay Bridge in Waldport to check out this local history spot. It is a solid place to grab som…
Alta Lake State Park
WA
Alta Lake State Park sits beneath stone cliffs that rise 1,000 feet above the valley floor in Washington's interior moun…
Alum Creek State Park
OH
Alum Creek offers over 3,000 acres of lake water perfect for boating, fishing, or swimming just north of Columbus. You c…
Amelia Island State Park
FL
You will find a mix of salt marshes, maritime forests, and sandy Atlantic beaches spread across these 200 acres. It is a…
Ames Nowell State Park
MA
Ames Nowell State Park near Boston showcases colonial-era stone walls, wagon bridges, and quarries dating to the 1600s-1…
Amicalola Falls State Park
GA
You can hike the 8-mile trail that starts at the base of Georgia's highest waterfall and leads straight to the southern …
Amnicon Falls State Park
WI
Amnicon Falls features a series of waterfalls on the Amnicon River flowing under a historic covered bridge in Wisconsin.
Anasazi State Park Museum
UT
You can walk through the remains of the Coombs Village Site to see how the ancient Anasazi people actually lived in sout…
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
FL
Anclote Key is a sandbar island three miles off Tarpon Springs that you can only reach by boat. It is a prime spot for s…
Anderson Lake State Park
WA
Anderson Lake State Park on the Quimper Peninsula offers trails, non-motorized boating, and wildlife viewing, though alg…
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
CA
This tule marsh sits right at the head of Cache Creek where it meets Clear Lake. You can walk the trails to see old Pomo…
Andrew Jackson State Park
SC
You can spend your days fishing or paddling around the twenty-acre lake and its central island. The park has twenty-five…
Andrew Molera State Park
CA
You can hike through redwood groves right up to the sandy stretch where the Big Sur River meets the ocean. It is a wide,…
Angel Island State Park
CA
You can hike through steep hills to get a clear view of the entire San Francisco Bay skyline. The island's history is he…
Año Nuevo State Park
CA
Rocky cliffs and windswept coastlines define this stretch of San Mateo County where elephant seals and sea lions gather …
Antelope Island State Park
UT
Antelope Island is the largest of ten islands in the Great Salt Lake at 42 square miles, linked to the mainland via caus…
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
CA
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve is a state park in California.
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
CA
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park interprets Native American cultures of the Great Basin in northern Los…
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
CA
At 650,000 acres, Anza-Borrego is California's largest state park and sprawls across a fifth of San Diego County within …
Apple River Canyon State Park
IL
You can hike through a deep, eight-mile canyon carved out by the Apple River. It is a solid spot for seeing rare plants …
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum
NE
This Nebraska City landmark features a massive historic mansion set within a vast collection of diverse tree species. It…
Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site
OR
A beach on the Oregon Coast near Cannon Beach where the sand sometimes sings - under the right conditions you'll hear a …
Archbald Pothole State Park
PA
You can find a massive, 38-foot deep glacial pothole sitting right off Route 6 Business in Archbald. It is a strange, ci…
Argyle Lake State Park
IL
Argyle Lake features 1,700 acres of wooded terrain centered around a 93-acre lake. You can spend your time navigating fi…
Arizona Beach State Recreation Site
OR
This 68-acre stretch of coastline offers wide sandy shores and prime spots for watching marine mammals and local birdlif…
Arkansas Post
AR
Arkansas Post National Memorial marks the first European settlement along the Mississippi River in what is now Arkansas,…
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
CA
Thick groves of old-growth coast redwoods cover these 805 acres just north of Guerneville. You can drive right into the …
Arrow Rock State Historic Site
MO
High bluffs overlooking the Missouri River mark this old Santa Fe Trail stop where you can walk through preserved villag…
Arrowhead State Park
OK
This peninsula on Lake Eufaula offers plenty of space for camping, whether you are pulling in with an RV or setting up a…
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
CA
This stretch of the western Antelope Valley is defined by thick stands of Joshua trees and California juniper. It is a s…
Ascutney State Park
VT
You can hike the steep trails up Mount Ascutney or explore the historic sites scattered throughout the woods near Windso…
Ash Hollow State Historical Park
NE
You can spend your afternoon hiking through the limestone formations of Ash Hollow Cave or catching the views from the t…
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park
NE
You can walk right up to massive bone beds where ancient rhinos and camels were buried under ten feet of volcanic ash. T…
Ashland State Park
MA
Ashland State Park centers around a 157-acre reservoir with plenty of shoreline for walking and lakeside relaxation. It …
Asilomar State Beach
CA
A 107-acre state park on the Monterey Peninsula with rocky coastline, sand dunes, and the Asilomar Conference Grounds - …
Assateague State Park
MD
Assateague Island is a narrow strip of sand squeezed between the Atlantic Ocean and Sinepuxent Bay. You can spend your d…
Atlanta State Park
TX
Thick pine forests and the shores of Wright Patman Lake define this stretch of East Texas. You can spend your days fishi…
Auburn State Recreation Area
CA
Forty miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River run through this stretch of Gold Country. You can spend …
Auburn Valley State Park
DE
Auburn Valley State Park features rolling hills and old mill sites running right alongside the Red Clay Creek. You can s…
Audra State Park
WV
You can find the remnants of an old 19th-century gristmill and its stone spillway right in the river here. It is a small…
Audubon State Historic Site
LA
This stretch of West Feliciana Parish features dense woodlands and rolling hills where John James Audubon spent his 1821…
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Austin Creek State Recreation Area
CA
You can find steep ravines, oak-capped knolls, and twenty miles of trails winding through this Sonoma County wilderness.…
Avalon State Park
FL
A Florida state park on North Hutchinson Island, four miles north of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park along the Atlantic coa…
Azalea State Natural Reserve
CA
Dense thickets of western azaleas cover these thirty acres just above the Mad River. If you time your drive for April or…
Aztalan State Park
WI
You will find ancient mounds and historical ruins scattered along the banks of the Crawfish River here. It is a quiet st…
Babcock State Park
WV
Dense woodlands and steep slopes line the banks of the New River Gorge here in Fayette County. It is a solid spot to pul…
Babler State Park
MO
Babler State Park offers over 2,400 acres of wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, or riding horses. You can set up …
Backbone State Park
IA
A narrow limestone ridge cuts through the Maquoketa River valley, creating a steep landscape that stands out from the ty…
Badoura State Forest
MN
You will find vast stretches of Jack pine cutting through thick wetlands across Cass and Hubbard counties. It is a spraw…
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Bahia Honda State Park
FL
An island in the lower Florida Keys.
Baker Beach State Park
CA
A state park beach in California.
Bald Eagle State Park
PA
You will find the Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir sitting right at the junction where the Allegheny Plateau meets the Rid…
Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
You can catch wide views of the Willamette Valley and the Cascade Range from this high point in Yamhill County. It is a …
Bald Point State Park
FL
You can find salt marshes and quiet shoreline along the edge of Ochlockonee Bay on St. James Island. It is the closest b…
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
CA
Drive through Napa County to find this 1846 water-powered grist mill sitting right between St. Helena and Calistoga. It …
Balmorhea State Park
TX
This 46-acre Texas state park centers on a massive spring-fed swimming pool in the San Solomon Springs. Visitation caps …
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Bandon State Natural Area
OR
You will find 879 acres of coastal forest and sand dunes right off Highway 101. It is a solid stretch for hikers looking…
Banks-Vernonia State Trail
OR
This twenty-one mile paved rail trail cuts through the dense forests of northwest Oregon on an old railroad bed. It is a…
Bannack State Park
MT
You can walk through the empty streets of this 1860s gold rush settlement sitting right along Grasshopper Creek. It is a…
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
This 4,363-acre stretch of wetlands and marshes in Fulton County is built for birdwatching and fishing. You can spend yo…
Banning State Park
MN
The Kettle River cuts through this stretch of Pine County with Class IV rapids that draw serious canoeists to spots like…
Baraga State Park
MI
A 56-acre Lake Superior waterfront park on Keweenaw Bay in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, easily accessed right off Route 4…
Barkcamp State Park
OH
Barkcamp State Park features 1,000 acres of woodland surrounding the 117-acre Belmont Lake. You can set up camp here wit…
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Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
NJ
You can find shifting sandbars and fast currents stretching out from the northern tip of Long Beach Island. It is a prim…
Barnwell State Park
SC
Barnwell State Park features sandy pine forests and original CCC-built cabins that have stood since the late 1930s. It i…
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Barr Lake State Park
CO
Barr Lake offers 12 miles of trails around a large freshwater body, with plenty of space for fishing and boating in the …
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
KY
A 1,053-acre resort park built around a 10,000-acre artificial lake in Barren County, Kentucky with 141 miles of shoreli…
Bash Bish Falls State Park
MA
Bash Bish Falls is Massachusetts' highest single-drop waterfall, surrounded by scenery in the extreme southwestern corne…
Bastrop State Park
TX
A 2,054-acre park in central Texas dominated by stands of loblolly pines mixed with post oak and juniper. Established in…
Bates State Park
OR
Bates State Park offers 131 acres of high desert terrain and hiking trails near Prairie City. You can set up a primitive…
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Battle Ground Lake State Park
WA
A 280-acre forested park surrounding a volcanic crater lake just outside Battle Ground, Washington. Evergreen forest and…
Battle Island State Park
NY
A 235-acre park on the Oswego River in upstate New York that includes both natural areas and an 18-hole golf course.
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Battle Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
OR
A state scenic corridor in Oregon managed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
MO
This 7.4-acre historic site near Carthage preserves the ground where one of the American Civil War's earliest skirmishes…
Battleground State Forest
MN
This stretch of Cass County is a dense mix of pine and hardwood that sits right inside the Chippewa National Forest. You…
Baxter State Park
ME
Baxter State Park is a large wilderness area in north-central Maine that borders the Katahdin Woods and Waters National …
Bay City State Park
MI
You can spend your days wandering through the Tobico Marsh wetlands or lounging on a mile of sandy shoreline along Sagin…
Bay View State Park
WA
You can camp right along the Padilla Bay shoreline to spend your days beachcombing or watching the tides change. The par…
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
NY
This 691-acre estate on Long Island features a massive collection of trees planted according to an original Olmsted desi…
Bayou Segnette State Park
LA
Dense cypress swamps and winding bayou channels define this stretch of Westwego. It is a prime spot for spotting alligat…
Bayswater Point State Park
NY
Bayswater Point State Park offers seventeen acres of waterfront access right along the edge of Jamaica Bay. You can walk…
Beachside State Recreation Site
OR
This Oregon stretch offers wide sandy shores and easy access to the Pacific coastline. It is a solid spot to pull over i…
Beacon Rock State Park
WA
Beacon Rock State Park features an 848-foot basalt plug rising from the Columbia River 32 miles east of Vancouver, Washi…
Bean Hollow State Beach
CA
Drive south of Pescadero to find deep tide pools filled with anemones, crabs, and sea urchins. It is a great spot for be…
Bear Brook State Park
NH
Bear Brook offers ten thousand acres of dense New Hampshire woods and expansive lakefront for camping and paddling. You …
Bear Butte State Park
SD
A massive granite laccolith rises sharply from the South Dakota plains, serving as a sacred site for the Lakota and Chey…
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Bear Creek Lake State Park
VA
This 326-acre park features a 40-acre lake surrounded by thick forest in Cumberland. You can set up camp right along the…
Bear Head Lake State Park
MN
Bear Head Lake State Park offers a way to access the Boundary Waters landscape without needing a canoe to get there. You…
Bear Lake State Park
ID
Bear Lake offers bright turquoise water set against high desert hills, making it a prime spot for boating and paddleboar…
Bear Lake State Park
UT
Drive up to the border to find bright turquoise water and sandy shores that feel more like the coast than the mountains.…
Bear Mountain State Park
NY
Bear Mountain State Park is a 5,205-acre expanse on the Hudson River's west bank straddling Rockland and Orange counties…
Bear River State Park
WY
Bear River State Park straddles the Bear River on the east side of Evanston, Wyoming, a 324-acre recreation area establi…
Beartown State Park
WV
Massive sandstone boulders and deep, criss-crossing crevasses turn this stretch of West Virginia into a natural labyrint…
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside
NH
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside is a 7-acre roadside spot on Route 145 with views of an 80-foot waterfall. Picnic tables and …
Beaver Brook Reservation
MA
Beaver Brook Reservation is a 303-acre conservation area on the line between Belmont and Waltham, Massachusetts, managed…
Beaver Brook State Park
CT
You will find Bibbins Pond and dense woods stretching across 401 acres between Windham and Chaplin. It is a walk-in area…
Beaver Creek State Natural Area
OR
You will find dense coastal forests and tidal flats here that are perfect for kayaking or hiking through the salt air. I…
Beaver Creek State Park
OH
You can spend your days fishing the Little Beaver Creek or hiking the North Country National Scenic Trail through the Ap…
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
MN
This southeastern Minnesota park features a steep, narrow valley carved by East Beaver Creek, a spring-fed stream prized…
Beaver Dam State Park
IL
Beaver Dam State Park in Illinois offers a massive reservoir for fishing and plenty of flat trails for biking through th…
Beaver Dunes State Park
OK
You can ride dune buggies across 300 acres of sand hills or spend the afternoon fishing for bass and catfish in Beaver L…
Beaver Island State Park
NY
This park sits right on the Niagara River at the southern tip of Grand Island. You can cruise down the two-mile Beaver I…
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Beaver Lake State Park
ND
This 273-acre state park sits on the western shore of Beaver Lake in Logan County, offering a full range of water recrea…
Beaverhead Rock State Park
MT
A distinctive rock formation overlooking the Beaverhead River 12 miles south of Twin Bridges, this site is viewable from…
Beavertail Hill State Park
MT
This 65-acre park on the Clark Fork River near Interstate 90 offers river frontage, tipi rentals, fishing, rafting, and …
Beavertail State Park
RI
This 153-acre park at the southern tip of Conanicut Island features the active Beavertail Lighthouse (tower from 1856) a…
Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument
CT
This 12-acre historic site preserves a 19th-century iron-making blast furnace on the north bank of the Blackberry River …
Bedell Bridge State Park
NH
You can spend your afternoon fishing or launching a boat from the Connecticut River access point. The park offers sevent…
Beech Fork State Park
WV
Located on the tailwater shores of Beech Fork Lake, this park 10 miles south of Interstate 64 near Huntington is a popul…
Beechwood State Park
NY
A 288-acre park on Lake Ontario's shore in Sodus, occupying land once used by a Girl Scout camp.
Beeds Lake State Park
IA
This 319-acre park wraps around a 99-acre reservoir that is perfect for a day of fishing or getting a boat out on the wa…
Belfair State Park
WA
This 94-acre park on Hood Canal features 3,720 feet of shoreline with tidal flats, wetlands, and beaches. Activities inc…
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
MA
Belle Isle Marsh preserves the largest remaining salt marsh in the Boston area, a 350-acre urban nature reserve that bor…
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Belle Isle State Park
VA
Belle Isle State Park in Virginia.
Bellevue State Park
IA
Bellevue State Park in Iowa.
Bellevue State Park
DE
Bellevue State Park in Delaware.
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park
NV
This ghost-town courthouse sits 45 miles northeast of Tonopah in Nevada's Toquima Range, a remnant of the Old West froze…
Belmont Lake State Park
NY
This 463-acre day-use park on Long Island offers recreational facilities.
Belmont Mound State Park
WI
You can climb a 400-foot hill that stands out as a rare piece of the Niagara Escarpment in the Driftless Area. It is a s…
Beltzville State Park
PA
Beltzville State Park is centered around a massive reservoir created by the Pohopoco Creek dam. You can spend your days …
Benbow State Recreation Area
CA
You will find redwood groves and river access right off Highway 101 along the South Fork Eel River. It is a solid spot t…
Bendigo State Park
PA
This valley park sits right along the East Branch Clarion River and offers a mix of developed sites and dense beech and …
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
CA
This site holds the only surviving capitol building from before the state capital moved to Sacramento. You can walk thro…
Benicia State Recreation Area
CA
You can find salt marshes, grassy hills, and rocky beaches stretching along the narrowest part of the Carquinez Strait. …
Benjamin Rush State Park
PA
This 275-acre patch of Philadelphia is mostly wooded land along the banks of Poquessing Creek. You will find massive com…
Bennett Spring State Park
MO
A massive spring pours 100 million gallons of water into the Niangua River every single day. You can set up camp along t…
Bennett's Pond State Park
CT
You can find miles of woodland trails and a 56-acre pond perfect for fishing or biking in Ridgefield. It connects direct…
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
NY
Rolling hills and open fields mark the site where colonial militias once fought to protect American supplies. You can wa…
Benson State Recreation Area
OR
Benson State Recreation Area is an Oregon state park administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Bentonville Battlefield
NC
This North Carolina state park preserves the open fields and wooded lines where the 1865 Battle of Bentonville took plac…
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
TX
Dense subtropical brush and riverbank thickets define this 764-acre stretch of South Texas. It serves as the main hub fo…
Berkeley Springs State Park
WV
You can soak in the historic mineral waters at this state-run spa or walk the surrounding wooded trails. It is the only …
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Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
NV
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park in Nevada's Nye County protects well-preserved ichthyosaur fossils and the ghost town of B…
Bernice State Park
OK
You can find this 88-acre stretch right at the mouth of the Neosho River where it meets the northwestern corner of Grand…
Bethpage State Park
NY
This Long Island stretch features five massive golf courses, headlined by the challenging Bethpage Black. You can also f…
Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
NY
This 223-acre park in Otsego County offers a quiet stretch of woods and trails just southeast of Cooperstown. It is a so…
Beverly Beach State Park
OR
You can set up an RV or rent a heated yurt right along the Oregon coast for easy access to the sand. It is a solid base …
Bewabic State Park
MI
Fortune Lake provides a quiet shoreline for camping and fishing right in the heart of Iron County. You can still hike ar…
Bicentennial Mall State Park
TN
Bicentennial Capitol Mall is a 19-acre urban park in downtown Nashville that functions as an outdoor museum of Tennessee…
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
CA
This historic estate in Chico features a massive brick and masonry frame that survived a recent fire. You can walk the g…
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
CA
You can spend your days floating the Sacramento River on an inner tube or casting lines for salmon and steelhead in Big …
Big Arm State Park
MT
A unit of Flathead Lake State Park on the western shore of Montana's largest natural freshwater lake, Big Arm offers fis…
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
CA
You will find massive old-growth redwood groves circling a deep, bowl-shaped basin carved out by Waddell Creek. It is a …
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Big Bay State Park
WI
Big Bay State Park on Madeline Island in Lake Superior spans 2,350 acres with dramatic sandstone bluffs, caves, and a 1.…
Big Bend Ranch State Park
TX
Texas's largest state park spans 311,000 acres of remote desert on the Rio Grande between Brewster and Presidio counties…
Big Bog State Recreation Area
MN
Big Bog is a massive expanse of Minnesota peatlands and upland islands north of Waskish. It is the right spot if you wan…
Big Bone Lick State Park
KY
Located at Big Bone in Boone County, Kentucky, this park preserves Pleistocene megafauna fossils—mammoths, mastodons, gr…
Big Cypress Tree State Park
TN
Named for an ancient bald cypress tree that stood 1,350 years until it was struck by lightning in 1976, this Weakley Cou…
Big Delta State Historical Park
AK
You can find this stretch of the Richardson Highway right where the Tanana River crosses the landscape. It is a key stop…
Big Elk Creek State Park
PA
Big Elk Creek State Park offers 1,800 acres of rolling farmland and forest corridors centered around a high-quality stre…
Big Foot Beach State Park
WI
Big Foot Beach State Park on Wisconsin's Geneva Lake is used primarily for hiking, swimming, camping, and fishing.
Big Hill Pond State Park
TN
Big Hill Pond State Park is defined by its deep, spring-fed waters and the massive cypress trees that grow right out of …
Big Lagoon State Park
FL
Acquired in 1977, this 705-acre park on Florida's northwestern coast sits 10 miles southwest of Pensacola and includes W…
Big Lake State Park
MO
Big Lake State Park centers around Missouri's largest oxbow lake, offering plenty of space for fishing, boating, and swi…
Big Oak Tree State Park
MO
This 1,029-acre Missouri preserve protects some of the state's and nation's largest trees in a rare wet-mesic bottomland…
Big Pocono State Park
PA
You can hike the trails around Camelback Mountain to catch wide views across the Pocono plateau. It is a solid spot to p…
Big Ridge State Park
TN
Big Ridge State Park sits on the southern edge of the Norris Reservoir and features a quiet 45-acre lake right in the mi…
Big Run State Park
MD
You can find this 300-acre stretch of woods right where Monroe Run meets Big Run at the north end of the Savage River Re…
Big Sand State Park
UT
A state park in Utah.
Big Shoals State Park
FL
Limestone bluffs line the Suwannee River here, creating the largest whitewater rapids in Florida. You can spend your day…
Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area
PA
You can spend the afternoon hiking the trails or hanging out by the picnic tables near the old railroad tunnel in Conoco…
Big Spring State Park
TX
Big Spring State Park in Texas features a massive natural spring that has flowed steadily for centuries. You can hike th…
Big Stone Lake State Park
MN
Big Stone Lake offers expansive shoreline and marshy wetlands where you can spot meadowlarks and pheasants along the Min…
Big Sugar Creek State Park
MO
You can spend your days hiking the three-mile trail or tracking the water through the Elk River Breaks Natural Area. Thi…
Big Talbot Island State Park
FL
Salt marshes and ancient maritime forests line the coast of this barrier island just north of Jacksonville. You can driv…
Bigelow Hollow State Park
CT
You will find yourself driving down into a deep hollow sitting 700 feet below the surrounding ridgelines. It is a dense …
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
FL
You can spend your afternoon wandering the sandy stretches of Key Biscayne or checking out the Cape Florida Light, which…
Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
MD
You can walk out onto the repurposed Choptank River Bridge to cast lines directly into the river. The park offers twenty…
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Birch Bay State Park
WA
You can spend your days crabbing in the saltwater of Birch Bay or hiking the freshwater banks of Terrell Creek. It is a …
Birch Lakes State Forest
MN
You will find rolling glacial hills and a mix of deciduous trees and tallgrass prairie here. It is a great spot to pull …
Birch Point State Park
ME
This small stretch of sandy coastline sits right on Penobscot Bay, offering a quiet crescent beach and views across the …
Biscuit Run State Park
VA
Biscuit Run State Park offers over 1,000 acres of open space just south of Charlottesville. It is the largest park in Al…
Black Hawk State Park
IA
Black Hawk Lake offers plenty of shoreline for camping and trails that wind through old game preserves. You can spend yo…
Black Mesa State Park
OK
Black Mesa State Park sits right on the edge of the Oklahoma panhandle, defined by dark lava rock layers and high desert…
Black Moshannon State Park
PA
Black Moshannon features a massive reconstituted bog where you can spot carnivorous plants and rare orchids. It is a gre…
Black Rock Mountain State Park
GA
Black Rock Mountain features dark gneiss cliffs and sits right on the Eastern Continental Divide at over 3,600 feet. You…
Black Rock State Park
CT
Black Rock State Park in Watertown, Connecticut, is known for its large rock face offering views of the surrounding town…
Black Sandy State Park
MT
Black Sandy State Park sits right on the western edge of Hauser Lake, where the dark shoreline meets the Missouri River …
Black Walnut Point Natural Resources Management Area
MD
You will find a small stretch of shoreline where the Choptank River meets the Chesapeake Bay on the edge of Tilghman Isl…
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
MA
This Massachusetts heritage park follows the Blackstone River and its canal, recalling where the industrial revolution t…
Blackwater Falls
WV
A West Virginia park centered on Blackwater Falls, a 62-foot cascade where the Blackwater River plunges into rugged cany…
Blackwater River State Park
FL
Blackwater River State Park features long stretches of white sand rivers and dense pine forests perfect for paddling. Yo…
Bladon Springs State Park
AL
You can find four mineral springs sitting right in the middle of this Choctaw County park. It is a quiet spot built on t…
Blake Island Marine State Park
WA
You can reach this Puget Sound island by ferry or boat to find quiet beaches and the Tillicum Village cultural site. It …
Blanco State Park
TX
Blanco State Park hugs a mile of the Blanco River on Texas grasslands. The park opened in 1934 and remains a small, acce…
Blauvelt State Park
NY
Blauvelt sits on Hudson River terrain near the Palisades in Rockland County, New York. The 644-acre park is largely unde…
Bledsoe Creek State Park
TN
You can find plenty of shoreline along the Bledsoe Creek embayment of Old Hickory Lake here. It is a solid spot to pull …
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
WV
Blennerhassett Island in the Ohio River holds a replica Palladian mansion built in the 1980s on the foundations of the o…
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Blind Island Marine State Park
WA
You can paddle or boat your way to this three-acre island sitting just west of the Shaw Island ferry terminal. It offers…
Blue Hills Reservation
MA
Blue Hills Reservation is a 7,000-acre state park south of Boston spanning six towns, making it one of the largest undev…
Blue Knob State Park
PA
Blue Knob offers high-elevation ski slopes and dense forest trails spread across six thousand acres in Bedford County. Y…
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park
KY
You can walk the 148 acres of limestone ridges and creek bottoms where the final skirmish of the American Revolutionary …
Blue Mound State Park
WI
Blue Mound State Park crowns the largest hill in southern Wisconsin with observation towers that frame views across four…
Blue Mounds State Park
MN
Blue Mounds State Park protects a living, roaming American bison herd on one of Minnesota's largest remaining prairie fr…
Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
OR
Dense pine forests and steep ridges define this stretch of highway through eastern Oregon. It is a solid stretch of road…
Blue Rock State Park
OH
Blue Rock State Park features massive sandstone formations and dense forest trails just outside Zanesville. It is a soli…
Blue Spring State Park
FL
The largest spring on the St. Johns River pumps out millions of gallons of warm water daily, making it a prime spot for …
Blue Springs State Park
AL
Blue Springs features a natural underground spring that feeds two clear, concrete-ringed swimming pools with a constant …
Bluestone State Park
WV
Bluestone State Park sits along the western edge of Bluestone Lake, offering plenty of space for camping and boating nea…
Bluewater Lake State Park
NM
Bluewater Lake sits in the Zuni Mountains of New Mexico, 30 miles west of Grants. The 1,200-acre lake and 3,000-acre par…
Bluff Point State Park
CT
Bluff Point is a 806-acre peninsula jutting into Long Island Sound, with barrier beach, sheer cliffs, and tidal wetlands…
Bob Straub State Park
OR
Bob Straub State Park encompasses the Nestucca Sand Spit where the Nestucca River meets the Pacific Ocean near Pacific C…
Boca Chica State Park
TX
Boca Chica sits at Texas's far southern tip, where the Rio Grande, Brownsville Ship Channel, and Gulf of Mexico converge…
Bodie State Historic Park
CA
High in the Bodie Hills, this abandoned gold mining town sits at over 8,000 feet of elevation. You can walk past weather…
Bogachiel State Park
WA
Bogachiel State Park sits on the Bogachiel River four miles south of Forks, Washington, offering picnicking, camping, an…
Bogue Chitto State Park
LA
Bogue Chitto State Park opened in 2010 in rural Louisiana, its name drawn from Choctaw meaning "big creek." The park sit…
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint is an Oregon state park one mile north of Depoe Bay.
Boiling Springs State Park
OK
You will find natural springs bubbling up through the red soil and a large lake perfect for fishing or camping. It is a …
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Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
MO
You can tour an old water-powered mill and walk across a pre-Civil War covered bridge here in Burfordville. It is a soli…
Bolon Island Tideways State Scenic Corridor
OR
This small stretch of riverbank along Highway 101 offers a quiet look at the Umpqua River delta near Reedsport. It is a …
Bolsa Chica State Beach
CA
This three-mile stretch of sand offers wide open views and easy access to the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for birdwat…
Bolton Notch State Park
CT
You can find steep rock faces for climbing and a network of caves to scout out right where Routes 44 and 6 meet. It is a…
Bomoseen State Park
VT
Bomoseen State Park spans 3,576 acres across four towns in the Taconic Mountains on the western shore of Lake Bomoseen, …
Bonavista State Park Golf Course
NY
Bonavista State Park Golf Course overlooks Seneca Lake in upstate New York, a 247-acre course between two other state pa…
Bonham State Park
TX
A 261-acre state park near Bonham in north Texas, established in 1936 and managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart…
Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
OR
Bonnie Lure offers quiet lakeside camping and easy access to the water for a low-key Oregon getaway. It is a solid spot …
Bonny Lake State Park
CO
Bonny Lake State Park operated as Colorado's easternmost state park from 1966 until its closure in 2011.
Booker T. Washington Park
TX
This limestone county state park features rolling hills and dense woodlands perfect for a quiet stretch of camping. It i…
Booker T. Washington State Park
TN
This Tennessee park offers quiet woodlands and well-marked trails for anyone looking to get off the main highway. It is …
Boone Station
KY
Boone Station State Historic Site near Athens, Kentucky, was a 46-acre site on Boone's Creek in Fayette County.
Booth State Scenic Corridor
OR
The Booth State Scenic Corridor offers winding roads through the dense forests and steep hillsides of southern Oregon. I…
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Border Field State Park
CA
You can drive right up to the edge of the Tijuana River estuary where the sand meets the international border. It is a f…
Borderland State Park
MA
Borderland State Park offers nearly 2,000 acres of wooded trails and ponds centered around the historic Ames Mansion. It…
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
CA
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park spans 1,991 acres in California's Napa Valley with a rare feature: the farthest inland coas…
Bottle Beach State Park
WA
You can find nearly a mile of tide flats and shoreline stretching along the southern edge of Grays Harbor. It is a prime…
Bottomless Lakes State Park
NM
Nine deep sinkholes cut into the Pecos River valley escarpment, creating a series of steep-walled lakes perfect for cany…
Boulder Beach State Park
VT
You can spend your days swimming in Lake Groton or scrambling over the large granite rocks along the shoreline. It is a …
Bowman Lake State Park
NY
You will find 653 acres of dense forest and quiet water sitting just north of East McDonough. It is a solid spot for any…
Bowstring State Forest
MN
You will find dense pine stands and swampy lowlands tucked inside the Chippewa National Forest boundaries. It is a quiet…
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
AZ
Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden, sits on 392 acres in the Sonoran Desert with Pi…
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
PA
You will find over a thousand acres of mature forest stretching across the slopes of Blue Mountain. It is a solid spot t…
Boyd Lake State Park
CO
You can spend your days fishing or boating across 1,700 acres of water just north of Loveland. It is a solid spot for a …
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Boysen State Park
WY
The Boysen Reservoir sits at the foot of the Owl Creek Mountains, offering plenty of space for camping and water activit…
Bradbury Mountain State Park
ME
You will find granite outcrops and dense woodlands spread across these 730 acres in Pownal. It is a solid spot for a qui…
Bradley Palmer State Park
MA
You can find miles of multi-use trails winding through 736 acres along the banks of the Ipswich River. It is a great spo…
Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint is an Oregon state park located directly north of U.S. Route 30 between Astoria and Portl…
Brainard Homestead State Park
CT
This small, undeveloped stretch in East Haddam consists mostly of open farmland and grassy fields. It is a quiet spot if…
Branbury State Park
VT
You can spend your days swimming in Lake Dunmore or hiking the trails at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo. The park is split b…
Brandywine Creek State Park
DE
Brandywine Creek State Park offers old-growth forests and freshwater marshes right just north of Wilmington. You can spe…
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
CA
This delta park is a maze of waterways and marshes situated between Rio Vista and Isleton. You can spend the day navigat…
Brantley Lake State Park
NM
Brantley Lake offers 4,000 acres of water for boating and fishing right in the middle of the New Mexico desert. Since th…
Brazos Bend State Park
TX
Brazos Bend is all about low-lying marshlands and winding river bends where you can track alligators and deer through th…
Breakheart Reservation
MA
Breakheart Reservation spans 652 acres across Saugus and Wakefield, Massachusetts, with hardwood forest, two freshwater …
Breaks Interstate Park
VA
A deep gorge cuts right through Pine Mountain here, creating a massive split in the ridge that you can hike through or v…
Brenton Point State Park
RI
You will find wide ocean views where the Atlantic meets Narragansett Bay at this corner of Aquidneck Island. It is a pri…
Brentwood State Park
NY
A 52-acre state park and athletic field complex in the hamlet of Brentwood.
Brian Booth State Park
OR
You can spend your days kayaking through Beaver Creek or heading down to Ona Beach to hunt for razor clams. The park str…
Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Two-tiered waterfall cascading over basalt cliffs in the Columbia River Gorge, crossed by a historic 1914 bridge. Access…
Bridgeport State Park
WA
Bridgeport State Park sits on the shore of Rufus Woods Lake in the Columbia River, a 622-acre spot with 7,500 feet of sh…
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Bridle Trails State Park
WA
This 489-acre stretch of forest in King County features a dense trail system designed specifically for sharing the path …
Brighton State Park
VT
You can set up camp around the quiet, undeveloped shores of Spectacle Pond or head a few minutes down the road to use th…
Brimfield State Forest
MA
Brimfield State Forest is a mix of dense woods and open water centered around Dean Pond. It is a solid spot to pull over…
Brimley State Park
MI
Whitefish Bay's shoreline offers a solid spot for camping and swimming right on the edge of Lake Superior. You can grab …
Bristol Beach State Park
NY
You will find 242 acres of undeveloped shoreline right along the Hudson River in Saugerties. It is a quiet spot for anyo…
Brooks Memorial State Park
WA
You will find nine miles of hiking and equestrian trails winding through ponderosa pine forests along the Little Klickit…
Brookville Lake State Park
IN
Brookville Lake State Park is a state park in Indiana.
Brown County State Park
IN
Brown County State Park covers over 15,000 acres of dense woods and rolling hills just outside of Nashville. It is the b…
Bruneau Dunes State Park
ID
Bruneau Dunes State Park is a geologic preservation area in southwestern Idaho near the town of Bruneau, featuring the r…
Brunet Island State Park
WI
Brunet Island juts into the Chippewa River in northern Wisconsin, ringed by hemlock trees and white-tailed deer. The par…
Brush Lake State Park
MT
Brush Lake State Park sits beside a 280-acre, highly alkaline lake four miles east of Dagmar, Montana.
Brushy Lake State Park
OK
Brushy Lake Park is a quiet, forested recreation area in the Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma near Sallisaw, with campi…
Bryant Creek State Park
MO
Bryant Creek winds through sandstone and dolomite bluffs in this stretch of the Ozarks. You can spend the day hiking thr…
Buccaneer State Park
MS
This Gulf Coast stretch offers direct access to the Mississippi shoreline and sandy beaches right off Highway 90. It is …
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
PA
You'll find this small stretch of woods right along Route 16 on the side of Tuscarora Mountain. It is a quiet spot cente…
Buck Creek State Park
OH
Buck Creek State Park centers around the C. J. Brown Reservoir, offering plenty of space for boating and fishing. You ca…
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Buck's Pocket State Park
AL
Sand Mountain holds a deep canyon carved by South Sauty Creek that feels completely isolated from the rest of Alabama. Y…
Buckeye Lake State Park
OH
Buckeye Lake State Park spreads across 3,349 acres of shore, islands, and water in Ohio's Fairfield, Licking, and Perry …
Buckhorn Island State Park
NY
Buckhorn Island is a flat stretch of wetlands and marshlands on the northern tip of Grand Island. It is a prime spot for…
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
KY
You can spend your days fishing or paddling around the 1,230-acre reservoir created by the damming of the Middle Fork of…
Buckhorn State Park
WI
This 6,990-acre Wisconsin park occupies a peninsula on Castle Rock Lake where the Wisconsin and Yellow rivers meet. Loca…
Buckskin Mountain State Park
AZ
Buckskin Mountain State Park near Parker, Arizona, offers recreation along the Colorado River with views of the Buckskin…
Bucktail State Park Natural Area
PA
This stretch of Pennsylvania follows Route 120 for seventy-five miles along the Sinnemahoning Creek and the West Branch …
Buescher State Park
TX
You will find a mix of dense woodlands and open prairies just north of Smithville. It is a solid spot to pull over for h…
Buffalo Bill State Park
WY
The Shoshone River feeds into a massive reservoir held back by the Buffalo Bill Dam, creating a wide stretch of water pe…
Buffalo Harbor State Park
NY
You can find sandy stretches at Gallagher Beach and plenty of dock space for boats along the Lake Erie shoreline. It is …
Buffalo River State Park
MN
Lowland prairies and winding river bends define this stretch of Minnesota terrain. You should head here if you want to s…
Buffalo Rock State Park
IL
Sandstone bluffs overlook the Illinois River here, offering a solid vantage point for watching the water flow past. You …
Bull Shoals-White River State Park
AR
Bull Shoals-White River State Park runs 732 acres along Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas, known for some of the nation's bes…
Bullards Beach State Park
OR
Driftwood piles and wide sandy stretches define this stretch of the Oregon coast. It is the best spot in the area to wat…
Bulow Creek State Park
FL
Bulow Creek State Park lies five miles north of Ormond Beach, Florida, on Old Dixie Highway near the Atlantic Ocean, adj…
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
FL
Coquina shell ruins and the remains of an old sugar mill mark this site just west of Flagler Beach. You can walk through…
Burgess Falls State Park
TN
The Falling Water River drops 250 feet through a steep gorge before hitting a 136-foot waterfall. It is a solid stop for…
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property
CA
A state park property in California.
Burlingame State Park
RI
This 3,100-acre recreation area near Charlestown has camping, hiking, and water activities on Watchaug Pond, with easy a…
Burnham Point State Park
NY
A 12-acre park on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York, about 30 miles north of Watertown.
Burr Oak State Park
OH
You will find a large reservoir and heavy forest canopy stretching across Morgan and Athens counties. It is a solid spot…
Burr Pond State Park
CT
You can spend your afternoon swimming or fishing in the 85-acre man-made reservoir that sits at the heart of this park. …
Burrows Island Marine State Park
WA
A marine state park in Washington.
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Burt Lake State Park
MI
You can find 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline along the south end of Burt Lake, making it a solid spot for camping and swim…
Burton Creek State Park
CA
You will find six miles of unpaved trails winding through these 1,890 acres, perfect for hiking in the summer or cross-c…
Burton Island State Park
VT
You can catch a ferry across Lake Champlain to reach this 253-acre island sitting right near the Canadian border. It is …
Butano State Park
CA
Deep redwood canyons and the winding Little Butano Creek define this stretch of San Mateo County. It is a quiet spot for…
Buttermilk Falls State Park
NY
You will find steep shale cliffs and a series of cascading waterfalls cutting through the woods southwest of Ithaca. It …
C. M. Gardner State Park
MA
You will find winding river paths and shaded woodlands along the east branch of the Westfield River here. It is a solid …
Caballo Lake State Park
NM
You will find a massive expanse of water stretching 18 miles along the Rio Grande just south of Truth or Consequences. I…
Cacapon Resort State Park
WV
This 6,115-acre resort park opened in 1933 on Cacapon Mountain's eastern slopes in West Virginia, with Panorama Overlook…
Cache River State Natural Area
IL
You will find a massive expanse of swamp forest and slow-moving river winding through Johnson County. It is the best spo…
Caddo Lake State Park
TX
This 484-acre park in the piney woods of East Texas, opened in 1934, sits on Big Cypress Bayou near the larger Caddo Lak…
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
TX
An archaeological site in Weeping Mary featuring two earthwork platform mounds and one burial mound from the Caddoan Mis…
Caesar Creek State Park
OH
This massive reservoir and its surrounding woodland offer plenty of room for camping and boating near Waynesville. You c…
Caesars Head State Park
SC
You can catch massive views of the Piedmont from the granitic gneiss outcrop that sits 3,208 feet up on the Blue Ridge E…
Cahokia
IL
Cahokia is a historic site just east of the Mississippi River where you can walk through the remnants of an old French m…
Caladesi Island State Park
FL
You can catch a ferry across St. Joseph Sound to reach these undeveloped Gulf Coast beaches and sand dunes. It is the pe…
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
CA
This Sierra Nevada park preserves two groves of giant sequoias and has been California's longest-running tourist attract…
Caledon State Park
VA
Caledon State Park covers over 2,500 acres of dense Virginia woodland and old plantation land. It is a solid spot if you…
Caledonia State Park
PA
You will find rolling hills and the remains of an old iron furnace scattered across these 1,125 acres in southern Pennsy…
Calhoun Falls State Park
SC
You can set up camp right on the shores of Lake Russell for easy access to fishing and boating. It is a solid spot to pa…
California Citrus State Historic Park
CA
You will find 248 acres of historic orange groves and museum exhibits detailing how the citrus industry shaped Southern …
Callahan State Park
MA
Callahan State Park offers nearly a thousand acres of wooded trails and open fields spread across Framingham and Marlbor…
Calvert Cliffs State Park
MD
This state park in Calvert County protects a section of the 24-mile-long fossil-rich cliffs along Chesapeake Bay's west …
Cama Beach Historical State Park
WA
A state park on Washington's coast.
Camano Island State Park
WA
This 173-acre park on Camano Island in Puget Sound offers 6,700 feet of shoreline, located 14 miles southwest of Stanwoo…
Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
MI
A historical preservation area south of Brooklyn housing Walker Tavern, a major stagecoach stop between Detroit and Chic…
Camden Hills State Park
ME
Granite peaks rise sharply above Penobscot Bay, offering steep hiking trails that lead straight to the summits of Mount …
Camden State Park
MN
The Redwood River winds through this corner of southwestern Minnesota, making it a solid spot for riverside camping and …
Camp Columbia State Park/State Forest
CT
You can spend your days hiking through the 600 acres of Litchfield County woods or setting up camp right along the Banta…
Camp Creek State Park
WV
Camp Creek State Park offers 550 acres of dense West Virginia woodland just two miles off I-77. It is a quick, easy stop…
Camp Floyd State Park Museum
UT
Camp Floyd State Park Museum preserves the remnants of a 19th-century military outpost in Utah's Cedar Valley. The site …
Camp Helen State Park
FL
You will find white sand dunes separating the Gulf of Mexico from Lake Powell, one of the state's largest coastal dune l…
Camp Hero State Park
NY
You can wander through 754 acres of former military grounds on the edge of Montauk Point. The old radar towers and decom…
Camp Plymouth State Park
VT
Camp Plymouth State Park covers 295 acres around 96-acre Echo Lake in Ludlow, Vermont.
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
WV
You will find high-altitude wetlands and wide-open valleys stretching across this part of West Virginia. It is the spot …
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
CA
This 170-acre waterfront park sits right on the edge of San Francisco Bay, offering flat hiking trails and two long fish…
Cane Creek State Park
AR
Cane Creek is defined by its large wooded lake and rolling hills that sit right where the Gulf Coastal Plain meets the M…
Canoe Creek State Park
PA
Canoe Creek State Park in Pennsylvania centers on a 155-acre lake open year-round for fishing and water recreation, 12 m…
Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
NY
Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is a small 70-acre park on Grindstone Island in the St. Lawrence River.
Cape Arago State Park
OR
Cape Arago offers steep cliffs and rocky shorelines overlooking the Pacific along the Cape Arago Highway. It is a solid …
Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
You will find 1,380 acres of Mississippi River bottomland habitat stretching across Alexander County. It is a prime spot…
Cape Blanco State Park
OR
You can drive right out to the westernmost edge of mainland Oregon to find high cliffs and the historic Cape Blanco Ligh…
Cape Cod Rail Trail
MA
This 25-mile paved path cuts through the pine forests and coastal towns of the mid-Cape. You can ride from Yarmouth all …
Cape Disappointment State Park
WA
Cape Disappointment State Park spreads across 2,023 acres where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, mixing old-g…
Cape Henlopen State Park
DE
You can find long stretches of Atlantic coastline, sandy surf spots at Herring Point, and a year-round fishing pier here…
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
OR
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area sits on the Three Capes Scenic Route in Oregon, with hiking to scenic overlooks of the c…
Cape Lookout State Park
OR
You can drive right out onto the narrow sand spit that separates Netarts Bay from the Pacific Ocean. It is a great spot …
Cape May Point State Park
NJ
Cape May Point State Park offers 244 acres of nature trails, beaches, and the historic Cape May Light on New Jersey's At…
Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor
OR
Cape Sebastian State Scenic Corridor sits along Oregon's coast with a scenic 3.3-mile trail and an overlook at 740 feet …
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Capital Springs State Recreation Area
WI
You will find 3,700 feet of undeveloped shoreline along Lake Waubesa right on the edge of Madison. It is a massive 3,000…
Capital State Park
NJ
Capital State Park is a New Jersey state park.
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
TX
Red canyon walls and deep mesas cut through the flat Llano Estacado landscape here in Briscoe County. It is a solid spot…
Captree State Park
NY
You can find salt marshes and sandy stretches right where Jones Beach Island meets the Fire Island Inlet. It is a solid …
Cardiff State Beach
CA
Cardiff State Beach offers long stretches of sand perfect for surfing and beachcombing along the San Diego coast. You ca…
Cardigan Mountain State Park
NH
Cardigan Mountain has a treeless 3,121-foot granite summit and is free to climb. The hike gets you above tree line with …
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
OR
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park near Florence and Yachats in Oregon has a wide beach good for dogs and kites, with…
Carley State Park
MN
Carley State Park near Rochester, Minnesota is known for bluebells blooming in spring and offers picnics, camping, and h…
Carlsbad State Beach
CA
Coastal bluffs line this stretch of sand, offering solid breaks for surfing and bodyboarding. You can spend your day scu…
Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
You will find 37,000 acres of water and shoreline spread across Fayette County, making it a prime spot for fishing and w…
Carmel River State Beach
CA
You can find a wide river lagoon meeting the ocean here, which makes it a prime spot for watching migratory birds or lau…
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
WV
You can hike the trails along the rim of the Gauley River Canyon to see where Civil War skirmishes once took place. The …
Carolina Beach State Park
NC
Carolina Beach State Park spreads across 761 acres on Pleasure Island in North Carolina, along the Cape Fear River and S…
Carpinteria State Beach
CA
Wide sandy stretches and easy access to the Pacific make this a solid spot for a beach day in Santa Barbara County. You …
Carr Creek State Park
KY
Carr Creek State Park in Knott County, Kentucky features a 750-acre lake for water recreation.
Carter Caves State Resort Park
KY
You will find a dense network of limestone caves and creek-side trails winding through the hills of Carter County. It is…
Carvers Creek State Park
NC
Carvers Creek State Park covers 4,530 acres in the Sandhills region north of Fayetteville, North Carolina, along a tribu…
Casa Navarro State Historic Site
TX
You can walk through the original limestone and adobe structures that once belonged to Tejano leader José Antonio Navarr…
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Cascade River State Park
MN
The Cascade River drops over rocky cliffs straight into Lake Superior, making this a great spot if you want to see fast-…
Casey State Recreation Site
OR
Casey State Recreation Site offers day-use facilities on the Rogue River along Oregon's Crater Lake Highway, popular for…
Caspar Headlands State Beach
CA
Caspar Headlands State Beach is a 75-acre protected beach in Mendocino County in Northern California.
Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve
CA
A 75-acre protected beach on the Mendocino coast near the village of Caspar, established in 1972 for coastal conservatio…
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
WV
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in West Virginia preserves a heritage railroad and state park in the Pocahontas County t…
Casselman River Bridge State Park
MD
You can walk across an 80-foot stone arch that was the largest of its kind in America when it was built in 1813. This st…
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
CA
You will find deep blue reservoir water surrounded by the dry slopes of the Sierra Pelona Mountains. It is a solid spot …
Castle Crags State Park
CA
Granite spires rise sharply above the Sacramento River, offering steep climbs for anyone looking to hit the high ridges.…
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Castle Hill
AK
Castle Hill is a state park in AK.
Castle Rock State Park
CA
Castle Rock State Park is the name of two parks in the United States:Castle Rock State Park (California) Castle Rock Sta…
Castle Rock State Park
IL
Castle Rock State Park is the name of two parks in the United States:Castle Rock State Park (California) Castle Rock Sta…
Castle Rocks State Park
ID
Castle Rocks State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 1,692 acres (685 ha) in Cassia County, Idaho, United St…
Castlewood Canyon State Park
CO
A Colorado park near Franktown with the ruins of Castlewood Canyon Dam (burst 1933) and the historic Cherry Creek Bridge…
Castlewood State Park
MO
Castlewood State Park sits right along the Meramec River, offering steep bluffs and wooded trails for hikers. You can sp…
Caswell Memorial State Park
CA
Caswell Memorial State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving a riparian forest along the Stanisl…
Catalina State Park
AZ
Catalina State Park is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is home to nearly 5,000 saguaros and dese…
Catawba Island State Park
OH
You can spend your days fishing or boating right off the Lake Erie shoreline here. It is a small, ten-acre stretch of la…
Catharine Valley Trail
NY
This trail cuts through the steep hills and farmland between Watkins Glen and Chemung counties. It is a solid choice for…
Cathedral Caverns State Park
AL
You can spend your afternoon navigating massive limestone chambers and underground passages that stretch deep beneath th…
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Cathedral Gorge State Park
NV
You will find strange, narrow canyons carved directly into soft bentonite clay across these 1,800 acres. It is a great s…
Cathedral State Park
WV
This stretch of West Virginia holds the state's largest remaining tract of virgin timber, dominated by massive eastern h…
Catherine Creek State Park
OR
You can find easy hiking trails and picnic spots along the banks of Catherine Creek in eastern Oregon. It is a solid sto…
Cattail Cove State Park
AZ
Cattail Cove offers direct access to the shores of Lake Havasu for anyone looking to launch a boat or set up camp by the…
Cave Lake State Park
NV
High-elevation trout fishing and flat-wake boating define this 4,000-acre stretch of the Schell Creek Range. You can pul…
Cave-in-Rock State Park
IL
Huge limestone bluffs overlook the Ohio River here, centered around a massive natural cavern that once housed outlaws an…
Cayo Costa State Park
FL
Cayo Costa is a barrier island defined by dense maritime hammocks and wide, sandy stretches. You can only reach these sh…
Cayucos State Beach
CA
This 16-acre stretch of sand is a solid spot for surfing or a long swim along the central coast. You can park right near…
Cayuga Lake State Park
NY
Cayuga Lake State Park is a 141-acre (0. 57 km2) state park located on the north end of Cayuga Lake, east of the village…
Cedar Bluff State Park
KS
Cedar Bluff State Park features a large reservoir and rolling prairie hills perfect for camping and fishing. It is a sol…
Cedar Creek State Park
WV
Cedar Creek State Park offers 2,500 acres of West Virginia woodland along the water for fishing and camping. You can wal…
Cedar Hill State Park
TX
Cedar Hill State Park sits right on the eastern shore of Joe Pool Lake, offering plenty of space for fishing and lakesid…
Cedar Island State Park
NY
Cedar Island sits right in the middle of Chippewa Bay, offering ten acres of shoreline along the St. Lawrence River. You…
Cedar Key Museum State Park
FL
You can walk through eighteen acres of coastal land to find a collection of local seashells and Native American artifact…
Cedar Point State Park
NY
You can find this forty-eight-acre stretch of land right on the edge of the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent. It is a …
Cedar Rock State Park
IA
Cedar Rock State Park is a state park in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States, preserving the Frank Lloyd Wright-designe…
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
TN
Cedars of Lebanon State Park is a state park in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States.
Centennial Olympic Park
GA
Centennial Olympic Park offers twenty-two acres of paved walkways and open lawns right in the middle of downtown Atlanta…
Centennial State Forest
MN
Centennial State Forest is a Minnesota state park.
Centennial Trail State Park
WA
This 39-mile paved path follows the Spokane River through Eastern Washington, making it a solid choice for long-distance…
Cerrillos Hills State Park
NM
Cerrillos Hills State Park is a state park of New Mexico, located 16 miles (26 km) south of Santa Fe. Transferred to sta…
Chadron State Park
NE
You will find thick stands of ponderosa pine and cottonwoods stretching across the Pine Ridge escarpment here. It is a s…
Chain O' Lakes State Park
IL
This park consists of a series of interconnected waterways perfect for navigating by canoe or kayak. You can spend your …
Chain O'Lakes State Park
IN
This stretch of Indiana features a series of interconnected waterways perfect for paddling between different lake basins…
Champoeg State Heritage Area
OR
You will find rolling Willamette Valley meadows and the quiet remains of an early Oregon settlement here. It is a solid …
Chandler State Wayside
OR
This 85-acre stretch of pine forest follows a quiet creek in south-central Oregon. It is a solid spot to pull off the ro…
Channahon State Park
IL
This park sits right where the Des Plaines, Dupage, and Kankakee rivers all collide. It is a solid spot to pull over and…
Chapel Point State Park
MD
You can spend your days fishing or hunting along the banks of the Port Tobacco River. This Charles County spot is all ab…
Chapman State Park
MD
You can spend your days fishing or paddling on the 68-acre Chapman Lake, which sits right on the edge of the Allegheny N…
Chapman State Park
PA
Chapman State Park is a 862-acre (349 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Pleasant Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania near…
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
MN
A 569-acre Minnesota state park preserving the historic farm home of aviator Charles Lindbergh, featuring his restored 1…
Charles River Reservation
MA
You can paddle through seventeen miles of riverbanks stretching from Boston through Newton. It is a prime spot for catch…
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
SC
You can walk through the site of the first permanent English settlement in Carolina, complete with a replica tall ship a…
Charlestown Breachway State Beach
RI
A seaside recreation area on Block Island Sound in Rhode Island where a manmade channel connects Ninigret Pond to the At…
Charlestown State Park
IN
Indiana's third-largest state park at 5,100 acres along the Ohio River, built on land formerly occupied by an ammunition…
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
FL
You can spend your days paddling through the salt marshes or fishing the shallow waters around Charlotte Harbor. This ma…
Chatfield Hollow State Park
CT
You can spend your day mountain biking through the woods or swimming at the Schreeder Pond beach. The park features rock…
Chatfield State Park
CO
A Colorado state park centered on Chatfield Reservoir, a 1,423-acre lake fed by the South Platte River and surrounding c…
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
GA
Chattahoochee Bend offers nearly 3,000 acres of dense river bottomland and winding trails along the river's edge. It is …
Chattahoochee State Park
AL
This 596-acre stretch of Alabama woods sits right on the Florida border along Irwin's Mill Creek. Most people headed thi…
Chauncey Marsh State Natural Area
IL
A state natural area in Illinois.
Cheaha State Park
AL
You can hit the highest peak in Alabama here, where the trails climb through thick pine forests and overlook the Tallade…
Cheboygan State Park
MI
You can find four miles of Lake Huron shoreline here, perfect for setting up camp or heading out on the water to fish. K…
Cheesequake State Park
NJ
You will find dense forests and old-growth swamps stretching across these 1,600 acres in Old Bridge. It is a solid spot …
Chemin-A-Haut State Park
LA
High bluffs overlook the winding bends of Bayou Bartholomew here in northern Morehouse Parish. It is a solid spot to pul…
Chena River State Recreation Area
AK
You can spend your days fishing for Arctic grayling in the Chena River or navigating the granite tors that dot the lands…
Chena River State Recreation Site
AK
The Chena River offers slow-moving waters and dense riverbank forests perfect for paddling or setting up camp. It is a s…
Chenango Valley State Park
NY
You can spend your days hiking through the 1,100 acres of forest or paddling along the Chenango River. It is a solid spo…
Cheney State Park
KS
Cheney State Park is all about the massive reservoir and the birdwatching opportunities that come with its wetlands. It …
Chengwatana State Forest
MN
A Minnesota state forest in Pine and Chisago counties named after white pine trees that historically dominated the area …
Cheraw State Park
SC
Lake Juniper and an 18-hole golf course define this stretch of northeast South Carolina. You can rent a kayak to paddle …
Cherokee Landing State Park
OK
You can park your rig right on a peninsula jutting into Lake Tenkiller, surrounded by the hills of Cookson. It is a soli…
Cherokee State Park
OK
Cherokee State Park is a disambiguation reference for parks located in Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
Cherokee State Park
KY
Cherokee State Park in Kentucky features a mix of dense woodlands and limestone rock formations perfect for hiking. You …
Cherry Creek State Park
CO
You will find an 880-acre reservoir surrounded by prairie and wetlands, perfect for setting up a boat dock or renting a …
Cherry Plain State Park
NY
A 175-acre state park in Rensselaer County near the Massachusetts border in New York, surrounded by a large conservation…
Cherry Springs State Park
PA
High atop the Allegheny Plateau, this stretch of Black Cherry trees offers some of the darkest night skies you will find…
Chester State Park
SC
Chester State Park offers 523 acres of wooded terrain and quiet lakeside spots near the town of Chester. It is a solid p…
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
NH
You can find steep rocky cliffs and rushing waterfalls along Wilde Brook right off Route 9. It is a quick stop where you…
Chestnut Hill Reservation
MA
You can loop the Chestnut Hill Reservoir on paved trails that wind through old-growth trees and historic stone structure…
Chewacla State Park
AL
Lake Chewacla sits just south of Auburn, offering 26 acres of water perfect for fishing or a quick swim. You can spend t…
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
CO
Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers high-altitude trails and wide-open meadows just outside of Colorado Springs. It is a…
Chickasaw State Park
TN
Chickasaw State Park is a disambiguation reference for parks located in Alabama and Tennessee.
Chicopee Memorial State Park
MA
A 562-acre Massachusetts park near Westover Air Reserve Base, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Chicot State Park
LA
A 6,400-acre Louisiana park near Ville Platte featuring a 2,000-acre lake stocked with bass, crappie, and bluegill, plus…
Chief Logan State Park
WV
A 3,988-acre West Virginia park named after Chief Logan, a Mingo leader, featuring the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater that ho…
Chilkat State Park
AK
Chilkat State Park is a remote 9,837-acre park on a peninsula south of Haines, Alaska, accessed via a steep 14% grade gr…
Chimney Bluffs State Park
NY
A 597-acre New York state park on Lake Ontario's southern shore with hiking trails offering views of distinctive large c…
Chimney Rock State Park
NC
Chimney Rock State Park covers 8,014 acres in the western North Carolina foothills about 25 miles southeast of Asheville…
China Camp State Park
CA
You can find salt marshes and a historic Chinese American shrimp-fishing village right along the San Pablo Bay shoreline…
Chino Hills State Park
CA
A California state park in the Chino Hills foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains serving as a critical wildlife corridor …
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Chippokes Plantation State Park
VA
You can spend your days hunting for fossils along the James River shoreline or walking through the open-air agricultural…
Chittenango Falls State Park
NY
This 193-acre park centers around a 167-foot waterfall that drops over ancient bedrock. You can spend the afternoon hiki…
Choke Canyon State Park
TX
This park splits into two units surrounding the Choke Canyon Reservoir, making it a prime spot if you are looking to spe…
Chugach State Park
AK
Chugach State Park offers nearly 500,000 acres of steep hills and dense forests right on the edge of Anchorage. You can …
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
CA
A small sandstone cave near Painted Cave, California, holds Chumash rock art spanning centuries. The seven-acre park, es…
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Cimarron Canyon State Park
NM
High cliffs of the Palisades Sill line the Cimarron River, carving a deep canyon through the New Mexico landscape. It is…
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City of Rocks National Reserve
ID
Huge granite formations dominate this stretch of south-central Idaho, making it a primary destination for rock climbers.…
City of Rocks State Park
NM
Massive granite boulders and sharp pinnacles rise up to 40 feet above the desert floor here. It is a prime spot for rock…
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
NY
You will find a mix of steep hiking trails and several lakes perfect for fishing or a quick dip at the Canopus Lake beac…
Clark Island Marine State Park
WA
A marine state park in Washington.
Clark Reservation State Park
NY
You will find a deep glacial plunge basin turned lake surrounded by dense woodlands and rare fern colonies. It is a grea…
Clark's Lookout State Park
MT
You can hike up the same hill William Clark climbed in 1805 to get a clear view of the Beaverhead Valley. It is a small,…
Clarkco State Park
MS
Clarkco State Park offers thick pine forests and quiet lake access just north of Quitman. It is a solid spot to pull ove…
Clarksburg State Park
MA
This 368-acre stretch of northern hardwood forest offers direct views of the Hoosac Range and Mount Greylock. It is a so…
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Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
NY
Clay Pit Ponds offers 265 acres of wetlands and woodland trails right on Staten Island's southwestern shore. It is the o…
Clayton Lake State Park
NM
You can find ancient dinosaur footprints etched into the sandstone bluffs surrounding a 170-acre reservoir. The landscap…
Clayton Lake State Park
OK
Clayton Lake State Park in northern New Mexico near the Colorado and Oklahoma border holds a 170-acre reservoir and a fo…
Claytor Lake State Park
VA
Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County, Virginia, centers on a 4,500-acre reservoir spanning 21 miles along the New R…
Clear Creek State Park
PA
Clear Creek State Park in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, spreads across 1,901 acres where Clear Creek meets the Clarion…
Clear Lake State Park
CA
Clear Lake State Park in California offers lakeside camping and access to the state's largest freshwater lake. You can s…
Clear Lake State Park
MI
Clear Lake State Park is a state park in Michigan.
Cleburne State Park
TX
Cleburne State Park in Johnson County, Texas, centers on a 116-acre spring-fed Cedar Lake created by a Civilian Conserva…
Clermont State Historic Site
NY
Clermont State Historic Site in southwestern Columbia County, New York, preserves the former estate of the Livingston fa…
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
NC
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park stretches along the Neuse River with dramatic 90-foot cliffs that extend for 600 yards, t…
Clifty Falls State Park
IN
Clifty Falls State Park sprawls across 1,416 acres in Jefferson County, Indiana, about 46 miles northeast of Louisville,…
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint sits on the Deschutes River near Redmond, Oregon, offering views of the rapids from a…
Clinton State Park
KS
Clinton Lake offers wide shorelines and a massive trail system that winds through the adjacent wildlife area. You can sp…
Cloquet Valley State Forest
MN
Cloquet Valley State Forest encompasses over 327,000 acres in Minnesota, with nearly 48,400 acres managed by the Departm…
Cloudland Canyon State Park
GA
Cloudland Canyon State Park near Trenton, Georgia, spreads across 3,485 acres on Lookout Mountain's western edge and ran…
Clough State Park
NH
You will find a long sandy beach and calm waters along the edge of Everett Lake, perfect for a day of swimming or paddli…
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
OR
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site offers seasonal camping in a wooded area along the John Day River near Mount Vernon…
Coast Dairies
CA
Coastal bluffs and steep cliffs define this stretch of Santa Cruz County coastline. You can drive through the Davenport …
Cobscook Bay State Park
ME
You can watch the tides swing up to 28 feet here, creating a massive surge of water known as boiling tides. It is a grea…
Cochituate State Park
MA
Cochituate State Park is a day-use park on Lake Cochituate in Natick, Massachusetts.
Codorus State Park
PA
Codorus State Park spreads across 3,500 acres in southwestern York County, Pennsylvania, built around Lake Marburg, a 1,…
Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park
ID
Coeur d'Alene Parkway State Park is a 5.7-mile paved trail running south of Coeur d'Alene along the north shore of Lake …
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
This 297-acre stretch of land near Coffeen offers shallow waters and flat terrain perfect for spotting local wildlife. I…
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
NY
You will find rolling hills and wooded trails overlooking the waters of Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island's north shore.…
Coldwater Lake State Park
MI
This 400-acre stretch of shoreline offers unpaved access points specifically for those looking to fish or hunt along the…
Coleman State Park
NH
Coleman is a small state park on Little Diamond Pond in the north country. Fishing, camping, ATV riding, and hiking brin…
Colleton State Park
SC
This small stretch of land offers direct access to the Edisto River for anyone looking to spend a day paddling or fishin…
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Collier Memorial State Park
OR
You will find 146 acres of riverside forest stretching along the Williamson River just north of Klamath Falls. It is a s…
Collier-Seminole State Park
FL
This stretch of Florida offers a mix of mangrove swamps, cypress wetlands, and pine flatwoods right along US 41. You can…
Collis P. Huntington State Park
CT
This 1,017-acre park in Fairfield County spans three Connecticut towns and is known for Anna Hyatt Huntington's bronze s…
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
CA
This site preserves the remains of a historic farming community founded and governed entirely by African Americans in th…
Colonel Denning State Park
PA
You can find this 273-acre stretch right in the Doubling Gap of Blue Mountain along Route 233. It is a solid spot to pul…
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
SC
This 325-acre site along the Ashley River features some of the best-preserved oyster-shell tabby ruins in the country. Y…
Colorado Bend State Park
TX
A 5,328-acre park on the Colorado River in San Saba County, Texas, mostly accessible from the public side. The state pur…
Colt Creek State Park
FL
Colt Creek is a stretch of pine flatwoods and cypress domes just north of Lakeland. You can spend the day tracking gophe…
Colt State Park
RI
You can spend the afternoon biking the East Bay path or launching a boat from the ramps along the Bristol waterfront. Th…
Colton Point State Park
PA
A 368-acre park on the west rim of Pine Creek Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The gorge plunges 800 fe…
Columbia Hills
WA
The Columbia Hills consist of steep, basaltic slopes and deep canyons carved by ancient lava flows. It is a solid stop f…
Columbia Hills Historical State Park
WA
A state park in Washington.
Columbia Plateau State Park Trail
WA
Columbia Plateau State Park Trail is a state park in Washington.
Columbia State Historic Park
CA
You will find dozens of original Gold Rush-era buildings lining the streets of this preserved downtown district. It is t…
Columbus-Belmont State Park
KY
You will find old Civil War fortifications and earthworks sitting right on the banks of the Mississippi River. It is a s…
Conconully State Park
WA
This 97-acre stretch along the north end of the Conconully Reservoir offers plenty of shoreline for boating and camping.…
Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site
TX
A historic site near Mexia, Texas, where Confederate Civil War veterans and families reunited from 1889 to 1946, gatheri…
Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
OH
A deep gorge within Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio, only 100 feet wide in places with cliffs about 200 feet tall, cons…
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
MA
A protected landscape along the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, consisting of separate…
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
NY
You will find miles of winding waterways and dense woodlands across these 3,400 acres of Long Island conservation land. …
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
FL
This 14-acre park near Port St. Joe in northwestern Florida contains a museum with 19th-century life exhibits and life-s…
Conway Cemetery State Park
AR
An 11.5-acre state park in Lafayette County, Arkansas, serving as the final resting place of James S. Conway, Arkansas's…
Cook Forest State Park
PA
This 8,500-acre park in northwestern Pennsylvania is known for some of America's finest stands of virgin white pine and …
Coolidge State Park
VT
This stretch of Vermont woods offers dense forest trails and historic CCC-built structures right in the heart of the sta…
Cooper State Park
TX
You can set up camp on either side of Jim Chapman Lake, depending on whether you want to stay in Delta or Hopkins County…
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Copper Breaks State Park
TX
Copper Breaks features rolling prairies and a large lake that serves as a solid base for fishing and paddling. It is a q…
Copper Culture State Park
WI
Copper Culture State Park features a mix of farmland and archaeological sites centered around a Native American museum. …
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Copper Falls State Park
WI
The Bad River cuts through a deep gorge here, dropping over a series of waterfalls that make the hike worth the effort. …
Coquille Myrtle Grove State Natural Site
OR
The South Fork Coquille River cuts through this site, offering a sandy beach and a solid swimming hole for a mid-drive b…
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
UT
Massive pink sand dunes sit right against red sandstone cliffs in this corner of southwestern Utah. It is a great spot t…
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
TN
A state park in Pickett County, Tennessee, honoring Cordell Hull (1871-1955), who served as U.S. Secretary of State unde…
Corona del Mar State Beach
CA
Big Corona offers wide sandy stretches and tide pools that are perfect for a day of coastal lounging. You can pull up ri…
Corson's Inlet State Park
NJ
This stretch of Cape May County features untouched sand dunes and saltwater estuaries that haven't been built over like …
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
AR
A 5,299-acre park in Howard and Polk counties, Arkansas, following 12.5 miles of the Cossatot River, a National Wild and…
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
OR
Cottonwood Canyon offers 8,000 acres of riverbank terrain along the lower John Day River. You can spend your days naviga…
Council Grounds State Park
WI
You can camp right along the banks of the Wisconsin River among 500 acres of woodland. It is a solid spot to pull over i…
Council Grove State Park
MT
A 187-acre history park eight miles northwest of Missoula with old-growth ponderosa pines and riverside cottonwoods. It …
Cove Lake State Park
TN
Cove Lake State Park centers around a 673-acre reservoir created by the Caryville Dam. You can spend your time fishing o…
Cowan Lake State Park
OH
Cowan Lake offers over a thousand acres of water and wooded trails perfect for a quiet stop in southwestern Ohio. You sh…
Cowans Gap State Park
PA
Cowans Gap is defined by its deep lake and thick forest stretches that bleed right into the Buchanan State Forest. It is…
Craig Lake State Park
MI
Craig Lake State Park covers 9,732 remote acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with several lakes reachable only by foot …
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
AR
Crater of Diamonds is one of the few publicly accessible diamond-bearing sites in the US. The 37.5-acre plowed field has…
Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
This 1,129-acre stretch of Illinois terrain is built for serious hunting and fishing rather than manicured trails. You c…
Crawford Notch State Park
NH
Crawford Notch State Park sits in a major White Mountains pass on U.S. Highway 302 in northern New Hampshire, with 5,775…
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Crawford State Park
CO
Crawford State Park in Colorado is a state park in the United States.
Crawford State Park
KS
Crawford State Park in Kansas is a state park in the United States.
Crawford State Park Heritage Site
WA
A heritage site in Washington.
Crescent Beach State Park
ME
Crescent Beach State Park offers a mile-long, crescent-shaped sandy beach on Cape Elizabeth, Maine for swimming, fishing…
Croft State Park
SC
You will find rolling hills and dense woodlands covering the former grounds of a World War II army training camp and pri…
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Crooked River State Park
GA
Crooked River State Park sits on 500 acres along Georgia's Crooked River near the coast, close to Cumberland Island Nati…
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Cross Ranch State Park
ND
You will find rolling hills and river access along the Missouri River, right next to a massive preserve where over 200 b…
Cross Timbers State Park
KS
Cross Timbers State Park in Woodson County, Kansas is located immediately south of Toronto.
Crow Wing State Park
MN
Crow Wing State Park sits at the confluence of the Mississippi and Crow Wing Rivers in Minnesota, preserving the site of…
Crowder State Park
MO
Crowder State Park spans 1,912 acres around an 18-acre lake near Trenton in Grundy County, Missouri, named after a U.S. …
Crowders Mountain State Park
NC
Crowders Mountain State Park includes 5,217 acres around the peaks of Crowders Mountain and The Pinnacle near Gastonia, …
Crowley's Ridge State Park
AR
Crowley's Ridge State Park sits atop a ridge in Greene County, Arkansas, featuring Civilian Conservation Corps structure…
Crown Memorial State Beach
CA
Crown Memorial State Beach lines the shores of San Francisco Bay in Alameda, California, operated by the East Bay Region…
Crown Point State Park
WA
A massive basalt promontory rises 733 feet above the Columbia River, offering a high-altitude lookout right off the Hist…
Crown Point State Scenic Corridor
OR
This basalt promontory rises 733 feet above the Columbia River, offering a high-altitude lookout right off the Historic …
Crystal Cove State Park
CA
You can drive right along the Pacific Coast Highway to find three miles of tide pools, coastal bluffs, and steep chaparr…
Crystal Lake State Park
VT
Crystal Lake offers a wide sandy beach and a swimming area right on the water's edge. You can check out the historic CCC…
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
FL
This site features a pre-Columbian mound complex situated on a low bluff along the north bank of the Crystal River. You …
Crystal River Preserve State Park
FL
You can find a mix of salt marshes, mangrove islands, and pine flatwoods spread across this stretch of Florida coastline…
Cuivre River State Park
MO
You will find limestone bluffs and native grasslands spread across 6,400 acres of Missouri hills. It is a great spot to …
Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve
OH
You will find thick stands of white swamp forest growing out of heavy, white clay soil here. The ground stays soaked thr…
Cumberland Bay State Park
NY
You can find 350 acres of shoreline along the western edge of Lake Champlain on the Cumberland Head peninsula. It is a s…
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
KY
Cumberland Falls drops sixty-eight feet over the Cumberland River, making it one of the best spots in the country to cat…
Cumberland Mountain State Park
TN
You can spend your days circling Byrd Lake or testing your swing on the Bear Trace golf course. The park sits right on t…
Cummins Falls State Park
TN
You can hike down to a 75-foot waterfall dropping into a deep pool on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River. It is a sol…
Cunningham Falls State Park
MD
Cunningham Falls features Maryland's largest cascading waterfall and a 43-acre lake set within the Catoctin Mountain ran…
Curlew Lake State Park
WA
You can set up camp along the eastern shore of Curlew Lake for easy access to fishing and swimming. The park offers a so…
Current River State Park
MO
Clear spring water and old stone buildings from the 1930s define this stretch of the Current River north of Eminence. Yo…
Curry Hammock State Park
FL
Curry Hammock stretches along both sides of US 1, offering salt marshes and mangrove forests right off the highway. It i…
Curt Gowdy State Park
WY
Granite boulders and several fishing reservoirs define this stretch of Wyoming terrain between Cheyenne and Laramie. You…
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Custer State Park
SD
Custer State Park is South Dakota's largest at over 71,000 acres, sprawling across the Black Hills with rolling prairie …
Cutler Park
MA
Cutler Park features the largest freshwater marsh on the middle Charles River, making it a prime spot for birdwatching a…
Cutts Island State Park
WA
Cutts Island State Park comprises a two-acre clay island in Carr Inlet off Pierce County, Washington, reachable by water…
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
CA
High-elevation pine and oak forests cover these 26,000 acres, offering a cooler escape from the coast with plenty of cre…
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
MN
Old iron ore mining pits have filled with clear water to create a series of deep lakes perfect for paddling and diving. …
Cypremort Point State Park
LA
You can drive right up to the edge of Vermilion Bay to find a half-mile sandy beach and a solid spot for fishing or laun…
D River State Recreation Site
OR
You can walk right where the D River meets the Pacific Ocean at this sandy stretch of Lincoln City. It is home to one of…
D. L. Bliss State Park
CA
You will find steep granite cliffs and dense pine forests meeting the clear waters of Lake Tahoe's western shore. It is …
D.A.R. State Forest
MN
You will find thick pine stands and quiet hiking trails through this stretch of Minnesota woodland. It is a solid spot t…
D.A.R. State Forest
MA
This stretch of woods offers dense forest trails and quiet campsites for anyone looking to get off the main highway. It …
D.A.R. State Park
VT
You can find 95 acres of lakeside shoreline right off Route 17 in Addison. It is a solid spot to pull over for a break b…
Dabney State Recreation Area
OR
You can spend your afternoon swimming in the Sandy River or hitting the disc golf course along the riverbanks. It is a s…
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
FL
This 80-acre site features pine flatwoods and a live oak hammock where the Second Seminole War actually began. You can w…
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
FL
This stretch of Key Largo is dominated by dense tropical hardwood hammocks and rare coastal vegetation. It is a quiet sp…
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
GA
You can walk through the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse to see the actual nuggets and panning gear from America's first …
Daingerfield State Park
TX
Lake Daingerfield sits at the center of this 500-acre stretch of East Texas woods, making it a solid spot if you want to…
Daisy State Park
AR
Lake Greeson, a 7,000-acre fishing reservoir built by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1950, dominates this 276-acre park …
Dale Hollow Lake State Park
KY
A Kentucky resort park sprawling across 3,400 acres on Dale Hollow Reservoir, one of the region's largest lakes at 27,60…
Damariscotta Lake State Park
ME
You will find 19 acres of shoreline along the northeast edge of Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson. It is a solid spot for s…
Dans Mountain State Park
MD
Dans Mountain stretches sixteen miles across Allegany County, offering plenty of space for hiking through the dense wood…
Darien Lakes State Park
NY
Nearly 1,850 acres of state park land sit in western Genesee County, New York, north of U.S. Route 20. A straightforward…
Darlingtonia State Natural Site
OR
A botanical preserve five miles north of Florence, Oregon, dedicated to protecting a rare plant species. It sits between…
Daroga State Park
WA
A 127-acre park hugging the Columbia River with 1.5 miles of shoreline, situated eight miles north of Orondo at the edge…
Dart Island State Park
CT
Dart Island is a 19-acre wooded sandbar island in the Connecticut River accessible only by boat. The island sits near Mi…
Dash Point State Park
WA
You will find miles of Puget Sound shoreline here, perfect for beachcombing or getting out on a windsurf board. It is a …
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David Crockett State Park
TN
A state park in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Davidsonville Historic State Park
AR
A 163-acre park in Randolph County preserves the remains of Davidsonville, an abandoned frontier town founded in 1815 as…
Davis Mountains State Park
TX
High-elevation pine forests and cooler air make this sky island a sharp break from the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert. Yo…
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
TN
You can camp right along the Nolichucky River and walk through a replica of the cabin where Davy Crockett was born. It i…
Day Pond State Park
CT
Day Pond offers a quiet stretch of shoreline for swimming and fishing right next to the Salmon River State Forest. You c…
Dayton State Park
NV
You can wander through 152 acres of Nevada high desert to find the remains of the Rock Point Stamp Mill. It is a solid s…
De Leon Springs State Park
FL
You can paddle through crystal clear spring water or grab a donut at the historic pavillion. It is a great spot to pull …
De Veaux Woods State Park
NY
You will find fifty acres of dense woodland and quiet trails tucked right off the Niagara Scenic Parkway. It is a solid …
Dead Horse Point State Park
High desert cliffs drop sharply toward a massive horseshoe bend in the Colorado River. You can park right at the rim to …
Dead Horse Point State Park
UT
Red sandstone cliffs drop sharply toward a deep bend in the Colorado River. You can pull off the main road to see the ca…
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
AZ
You can find 423 acres of riparian woodland and desert scrub right along the banks of the Verde River. It is a solid bas…
Deception Pass State Park
WA
Deception Pass State Park spans nearly 4,000 acres across nine islands on either side of the waterway connecting the Str…
Deep Creek Lake State Park
MD
Deep Creek Lake State Park offers over 1,100 acres of shoreline and wooded trails right on the northeast side of Marylan…
Deep Creek State Recreation Area
AK
Deep Creek offers miles of sandy coastline and heavy driftwood along the Cook Inlet. It is the best spot on the Kenai Pe…
Deer Creek State Park
UT
Deer Creek State Park refers to multiple locations across the United States, including parks at Deer Creek Lake in Ohio,…
Deer Lake State Park
FL
Deer Lake State Park offers quiet pine forests and sandy trails right along the Gulf Coast. It is a great spot to pull o…
DeGray Lake Resort State Park
AR
DeGray Lake offers 13,800 acres of water carved into the Ouachita Mountains, perfect for anyone looking to swap the high…
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
CA
You can drive right between massive old-growth redwoods and eight miles of wild Pacific shoreline. It is a great spot to…
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Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
OR
A state recreation site on the Oregon coast.
Delabar State Park
IL
An 89-acre Illinois state park in Henderson County that officially opened in 1960, named after brothers Roy and Jack Del…
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
NJ
Flat towpaths and calm canal waters stretch across central New Jersey, making this a prime spot for long-distance cyclin…
Delaware Canal State Park
PA
A 59-mile-long park corridor in Bucks and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, centered on the Delaware Canal running par…
Delaware Seashore State Park
DE
You can find wide Atlantic beaches on one side and the calmer waters of Rehoboth and Indian River Bays on the other. It …
Delaware State Park
OH
You can spend your days fishing or boating on the reservoir or hiking through the wooded trails. It is a solid spot for …
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
FL
This barrier-island park on Florida's southwest coast near Naples gives you access to the Gulf of Mexico and a hard-bott…
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
AR
A rails-to-trails conversion across 40 miles of Arkansas delta landscape, with plans to extend to 84 miles along an aban…
Delta Lake State Park
NY
A 720-acre New York state park on a peninsula in Delta Lake, located north of Rome in the Oneida County region.
Delta Meadows Park Property
CA
A state park property in California's Delta Meadows area.
Demarest Lloyd State Park
MA
A 200-acre waterfront park on Buzzards Bay near Dartmouth, Massachusetts, combining ocean beach and tidal marshlands at …
Denali State Park
AK
Denali State Park's 325,240 acres sit adjacent to the east side of Denali National Park along the Parks Highway, offerin…
Dennis Hill State Park
CT
Dennis Hill State Park in Norfolk, Connecticut, was once the estate of Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis and now offers hikin…
Denton Hill State Park
PA
A 700-acre Pennsylvania park known as a downhill skiing resort, located in Potter County's Ulysses Township on U.S. Rout…
Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
A state fish and wildlife area in Illinois.
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
OR
The Deschutes and Columbia rivers meet here, creating a perfect spot for fishing or camping right by the water. You can …
DeSoto Site Historic State Park
FL
This five-acre site in Tallahassee marks where Hernando de Soto set up his winter camp back in 1539. You can walk the gr…
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DeSoto State Park
AL
Lookout Mountain offers a mix of dense forest and river access along the Little River. You can hike to DeSoto Falls, whi…
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area
OR
Detroit Lake is a massive reservoir sitting right off Route 22, perfect for anyone looking to pull over for some fishing…
Devil's Den State Park
AR
You can scramble through narrow sandstone rock formations or hunt for coral fossils along the banks of Lee Creek. The tr…
Devil's Hole State Park
NY
You can stand right on the edge of the Niagara River Gorge to look down into the deep limestone cuts. It is a small stre…
Devil's Hopyard State Park
CT
You can spend your day hiking around the Chapman Falls or casting a line into the Eightmile River. This thousand-acre st…
Devil's Island Wildlife Management Area
IL
Devil's Island Wildlife Management Area is located in Illinois.
Devil's Lake State Park
WI
High quartzite bluffs rise 500 feet above a deep glacial lake in this corner of Sauk County. You can spend your days scr…
Devil's Lake State Recreation Area
OR
Devil's Lake features steep basalt cliffs and deep water that make it a solid spot for paddling or hiking. You can spend…
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
FL
A massive limestone sinkhole creates a deep, shaded ravine filled with dense ferns and ancient trees. It is a cool, damp…
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
TX
A 1,860-acre nature reserve in Texas hosting several million Mexican free-tailed bats that emerge at sunset April throug…
Devils Fork State Park
SC
You will find deep blue water and steep hillsides where Lake Jocassee meets the Sumter National Forest. It is a solid sp…
Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area
OR
The central Oregon coast features a massive rock headland carved into a natural bowl that traps and churns Pacific waves…
Dewolf Point State Park
NY
You can find thirteen acres of shoreline right on the edge of the St. Lawrence River on Wellesley Island. It is a solid …
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Dexter State Recreation Site
OR
A state recreation site in Oregon.
Diamond Head State Monument
HI
A state monument in Hawaii.
Diamond Spring State Historic Landmark
CA
A historic landmark in California.
Dighton Rock State Park
MA
This small riverside park along the Taunton River is home to a massive eleven-foot glacial erratic covered in ancient pe…
Dillard Mill State Historic Site
MO
You can pull off right by Huzzah Creek to see the old water-powered gristmill sitting in the middle of these 132 acres. …
Dillon State Park
OH
Dillon State Park sits along the Licking River and features heavy sandstone formations around the edge of Dillon Lake. Y…
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Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum
CT
An 80-acre preserve in Rocky Hill, Connecticut protecting one of North America's largest dinosaur track sites—fossil tra…
Dinosaur Valley State Park
TX
Dinosaur Valley State Park preserves 113-million-year-old theropod and sauropod footprints across five main tracks along…
Dismal Swamp State Park
NC
Dismal Swamp State Park protects 14,432 acres of the Great Dismal Swamp on the North Carolina-Virginia border, offering …
Dixon Springs State Park
IL
You will find a massive block of sandstone rising 200 feet above the surrounding Shawnee Hills landscape. It is a solid …
Dixville Notch State Park
NH
Route 26 cuts right through this narrow mountain pass, offering steep granite cliffs and sharp turns for anyone driving …
Dockweiler State Beach
CA
A 91-acre beach in Los Angeles with 3.75 miles of shoreline and a designated hang-gliding training area, managed by LA C…
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Dodge No. 4 State Park
MI
A 139-acre Michigan park on a mile of Cass Lake shoreline in Oakland County's northern metro Detroit area.
Doheny State Beach
CA
Doheny State Beach offers wide sandy stretches right where San Juan Creek meets the Pacific to form a fresh-water lagoon…
Dolliver Memorial State Park
IA
An Iowa state park south of Fort Dodge featuring high bluffs and deep ravines on the Des Moines River.
Don Pedro Island State Park
FL
This barrier island offers a stretch of sandy coastline and salt marshes right across the Intracoastal Waterway from Pla…
Don Robinson State Park
MO
Sandstone box canyons and shelter caves define this 800-acre stretch of Jefferson County woods. You can hike through the…
Donald J. Trump State Park
NY
This 436-acre stretch of Westchester and Putnam counties offers dense woodlands and quiet trails for hikers. It is a sol…
Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
A state fish and wildlife area in Illinois.
Donnelley/DePue State Fish and Wildlife Areas
IL
Illinois state fish and wildlife areas.
Donner Memorial State Park
CA
High Sierra terrain and the original Donner Party campsite mark this stretch of road just outside Truckee. You can walk …
Dosewallips State Park
WA
You can find old-growth forests meeting the saltwater edge where the Dosewallips River hits Hood Canal. It is a solid sp…
Double Trouble State Park
NJ
Double Trouble State Park sits within New Jersey's Pine Barrens, where you can explore the old company town that gave th…
Doug's Beach State Park
WA
You will find wide sandy stretches along the Columbia River where the windsurfing crowds gather to catch the steady gust…
Douthat State Park
VA
Douthat State Park spans 4,545 acres in Virginia's Allegheny Mountains with a 50-acre lake at its heart. Built by the Ci…
Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site
OR
Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site sits just north of Waldport on Oregon's coast with free, year-round access. Sand d…
Dripping Springs State Park
OK
Dripping Springs Park sits about 9 miles south of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The lake and park are now city-owned and offer a l…
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
WV
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park preserves the site of the last major Civil War battle in West Virginia, fought Nov…
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Duck Lake State Park
MI
Duck Lake State Park covers 728 acres along Lake Michigan five miles southwest of Whitehall, Michigan. A large sand dune…
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
FL
You will find a well-preserved mid-19th century farmstead set among the flatlands of Newberry. It is a great spot to wal…
Dunbar Cave State Park
TN
Dunbar Cave State Park in Clarksville, Tennessee centers on the 280th largest cave complex in the world, with 8 miles of…
Dunn State Park
MA
Dunn State Park centers around a twenty-acre pond in Gardner that is perfect for a quick afternoon of fishing or paddlin…
Dunns Creek
FL
Dunns Creek is a stretch of Florida swampland and pine forests situated between two lakes south of Palatka. It is a soli…
Dworshak State Park
ID
You can set up camp along the western shore of the Dworshak Reservoir for easy access to deep-water fishing and boating.…
Dyer State Wayside
OR
Pull off Oregon Route 19 to find this small canyon rest stop tucked along a branch of Thirty Mile Creek. It is a quick s…
E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
KY
This 550-acre park sits on the old Central State Hospital grounds in Louisville, offering wooded trails and open spaces …
Eagle Creek State Park
IL
Eagle Creek offers nearly 4,000 acres of wooded terrain and massive reservoirs for anyone looking to get off the city st…
Eagle Island Marine State Park
WA
Eagle Island Marine State Park is located in Washington.
Eagle Island State Park
ID
Eagle Island State Park is a state park in Idaho.
Eagle Landing State Park
CT
You can pull up right on the west bank of the Connecticut River to set up a picnic or launch a kayak. It is a solid spot…
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
NM
This 2,400-acre lake sits high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, making it a prime spot for summer boating and winter i…
East Canyon State Park
UT
This reservoir in Morgan County is built for quick boat launches and fishing trips away from the Salt Lake City crowds. …
East Fork State Park
OH
East Fork State Park covers 4,870 acres around the East Fork of the Little Miami River southeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. A …
East Harbor State Park
OH
You can find sandy Lake Erie beaches, marshy wetlands, and ten miles of trails spread across this stretch of shoreline. …
Echo Bluff State Park
MO
This 476-acre Missouri park occupies the site of former Camp Zoe and is named for the massive cliff that rises above Sin…
Echo Canyon State Park
NV
Echo Canyon State Park sits 12 miles east of Pioche, Nevada around a 70-acre reservoir. The scenic high-elevation area r…
Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park
NH
A New Hampshire state park featuring Echo Lake and Cathedral Ledge.
Ecola State Park
OR
Ecola State Park offers steep coastal cliffs and dense forest trails that overlook the rocky shoreline north of Cannon B…
Econfina River State Park
FL
This stretch of the Florida coast features a slow-moving river meeting the Gulf of Mexico through dense cypress swamps a…
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
CA
You can find two miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline and old-growth forests stretching through the mountains here. It is a sol…
Eden Gardens State Park
FL
A 163-acre historic site in northwestern Florida centered on the Wesley House, an 18th-century mansion with grand white …
Edgar Evins State Park
TN
You will find 6,300 acres of shoreline stretching along the waters of Center Hill Lake. It is a solid spot for anyone lo…
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
UT
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum in Blanding, Utah is an Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site with a museum and re…
Edisto Beach State Park
SC
Edisto Beach State Park sits on South Carolina's coast 50 miles south of Charleston. The park occupies a quiet stretch o…
Edness K. Wilkins State Park
WY
This former rock quarry sits right on the North Platte River, making it a prime spot for fishing and boating near Casper…
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
FL
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park is a 6,000-acre wildlife sanctuary south of Tallahassee, Florida with National Hi…
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 974-acre conservation zone south of Lincoln, Illinois. Originally fo…
Eel Weir State Park
NY
Eel Weir State Park is a small 16-acre park in St. Lawrence County, New York on the Oswegatchie River. It sits in the St…
Egmont Key State Park
FL
A boat-only island park at the mouth of Tampa Bay, featuring an 1858 lighthouse and the ruins of Fort Dade from the Span…
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
TX
This small historic site in Denison features the actual house where Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in 1890. It is a quick…
Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park
NH
You can pull off Route 302 to find seven acres of picnic space overlooking the Presidential Range. It is a solid spot to…
Eisenhower State Park
KS
A state park in Kansas bearing Eisenhower's name.
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Eisenhower State Park
TX
A state park in Texas bearing Eisenhower's name.
El Capitán State Beach
CA
El Capitán offers wide sandy stretches and steep coastal bluffs along the Gaviota Coast. It is the easternmost stop in a…
El Dorado State Park
KS
You can spend your days fishing or boating along the shores of El Dorado Reservoir right in the middle of the Flint Hill…
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
CA
Built by Spain in 1782, this former military fortress in Santa Barbara now serves as a museum and active archaeological …
El Vado Lake State Park
NM
El Vado Lake is all about the wide water stretches and high desert scenery along the Rio Grande. It is a solid spot to p…
Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area
IL
Eldorado Canyon State Park
CO
Steep sandstone walls and deep canyon corridors define this spot, making it a primary destination for world-class rock c…
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
NM
This massive reservoir stretches 40 miles along the Rio Grande, offering over 200 miles of shoreline for boating and fis…
Elephant Rocks State Park
MO
Massive pink granite boulders shaped like a line of elephants dominate this stretch of the Saint Francois Mountains. You…
Eleven Mile State Park
CO
A 7,662-acre park built around the 3,405-acre Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir, home to the famous 'Dream Stream' known for …
Eleven Point State Park
MO
Eleven Point State Park comprises 4,167 acres on Eleven Point River in Missouri's Ozarks, though it is currently closed …
Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site
NV
You can find this one-room schoolhouse sitting in the middle of the Elgin ghost town in eastern Nevada. It is a quiet st…
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Elijah Bristow State Park
OR
This stretch of Oregon offers sixteen miles of trails winding through mixed forests, wetlands, and along the Middle Fork…
Elijah Clark State Park
GA
You can spend your days fishing along the western shores of Lake Strom Thurmond or checking out the colonial-era log cab…
Elinor Bedell State Park
IA
You will find 80 acres of open shoreline right on the east edge of East Okoboji Lake. It is one of the few spots left in…
Elk City State Park
KS
Elk City State Park features a large reservoir perfect for catching largemouth bass and channel catfish. You can spend y…
Elk Knob State Park
NC
This 4,423-acre North Carolina park opened in 2003 to preserve Elk Knob, the third-highest peak in Watauga County, set i…
Elk Neck State Park
MD
You can find plenty of shoreline between the Chesapeake Bay and the Elk River here. It is a solid spot to check out the …
Elk Rock State Park
IA
Red Rock Reservoir cuts through this park, offering plenty of boat ramps and campsites for anyone looking to spend time …
Elk State Park
PA
A 3,192-acre park in northern Pennsylvania with East Branch Clarion River Lake and 3,151 acres of woods open to hunting.…
Elkhead State Park
CO
You will find 900 acres of water centered around Elkhead Reservoir, making it a prime spot for fishing and boating near …
Ellacoya State Park
NH
You can find a long stretch of sandy beach right on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. It is a solid spot for se…
Elliott Corbett Memorial State Recreation Site
OR
You can set up camp right on the south shore of Blue Lake Crater, where the terrain is mostly raw wilderness and minimal…
Ellisville Harbor State Park
MA
You will find a mix of red pine forests, salt marshes, and a barrier beach along the edge of Cape Cod Bay. It is a great…
Ellmaker State Wayside
OR
A state wayside on US Route 20 in Oregon near the community of Burnt Woods.
Elmore State Park
VT
Elmore State Park in Vermont includes Lake Elmore and Elmore Mountain with picnic areas, hiking, water activities, and a…
Emerald Bay State Park
CA
You can hike past Eagle Falls to see Fannette Island sitting right in the middle of the bay. It is a solid stop for anyo…
Emerald Lake State Park
VT
A 430-acre park in Dorset, Vermont, centered around 20-acre Emerald Lake, named for its distinctive emerald color.
Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve
CA
This stretch of marshland follows a crescent shape along the San Francisco Bay, running from the Bay Bridge down to Emer…
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
OR
Old-growth forests and high-elevation views mark this stretch of the Blue Mountains right off Interstate 84. You can wal…
Emily State Forest
MN
Minnesota's smallest state forest at 639 acres near the town of Emily in Crow Wing County. Backcountry camping, hiking, …
Emma Wood State Beach
CA
A state beach in Ventura on the Santa Barbara Channel, located west of the Ventura River estuary and south of Highway 10…
Empire Mine State Historic Park
CA
One of California's richest gold mines in the Sierra Nevada near Grass Valley, producing 5.8 million ounces between 1850…
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
TX
The main draw is a 425-foot pink granite dome rising from a 5,388-acre nature reserve in Texas, with hiking and climbing…
Endicott Rock
NH
You can find this massive glacial boulder sitting right on the edge of Lake Winnipesaukee. It is worth the stop just to …
Eno River State Park
NC
You can spend your days hiking the trails that follow twenty-two miles of the Eno River through Durham and Orange Counti…
Erie Bluffs State Park
PA
A 587-acre park on Pennsylvania's largest undeveloped stretch of Lake Erie shoreline, 12 miles west of Erie. One of the …
Erratic Rock State Natural Site
OR
A small day-use park in the Willamette Valley featuring a 40-ton glacial erratic boulder from the Missoula Floods. Sits …
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
UT
Ancient petrified logs sit preserved on a high mesa that was once a floodplain 135 to 155 million years ago. Erosion has…
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
FL
Ten miles of coastal inlets and islands make up this massive aquatic preserve between Fort Myers and Naples. You can spe…
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Estero Bluffs State Park
CA
Grassland-covered marine terrace that drops toward the Pacific Ocean near Cayucos, crossed by creeks and positioned righ…
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Estero Llano Grande State Park
TX
This 230-acre park in Hidalgo County is a major hub for birdwatchers, with over 350 documented species passing through t…
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
NE
You can catch views of the Platte River Valley from the 70-foot observation tower or spend the afternoon at the aquatic …
Evangola State Park
NY
Lake Erie beach backed by cliffs of Angola shale, offering 733 acres of shoreline along the water's edge in southern Eri…
Evansburg State Park
PA
Evansburg State Park covers over 3,000 acres of mixed forests, meadows, and old farmlands just off Route 363. You can sp…
F. D. Roosevelt State Park
GA
You will find over 9,000 acres of rolling hills and dense forest along the Pine Mountain Range. It is the perfect spot t…
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Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Large sea stacks and wide tidal flats line this stretch of the Oregon coast, making it a prime spot for watching hundred…
Fair Haven Beach State Park
NY
You will find long stretches of sandy shoreline and dunes along the southeastern edge of Lake Ontario. It is a great spo…
Fairfield Lake State Park
TX
Fairfield Lake State Park offers 1,460 acres of shoreline and wooded trails around the edge of the water. It is a solid …
Fairview-Riverside State Park
LA
Riverside park with the Otis House Museum (built 1885) along the Tchefuncte River, offering camping, water sports, a nat…
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Fairy Stone State Park
VA
You can spend your days hunting for cross-shaped staurolite crystals scattered throughout the forest floor. This old Vir…
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
FL
This cypress swamp stretches through the Big Cypress area just west of Copeland. You can drive right off SR 29 to find d…
Fall Creek Falls State Park
TN
Over 30,000 acres centered on a scenic gorge featuring Fall Creek Falls, the tallest free-fall waterfall east of the Mis…
Fall Creek State Recreation Site
OR
Fall Creek offers a quiet lake for swimming and a solid boat ramp if you're bringing your own gear. You can grab one of …
Fall River Heritage State Park
MA
You can walk the riverfront trails right along the Taunton River, situated directly next to the USS Massachusetts at Bat…
Fall River State Park
KS
Fall River State Park sits on the edge of the Flint Hills and centers around a massive lake perfect for boating and wate…
Falling Waters State Park
FL
Florida's highest waterfall at 73 feet drops within a 171-acre park south of Chipley in northwestern Florida.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area
NC
North Carolina state park along 12,410-acre Falls Lake spanning 5,035 acres in Durham and Wake counties.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
IN
You can walk directly across exposed Devonian-era fossil beds right along the banks of the Ohio River. It is a solid sto…
False Cape State Park
VA
This narrow sandy spit sits between the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay, offering miles of undeveloped coastline for hikers …
Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
TX
This flat stretch of Texas prairie marks the site where Colonel James W. Fannin and his troops were surrounded by Mexica…
Fanning Springs State Park
FL
You will find a massive first-magnitude spring here that serves as a clear, deep pool perfect for swimming and snorkelin…
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site
TX
You can walk through a restored 1850s stagecoach stop that sits on six acres of Texas woodland. It is a solid detour for…
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
OR
The Snake River banks at Farewell Bend offer a final flat stretch of grazing land for anyone following the old Oregon Tr…
Farm River State Park
CT
Sixty-two-acre estuary park on the Farm River with limited public access, offering nature trails and bird watching for p…
Farmington Canal State Park Trail
CT
This seventeen-mile paved stretch winds through Cheshire and Hamden, following the old path of the Farmington Canal. You…
Farny State Park
NJ
Farny State Park offers nearly 5,000 acres of dense woods and hiking trails through Morris County. It is a solid spot to…
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Farragut State Park
ID
Four-thousand-acre recreation area at Lake Pend Oreille in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains with camping, hiking, water sport…
Father Hennepin State Park
MN
You can find over a mile of sandy shoreline right on the southeast edge of Mille Lacs Lake. It is a solid spot for campi…
Faver-Dykes State Park
FL
Pellicer Creek flows right through this park, making it a prime spot if you want to paddle a canoe or fish in quiet wate…
Fayette Historic State Park
MI
You can walk through the reconstructed streets of an old charcoal iron town right on the edge of Lake Michigan. It is a …
Federation Forest State Park
WA
An old-growth forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce along the White River near Enumclaw. The park has…
Felix Vallé House State Historic Site
MO
A state-owned historic site preserving the Felix Vallé House and early 19th-century buildings in Ste. Genevieve, Missour…
Fenton Lake State Park
NM
A 37-acre lake in the Jemez Mountains north of San Ysidro where fishing is the main draw.
Fenwick Island State Park
DE
You will find a narrow strip of undeveloped beach sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman Bay. It is …
Ferne Clyffe State Park
IL
Ferne Clyffe offers over 2,400 acres of wooded terrain and trail systems just outside of Goreville. It is a solid stop f…
Ferry Beach State Park
ME
You can spend your day walking the wide sandy stretches of Saco Bay or heading inland to hike through the rare tupelo tr…
Fields Spring State Park
WA
Fields Spring State Park offers 828 acres of rolling terrain and lakeside spots just south of Anatone. It is a solid pla…
Fillmore Glen State Park
NY
Deep gorges and narrow stone corridors define this stretch of the Finger Lakes. You can spend the afternoon hiking throu…
Findley State Park
OH
Findley State Park features a large man-made lake surrounded by dense woodlands in northern Ohio. It is a solid spot to …
Finger Lakes State Park
MO
This 1,100-acre park features reclaimed coal mining land turned into a network of lakes and trails. It is one of the few…
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Finland State Forest
MN
This stretch of northern Minnesota covers over 30,000 acres of dense woodland split between state and federal management…
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Finley Point State Park
MT
Finley Point sits on a peninsula at the southern tip of Flathead Lake, offering direct access to the water for boat camp…
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First Landing State Park
VA
You will find dense maritime forests and sandy Atlantic shorelines at this historic site in Virginia Beach. It is the be…
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site
MO
This riverside site in St. Charles preserves the original limestone building where Missouri's government first operated.…
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
MT
This high-elevation site near Ulm features the Ulm Pishkun, a massive cliff used by Native American tribes for large-sca…
First State Heritage Park
DE
This urban park connects various historic sites and government buildings throughout Dover. You can walk or drive between…
Fish Creek State Park
MT
Fish Creek State Park covers over 5,000 acres of dense forest west of Alberton, including the largest ponderosa pine in …
Fisher Grove State Park
SD
You can spend your days canoeing the James River or testing your swing on the ten-hole golf course right next to the cam…
Fisherman's Island State Park
MI
Six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and rolling dunes covered in maple and birch define this stretch of coast southwest…
Fishermen's Memorial State Park
RI
A 91-acre park and campground on Point Judith in Narragansett occupying the former site of Fort Nathaniel Greene.
Fishers Peak State Park
CO
Fishers Peak offers steep sandstone cliffs and high-desert trails just south of Trinidad. It is a great spot to add to y…
Fishtrap Lake State Park
KY
Fishtrap Lake offers over 1,100 acres of water southeast of Pikeville for anyone looking to get out on a boat or cast a …
Flaming Geyser State Park
WA
Flaming Geyser State Park sits on Washington's Green River with a quirky history: early 1900s coal prospectors hit a met…
Flandrau State Park
MN
You can hike the winding banks of the Cottonwood River or walk through the wooded areas near New Ulm. It is a solid spot…
Flight Park State Recreation Area
UT
Flight Park is a high-desert ridge in northern Utah built specifically for hang gliding and paragliding. You can pull up…
Flint Creek Water Park
MS
A water park in Wiggins part of the Pat Harrison Waterway District providing flood control and recreation in Mississippi…
Florence Marina State Park
GA
You can pull your boat right up to the deep-water marina on the shores of Walter F. George Lake for a day of fishing or …
Florewood State Park
MS
Florewood State Park is a quiet stretch of riverfront land near Greenwood where the main draw is a Saturday fishing sess…
Florida Caverns State Park
FL
You can walk through air-filled limestone caves that are unique to this part of the state. It is the only spot in Florid…
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
OR
Fogarty Creek offers quiet forested trails and small camping spots tucked away in the Oregon woods. It is a solid choice…
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
CA
A historic site preserving an 1895 hydroelectric power station—one of the first alternating current plants built in the …
Fond du Lac State Forest
MN
A state forest in Minnesota between Sawyer and Cromwell in Carlton County, partially overlapping with the Fond du Lac In…
Fontainebleau State Park
LA
You will find 2,800 acres of pine forests and wetlands stretching along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a p…
Forest Capital Museum State Park
FL
This 13-acre park near Perry focuses on the history of the local timber industry and the wildlife that lives among the t…
Forest Lake State Park
NH
Forest Lake has a 200-foot sandy beach and stays free year-round. It's a solid stop for swimming, boating, or mountain b…
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Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
MN
A Minnesota park featuring a restored 19th-century village alongside Mystery Cave, the state's longest cave open to visi…
Forked Run State Park
OH
A 791-acre park south of Reedsville with a 102-acre lake, created from Shade River State Forest in 1951. The lake was fo…
Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
AK
An Alaska state park on Kodiak Island east of the city of Kodiak featuring 182 acres of World War II fortifications, spr…
Fort Abraham Lincoln
ND
You can walk through reconstructed military buildings like the Custer House and visit the replica Mandan On-A-Slant Indi…
Fort Adams State Park
RI
A historic fort and recreation area at Newport Harbor hosting the annual Newport Jazz Festival and Folk Festival. Home t…
Fort Boggy State Park
TX
Lowland prairies and the slow waters of Boggy Creek define this stretch of Leon County. You can hike the trails to see w…
Fort Boonesborough State Park
KY
A historic site preserving Fort Boonesborough, the frontier outpost founded by Daniel Boone in 1775. One of the best-pre…
Fort Bridger
WY
Fort Bridger was a fur-trading outpost founded in 1842 on Blacks Fork of the Green River, serving as a vital resupply st…
Fort Buenaventura
UT
The ruins of the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basin, built by Miles Goodyear in 1846 near the Weber Riv…
Fort Casey Historical State Park
WA
Fort Casey Historical State Park is a state park in Washington.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
NV
A Nevada historic park preserving an 1860s Army fort and Pony Express way station. Designated a National Historic Landma…
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Fort Clinch State Park
FL
This 1,100-acre park preserves a 19th-century Civil War-era fort on Amelia Island's peninsula, surrounded by sand dunes,…
Fort Columbia State Park
WA
Fort Columbia State Park occupies the former military fort site at the Columbia River mouth in Chinook, Washington, with…
Fort Cooper State Park
FL
You can spend your afternoon walking through the remnants of a Civil War-era fort set among 710 acres of pine flatwoods.…
Fort Delaware State Park
DE
Built in 1815 on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River, this 248-acre park preserves a low-lying fortress that served a…
Fort DuPont State Park
DE
You can wander through old coastal defense fortifications and concrete bunkers situated right between Delaware City and …
Fort Ebey State Park
WA
You will find sweeping bluffs and old military ruins overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca here. It is a great spot on …
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
NC
Salt marshes and Civil War earthworks define this stretch of coastline near Kure Beach. You can walk the old fort ruins …
Fort Flagler Historical State Park
WA
Fort Flagler Historical State Park is a state park in Washington.
Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site
WY
Built in 1868 to protect Union Pacific Railroad construction from Native American attacks, this historic fort sits where…
Fort Frederick
MD
Fort Frederick features thick stone walls and old defensive earthworks set against the rolling hills of Western Maryland…
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
FL
Salt marshes and old-growth oaks define this island, where you can walk through the remains of the San Juan del Puerto m…
Fort Halifax
ME
Fort Halifax is a state park in Maine.
Fort Harrison State Park
IN
You can walk through old military training sites and WWII prisoner of war camps spread across these wooded trails. It is…
Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park
NE
You can walk through the original 1870s cavalry barracks and officers' quarters that remain on this Nebraska plains outp…
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
CA
Overlooking Humboldt Bay from a bluff in Eureka, this state historic park interprets a former Army fort staffed from 185…
Fort Jesup
LA
This 1822 frontier outpost sits just west of Natchitoches and offers a rare look at old-school border defense architectu…
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
IL
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site overlooks the Mississippi River from a 200-acre bluff near Chester, Illinois, commemo…
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
TX
You can walk through the original 19th-century adobe walls of this former private residence and fortified outpost. It is…
Fort Loudoun State Park
TN
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Monroe County, Tennessee, houses a reconstructed fort and interpretive center on the…
Fort Macon State Park
NC
You will find old coastal fortifications and sandy Atlantic beaches spread across this small stretch of Bogue Banks. It …
Fort Massac State Park
IL
You will find the remains of a French colonial and early National-era fort sitting right along the banks of the Ohio Riv…
Fort McAllister Historic Park
GA
Fort McAllister State Park preserves Georgia's best-preserved Confederate earthwork fortification on the Ogeechee River …
Fort McKavett
TX
You can walk through the old limestone barracks and officer quarters of this former frontier outpost in Menard County. I…
Fort Michilimackinac State Park
MI
This Mackinaw City state park sits along the Straits of Mackinac and houses Fort Michilimackinac, a National Historic La…
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Fort Morris Historic Site
GA
Fort Morris Historic Site preserves a 70-acre fort on a bend in Georgia's Medway River. It played a pivotal role in regi…
Fort Mose
FL
You will find the reconstructed ruins and earthen walls of the first legally sanctioned free Black settlement in what is…
Fort Mott State Park
NJ
You can walk through old concrete gun batteries and heavy artillery emplacements overlooking the Delaware River. It is a…
Fort Mountain State Park
GA
This 3,712-acre Georgia state park sits atop Fort Mountain between Chatsworth and Ellijay, home to an ancient 885-foot-l…
Fort Niagara State Park
NY
Fort Niagara State Park encompasses a 504-acre area in Niagara County, New York, featuring historic Fort Niagara at the …
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
CA
Sand dunes and coastal trails stretch across four miles of Monterey Bay shoreline. You can bike the long paved loop or w…
Fort Owen State Park
MT
A historic preservation area on Stevensville's northern outskirts marking Fort Owen, a mission and trading post from 184…
Fort Parker State Park
TX
Fort Parker State Park spans 1,459 acres near Mexia in Limestone County, Texas. The park is named for Fort Parker, site …
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
FL
This 340-acre Florida park sits just north of the Fort Pierce Inlet on North Hutchinson Island, with beaches, dunes, and…
Fort Pillow State Park
TN
The Chickasaw Bluffs rise sharply above the Mississippi River here, offering a heavy sense of history alongside the rive…
Fort Point State Park
ME
Cape Jellison offers 156 acres of coastal trails and fishing spots overlooking Penobscot Bay. You can walk out to the Fo…
Fort Ransom State Park
ND
The Sheyenne River Valley cuts through this part of North Dakota, offering steep banks and rolling terrain for a scenic …
Fort Revere Park
MA
You can walk through the old coastal fortifications and concrete bunkers sitting atop Telegraph Hill. It is a small peni…
Fort Ridgely State Park
MN
Fort Ridgely State Park preserves a fort on the Minnesota River south of Fairfax, site of the 1862 Battle of Fort Ridgel…
Fort Robinson State Park
NE
You can drive right through the Pine Ridge canyons to find 22,000 acres of historic military sites and rolling Nebraska …
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Fort Rock Cave
OR
You can find ancient sagebrush sandals preserved inside this lava tube in Lake County. It is a quick hike from the Fort …
Fort Rock State Natural Area
OR
A massive tuff ring rises 200 feet above the dry lake bed of north Lake County, looking more like a stone fortress than …
Fort Ross State Historic Park
CA
Fort Ross in Sonoma County was a Russian-American settlement from 1812 to 1841, the first multi-ethnic community north o…
Fort Simcoe
WA
Fort Simcoe was a U.S. Army fort erected in south-central Washington Territory to oversee local Indian tribes. The prese…
Fort Snelling State Park
MN
You can hike through bottomland forests and river bluffs right where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers meet. It is a …
Fort Stanton
NM
Fort Stanton is a historic site in New Mexico.
Fort Stevens State Park
OR
You can wander through old coastal military bunkers and concrete fortifications right where the Columbia River meets the…
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Fort Stevenson State Park
ND
This peninsula on Lake Sakakawea offers a mix of shoreline access and reconstructed 19th-century military history. You c…
Fort Supply
WY
A former Mormon settlement from 1853-1857 in present-day Wyoming.
Fort Tejon
CA
This former Army outpost sits right in the Grapevine Canyon between the San Emigdio and Tehachapi mountains. It is a qui…
Fort Totten State Historic Site
ND
Fort Totten State Historic Site sits on the shores of Devils Lake near Fort Totten, North Dakota. It operated for 13 yea…
Fort Townsend State Park
WA
You can spend your days crabbing and fishing along nearly four thousand feet of Port Townsend Bay shoreline. The park si…
Fort Verde State Historic Park
AZ
Fort Verde State Historic Park in Camp Verde, Arizona preserves an Apache Wars-era fort as it appeared in the 1880s. The…
Fort Washington State Park
PA
This 493-acre stretch of woods offers shaded hiking trails and plenty of picnic spots just north of Philadelphia. If you…
Fort Wetherill State Park
RI
You can hike through old concrete coastal defense batteries and abandoned training camps overlooking the East Passage of…
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
MI
You can walk through the restored 1844 army outpost and check out the old Copper Harbor Lighthouse. It is a solid stop f…
Fort Worden State Park
WA
You can wander through old concrete battery fortifications and coastal bunkers that once guarded the Puget Sound. The pa…
Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area
MN
You can walk the grounds of this mid-19th century military outpost and see where Civil War generals once trained. It is …
Fort Yargo State Park
GA
You can spend your day hiking through the woods or hitting the disc golf course around the 260-acre lake. If you want a …
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
FL
You can wander through Civil War-era brick fortifications and walk along the sandy edges of Key West. It is a solid spot…
Foss State Park
OK
Foss State Park sits right on the edge of Foss Lake, offering plenty of shoreline for camping and fishing. It is a solid…
Four Mile Creek State Park
NY
Four Mile Creek State Park sits right where the creek meets the shores of Lake Ontario. You can spend your day hiking th…
Fowlers Hollow State Park
PA
Fowlers Hollow is a small patch of Perry County woods built on the site of an old sawmill. It is a quick stop off Route …
Fox Point State Park
DE
This 93-acre stretch along the Delaware River serves as the northern finish line for the Coastal Heritage Greenway. You …
Fox Ridge State Park
IL
Fox Ridge State Park offers over 2,000 acres of woodland and trail systems in Coles County. It is a solid spot to pull o…
Frances Slocum State Park
PA
Frances Slocum features a large horseshoe-shaped lake that is perfect for a day of fishing or getting a boat out on the …
Franconia Notch State Park
NH
You can drive right through this narrow mountain pass on I-93 to reach the Flume Gorge and steep hiking trails in the Wh…
Frank Jackson State Park
AL
Lake Frank Jackson sits at the edge of Opp, offering over 2,000 acres of water and woodland for camping and fishing. You…
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
IL
Franklin Creek offers 882 acres of dense woodland and creek-side trails through Lee County. It is a solid stop if you wa…
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
NY
FDR's Four Freedoms Park occupies the southernmost tip of Roosevelt Island as a four-acre memorial to his 1941 vision. L…
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
NY
You will find nearly a thousand acres of wooded terrain and two distinct bodies of water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, j…
Franklin Mountains State Park
TX
One of the largest urban parks in the U.S., this 24,247-acre park in El Paso spans mountains extending 23 miles toward N…
Franny Reese State Park
NY
A 251-acre Hudson Valley park in Ulster County, New York, managed by Scenic Hudson as part of the Palisades Interstate P…
Franz Jevne State Park
MN
You will find dense woods and riverfront access along the Rainy River between International Falls and Baudette. It is a …
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
FL
You will find sandy coastal dunes and ancient Native American shell middens scattered throughout this stretch of Florida…
Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
UT
Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation features the 3,495-acre Starvation Reservoir near Duchesne in Duchesne County, Utah.
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
UT
This Utah park in Clear Creek Canyon preserves archaeological sites and artifacts of the Fremont culture, a prehistoric …
Fremont Peak State Park
CA
Fremont Peak sits at the top of the Gabilan Range, offering a 3,173-foot summit with views across the central coast. It …
French Creek State Park
PA
Dense forests and two distinct lakes define this stretch of the Hopewell Big Woods, making it a prime spot for fishing o…
Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site
OR
The Frenchglen Hotel sits at the edge of the high desert near the base of Steens Mountain. It serves as the perfect jump…
Frenchtown Pond State Park
MT
This 41-acre spring-fed lake is a solid spot for a day trip if you want to spend time fishing, swimming, or paddling a k…
Frontenac State Park
MN
High limestone bluffs drop straight down toward Lake Pepin, offering some of the best birdwatching stretches along the M…
Frozen Head State Park
TN
Located in Tennessee's Crab Orchard Mountains, this park contains some of the state's highest peaks west of the Blue Rid…
Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail State Park
FL
A paved rail trail in Florida.
Galveston Island State Park
TX
You will find salt marshes and sandy beaches stretching across this stretch of the western Gulf Coast. It is a solid spo…
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
FL
You will find a large antebellum mansion and its surrounding grounds located right off US 301 in Ellenton. It serves as …
Gambrill State Park
MD
You can catch wide views of the Frederick area from the stone overlooks built by the CCC along Catoctin Mountain. It is …
Ganondagan State Historic Site
NY
You will find the remains of the largest 17th-century Seneca village spread across these rolling hills in Ontario County…
Gantry Plaza State Park
NY
You can walk right up to the old industrial gantries that sit along the East River in Long Island City. It is a great sp…
Gardner Lake State Park
CT
Gardner Lake offers ten acres of shoreline in Salem perfect for a day of fishing or swimming. You can pull the boat righ…
Gardner Memorial Wayside Park
NH
This small park in Wilmot offers a quick pull-off for picnicking and a short half-mile hike to Butterfield Pond. You can…
Garner State Park
TX
A 1,420-acre park on the Frio River near Concan opened in 1941 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…
Garrapata State Park
CA
This 2,939-acre coastal park south of Carmel-by-the-Sea hosts sea lions, harbor seals, and sea otters along rocky coves …
Gasparilla Island State Park
FL
You can spend your days shelling along the quiet shores of Charlotte Harbor or fishing the salt marshes near the histori…
Gathland State Park
MD
South Mountain offers steep hiking trails and Civil War history centered around the stone War Correspondents Memorial Ar…
Gaviota State Park
CA
This 2,787-acre park in southern Santa Barbara County stretches from the Pacific coast to the Santa Ynez Mountains and s…
Gay City State Park
CT
You can hike through dense forest and marshland along the Blackledge River to find the old stone remnants of a 19th-cent…
Gebhard Woods State Park
IL
This small stretch of woods in Grundy County offers a quiet spot for hiking through dense tree cover. It is a solid choi…
Geisel Monument State Heritage Site
OR
A state heritage site in Oregon managed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
General Burnside State Park
KY
You can drive straight onto this 430-acre island sitting in the middle of Lake Cumberland. It is the only park in Kentuc…
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General Butler State Resort Park
KY
Butler Lake offers plenty of space for canoeing and fishing right next to Carrollton. You can grab a cabin or a campsite…
General Coffee State Park
GA
This 1,511-acre park near Douglas is a haven for naturalists, with cypress swamps and the Seventeen Mile River winding t…
General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
FL
A rail trail in Florida named after General James A. Van Fleet, a combat leader in both World Wars and the Korean War.
Geneva State Park
OH
A 698-acre Lake Erie resort on the central basin shore with a lodge, lakeside cottages, marina, and activities year-roun…
Geode State Park
IA
Named after Iowa's state rock, Geode State Park displays crystal-lined geodes at the office, though they're protected fr…
George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
FL
You can head out to this pier on the edge of Amelia Island to cast lines straight into the Atlantic. It is a solid spot …
George Dudley Seymour State Park
KS
You will find 222 acres of riverfront land right along the east bank of the Connecticut River in Haddam. It is a solid s…
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
MN
Sandwiched between two other state parks on Lake Superior's North Shore, this Minnesota park sits along the Manitou Rive…
George L. Smith State Park
GA
A 1,634-acre park around a 412-acre mill pond dotted with cypress trees, featuring a grist mill, covered bridge, and the…
George P. Cossar State Park
MS
A recreation area on Enid Lake five miles northeast of Oakland. It provides public lake access in Mississippi.
George T. Bagby State Park
GA
A 700-acre resort park on Walter F. George Lake with a 60-room lodge, golf course, and full dining. The Meadow Links Gol…
George W. Joseph State Natural Area
OR
A natural area near Troutdale positioned between two waterfalls, accessible from Latourell Falls and Guy W. Talbot State…
George Waldo State Park
CT
An undeveloped park on Lake Lillinonah's eastern shore with a 2.1-mile moderately challenging loop trail. Hiking, mounta…
George Wyth Memorial State Park
IA
Located on the Cedar River near Cedar Falls and Waterloo, this Iowa park features over 10 miles of trails, fishing, and …
Georgia Veterans State Park
GA
Established in 1946 as a veterans memorial on Lake Blackshear, this 1,308-acre park houses a museum displaying aircraft,…
Giant City State Park
IL
This 4,000-acre Illinois park in Jackson and Union counties features sandstone canyons and a lodge. Acquired in 1927, it…
Gifford Pinchot State Park
PA
You can spend your days hiking through the dense woodlands of northern York County or getting out on the water around th…
Gifford Woods State Park
VT
You can find old-growth timber and hiking trails along the Appalachian Trail right at the base of Pico Peak. It is a sol…
Gilbert Lake State Park
NY
A 1,584-acre park in the Catskill foothills near Oneonta with two lakes: Gilbert Lake and Lake of the Twin Fawns. It's s…
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Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
FL
Gilchrist Blue Springs in north-central Florida opened in 2017 after the state purchased it for $5.2 million. Six natura…
Gillette Castle State Park
CT
Perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Connecticut River, this park features a unique stone mansion built by the actor…
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
WA
A 7,124-acre geologic preserve on the Columbia River's Wanapum Reservoir showcasing over 50 petrified species from the e…
Givhans Ferry State Park
SC
Lowcountry pine forests and quiet blackwater creeks define this stretch of South Carolina near Ridgeville. It is a solid…
Glacial Lakes State Park
MN
Rolling prairie hills and glacial landforms define this stretch of Minnesota land south of Starbuck. It is a solid spot …
Glendalough State Park
MN
Named after Glendalough in Ireland, this 1,931-acre park near Battle Lake was once a resort and game farm before the Nat…
Glendo State Park
WY
A recreation area on Glendo Reservoir on the North Platte River, located near the town of Glendo about 20 miles southeas…
Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
OR
A state recreation site in Oregon.
Glimmerglass State Park
NY
A 593-acre state park north of Cooperstown in central New York.
Gloss Mountain State Park
OK
An accessible park in Major County near Fairview with scenic gypsum formations and hiking trails to Cathedral Mountain a…
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Goblin Valley State Park
UT
Thousands of sandstone hoodoos sprawl across this desert landscape, creating a maze of strange, rounded shapes known as …
Goddard Memorial State Park
RI
A 490-acre waterfront park in Warwick on the site of a Civil War officer's former estate. Eighteen miles of bridle trail…
Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area
OR
An Oregon state park known for Golden and Silver Falls, with hiking trails through old-growth forests. The falls are the…
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
CO
A 12,119-acre Front Range park with 42 miles of hiking trails and 27 miles open to horses and bikes. Over 100 campsites …
Golden State Heritage Site
OR
You will find the remains of an old mining camp sitting right along the banks of Coyote Creek in Josephine County. It is…
Goldendale Observatory State Park
WA
This hilltop observatory sits five acres atop a 2,100-foot rise north of Goldendale, Washington, and is notable for its …
Goliad State Park and Historic Site
TX
You will find 276 acres of riverfront land along the San Antonio River, centered around significant Texas Revolution bat…
Good Earth State Park
SD
Along the Big Sioux River in Lincoln County, this park includes the Blood Run Site, a National Historic Landmark for its…
Goodale State Park
SC
A free South Carolina state park near Camden with a 140-acre Civil War-era mill pond and a 3-mile cypress-lined canoe tr…
Goose Creek State Park
NC
Goose Creek State Park covers 1,672 acres in North Carolina's Coastal Plain just off Pamlico Sound, featuring extensive …
Goose Island State Park
TX
You will find salt marshes and coastal bays surrounding this stretch of Texas coastline. It is a prime spot for fishing …
Goose Lake State Recreation Area
OR
An Oregon lake recreation area on the California border with seasonal camping May through October.
Goose Lake Waterfowl Production Area
IA
A waterfowl production area in Iowa.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
MN
Gooseberry River cuts through this North Shore stretch, creating a series of three distinct waterfalls that drop toward …
Goosenecks State Park
UT
The San Juan River carves incised meanders over 1,000 feet deep here, shaped by the Monument Upwarp millions of years ag…
Goosepond Mountain State Park
NY
A 1,706-acre undeveloped park in New York's Hudson Valley, managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
Gorges State Park
NC
Deep in Transylvania County, this park provides the main access to the Horsepasture River and the dense forest corridor …
Gouldsboro State Park
PA
Gouldsboro State Park features over 2,500 acres of woodland surrounding a large central lake. It is a solid spot to pull…
Government Canyon State Natural Area
TX
A 13,067-acre natural area opened in 2005 protecting rugged Texas Hill Country terrain. Access and activities are restri…
Government Island State Recreation Area
OR
Government Island, a 1,760-acre island in the Columbia River north of Portland, is accessible only by boat despite Inter…
Governor Dodge State Park
WI
This part of the Driftless Area is defined by steep ridges and deep valleys that break up the usual flat Wisconsin lands…
Governor Nelson State Park
WI
A 422-acre Wisconsin park on Lake Mendota near Madison with boating, fishing, swimming, and a pet-friendly beach. The re…
Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site
OR
A state recreation site in Oregon administered by the state parks department.
Governor Thompson State Park
WI
A 2,800-acre Wisconsin park with 6.5 miles of shoreline on the Caldron Falls Reservoir. Two inland lakes, Woods Lake and…
Governor Wentworth Historic Site
NH
Governor Wentworth Historic Site in Wolfeboro preserves the stone ruins of a 1700s royal governor's mansion that burned …
Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
CA
This Sacramento estate features a large 1877 Victorian home and formal gardens that you can walk through. It is a solid …
Grafton Lakes State Park
NY
A 2,545-acre park in upstate New York near Albany with multiple lakes and the Shaver Pond Nature Center.
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Grafton Notch State Park
ME
High granite cliffs and a narrow mountain pass define this stretch of the Mahoosuc Range. You can spend your days hiking…
Graham Cave State Park
MO
Missouri's Graham Cave State Park protects a 10,000-year-old Pre-Columbian archaeological site in a 120-foot-wide cave e…
Grand Gulf Military State Park
MS
A Mississippi state park preserving a Civil War ghost town 10 miles northwest of Port Gibson. The Civil War batteries he…
Grand Gulf State Park
MO
Grand Gulf State Park features a massive limestone cave system carved into the Ozark hills. It is a great spot if you wa…
Grand Haven State Park
MI
A 48-acre beach park on Lake Michigan in Grand Haven featuring sand beaches and two historic lighthouses at the harbor e…
Grand Isle State Park
VT
You can find wide sandy beaches and shallow waters along the shores of Lake Champlain here. It is a solid spot to park t…
Grand Isle State Park
LA
A Louisiana state park (one of two Grand Isle parks across the US).
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
OH
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park encompasses 13,500 acres of Ohio's largest inland lake, averaging five to seven feet dee…
Grand Mere State Park
MI
High sand dunes separate this stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline from the highway, creating a unique landscape of shifti…
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Grand Portage State Forest
MN
A state forest in northeastern Minnesota that encloses Judge C. R. Magney State Park and preserves the Grand Portage his…
Grand Portage State Park
MN
Minnesota's northernmost state park sits on the Canadian border and features the state's tallest waterfall—120 feet—on t…
Grandfather Mountain State Park
NC
Grandfather Mountain rises 5,946 feet as the highest peak on the Blue Ridge's eastern escarpment, with the Parkway passi…
Granger Stage Station State Historic Site
WY
A stage station ruin in Granger, Wyoming, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
AZ
This Arizona state park near Yarnell sits on the steep, dry terrain where the Yarnell Hill Fire took place in 2013. It s…
Granite State Park
MT
Granite State Park is a state park in Montana.
Grant Cottage State Historic Site
NY
Grant Cottage sits on Mount McGregor in upstate New York where President Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer in 1885.…
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
CA
A 3.1-acre coastal cove park between Pacifica and Montara on Highway 1, about 18 miles south of San Francisco. Cliffs fr…
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Grayland Beach State Park
WA
A 581-acre Pacific coastal park in Washington offering camping, hiking, and clamming along the southern edge of Grayland…
Grayson Highlands State Park
VA
High-altitude balds and wild ponies define the landscape here, offering some of the best hiking and mountain biking in t…
Grayson Lake State Park
KY
A Kentucky lake park near Grayson with 1,512 acres for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and golfing.
Grayton Beach State Park
FL
A Florida state park between Panama City Beach and Destin on the scenic CR 30A.
Great Brook Farm State Park
MA
A day-use recreation area in Carlisle, Massachusetts featuring an active dairy farm — established in 1967.
Great Council State Park
OH
A state park in the Oldtown area of Xenia Township in Greene County, Ohio.
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Great Falls Discovery Center
MA
A discovery center in Massachusetts.
Great Plains State Park
OK
An Oklahoma lake park near the Wichita Mountains and Tom Steed Reservoir offering water sports, camping with RV hookups,…
Great River Bluffs State Park
MN
High limestone bluffs rise 500 feet above the Mississippi River, creating deep valleys filled with rare plant life. You …
Great River Road State Park
MS
Great River Road State Park is a day-use recreation area in Rosedale, Mississippi, managed by the city.
Great Salt Lake State Park
UT
You can find shallow, salty waters and expansive salt flats stretching out from the southern shore near Magna. It is a s…
Great Salt Plains State Park
OK
An 840-acre Oklahoma park featuring the Great Salt Plains Lake—a shallow, salty 9,300-acre lake with 41 miles of shoreli…
Great Seal State Park
OH
Great Seal State Park near Chillicothe spreads across 1,682 acres of hilly, forested terrain in the Scioto River valley.…
Green Lakes State Park
NY
A New York park east of Syracuse with two small meromictic lakes known for their unusual blue-green color and surrounded…
Green River Lake State Park
KY
A Kentucky park near Campbellsville with 1,331 acres centered on an 8,200-acre lake good for boating, fishing, and water…
Green River Reservoir State Park
VT
You can find deep water and dense forest along the banks of this Vermont reservoir. It is a solid spot for anyone lookin…
Green River State Park
UT
Green River State Park sits on the western shore of the Green River in Utah, offering access to this scenic waterway.
Green Valley State Park
IA
Green Valley State Park centers on an artificial lake built in the 1940s, located in southwestern Iowa near Creston.
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
KY
This Kentucky resort park features a 36-room lodge, 63-site campground, a 300-acre lake with marina, and over 25 miles o…
Greenbrier River Trail
WV
The Greenbrier River Trail is a 77-mile rail trail stretching across eastern West Virginia, following the river between …
Greenbrier State Park
MD
Greenbrier State Park sits on South Mountain in Maryland with camping, hiking trails, and a 42-acre lake.
Greenfield State Park
NH
You will find 400 acres of dense forest and quiet bogs surrounding the shores of Otter Lake. It is a solid spot for camp…
Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area
MN
Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area in Minnesota is still under development, with undeveloped shoreline on two lakes an…
Greenleaf State Park
OK
Greenleaf State Park in Oklahoma surrounds the 930-acre lake and offers an 18-mile hiking trail looping around the water…
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Greenwell State Park
MD
Greenwell State Park in Maryland sits along the Patuxent River with historic buildings and offers hiking, cycling, horse…
Greenwood Furnace State Park
PA
Greenwood Furnace State Park preserves a 423-acre site of Pennsylvania's iron-making heritage, including the ghost town …
Greenwood State Beach
CA
Greenwood State Beach near Elk on California's Mendocino coast offers 47 acres of protected beach access and scenic view…
Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park
MT
This 98-acre stretch of Montana grassland is all about watching black-tailed prairie dogs navigate their burrows. It is …
Greycourt State Park
MA
Greycourt State Park in Massachusetts sits atop the ruins of a historic estate, covering 24 acres of open space near Met…
Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park
WA
Griffiths-Priday State Park spans 364 acres at the mouth of the Copalis River on Washington's Pacific coast, with beach,…
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Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
CA
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park protects 430 acres of coast redwood groves in three units along the Van Duzen River ne…
Grover Hot Springs State Park
CA
Grover Hot Springs State Park on California's eastern Sierra Nevada offers natural hot springs feeding a swimming pool, …
Guadalupe River State Park
TX
Guadalupe River State Park in Texas preserves a scenic section of the Guadalupe River and opened to the public in 1983.
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Guernsey State Park
WY
Guernsey State Park centers around the North Platte River reservoir and offers plenty of space for boating and camping. …
Gulf State Park
AL
Gulf State Park sprawls across 6,150 acres on Alabama's Gulf of Mexico coastline with beaches, marshland, pine forests, …
Gull Point State Park
IA
Gull Point State Park sits on West Okoboji Lake in Iowa's Great Lakes region and includes areas recognized as historic d…
Gunlock State Park
UT
Gunlock State Park in Utah adjoins the 266-acre Gunlock Reservoir, located about 15 miles northwest of St George.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
MD
Gunpowder Falls State Park spans over 15,000 acres across six areas in Maryland with 120+ miles of trails and streams ra…
Guy W. Talbot State Park
OR
The Columbia River Gorge's Latourell Falls is the highlight here, with the Historic Columbia River Highway's famous Figu…
H. B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor
OR
H. B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor is a 12-mile scenic drive along Route 18 through the Northern Oregon Coast …
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
MO
Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Missouri features the striking stone ruins of an early 20th-century mansion modeled after Euro…
Hacklebarney State Park
NJ
Hacklebarney State Park in New Jersey sits along the Black River between Long Valley and Chester in Morris County.
Haddam Meadows State Park
CT
Haddam Meadows covers 175 acres on the west bank of the Connecticut River with trails through marsh, beach, sand bar, me…
Haʻena State Park
HI
This is where the highway ends on Kauai's north shore, giving you direct access to coastal trails and ancient sea caves.…
Haines Memorial State Park
RI
Haines Memorial State Park in Rhode Island offers picnicking, fishing, and boating on Narragansett Bay and is a stop on …
Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument
HI
Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument preserves two ancient Hawaiian temple complexes on a ridge in Wailuku, Maui, associ…
Haley Farm State Park
CT
Haley Farm State Park in Connecticut protects 267 acres of Colonial-era farmland and is connected to Bluff Point State P…
Half Moon Bay State Beach
CA
Half Moon Bay State Beach is a 4-mile stretch of protected California coast with four distinct beaches spanning 181 acre…
Half Moon Pond State Park
VT
Half Moon Pond State Park is a wooded campground within the larger Bomoseen State Park, with campsites on Half Moon Pond…
Halibut Point State Park
MA
You can hike through an old granite quarry right along the rocky edges of Cape Ann. It is a great spot to scramble over …
Hamburg State Park
GA
Hamburg State Park in Georgia spans 741 acres and features a restored 1921 water-powered grist mill, a rural agricultura…
Hamilton Branch State Park
SC
This 731-acre peninsula juts out into Lake Strom Thurmond, making it a prime spot for anyone looking to get on the water…
Hamlin Beach State Park
NY
Hamlin Beach State Park covers 1,287 acres on Lake Ontario's shore in western New York, with the Lake Ontario State Park…
Hammocks Beach State Park
NC
Hammocks Beach State Park covers 1,611 acres in Onslow County, North Carolina, centered on Bear Island along the Crystal…
Hammonasset Beach State Park
CT
You will find two miles of sandy shoreline along Long Island Sound, complete with a large campground and a nature center…
Hammond Pond Reservation
MA
Hammond Pond offers a dense woodland stretch in Newton with plenty of freshwater fishing and winding hiking trails. If y…
Hampson Archeological Museum State Park
AR
This 5-acre museum preserves artifacts from a 15th-century Native American village that flourished on the Mississippi Ri…
Hampton Beach State Park
NH
A 50-acre beach park where the Hampton River meets the Atlantic Ocean on New Hampshire's southeast coast.
Hampton Ponds State Park
MA
A Westfield, Massachusetts park with swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking around multiple ponds.
Hanging Rock State Park
NC
Hanging Rock features steep hiking trails and massive granite outcrops that overlook the surrounding valley. It is a sol…
Hannah Duston Memorial State Historic Site
NH
You will find a massive 35-foot bronze statue sitting on a small island where the Contoocook and Merrimack rivers meet. …
Hapgood State Park
VT
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Hard Labor Creek State Park
GA
Hard Labor Creek State Park features rolling hills and a winding stream that cuts through nearly 6,000 acres of Georgia …
Hardman Farm State Historic Site
GA
An 1870 Italianate mansion near Helen anchors this historic site, with a Native American burial mound topped by a gazebo…
Harkness Memorial State Park
CT
A 304-acre historic park centered on Eolia, a 42-room Renaissance Revival mansion with formal gardens overlooking Long I…
Harmony Headlands State Park
CA
A 748-acre undeveloped section of Pacific coast between Cayucos and Harmony, this is California's only public beach acce…
Harpeth River State Park
TN
You can paddle through the Narrows of the Harpeth to see the old Montgomery Bell Tunnel cut right into the limestone. Th…
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park
MD
This stretch of Dorchester County features low-lying marshlands and tidal creeks right next to the Blackwater National W…
Harriman State Park
NY
Harriman State Park is a massive stretch of rocky ridges and dense forests just north of the city. You should head here …
Harrington Beach State Park
WI
This 715-acre Wisconsin park on Lake Michigan includes a mile-long beach, a white cedar swamp surrounding a 26-acre form…
Harris Beach State Park
OR
An Oregon coastal park along Highway 101 north of Brookings with a day-use area offering picnicking and restrooms, plus …
Harrison Bay State Park
TN
A 1,200-acre demonstration park on Chickamauga Lake established in the 1930s by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Opened i…
Harrison Lake State Park
OH
A 142-acre Ohio park surrounding a 95-acre lake with bluegill and largemouth bass, featuring a 3.5-mile hiking trail, sw…
Harrisville State Park
MI
You will find a mile of sandy shoreline along Lake Huron and dense forest stretches perfect for birdwatching. It is a gr…
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area
CA
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area is a state park in California.
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
MO
The childhood home of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd U.S. President, preserved as a historic site in Lamar, Missouri. Built a…
Harry S Truman State Park
MO
Harry S Truman State Park occupies a peninsula on Truman Lake, a 55,600-acre reservoir of the Osage River in Missouri. T…
Hart State Park
GA
Hart State Park (Hartwell Lakeside Park) in northeast Georgia is a 147-acre lakeside park named after Nancy Hart, an Ame…
Hart-Miller Island State Park, Maryland
MD
You can only reach this collection of Chesapeake Bay islands by boat, so make sure your vessel is ready for the trip. Th…
Hart-Montague Trail State Park
MI
This flat, linear trail follows an old railroad bed through the woods between Montague and Hart. It is an easy ride for …
Hartford Beach State Park
SD
Big Stone Lake offers plenty of shoreline for swimming and boating if you are looking to pull off the road in Roberts Co…
Hartman Creek State Park
WI
A 1,417-acre park near Waupaca with multiple lakes, 12 miles of off-road biking trails, 10 miles of hiking (including th…
Hartwick Pines State Park
MI
A 9,335-acre preserve of old-growth white and red pines near Grayling and Interstate 75 that represents the appearance o…
Harvey Gap State Park
CO
You can spend your days casting lines into the 190-acre Grass Valley Reservoir or taking a small boat out for a quiet af…
Hat Rock State Park
OR
A state park on the south shore of Lake Wallula behind McNary Dam on the Columbia River in Hermiston, Oregon.
Haverstraw Beach State Park
NY
This 73-acre riverside park in Haverstraw, New York, is part of a continuous complex along the Hudson that also includes…
Haw River State Park
NC
A 1,485-acre park in Guilford and Rockingham counties that opened in 2003 and houses the Summit Environmental Education …
Hawks Nest State Park
WV
High cliffs overlook the New River from 750 feet up, making this a great spot to pull off Route 60 for a view. You can a…
Hawn State Park
MO
Nearly 5,000 acres of protected natural areas 14 miles southwest of Ste. Genevieve, including Pickle Creek, LaMotte Sand…
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Hayes Lake State Park
MN
A northwestern Minnesota state park near Roseau established in 1967 and dedicated in 1973, named after local park propon…
Hayes State Park
MI
A 654-acre recreation area on Wamplers Lake in Michigan's Irish Hills region, straddling three counties and completely s…
Hazen's Notch State Park
VT
You will find a high mountain pass cutting through the northern Green Mountains right along Route 58. It is a quick stop…
He‘eia State Park
HI
An 18.5-acre park on Oahu's windward shore near Kaneohe, He'eia State Park provides access to traditional fishponds and …
Headlands Beach State Park
OH
Ohio's longest natural beach at 35 acres stretches across Mentor and Painesville Township, attracting two million annual…
Hearst Castle
CA
You can drive up the winding roads of San Simeon to tour the sprawling hilltop estate built by media tycoon William Rand…
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
CA
You can drive straight up to the sprawling hilltop estate built by publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst. It is a ma…
Hearst San Simeon State Park
CA
A 3,409-acre coastal park between Cambria and San Simeon preserving rocky shoreline and rare habitats. Established in 19…
Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
CA
Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is a state park in California.
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
High cliffs and a 56-foot lighthouse mark this stretch of the Oregon Coast about halfway between Florence and Yachats. Y…
Heckscher State Park
NY
A 1,657-acre state park on the shore of the Great South Bay at East Islip in Suffolk County, New York.
Helen L. McNitt State Park
NY
This 134-acre patch of land sits right on the edge of Cazenovia Lake in Madison County. It is a quiet spot mostly focuse…
Helen McCabe State Park
WA
Helen McCabe State Park is a Washington state park.
Hell Creek Recreational Area
MT
Hell Creek sits on the south side of Fort Peck Lake and offers prime access to walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. You …
Hells Gate State Park
ID
You can find steep hiking trails and river access right where the Snake River enters the deepest canyon in North America…
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
MA
Hemlock Gorge Reservation offers a quick escape into the woods along the Charles River. You can hike the short trails to…
Hempstead Lake State Park
NY
A 737-acre park in Nassau County contains the largest freshwater lake in the county and sits near exit 18 of the Souther…
Henderson Beach State Park
FL
High white sand dunes and clear emerald waters define this stretch of coastline just north of Destin. It is the best spo…
Hendy Woods State Park
CA
Hendy Woods in Mendocino County's Anderson Valley protects old-growth coast redwoods and offers camping near local winer…
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
IL
An abandoned canal stretching across northwest Illinois from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River, the Hennepin C…
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
CA
Coast redwoods tower over the San Lorenzo River watershed in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with a 4,600-acre park protecting…
Henry Horton State Park
TN
Built in the 1960s on the estate of former Tennessee Governor Henry Horton, this state park near Chapel Hill offers year…
Henry W. Coe State Park
CA
The Diablo Range stretches across these 87,000 acres of steep hills and canyons, offering some of the most remote backco…
Henrys Lake State Park
ID
You can find high-altitude fishing for cutthroat trout and cutbow right along the south shore of Henrys Lake. It is a so…
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
WI
A 56-acre open-air museum in Allouez, Wisconsin, Heritage Hill State Historical Park showcases historic buildings and ar…
Herman Davis State Park
AR
This small park in Manila, Arkansas honors World War I hero Herman Davis, a sniper honored by General Pershing. The 1-ac…
Herrington Manor State Park
MD
Herrington Manor State Park centers on a scenic 53-acre lake in Maryland's Garrett County, surrounded by 365 acres of fo…
Heyburn State Park
ID
Idaho's oldest state park, founded in 1908, Heyburn preserves 5,700 acres straddling three lakes in the Panhandle. The p…
Hickory Knob State Resort Park
SC
You will find lakeside cabins and boat ramps along the shores of Lake Strom Thurmond. It is the only spot in the South C…
Hickory Run State Park
PA
Spread across the Pocono Mountains in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, this 16,000-acre park offers easy highway access and …
Higganum Reservoir State Park
CT
Higganum Reservoir State Park sits on 147 acres along the banks of Higganum Reservoir in Haddam, Connecticut. The park o…
High Bridge Trail State Park
VA
Converted from an old Norfolk Southern rail line, High Bridge Trail State Park in Southside Virginia offers hikers and c…
High Cliff State Park
WI
Wisconsin's only state recreation area on Lake Winnebago, High Cliff State Park sits beneath the Niagara Escarpment clif…
High Falls State Park
GA
A 1,050-acre park near Jackson, Georgia, High Falls protects the largest waterfall in middle Georgia and a 650-acre lake…
High Point State Park
NJ
You can climb the Kittatinny Mountains to reach the highest elevation in New Jersey. Most people head here to stand at t…
High Tor State Park
NY
High Tor State Park crowns South Mountain in Rockland County, New York, with its 797-foot summit offering views across t…
Highland Lakes State Park
NY
A 3,100-acre undeveloped park straddling Orange County's Wallkill and Crawford towns, Highland Lakes State Park is the l…
Highlands Hammock State Park
FL
You will find thousands of acres of old-growth forest and ancient oaks stretching west of Sebring. It is a great spot to…
Highline Lake State Park
CO
Highline Lake State Park in Colorado is home to two lakes and is well known for birdwatching, with sightings of great bl…
Higley Flow State Park
NY
You will find over a thousand acres of water and shoreline carved out by the Raquette River. It is a quiet spot for thos…
Hilgard Junction State Recreation Area
OR
Hilgard Junction sits along the Grande Ronde River near Interstate 84 in Hilgard, Oregon. The park has full RV hook-ups,…
Hill Annex Mine State Park
MN
This former open-pit mine in Itasca County offers deep excavations that showcase the Mesabi Range's mining history. You …
Hill Country State Natural Area
TX
Texas' Hill Country terrain stays wild at this 5,300-acre natural area in Bandera County, where primitive facilities and…
Hillman State Park
PA
Hillman State Park offers over 3,000 acres of undeveloped woods and trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and cr…
Hills Creek State Park
PA
Hills Creek State Park centers on a 137-acre man-made lake in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Plateau, offering year-round recr…
Hillsborough River State Park
FL
The Hillsborough River winds through dense cypress swamps and pine flatwoods, making it a prime spot for paddling and ca…
Historic Blakeley State Park
AL
The Tensaw River delta surrounds these old battlefields and former settlement sites in Baldwin County. You can walk thro…
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
OR
The Historic Columbia River Highway is a 75-mile scenic route through the Columbia River Gorge built between 1913 and 19…
Historic Mill Creek State Park
MI
This historic site near Mackinaw City preserves 625 acres as both a nature preserve and working mill museum, managed by …
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park
UT
This trail follows the old railroad tracks through the high desert and mountain terrain of Summit County. It is a flat, …
Historic Washington State Park
AR
Historic Washington State Park in Hempstead County preserves a pioneer settlement along the Southwest Trail, featuring 5…
Hither Hills State Park
NY
Hither Hills offers 1,755 acres of Atlantic coastline and scrub oak forests at the very tip of Long Island. It is the be…
Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area
AR
Hobbs State Park sprawls across 12,000 acres of Ozark Plateau terrain in northwest Arkansas near Beaver Lake, offering o…
Hocking Hills State Park
OH
Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio's Hocking County protects over 25 miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, rock formations, …
Hodges Gardens State Park
LA
This 4,700-acre park features walking trails, an arboretum, and a dedicated azalea overlook. It is a solid stop for anyo…
Hoeft State Park
MI
P. H. Hoeft State Park sits along Lake Huron's shore near Rogers City, Michigan, offering public recreation and historic…
Hoffmaster State Park
MI
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park spans 1,200 acres along Lake Michigan's shore northwest of Grand Haven, with three miles of …
Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
ME
You will find a mix of upland forests, salt marshes, and rocky shoreline spread across 1,345 acres in Penobscot Bay. It …
Holland State Park
MI
Holland State Park's 142 acres on Michigan's Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan shores get packed with visitors seeking lak…
Holliday Lake State Park
VA
Holliday Lake State Park in Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest centers on a 150-acre lake built by Depression-era CCC wo…
Holly River State Park
WV
West Virginia's second-largest state park sprawls across 8,294 acres with over 42 miles of hiking trails winding through…
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Holmes County State Park
MS
A recreation area six miles southwest of Durant with two lakes: English Lake and Odum Lake.
Holts Landing State Park
DE
This 205-acre park sits on Indian River Bay's southern shore five miles northwest of Bethany Beach, with a dedicated cra…
Holyoke Heritage State Park
MA
This park sits on the former site of the William Skinner Silk Mill, where you can walk through the remains of industrial…
Homolovi State Park
AZ
You will find over 300 Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites scattered across these low hills just north of Winslow. I…
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
FL
You can hop on a floating observatory here to get eye-level with manatees in the spring waters. Keep your eyes peeled fo…
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Honeymoon Island State Park
FL
A 385-acre barrier island park with 4 miles of beach and a year-round draw — consistently drawing more than a million vi…
Honolulu Stadium State Park
HI
Honolulu Stadium State Park is a state park in Hawaii.
Hontoon Island State Park
FL
A 1,648-acre island park reachable only by boat or ferry—no motorized vehicles allowed. Pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, …
Hook Mountain State Park
NY
You will find steep cliffs along the western shore of the Hudson River where the Palisades rise directly from the water.…
Hop River State Park Trail
CT
This 20.8-mile rail trail runs eastward from Manchester to Windham in Connecticut, paralleling the Hop River for most of…
Hopatcong State Park
NJ
Two parcels of land in Roxbury, New Jersey: one along Lake Hopatcong and another at Lake Musconetcong about a mile west.
Hopemead State Park
CT
An undeveloped 60-acre park on the eastern shore of Gardner Lake, eight miles west of Norwich, Connecticut.
Hopeville Pond State Park
CT
A 554-acre park on Hopeville Pond, an impoundment of the Pachaug River, with fishing, swimming, camping, and trails for …
Hopkinton State Park
MA
Hopkinton State Park features a large reservoir and a historic dam that sit right between Hopkinton and Ashland. It is a…
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
NC
This living historical farm near Pinnacle depicts early 1900s Piedmont farm life with period-furnished buildings and her…
Horse Guard State Park
CT
A 105-acre recreation area in the town of Avon, Connecticut.
Horseshoe Lake State Park
IL
Illinois' second-largest natural lake takes center stage at this 2,960-acre park near St. Louis, with connections to ove…
Hot Springs State Park
WY
Thermopolis, Wyoming's hot springs park with naturally heated water flowing at 135°F — the State Bath House cools it to …
Housatonic Meadows State Park
CT
A 452-acre park along the Housatonic River straddling Sharon and Cornwall with camping, hiking, canoeing, and fly-fishin…
Hudson Highlands State Park
NY
A non-contiguous park spread across the Hudson Valley from Peekskill through Putnam County to Beacon on the river's east…
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
TX
Named for its natural rock basins (huecos) that have trapped rainwater for millennia in this arid west Texas region, thi…
Hueston Woods State Park
OH
Nearly 3,000 acres spanning Butler and Preble counties with a 625-acre lake and a rare beech-maple forest designated a N…
Hug Point State Recreation Site
OR
A fee-free Oregon coast park five miles south of Cannon Beach offering picnicking, fishing, and beach access along the P…
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
FL
This park sits right between the Intracoastal Waterway and A1A in Fort Lauderdale. You can spend the day walking through…
Hugh White State Park
MS
A Mississippi recreation area five miles east of Grenada, named after former governor Hugh L. White.
Humaston Brook State Park
CT
An undeveloped day-use park in Northfield preserving a stretch of Humaston Brook with Northfield Pond (locally called Kn…
Humboldt Lagoons State Park
CA
A Redwood Coast park along U.S. Route 101 between Trinidad and Orick protecting three lagoons with estuaries and wetland…
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
CA
A 51,651-acre park 30 miles south of Eureka containing Rockefeller Forest, the world's largest remaining contiguous old-…
Humbug Mountain State Park
OR
A rugged 1,842-acre coastal park centered on 1,759-foot Humbug Mountain, one of Oregon's tallest headlands. Miles of tra…
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Hungry Mother State Park
VA
A 108-acre sandy-beach lake makes this southwestern Virginia park a refreshing spot to swim. Built by the Civilian Conse…
Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area
CA
Hungry Valley offers wide-open dirt trails and sandy washes built for off-road vehicles. It is a prime spot to test your…
Hunting Island State Park
SC
A 5,000-acre barrier island 15 miles east of Beaufort is South Carolina's most-visited state park—a rare undeveloped Sea…
Huntington Beach State Park
SC
You will find 2,500 acres of salt marshes and wide sandy stretches that stay much quieter than the usual tourist spots. …
Huntington State Beach
CA
A 121-acre protected beach in Huntington Beach stretching two miles from Newport Beach north to Beach Boulevard.
Huntington State Park
UT
A Utah state park near the town of Huntington featuring a warm-water reservoir.
Huntsville State Park
TX
A 2,083-acre wooded park six miles southwest of Huntsville sits within the Sam Houston National Forest. Opened in 1956, …
Hurd State Park
CT
Hurd State Park sits adjacent to George Dudley Seymour State Park on the east bank of the Connecticut River in East Hamp…
Hyner Run State Park
PA
A 180-acre park in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by Sproul State Forest near the town of Hyner.
Hyner View State Park
PA
This 6-acre park on Pennsylvania Route 120 offers views from a small overlook, bordered by Sproul State Forest.
Hyrum State Park
UT
Hyrum State Park is a quiet reservoir surrounded by high desert terrain and rolling hills. It is a solid spot to pull ov…
Iao Valley State Park
HI
Iao Valley State Park is a state park in Hawaii.
Ice Age Fossils State Park
NV
You will find ancient fossil remains scattered across these 315 acres on the northern edge of the Las Vegas valley. It i…
Iceberg Island State Marine Park
WA
Iceberg Island State Marine Park is a state park in Washington.
Icelandic State Park
ND
You can spend your days on the Lake Renwick shoreline or wandering through the two hundred acres of woods. It is a solid…
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
FL
Centered on a 6-mile river through shaded hammocks and wetlands, this 2,241-acre park features crystal-clear springs tha…
Ike Kinswa State Park
WA
On the northern shore of Lake Mayfield near Mossyrock, this 421-acre park spans 46,000 feet of shoreline where the Tilto…
Illahee State Park
WA
An 82-acre park on Port Orchard Bay north of East Bremerton shelters one of the nation's oldest Pacific yew trees, stand…
Independence Dam State Park
OH
Located three miles east of Defiance on the Maumee River, this 591-acre park preserves ruins of the Miami and Erie Canal…
Independence Mall State Park
PA
Independence Mall State Park encompasses America's most historic square mile in Philadelphia, with 55 acres of founding-…
Independence Mines
AK
You can find the remains of an old gold mining camp scattered through the Talkeetna Mountains near Hatcher Pass. It is a…
Indian Cave State Park
NE
You will find limestone bluffs and prehistoric petroglyphs tucked along the Missouri River banks here. It is a great spo…
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
CA
In the Sierra Nevada foothills near Jackson sits a 135-acre preserve of an outcropping with 1,185 mortar holes—the large…
Indian Key State Historic Site
FL
An island park in the Florida Keys off the Hawk Channel. The uninhabited ghost town of Indian Key is under archaeologica…
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Indian Lake State Park
MI
Indian Lake State Park offers shallow waters and sandy shores perfect for a weekend of camping and fishing. You can set …
Indian Lake State Park
OH
You can spend your days fishing the shallow waters or renting a pontoon to cruise across the lake. It is a solid spot fo…
Indian Mountain State Park
TN
Established in 1971, this 213-acre park sits at the base of Indian Mountain, a 1,949-foot summit overlooking Elk Valley …
Indian Springs State Park
GA
One of the nation's oldest state parks, this 528-acre Georgia preserve is known for its sulfurous healing springs that t…
Indian Well State Park
CT
Indian Well covers 153 acres on Lake Housatonic in Shelton, Connecticut with a notable 15-foot horsetail waterfall and s…
Indiana Dunes State Park
IN
Forty-seven miles east of Chicago, this 1,530-acre dune reserve sits within Indiana Dunes National Park, offering extens…
Inks Lake State Park
TX
This 1,201-acre park on the Colorado River near Inks Lake in Burnet County opened in 1950 and centers on swimming, campi…
Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park
MN
This glacial moraine rises 310 feet above the surrounding plains, offering a quick but steep climb for anyone wanting a …
Interlochen State Park
MI
Covering 187 acres on the isthmus between Green Lake and Duck Lake in Grand Traverse County, this park provides swimming…
Interstate Park
MN
The St. Croix River cuts through a deep basalt gorge here, creating a landscape of glacial potholes and steep rock walls…
Interstate State Park
MN
The St. Croix River cuts a deep basalt gorge through these twin parks, creating a landscape of glacial potholes and stee…
Iron Horse State Park
WA
A 300-mile rail trail across Washington State following the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad roadb…
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Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
MN
This park features 36 miles of trails carved directly through former iron ore mining land. It is the right spot if you w…
Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
KY
A historic site in Junction City, Kentucky marking the estate and burial ground of Isaac Shelby, Kentucky's first govern…
Ishxenta State Park
CA
Ishxenta State Park covers 1,315 acres of Big Sur coastline where San Jose Creek meets the ocean. You can walk the same …
Island Beach State Park
NJ
A New Jersey state park on the Barnegat Peninsula south of Seaside Park, occupying the site of the former borough of Isl…
Israel Putnam Wolf Den
CT
A historic site in Pomfret, Connecticut where Israel Putnam shot and killed the state's last known wolf in 1742.
Itasca State Park
MN
You can walk right between the two halves of the Mississippi River headwaters here. The park covers massive pine moraine…
Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site
OR
A state heritage site on the south edge of Joseph, Oregon.
J. A. Skinner State Park
MA
You can climb the Mount Holyoke Range to reach the summit where the old Prospect House sits overlooking the Connecticut …
Jack London State Historic Park
CA
A California Historic Park and National Historic Landmark near Glen Ellen on Sonoma Mountain, housing the ruins of Jack …
Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site
OR
This 17-acre site sits right at the headwaters of the Wood River in southern Oregon. It is a solid spot for camping and …
Jackson House State Park Heritage Site
WA
This small site in Washington centers on the restored John R. Jackson homestead cabin. It is a quick stop for history bu…
Jackson Lake State Park
OH
Jackson Lake offers deep water for fishing and plenty of shoreline for camping under the Ohio canopy. You can spend your…
Jackson Lake State Park
CO
A state park in Colorado with Jackson Lake.
Jacksonport State Park
AR
This 164-acre park preserves Jacksonport's history as a steamboat stop where the White River and Black River meet. The 1…
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
PA
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Pennsylvania.
Jacques Cartier State Park
NY
You will find 461 acres of shoreline and river views right on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. It is a solid sp…
Jamaica State Park
VT
You will find 772 acres of dense forest wrapping around the banks of the West River. It is a solid spot to pull over for…
James Baird State Park
NY
James Baird State Park is a 590-acre park in Dutchess County, New York.
James H. Floyd State Park
GA
Taylor Ridge sits right at the edge of this park, providing steep terrain for anyone looking to hit the Pinhoti Trail. Y…
James Island Marine State Park
WA
James Island Marine State Park is a state park in Washington.
James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park
CO
This 890-acre park along the Colorado River near Grand Junction offers five distinct sections with camping, swimming, an…
James River State Park
VA
James River State Park preserves the river's route and portions of the historic Kanawha Canal in Buckingham County, Virg…
Janes Island State Park
MD
Janes Island offers 30 miles of marked water trails weaving through salt marsh to isolated beaches on Maryland's Chesape…
Jarrell Cove State Park
WA
Jarrell Cove State Park on Harstine Island in south Puget Sound combines forest and 3,500 feet of saltwater shoreline, w…
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Jasper State Recreation Site
OR
Jasper State Recreation Site is an Oregon park offering RV hookups.
Jay Cooke State Park
MN
Jay Cooke State Park protects the lower reaches of the Saint Louis River near Duluth, Minnesota, and is one of the ten m…
Jay Nixon State Park
MO
This undeveloped stretch of woods sits right between Taum Sauk and the Ketcherside Conservation Area. Since the park is …
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
CA
Old-growth redwoods line the banks of the Smith River right off Highway 199. You can drive through dense groves of massi…
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
KY
A massive 351-foot concrete obelisk dominates this Kentucky hilltop overlooking the rolling farmland of Fairview. It is …
Jefferson Lake State Park
OH
Jefferson Lake State Park is a state park in Ohio.
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site
MO
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site preserves a historic district in Jefferson City, Missouri, including the Christoph…
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
MD
This 560-acre park and museum along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, has buildings designed by Gertrude S…
Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park
AR
Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park in Grant County, Arkansas, marks the Civil War Battle of Jenkins' Ferry fought on…
Jenness State Beach
NH
Jenness State Beach offers a sandy stretch of Atlantic coastline perfect for a quick swim or a picnic by the water. You …
Jennings Environmental Education Center
PA
This 334-acre environmental center in Butler County, Pennsylvania, protects the state's only publicly managed prairie ec…
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
KY
Originally founded as Dewey Lake State Park in 1954, this Kentucky resort park was renamed for Jenny Wiley, a pioneer wo…
Jericho Mountain State Park
NH
Jericho Mountain State Park in the White Mountains of Berlin, New Hampshire, serves ATV, UTV, and snowmobile enthusiasts…
Jerome State Historic Park
AZ
This steep hillside town is built directly into the Black Hills, where old mining history lives in the Douglas Mansion. …
Jesse Owens State Park
OH
A state park in Ohio named after the Olympic athlete.
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
OR
You will find massive sand dunes bordering a stretch of coastline just south of Florence. It is a great spot to park the…
Jimmie Davis State Park
LA
Caney Creek Lake offers 5,000 acres of water for fishing and boating right on the edge of this park. It is a solid stop …
Jockey's Ridge State Park
NC
Jockey's Ridge is home to the tallest active sand dune system east of the Mississippi. The 427-acre park near Nags Head …
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Joe Wheeler State Park
AL
Joe Wheeler State Park spreads 2,550 acres across three parcels on Wheeler Lake, an impoundment of the Tennessee River e…
Joemma Beach State Park
WA
A 122-acre park on Puget Sound offering 3,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on the Key Peninsula, with facilities for boat…
John A. Latsch State Park
MN
A 1,654-acre park along the Mississippi River north of Winona, Minnesota, dominated by three steep 500-foot bluffs named…
John A. Minetto State Park
CT
John A. Minetto State Park covers 715 acres across Goshen and Torrington, Connecticut, with facilities for picnicking, f…
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
OR
The steep basalt cliffs and winding turns of the Historic Columbia River Highway define this stretch of the Gorge. You c…
John Boyd Thacher State Park
NY
Located 15 miles southwest of Albany atop the Helderberg Escarpment, John Boyd Thacher State Park has hiking trails offe…
John Bryan State Park
OH
John Bryan State Park wraps around Clifton Gorge, a deep chasm carved by the Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. …
John G. Neihardt State Historic Site
NE
The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in Bancroft, Nebraska, honors Nebraska's poet laureate with museum exhibits.
John Gorrie State Museum
FL
The John Gorrie State Museum in Apalachicola, Florida, commemorates the inventor of mechanical refrigeration, who receiv…
John James Audubon State Park
KY
John James Audubon State Park on U.S. Route 41 in Henderson, Kentucky, honors the ornithologist and painter who lived in…
John Martin Reservoir State Park
CO
John Martin Reservoir State Park holds Colorado's second-largest body of water by capacity and is known for birdwatching…
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
FL
Key Largo's waters host seventy square nautical miles of coral reefs and marine life right off the Hawk Channel passage.…
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
FL
Originally named for Broward County Attorney John U. Lloyd, this Dania Beach park is now officially Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eu…
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
NY
You can walk through the original 18th-century manor and grounds where Sir William Johnson managed colonial relations wi…
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
IL
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area spans 1,365 acres in Henry County, Illinois, with a 58-acre lake for fishing, b…
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
MO
The East Fork Black River cuts through ancient volcanic rock formations to create natural chutes and pools perfect for s…
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
FL
A Florida river park with diverse habitats - sand pine scrub, mangroves, and river swamps along the scenic Loxahatchee R…
Jones Beach State Park
NY
A barrier island state park in Nassau County, New York, connected to Long Island by three parkways. Built during Robert …
Jones Lake State Park
NC
A North Carolina park with two Carolina bay lakes - Jones Lake and Salters Lake - in the Coastal Plain near Elizabethtow…
Jones-Confluence Point State Park
MO
This park sits right where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi, offering wide stretches of shoreline and bottomland…
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
NC
Jordan Lake offers massive stretches of water and thick woodlands spread across Chatham and Wake counties. It is a solid…
Jordan River Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
UT
Utah's dedicated off-highway vehicle park in Salt Lake City with four motocross tracks, tabletops, and banked turns. Sea…
Jordanelle State Park
UT
Jordanelle Reservoir offers wide stretches of blue water and rolling hills just north of Heber City. It is the best spot…
Joseph Davis State Park
NY
You can find 388 acres of riverfront land right along the lower Niagara River in Lewiston. It is a solid spot to pull ov…
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
PA
This 803-acre stretch of Pennsylvania woods offers quiet hiking trails through dense forest and managed woodlands. It is…
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
PA
An 803-acre Pennsylvania state park in Dauphin County.
Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area
OR
An Oregon park on the Rogue River near Crater Lake, with campsite views overlooking Lost Creek Reservoir. Located 40 mil…
Joseph Whidbey State Park
WA
A 112-acre Washington shoreline park in Island County with 3,100 feet of Strait of Juan de Fuca access. Activities inclu…
Jubilee College State Park
IL
An Illinois park 6 miles west of Peoria containing Jubilee College Historic Site, a frontier college that operated from …
Judge C. R. Magney State Park
MN
A Minnesota park on Lake Superior's North Shore known for the Devil's Kettle - an unusual waterfall where half the Brule…
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
CA
McWay Falls drops eighty feet directly onto the beach where the cliffs meet the Pacific. You can walk through groves of …
Kabetogama State Forest
MN
A Minnesota state forest bordering the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the east, m…
Kachemak Bay State Park
AK
A 400,000-acre Alaska park with both standard and wilderness designation, surrounding Kachemak Bay. No road access - vis…
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Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum
OR
A historic museum in John Day, Oregon preserving a mid-1800s Chinese herbal apothecary and mercantile building - the bes…
Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
WA
You can spend your days paddling through the Green River Gorge or hiking the three miles of trails that wind through the…
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Kankakee River State Park
IL
An Illinois river park spanning 4,000 acres along the Kankakee River, with four islands - Smith, Hoffman, Langham, and W…
Kanopolis State Park
KS
A Kansas park in the Smoky Hills southwest of Salina with a reservoir, yucca and desert plants, sandstone canyons, and a…
Kartchner Caverns State Park
AZ
You can wander through nearly two and a half miles of limestone passages tucked away south of Benson. It is a solid stop…
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Katy Trail State Park
MO
You can cycle or hike 240 miles of flat limestone crushed surface following the northern bank of the Missouri River. Thi…
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Kaumahina State Wayside Park
HI
A 7.8-acre wayside on Maui's Hana Highway with forest and exotic plants, offering rest stop amenities and scenic views o…
Kaw Mission
KS
A historic mission church in Council Grove, Kansas that housed and educated 30 Kaw boys from 1851 to 1854.
Kaw River State Park
KS
This 76-acre stretch along the Kansas River offers a rare bit of riverbank access right in the middle of Topeka. It is a…
Kekaha Kai State Park
HI
A Hawaii beach park on the north Kona coast with three main beach areas - Maniniʻowali, Makalawena, and Mahaiʻula bays.
Kelleys Island State Park
OH
An island park occupying one-quarter of Kelleys Island in Lake Erie, 13 miles northeast of Port Clinton, Ohio. The 677 a…
Kenlake State Resort Park
KY
Kentucky's first state resort park on the western shore of Kentucky Lake, spanning 1,795 acres of land and 160,300 acres…
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
CA
A 401-acre urban park in the Baldwin Hills Mountains of Los Angeles, sometimes called L.A.'s Central Park. Built in 1984…
Kent Falls State Park
CT
A Connecticut park in the Litchfield Hills featuring Kent Falls - a waterfall series dropping 250 feet in under a quarte…
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
KY
A Kentucky resort park on the northern shore of Kentucky Lake with an 18-hole golf course, convention center, and lighte…
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
NC
A North Carolina park near Henderson with 3,376 acres of woodlands along the 50,000-acre man-made Kerr Lake, named for C…
Kershaw–Ryan State Park
NV
A 265-acre Nevada park 2 miles south of Caliente at the northern end of Rainbow Canyon, with roots going back to an 1873…
Kettle Creek State Park
PA
This 1,793-acre valley park in Pennsylvania is surrounded by mountains and wilderness, with the scenic Alvin R. Bush Dam…
Kettle Pond State Park
VT
Kettle Pond State Park sits in Vermont's Groton State Forest, one of seven parks in the network. Located near Marshfield…
Kettletown State Park
CT
Kettletown State Park lines the Housatonic River's Lake Zoar on Connecticut's eastern shore, with camping, hiking, picni…
Keuka Lake State Park
NY
Keuka Lake State Park occupies 621 acres at the north end of Keuka Lake's west branch, one of New York's Finger Lakes in…
Keyhole State Park
WY
Keyhole Reservoir offers wide stretches of water and rolling hills for anyone looking to camp or fish near Moorcroft. It…
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Keystone State Park
OK
Keystone State Park is a state park in Oklahoma.
Keystone State Park
PA
Keystone State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania.
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
TX
Kickapoo Cavern State Park covers 6,368 acres straddling Kinney and Edwards counties near Brackettville, about 22 miles …
Kilen Woods State Park
MN
Kilen Woods offers a stretch of river bottom forest along the Des Moines River that feels worlds away from the surroundi…
Killens Pond State Park
DE
Killens Pond State Park centers around a 75-acre pond south of Felton in Delaware, offering boating, fishing, hiking, ca…
Killingly Pond State Park
CT
Killingly Pond State Park spreads across 162 acres on the western shore of Killingly Pond, a 122-acre body of water stra…
Kincaid Lake State Park
KY
Kincaid Lake State Park wraps around an 850-acre lake near Falmouth, Kentucky, with a nine-hole golf course, 84 campsite…
Kingdom Come State Park
KY
Pine Mountain ridges and a small mountain lake define this stretch of Harlan County. You can hike up to Raven Rock for a…
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
CA
Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a state park in California.
Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center
PA
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center spans 2,531 acres on South Mountain in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, serving…
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Kings Mountain State Park
SC
Kings Mountain State Park sits in South Carolina's Piedmont region near Blacksburg, about 40 miles southwest of Charlott…
Kingsland Bay State Park
VT
Lake Champlain waterfront park in Ferrisburgh spanning 264 acres. Good for water access and views of the lake.
Kingston State Park
NH
Kingston sits on Great Pond with 300 feet of swim area, canoe rentals, and game areas for horseshoes and volleyball. The…
Kinney Point State Park
WA
Kinney Point State Park covers 67 acres at the south end of Marrowstone Island in Washington, accessible only by water. …
Kinnickinnic State Park
WI
Kinnickinnic State Park is a 1,242-acre Wisconsin park where the Kinnickinnic River joins the St. Croix River, with a sa…
Kinzua Bridge State Park
PA
A 339-acre state park near Mount Jewett in Pennsylvania, east of the Allegheny National Forest.
Kiptopeke State Park
VA
Kiptopeke State Park crowns Virginia's Eastern Shore with brackish bay access, migratory bird habitat, and concrete ship…
Kiser Lake State Park
OH
Kiser Lake offers 531 acres of flat Ohio terrain centered around a large lake and a nearby wetlands nature preserve. It …
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
FL
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park protects the largest remaining tract of Florida's dry prairie ecosystem, part of t…
Kitsap Memorial State Park
WA
Kitsap Memorial State Park spreads across 63 acres on the Hood Canal near Lofall, Washington, with over 1,700 feet of sh…
Kittatinny Valley State Park
NJ
Located in Andover Township, this park features glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, and former railroads plus a small…
Knight Point State Park
VT
You can park right off Route 2 on North Hero Island to access sandy swimming beaches and boat rentals on Lake Champlain.…
Knob Noster State Park
MO
Knob Noster State Park sprawls across 3,934 acres in Missouri, named for small hills rising from otherwise flat land. It…
Knox Farm State Park
NY
Knox Farm State Park occupies 633 acres in the town of Aurora, New York, the former country estate of the Knox family of…
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
NY
Knox's Headquarters is a Georgian house built in 1754 in New Windsor, New York, now a state historic site. The property …
Koberg Beach State Recreation Site
OR
Koberg Beach State Recreation Site is a wayside rest area in Hood River County, Oregon, on Interstate 84 for westbound t…
Kodachrome Basin State Park
UT
Named for its colorful sandstone pipes and formations at 5,800 feet, this state park sits near Bryce Canyon and rewards …
Kohler-Andrae State Park
WI
Kohler-Andrae State Park bundles two adjacent Wisconsin parks south of Sheboygan with over two miles of Lake Michigan be…
Koke'e State Park
HI
Koke'e State Park perches on a plateau 3,200-4,200 feet above sea level in northwestern Kauai, Hawaii, with 4,345 acres …
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
GA
You will find massive earthwork mounds scattered across the flat landscape of southwest Georgia. These ancient structure…
Kooser State Park
PA
Kooser State Park covers 250 acres in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, surrounding a 4-acre lake built in the 1930s by the…
Kopachuck State Park
WA
Kopachuck State Park sits on Henderson Bay in Puget Sound west of Gig Harbor, Washington, with 109 acres and a mile of s…
Koreshan State Historic Site
FL
Koreshan State Park preserves a historic settlement in Estero, Florida, added to the National Register of Historic Place…
Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve
CA
A redwood and Douglas fir forest in Sonoma County where pink rhododendrons bloom against the evergreen understory from m…
L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park
OR
L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park opened in 2007 as Oregon's first new full-service state park in 35 years, spanning 1,654…
La Pine State Park
OR
La Pine State Park sits along the Deschutes River in Oregon, 5 miles northeast of the town of La Pine.
La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
CA
Mission La Purísima in Lompoc, California was founded in 1787 and rebuilt after an 1812 earthquake destroyed the origina…
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
MN
A state recreation area in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Lac qui Parle State Park
MN
You can spend your afternoon watching the wind ripple across the wide waters of Lac qui Parle or walking through the pra…
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
IA
You can spend your days fishing the Des Moines River or hiking through the historic districts that line the park. It is …
Lackawanna State Park
PA
A 1,445-acre park centered on Lake Lackawanna, a 198-acre man-made lake in northeastern Pennsylvania near Dalton.
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
FL
Home to one of Florida's 33 first-magnitude springs, discharging up to 168 million gallons daily into the Suwannee River…
Lahontan State Recreation Area
NV
The Lahontan Reservoir stretches seventeen miles through the Nevada high desert, offering plenty of shoreline for fishin…
Lake Ahquabi State Park
IA
This reservoir offers plenty of shoreline for fishing and camping just south of Des Moines. You can spend your time hiki…
Lake Anna State Park
VA
You can spend your days fishing the North Anna River or hiking through old gold mining sites. It is a solid spot to pull…
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
KY
A recreation area on Lake Barkley's eastern shore in western Kentucky, one of three parks near the 170,000-acre Land Bet…
Lake Bemidji State Park
MN
You will find a massive spruce-tamarack bog and historic 1930s stone structures along the north shore of Lake Bemidji. I…
Lake Bistineau State Park
LA
One of Louisiana's 22 state parks, situated on a lake about 30 minutes east of Shreveport in Webster Parish.
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
TX
A 640-acre park on the northern shore of Lake Bob Sandlin, 10 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant in east Texas.
Lake Bronson State Park
MN
A state park in Minnesota's northwestern corner near Lake Bronson.
Lake Bruin State Park
LA
You will find slow-moving waters and dense cypress swamps surrounding this oxbow lake near St. Joseph. It is a solid spo…
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Lake Carlos State Park
MN
Located 10 miles north of Alexandria, Minnesota, this park opened in 1937 as a recreational hub in one of the state's su…
Lake Cascade State Park
ID
Multiple campground units around 27,000-acre Lake Cascade in central Idaho, with 279 campsites, boat ramps, and year-rou…
Lake Catherine State Park
AR
You will find dense pine forests and rocky shoreline surrounding the waters of Lake Catherine. It is a great spot to ren…
Lake Chelan State Park
WA
A 139-acre recreation area on Lake Chelan's southwest shore east of the Cascades in Washington, established in 1943 with…
Lake Chicot State Park
AR
A 212-acre park on the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in the U.S., featuring cypress trees,…
Lake Claiborne State Park
LA
A 643-acre recreation site on 6,400-acre Lake Claiborne in northwestern Louisiana, offering cabin stays, 89 campsites, s…
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
TX
You can spend your days fishing or camping along the shores of Lake Corpus Christi. It is a solid spot south of Mathis i…
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
KY
A resort park on 50,250-acre Lake Cumberland in south-central Kentucky, offering lodging, camping, marina, fishing, and …
Lake D'Arbonne State Park
LA
A 655-acre park in a hilly region adjacent to Lake D'Arbonne in Union Parish, Louisiana, accessible from Farmerville.
Lake Dardanelle State Park
AR
You can pull off the lake at two different spots in Russellville or Dardanelle to access the 34,300-acre waters. Both si…
Lake Darling State Park
IA
A state park in Washington County, Iowa, located between Brighton and Richland.
Lake Dennison Recreation Area
MA
A 121-acre recreation area in Winchendon, Massachusetts, part of the U.S. Army Corps' Birch Hill Flood Control Project.
Lake DePue State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
A state fish and wildlife area in Illinois.
Lake Easton State Park
WA
You will find 24,000 feet of shoreline wrapping around Lake Easton right in the Cascade foothills. It is a solid spot fo…
Lake Elmo State Park
MT
A 123-acre park northeast of Billings, Montana, with a 64-acre reservoir offering swimming, boating, fishing, and a dog …
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Lake Eufaula State Park
OK
A 2,853-acre Oklahoma park on Lake Eufaula 14 miles southwest of Checotah, renamed from Fountainhead State Park in 2002.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
LA
A 6,000-acre park adjacent to the Atchafalaya Basin in Iberia and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, 18 miles east of St. M…
Lake Fort Smith State Park
AR
A 260-acre park in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas that reopened in 2008 on a new lake site, with 30 campsites, cabins,…
Lake Francis State Park
NH
You can spend your days paddling the Connecticut River or hitting the ATV trails that cut through the northern New Hamps…
Lake Frierson State Park
AR
A 114-acre park on Crowley's Ridge in Greene County, eastern Arkansas.
Lake Gogebic State Park
MI
A 360-acre park on the western shore of Lake Gogebic, Michigan's largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula.
Lake Griffin State Park
FL
A 578-acre park 2 miles north of Leesburg, Florida, featuring one of the state's largest live oak trees and swampland co…
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Lake Guntersville State Park
AL
A 5,909-acre resort park on the eastern shore of Guntersville Lake, a 69,000-acre Tennessee River impoundment in north A…
Lake Hartwell State Park
SC
A park in Oconee County, South Carolina, near Fair Play, created in 1976 on Army Corps land and private purchases.
Lake Havasu State Park
AZ
A recreation area on Lake Havasu in Mohave County, Arizona, with camping, boating, fishing, an interpretive desert garde…
Lake Herman State Park
SD
This park on 1,350-acre Lake Herman in Lake County offers year-round camping with 72 electric hook-up sites and four cab…
Lake Hope State Park
OH
Lake Hope sits in a 2,983-acre park within Zaleski State Forest, built around a 120-acre lake formed from Big Sandy Run.…
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
FL
This archaeological park protects some of Florida's most important pre-Columbian sites—seven earthwork mounds and a plaz…
Lake James State Park
NC
Lake James State Park spans 3,743 acres across Burke and McDowell counties in the North Carolina foothills, bordering a …
Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park
FL
About seven miles southwest of Lake Placid, this park protects the western shore of Lake June in Winter. It's a quiet Fl…
Lake Kegonsa State Park
WI
Lake Kegonsa State Park sits on the northeast shore near Madison, mixing oak woodland, prairie, and wetlands. It's got a…
Lake Keomah State Park
IA
Just east of Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Lake Keomah State Park surrounds an 83-acre lake within a 366-acre park. A mod…
Lake Kissimmee State Park
FL
This 5,930-acre park 15 miles east of Lake Wales protects floodplain and forest on three lakes, with 50 threatened or en…
Lake Lenore Caves State Park
WA
These basalt cave shelters and the lake itself were carved by the massive Missoula floods, part of the Ice Age Floods Na…
Lake Lincoln State Park
MS
Lake Lincoln State Park is a Mississippi recreation area five miles southeast of Wesson, off Highway 51.
Lake Livingston State Park
TX
You will find thick pine forests and deep water along the shores of Lake Livingston just an hour north of Houston. It is…
Lake Logan State Park
OH
You can find 400 acres of water and open shoreline sitting right off State Route 664 in Hocking County. It is a solid sp…
Lake Loramie State Park
OH
Lake Loramie State Park occupies 407 acres on a 1,655-acre lake just northeast of Fort Loramie, Ohio. A straightforward …
Lake Lorraine State Park
MA
Lake Lorraine State Park has been closed since 2009, but it sits on the southern shore of a lake in Springfield, Massach…
Lake Louise State Park
MN
Lake Louise State Park sits just north of the Iowa border near Le Roy, Minnesota, mixing a small 25-acre man-made lake w…
Lake Lurleen State Park
AL
Lake Lurleen State Park near Northport, Alabama, spreads across 1,625 acres with a 250-acre lake and 23 miles of trails.…
Lake Malone State Park
KY
Lake Malone State Park in western Kentucky features sandstone cliffs, a natural rock bridge, and an 788-acre lake set in…
Lake Manatee State Park
FL
Lake Manatee State Park sits on the south shore of a 2,400-acre lake nine miles from I-75 in the Bradenton area, mixing …
Lake Manawa State Park
IA
Located in Council Bluffs, this state park centers on Lake Manawa, formed by Missouri River flooding in the late 1800s.
Lake Maria State Park
MN
Lake Maria State Park, just west of Minneapolis, preserves a remnant of Big Woods—hilly, glacially-formed landscape with…
Lake Mary Ronan State Park
MT
You can set up camp along the shores of Lake Mary Ronan to fish for kokanee salmon and yellow perch. The park offers twe…
Lake Milton State Park
OH
You can spend your days on the 1,700-acre lake fishing or boating, or hit the ten miles of mountain biking trails throug…
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
TX
You can find limestone canyons and top-rope climbing spots at Penitentiary Hollow right alongside the waters of Lake Min…
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
IL
Lake Murphysboro State Park spans 1,022 acres in Jackson County, Illinois.
Lake Murray State Park
OK
This 5,700-acre lake sits in the middle of Oklahoma's largest state park, offering plenty of space for camping and fishi…
Lake Norman State Park
NC
You will find nearly 2,000 acres of shoreline and wooded trails right where Hicks Creek meets Lake Norman. It is a solid…
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
MO
Lake of the Ozarks State Park is Missouri's largest state park, stretching 85 miles along the Grand Glaize Arm shoreline…
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Lake Owyhee State Park
OR
At the northeastern end of the Owyhee Reservoir in Oregon, this state park is known for bighorn sheep sightings. Worth a…
Lake Poinsett State Park
AR
You can find plenty of fishing spots and boat rentals around this 132-acre lake sitting right on Crowley's Ridge. It is …
Lake Pueblo State Park
CO
Lake Pueblo State Park near Pueblo, Colorado, sprawls across 10,000 acres with 60 miles of shoreline and two full-servic…
Lake Sakakawea State Park
ND
Lake Sakakawea State Park occupies 739 acres on North Dakota's largest reservoir, just north of the Garrison Dam near Pi…
Lake Sammamish State Park
WA
Lake Sammamish State Park in King County, Washington, sits at the south end of the lake with 512 acres and boat-friendly…
Lake Scott State Park
KS
Lake Scott State Park in western Kansas surrounds a spring-fed lake and is home to El Cuartelejo, the only known pueblo …
Lake Shaftsbury State Park
VT
An 84-acre park circling its namesake lake in south-central Vermont. Quiet spot for swimming and picnicking.
Lake Shetek State Park
MN
Lake Shetek State Park in Minnesota is a state recreation area.
Lake St. George State Park
ME
You can spend your days fishing for landlocked salmon or paddling through the calm waters of Lake St. George. The park o…
Lake Superior State Park
NY
Lake Superior State Park covers 1,410 acres on Lake Superior's shore in Sullivan County, New York, operated by the count…
Lake Sylvia State Park
WA
Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, Washington, sits in dense temperate rain forest on 233 acres. If you want Pacific N…
Lake Taghkanic State Park
NY
Lake Taghkanic State Park spans 1,569 acres in southern Columbia County, New York, on the town line between Gallatin and…
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
NV
The northeast shores of Lake Tahoe offer deep water access and a massive stretch of forest for hiking through Washoe Val…
Lake Tahoe State Park
NV
Lake Tahoe State Park in Nevada is a state recreation area.
Lake Tarleton State Park
NH
Lake Tarleton is a small, undeveloped stretch of water in Piermont perfect for a quiet afternoon of canoeing or fishing.…
Lake Tawakoni State Park
TX
Lake Tawakoni State Park sits on a sprawling 37,879-acre reservoir on the Sabine River in Hunt County, Texas. The 376-ac…
Lake Thunderbird State Park
OK
Lake Thunderbird State Park sprawls across 1,874 acres in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, about 12 miles east of Norman on S…
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
MN
You can head deep into the earth at Minnesota's oldest iron mine or spend your time out on the south shore of Lake Vermi…
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Lake Waccamaw State Park
NC
This Carolina bay lake sits in Columbus County and offers a unique chance to see a landscape shaped by ancient permafros…
Lake Walcott State Park
ID
Lake Walcott State Park hugs the western shore of an 8,000-acre Snake River impoundment in Minidoka County, Idaho, near …
Lake Wapello State Park
IA
You can spend your days fishing or paddling around the calm waters of Lake Wapello. It is a solid spot for camping near …
Lake Wappapello State Park
MO
Lake Wappapello State Park covers 1,854 acres along the Missouri lake of the same name in Wayne County. The park has two…
Lake Waramaug State Park
CT
Lake Waramaug State Park sits on the northwest shore of Lake Waramaug in Kent, Connecticut, offering 95 acres of swimmin…
Lake Warren State Park
SC
Lake Warren State Park, a 440-acre reserve 4 miles southwest of Hampton, South Carolina, centers on the lake itself. Vis…
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Lake Wenatchee State Park
WA
You will find glacier-fed water and thick pine forests spread across two separate shores on the eastern side of the Casc…
Lake White State Park
OH
Lake White State Park sits on the southwest edge of Waverly in Pike County, Ohio, with 92 acres of land and 337 acres of…
Lake Whitney State Park
TX
You will find plenty of shoreline and wooded trails around this 775-acre stretch of Hill County. It is a solid spot to p…
Lake Wissota State Park
WI
Lake Wissota State Park spreads across 1,062 acres on the northeast shore of a Chippewa River reservoir near Chippewa Fa…
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Lake Wister State Park
OK
Lake Wister State Park encompasses 3,428 acres in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, near the city of Wister. The park uses its …
Lake Wyola State Park
MA
Lake Wyola State Park, also called the Carroll A. Holmes Recreation Area, occupies 42 acres on the northwest shore of La…
Lakepoint State Park
AL
Lakepoint State Park occupies 1,220 acres on the western shore of Lake Eufaula, a 45,000-acre reservoir of the Chattahoo…
Lakeport State Park
MI
Lakeport State Park sits on Lake Huron's shore in St. Clair County, Michigan, split into two units on either side of the…
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Lakeshore State Park
WI
Lakeshore State Park, a 22-acre Wisconsin waterfront tucked into Milwaukee on Lake Michigan's shores, sits adjacent to D…
Lakeside Beach State Park
NY
Lakeside Beach State Park sprawls across 744 acres on Lake Ontario's shore in the Town of Carlton, Orleans County, New Y…
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
TN
This 2,076-acre state park in East Tennessee protects the Rocky Fork watershed, with access to the Appalachian Trail and…
Lamentation Mountain State Park
CT
This small stretch of woods climbs the western slope of Lamentation Mountain, ending at the Mattabesett Trail ridgeline.…
Lamoine State Park
ME
You can park right on the edge of Frenchman's Bay to catch views of the Mount Desert Island mountains and the local work…
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
ID
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park in Custer County, Idaho, tells the story of the region's frontier mining history thro…
Landmark Inn State Historic Site
TX
The Landmark Inn State Historic Site in Castroville, Texas, functions as both a historic site and working inn with eight…
Landsford Canal State Park
SC
Landsford Canal State Park is a South Carolina state park.
Larkin State Park Trail
CT
Larkin State Park Trail is a 10.3-mile rail trail following an old New York & New England Railroad roadbed across Connec…
Larrabee State Park
WA
Chuckanut Mountain drops straight into Samish Bay here, offering a mix of steep hiking trails and rocky shoreline for pa…
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Lathrop State Park
CO
Lathrop State Park near Walsenburg, Colorado, was the state's first state park when it opened in 1962. The park features…
Laughing Whitefish Falls Scenic Site
MI
A 100-foot fan-shaped cascade drops along the Laughing Whitefish River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The 960-acre site …
Laura S. Walker State Park
GA
Laura S. Walker State Park spreads across 626 acres near Hoboken and the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, home to alligators…
Laurel Hill State Park
PA
Laurel Hill features a 63-acre man-made lake and dense forest terrain shaped by CCC workers during the Depression. It is…
Laurel Mountain State Park
PA
Laurel Mountain State Park covers 493 acres across Ligonier and Jenner townships in Westmoreland and Somerset counties, …
Laurel Ridge State Park
PA
Laurel Ridge State Park encompasses 13,625 acres across Cambria, Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties in Pennsyl…
Laurel Summit State Park
PA
Laurel Summit State Park, a 6-acre picnic area atop Laurel Mountain in Cook Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania,…
Lava Tree State Monument
HI
You can walk through hollow lava tubes that formed when a massive flow encased an entire forest back in 1790. These ston…
Law Island State Park
VT
Law Island State Park is a Vermont state park.
Lawrence Heritage State Park
MA
Lawrence Heritage State Park preserves the industrial heritage of Lawrence, Massachusetts, across three units on or near…
Leadbetter Point State Park
WA
Leadbetter Point sits at the tip of Long Beach Peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and Willapa Bay, with a birding trail…
Leasburg Dam State Park
NM
Situated 15 miles north of Las Cruces along the Rio Grande, this state park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming…
Ledges State Park
IA
A 100-foot sandstone gorge carved by Pea's Creek defines this park south of Boone, with concretions jutting from the cli…
Lee State Park
SC
Low-lying riverbanks and dense woodlands line the Lynches River here in Lee County. It is a quiet spot for those looking…
Leelanau State Park
MI
Covering 1,550 acres on the Leelanau Peninsula, this state park extends to the tip where the Grand Traverse Lighthouse s…
Leesylvania State Park
VA
Located in southeastern Prince William County, this park was donated by businessman Daniel K. Ludwig in 1978, dedicated …
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
MS
Located on the banks of the Pearl River within Jackson's city limits, this park features a 50-acre lake and homes the Mi…
Legion State Park
MS
Situated on the north edge of Louisville, Mississippi, this historic recreation area sits adjacent to Tombigbee National…
Lehigh Gorge State Park
PA
This 4,548-acre park spans a gorge along the Lehigh River, stretching from a flood control dam in Luzerne County to Jim …
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
CA
A historic mansion in Sacramento that serves as the official reception center and workplace for California's governor, t…
Leo Carrillo State Park
CA
Stretching 1.5 miles along the Malibu coast with 2,513 acres of parkland extending into the Santa Monica Mountains, this…
Leominster State Forest
MA
Spanning 4,246 acres across five Massachusetts towns, this state forest features an extensive trail system, numerous sma…
Leonard Harrison State Park
PA
You can find steep overlooks and hiking trails along the east rim of the Pine Creek Gorge. It is the best spot to catch …
Leroy Percy State Park
MS
Five miles west of Hollandale, Mississippi, this park impresses with cypress trees, artesian springs, and ancient oaks d…
Les Mason State Park
MT
You can find an eight-acre stretch of sand and gravel beach right on the east shore of Whitefish Lake. It is a solid spo…
Letchworth Mounds
FL
This archaeological park preserves Florida's tallest prehistoric Native American mound at 46 feet high, built 1100 to 18…
Letchworth State Park
NY
The Genesee River cuts a deep gorge through this stretch of western Upstate New York, creating a series of massive water…
Leucadia State Beach
CA
A 10.6-acre beach in Encinitas, California, also known as Beacon's Beach, popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing sin…
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park
KY
This 896-acre park south of London, Kentucky, now run as a city park, preserves a section of the historic Wilderness Roa…
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
SD
Located near Yankton on the northern shore of Lewis and Clark Lake, this 31,400-acre Missouri River reservoir offers wat…
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Lewis & Clark State Park
WA
State park with historical ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition across multiple states.
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
MT
Explore limestone caverns and ten miles of hiking trails across 3,000 acres near Whitehall in southwestern Montana. Name…
Lewis and Clark State Park
ND
Lewis and Clark State Park in North Dakota is a disambiguation entry covering multiple parks of that name across the Pac…
Lewis and Clark State Park
IA
Lewis and Clark State Park is a state park in Iowa.
Lewis and Clark State Park
MO
State park with historical ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition across multiple states.
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
NE
You will find 90 miles of shoreline along the Missouri River, making this a solid spot for long stretches of fishing and…
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
OR
You will find the Sandy River cutting through the landscape here, right where it meets the Columbia River Gorge near Bro…
Liberty State Park
NJ
You can walk the waterfront trails along the Upper New York Bay to get a direct view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis …
Lighthouse Field State Beach
CA
Located at the north end of Monterey Bay near the famous Steamer Lane surfing break, this 38-acre beach park houses the …
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
FL
You will need a boat to reach these low-lying islands and their dense tropical hardwood forests. Most people head out he…
Lily Bay State Park
ME
You will find 924 acres of Maine woodland stretching along the southeast shore of Moosehead Lake. It is a solid spot for…
Lime Kiln Point State Park
WA
Perched on the western shore of San Juan Island, this 42-acre park offers some of the best land-based orca viewing in th…
Limekiln State Park
CA
Located on the Big Sur coast 2 miles south of Lucia, this 711-acre park features four historic lime kilns, a redwood for…
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Lincoln Historic District
NM
A historic district in New Mexico.
Lincoln Homestead State Park
KY
This 120-acre site near Springfield features the historic buildings and reconstructions tied to Thomas Lincoln. It is a …
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
IL
Located 8 miles south of Charleston, Illinois, this 86-acre site centers on a replica of the log cabin built and occupie…
Lincoln Rock State Park
WA
On Lake Entiat's east shore seven miles north of Wenatchee, this 86-acre park offers water activities and camping with v…
Lincoln State Monument
NM
This historic district 12 miles east of Capitan preserves the community of Lincoln, New Mexico, with 48 structures refle…
Lincoln State Park
IN
Lincoln State Park offers thick hardwood forests and quiet lake access just a short drive east of Evansville. It is a so…
Lincoln Trail State Park
IL
Covering 1,023 acres in Clark County near Marshall, Illinois, this state park was established in 1936 and officially ded…
Lincoln Woods State Park
RI
This 627-acre park around Olney Pond northwest of Pawtucket is known for its giant glacial boulders and stony terrain in…
Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
IL
Built in 1841 at 6th and Adams Streets in Springfield, this brick law office has been restored and operated as a state h…
Linn Run State Park
PA
Spanning 612 acres in Westmoreland County near Rector, this park features Grove Run and Rock Run joining to form Linn Ru…
Little Beaver State Park
WV
Little Beaver State Park sits on the shores of an 18-acre lake near Beckley in the mountains of southern West Virginia. …
Little Buffalo State Park
PA
You can spend your afternoon fishing at Holman Lake or watching the restored grist mill in action. It is a solid stop ju…
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
KS
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park protects 330 acres of distinctive badlands terrain in Logan County, Kansas, about 2…
Little Manatee River State Park
FL
Little Manatee River State Park sprawls across 2,433 acres along a blackwater river 5 miles south of Sun City. The park …
Little Miami Scenic Trail
OH
The Little Miami Scenic Trail spans 78 miles as the fourth-longest paved trail in the nation, threading through five sou…
Little Miami State Park
OH
This stretch of Ohio features the Little Miami Scenic Trail, a paved 78-mile path that cuts through five different count…
Little Ocmulgee State Park
GA
Little Ocmulgee State Park sits on a 256-acre lake carved from the river's natural channels, ringed by 1,360 acres of Ge…
Little Pee Dee State Park
SC
You can hike around the edge of an ancient Carolina Bay and its sandy rim just outside of Dillon. It is a strange, circu…
Little Pine State Park
PA
Little Pine State Park wraps 2,158 acres around a 94-acre lake created by damming Little Pine Creek, a tributary flowing…
Little River State Beach
CA
Little River State Beach occupies 152 acres at the mouth of the Little River in Humboldt County, 13 miles north of Eurek…
Little River State Park
VT
Little River State Park is a campground park on the 850-acre Waterbury Reservoir in Waterbury, Vermont, within Mount Man…
Little Sahara State Park
OK
Little Sahara State Park is an Oklahoma recreation area.
Little Talbot Island State Park
FL
Little Talbot Island State Park encompasses an entire 2,500-acre barrier island 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville. The …
Lockhart State Park
TX
Lockhart State Park sits on 453 acres at the southwestern edge of Lockhart, Texas, built between 1935 and 1938 by the Ci…
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
MO
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site preserves the longest of Missouri's four remaining covered bridges at 15…
Locust Lake State Park
PA
Locust Lake State Park spreads 1,089 acres around a 52-acre lake in the anthracite coal country of eastern Pennsylvania.…
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Lodi Point State Park
NY
Lodi Point is a 12-acre state park on the east shore of Seneca Lake, one of New York's Finger Lakes.
Logan State Park
MT
You can pull off US Route 2 right between Libby and Kalispell to find 17 acres of shoreline along Middle Thompson Lake. …
Logoly State Park
AR
This small stretch of the Gulf Coastal Plain features mineral springs that have been active for over a hundred years. It…
Lone Mesa State Park
CO
Lone Mesa State Park is currently closed to the public and undergoing development, 23 miles north of Dolores in Colorado…
Lone Pine State Park
MT
Lone Pine offers 270 acres of dense forest trails just southwest of Kalispell. You can loop through seven miles of paths…
Long Branch State Park
MO
Long Branch State Park occupies 1,828 acres adjacent to Long Branch Reservoir in Macon County, Missouri. The park's thre…
Long Hunter State Park
TN
Long Hunter State Park spreads along the eastern shores of Percy Priest Lake, an artificial reservoir on the Stones Rive…
Long Key State Park
FL
You can find shallow turquoise waters and sandy stretches right off the Overseas Highway at mile marker 67.5. It is a so…
Long Point State Park – Finger Lakes
NY
Long Point State Park, this 297-acre site sits on the east shore of Cayuga Lake in the Town of Ledyard, part of the Fing…
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
NJ
Long Pond Ironworks State Park preserves 145 acres of industrial heritage in Hewitt, West Virginia, where old stone wall…
Longdale Recreation Area
VA
A recreation area in Virginia.
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
LA
Drive along Bayou Teche to find the massive Evangeline Oak and the historic St. Martin of Tours Church. This site traces…
Longhorn Cavern State Park
TX
You can head underground to navigate the limestone passages of this massive cave system in Burnet County. It is a solid …
Loomis Lake State Park
WA
A state park near Loomis Lake in Washington.
Lory State Park
CO
Lory State Park stretches west of Fort Collins in the foothills between Horsetooth Reservoir and Horsetooth Mountain. Th…
Los Angeles State Historic Park
CA
Los Angeles State Historic Park, also called LA Historic Park or the Cornfield, occupies a reclaimed rail yard and brown…
Los Encinos State Historic Park
CA
Los Encinos State Historic Park preserves Rancho Los Encinos, a 4.7-acre California heritage site in Encino with an 1800…
Lost Creek State Park
MT
You will find steep canyon walls and deep sandstone gorges carved by the creek winding through this Montana park. It is …
Lost Creek State Park
UT
Lost Creek State Park in Morgan County offers steep canyon walls and steady access to the Lost Creek waterway. It is a s…
Lost Creek State Recreation Site
OR
Lost Creek State Recreation Site is an Oregon park managed by the state parks department.
Lost Dutchman State Park
AZ
Lost Dutchman State Park sits beneath the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction, a 320-acre site named after the l…
Lost Island Lake State Park
IA
Lost Island Lake State Park is a state park in Iowa.
Lost River State Park
WV
Lost River State Park sprawls across 3,712 acres in Hardy County, West Virginia near Mathias, managed by the Division of…
Louisiana Purchase State Park
AR
This flat stretch of eastern Arkansas marks the exact spot where surveyors began mapping the lands acquired in 1803. It …
Lovers Key State Park
FL
Lovers Key State Park is a 712-acre barrier island park between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, spanning four islan…
Lovers Leap State Park
CT
Lovers Leap State Park straddles the Housatonic River gorge in New Milford, Connecticut, offering 160 acres of riverside…
Lowden State Park
IL
This 207-acre Illinois state park is home to The Eternal Indian, an iconic statue by sculptor Lorado Taft, honoring Gove…
Lowell Heritage State Park
MA
Lowell Heritage State Park preserves the brick mill buildings and canal systems that powered the American Industrial Rev…
Lowell Lake State Park
VT
Day-use park on a 102-acre lake in the Green Mountains. Good for swimming, picnicking, and a quick walk around the water…
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Lowell State Recreation Site
OR
Lowell State Recreation Site is a state park in Oregon managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
FL
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park protects 18,000 acres along six miles of the St. Johns River in Florida, forming …
Lucky Peak State Park
ID
Lucky Peak State Park offers 240 acres of lakeside recreation eight miles southeast of Boise, featuring three units with…
Ludington State Park
MI
This 4,800-acre Michigan park sits between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake, two miles north of Ludington, and features the…
Lumber River State Park
NC
Lumber River State Park protects a 115-mile stretch of North Carolina's only blackwater river designated as both a Natio…
Lums Pond State Park
DE
Lums Pond State Park encompasses 1,790 acres surrounding a historic impoundment built by the Chesapeake and Delaware Can…
Lyman Lake State Park
AZ
Lyman Lake is the largest body of water in this part of Arizona, sitting right on the Little Colorado River. You can spe…
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Lyman Run State Park
PA
Lyman Run State Park's 595 acres center on a 45-acre man-made lake surrounded by northern hardwood forest, primarily map…
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
TX
This 733-acre historic site honors President Lyndon B. Johnson along the Pedernales River in Gillespie County, between J…
Lynn Heritage State Park
MA
This downtown park serves as a walk through Lynn's industrial history, focusing on the local shoemaking trade and the in…
Lynn Shore Reservation
MA
Lynn Shore Reservation protects 22 acres of beaches and recreational space along the Atlantic in Lynn, Massachusetts. Ki…
Lyons Ferry State Park
WA
Lyons Ferry State Park sits at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers, seven miles northwest of Starbuck, offeri…
Macedonia Brook State Park
CT
Macedonia Brook State Park covers 2,302 acres in Kent, Connecticut, featuring the blue-blazed Macedonia Ridge Trail that…
Machicomico State Park
VA
Machicomico State Park covers 645 acres of woodland and historical sites in Gloucester County. You can walk the grounds …
Machicomoco State Park
VA
You can spend your afternoon walking through 645 acres of forest to see the 1793 Timberneck House and native history exh…
Machimoodus State Park
CT
Machimoodus State Park is a Connecticut public recreation area on the Salmon River near Moodus in East Haddam, bordered …
MacKerricher State Park
CA
MacKerricher State Park stretches 9 miles of Mendocino County coastline, three miles north of Fort Bragg, with diverse c…
Mackinac Island State Park
MI
On Mackinac Island in Lake Huron, this 1,800-acre park covers 80 percent of the island and is famous for M-185, the only…
Madira Bickel Mound State Archeological Site
FL
The Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site on Terra Ceia Island preserves an important archaeological location in…
Madison Blue Springs State Park
FL
Madison Blue Spring State Park on the Withlacoochee River, ten miles east of Madison, features one of Florida's 33 first…
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Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
MT
High canyon cliffs and ancient bison bone beds define this stretch of Montana terrain near Logan. You can walk the same …
Madison Lake State Park
OH
Madison Lake sits in the Darby Plains with 106 acres of water perfect for fishing and quiet lakeside camping. It is a so…
Magnolia Springs State Park
GA
Magnolia Springs State Park is a 1,070-acre Georgia park known for its crystal clear springs that flow 7 million gallons…
Maidstone State Park
VT
One of Vermont's most remote parks provides access to the 796-acre glacial Maidstone Lake in Essex County's Northeast Ki…
Makena State Park
HI
Mākena State Park on Maui's southern shore spans 165 acres with three separate beaches and a dormant volcanic cinder con…
Makoshika State Park
MT
You will find layers of Hell Creek Formation badlands and dinosaur fossils spread across these 11,000 acres near Glendiv…
Malabar Farm State Park
OH
Malabar Farm State Park is an Ohio state park located in Richland County near Lucas and the Mohican State Park.
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
CA
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park preserves the largest hydraulic mining site in California, with a massive pit 7,000…
Malibu Creek State Park
CA
Malibu Creek State Park protects 8,215 acres of the Malibu Creek canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains, established in 19…
Malibu Lagoon State Beach
CA
Malibu Lagoon State Beach, also known as Surfrider Beach, became the world's first designated World Surfing Reserve in 2…
Mammoth Spring State Park
AR
Mammoth Spring is centered around a massive natural spring that pours cold water into a clear, flowing river. You can sp…
Manatee Springs State Park
FL
Manatee Springs State Park features a first magnitude spring flowing directly into the Suwannee River, surrounded by swa…
Manchester State Park
CA
Manchester State Park refers to two state parks: one in Mendocino County, California, and another on Washington's Kitsap…
Manchester State Park
WA
Manchester State Park on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula is one of two parks sharing this name, the other being in Mendoci…
Mancos State Park
CO
Mancos State Park sits near Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and the San Juan Skyway. The area was home to Ancestral…
Mandalay State Beach
CA
Mandalay State Beach preserves an undeveloped stretch of sand dunes and wetlands in Oxnard, California, protecting habit…
Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site
OR
A fee-free Pacific coast park 2 miles north of Rockaway Beach with a sandy beach, fishing access, and picnic areas along…
Manresa State Beach
CA
Manresa State Beach offers sandy Monterey Bay stretches and a tent-only campground tucked into the uplands. It is a soli…
Mansfield Hollow State Park
CT
Mansfield Hollow State Park occupies 251 acres on the western shore of a 500-acre lake in Connecticut, with hiking, boat…
Maplewood State Park
MN
A 9,250-acre forest park in the Leaf Mountains known for its hardwood trees and reliable fall color display. Located nea…
Maquoketa Caves State Park
IA
A state park in Jackson County known for its cave systems. The historic 111-acre district on the park's east side is lis…
Marais des Cygnes Massacre Site
KS
A historic site marking the 1858 Marais des Cygnes massacre, one of the last violent episodes of Bleeding Kansas. The tr…
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
MI
Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the American side of the Great Lakes, has guided …
Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park
CA
This park sits right on the edge of Tomales Bay, where you can walk the shoreline and see the remains of the old wireles…
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
NY
A 356-acre park on the east shore of the Hudson River in Dutchess County, spanning the Town of Hyde Park and including E…
Marina State Beach
CA
A protected beach on Monterey Bay in the city of Marina, offering public access to the coast south of the Bay Area.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
FL
The former homestead of Pulitzer Prize winner Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, located between Ocala and Gainesville. A Nationa…
Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
MO
The modest cabin where Mark Twain was born in 1835, now preserved within a modern museum displaying his first editions, …
Mark Twain State Park
MO
A 2,788-acre recreation area on Mark Twain Lake offering water sports, hiking trails, and campgrounds.
Marks’ Mills Battleground State Park
AR
A state park in Arkansas commemorating a Civil War-era battleground.
Marsh Creek State Park
CA
Marsh Creek State Park spans 1,705 acres in Pennsylvania's Chester County and centers on a 535-acre man-made lake stocke…
Marsh Creek State Park
PA
Marsh Creek State Park features a 535-acre lake that is great for fishing and watching migrating waterfowl. You can pull…
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
NY
Marsha P. Johnson State Park is an 11-acre waterfront park in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood with views of the Eas…
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
CA
A 576-acre park in El Dorado County marking the 1848 gold discovery that sparked the California Gold Rush. The grounds p…
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
TX
A 705-acre park on the Steinhagen Reservoir with three units offering camping and day-use opportunities along the Texas …
Martinak State Park
MD
A riverside park south of Denton on the Choptank River and Watts Creek, featuring boating access, fishing, campsites, ca…
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
OH
You can find flat riverbanks and old canal remains along the Maumee River here. It is a solid spot for camping or fishin…
Mary S. Young State Recreation Area
OR
A heavily wooded park in West Linn alongside the Willamette River with over five miles of trails for hiking and biking, …
Maryhill State Park
WA
An 81-acre park on the Columbia River with 4,700 feet of shoreline, offering camping, hiking, and water sports. The Mary…
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
CT
You can spend your days fishing the brook or hiking up to the Table Rock and Indian Chair stone formations. It is a soli…
Mason Neck State Park
VA
A 1,814-acre peninsula park in Fairfax County teeming with bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, and white-tailed dee…
Massacre Rocks State Park
ID
Massacre Rocks is a history-focused park along the Oregon Trail, marking a famous spot where emigrants passed during the…
Massasoit State Park
MA
Massasoit State Park features over 1,200 acres of dense woods spread across six lakes and several cranberry bogs. It is …
Mastodon State Historic Site
MO
You can walk through the Kimmswick Bone Bed to see where Pleistocene-era mastodon fossils were first pulled from the Mis…
Matapeake State Park
MD
A Chesapeake Bay park on Kent Island, a historic ferry landing before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge opened. Now managed by Q…
Matthew Henson State Park
MD
You can find winding trails and creek-side paths running through this patch of Montgomery County woods. It is a solid sp…
Matthiessen State Park
IL
An Illinois state park a few miles south of the more famous Starved Rock, with main entrances on Illinois State Route 17…
Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
OR
A state recreation site near Wheatland in Yamhill County at the intersection of Oregon Routes 221 and 153, near the hist…
Maudslay State Park
MA
A landscaped park along the Merrimack River in Newburyport featuring thickets and gardens, rolling meadows, tall pines, …
Maumee Bay State Park
OH
A 1,336-acre Lake Erie park five miles east of Toledo with a lodge, cottages, golf course, nature center, and a two-mile…
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
HI
You will find high-altitude volcanic landscapes and vast lava fields stretching across the southern base of the mountain…
Maurice K. Goddard State Park
PA
A 2,856-acre park in Mercer County centered on the 1,860-acre Lake Wilhelm reservoir, offering fishing, wildlife viewing…
Max V. Shaul State Park
NY
A 70-acre park in Schoharie Valley between Breakabeen and Fultonham with views of Vroman's Nose.
Maybury State Park
MI
A 944-acre recreation area in Wayne County composed of rolling terrain, open meadow, and mature forest, serving as a gat…
Mayer State Park
OR
Mayer State Park sits in the Columbia River Gorge near Rowena with multiple parcels divided by Interstate 84 and the Uni…
Mayo River State Park
NC
Mayo River State Park offers winding river trails and dense forest canopy for those looking to get off the main highway.…
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
CA
California's second oldest state park, located 6 miles north of Burney, centers around the spectacular Burney Falls. The…
McCalls Dam State Park
PA
McCalls Dam State Park is a small eight-acre stretch of land tucked away on a gravel road in Centre County. You will mos…
McCarthy Beach State Park
MN
McCarthy Beach State Park is located on the Sturgeon Lake chain near Hibbing in Minnesota's Saint Louis County.
McConnell State Recreation Area
CA
McConnell State Recreation Area sits on the Merced River banks near Livingston, California, offering fishing for catfish…
McConnells Mill State Park
PA
You can drive right between massive boulders to reach a deep gorge carved by Slippery Rock Creek. Once you're down at th…
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McCormick's Creek State Park
IN
Indiana's oldest state park, McCormick's Creek was dedicated in 1916 and sits 14 miles west of Bloomington, drawing abou…
McCroskey State Park
ID
McCroskey State Park covers 5,300 acres along a Palouse ridge in northern Idaho, stretching across Latah and Benewah Cou…
McFarland State Historic Park
AZ
McFarland State Historic Park in downtown Florence, Arizona preserves Territory-era courthouse and jail buildings dating…
McGrath State Beach
CA
McGrath State Beach near Oxnard is one of California's top bird-watching spots, with dune trails, two miles of beach for…
McKinney Falls State Park
TX
McKinney Falls State Park in Austin straddles 744 acres where Onion Creek and Williamson Creek meet, featuring scenic up…
McLain State Park
MI
F.J. McLain State Park sits on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula with Lake Superior sunsets and the art deco Keweenaw Waterw…
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
CA
This stretch of the San Francisco Bay shoreline features over eight miles of wetlands and tidelands stretching between R…
McMicken Island Marine State Park
WA
You can walk across a sand tombolo to reach McMicken Island when the tide goes out. It is a quiet spot in Case Inlet for…
McNee Ranch State Park
CA
McNee Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Montara, California, rises to 1,898 feet and features rare serpentine soils…
Meaher State Park
AL
Meaher State Park covers 1,327 acres on Big Island in Alabama's Mobile Bay estuary, surrounded by wetlands and accessibl…
Mears State Park
MI
Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, Michigan spans 50 acres on the channel connecting Lake Michigan and Pentwater Lak…
Medicine Rocks State Park
MT
Sandstone pillars rise up to 80 feet above the Montana plains, featuring a maze of tunnels and holes carved into the sto…
Medoc Mountain State Park
NC
Medoc Mountain State Park spans 3,893 acres in eastern North Carolina, featuring the 325-foot peak of Medoc Mountain as …
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
TN
Tennessee's most visited state park borders the Mississippi River and covers 12,539 acres with two lakes and a museum de…
Memaloose State Park
OR
You can find riverside camping and easy access right off Interstate 84 near The Dalles. Keep an eye on Memaloose Island …
Memorial Lake State Park
PA
Memorial Lake State Park spans 230 acres in Lebanon County near Harrisburg, featuring an 85-acre lake and surrounded by …
Mendocino Headlands State Park
CA
Sharp seaside bluffs and small rocky islets wrap around the town of Mendocino, offering direct access to the Pacific coa…
Mendocino Woodlands State Park
CA
Mendocino Woodlands State Park covers 700 acres of forest along the Little North Fork of the Big River, built by the Civ…
Meramec State Park
MO
Meramec State Park near Sullivan, Missouri spans the Meramec River with hardwood forests, glades, and over 40 caves incl…
Merchants Millpond State Park
NC
You can paddle through 700 acres of old-growth cypress swamp and navigate the slow waters of a 200-year-old millpond. Ke…
Meridian State Park
TX
You will find 500 acres of limestone hills and cedar breaks centered around a large, shallow lake. It is a solid spot to…
Meridian-Baseline State Park
MI
Meridian-Baseline State Park in Michigan preserves the intersection of the Michigan meridian and baseline used for the s…
Merrick State Park
WI
Merrick State Park offers 322 acres of riverfront access right along the Mississippi. You can set up camp along the wate…
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
NM
This stretch of river woodland along the Rio Grande offers shaded walking and biking trails through restored wetlands. I…
Mexico Point State Park
NY
You will find sandy shorelines and river access where the Little Salmon River meets Lake Ontario. It is a solid spot to …
Middle Bass Island State Park
OH
You can catch a ferry to this Lake Erie island to wander through old vineyards and stay at the restored Lonz Mansion. It…
Midway State Park
NY
Midway State Park in Maple Springs, New York, is the 15th-oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U.S. and t…
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Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
MI
Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park is a Michigan state park.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
FL
Gold Head Branch State Park near Keystone Heights spans nearly 2,400 acres of rolling sandhills, ravines, and lakes, wit…
Milan Hill State Park
NH
Milan Hill State Park in New Hampshire covers 102 acres with a 1932 fire tower and camping.
Milford State Park
KS
Milford State Park sits on the southeast shore of Kansas's largest reservoir, offering massive stretches of water for ba…
Mill Bluff State Park
WI
Mill Bluff State Park in Wisconsin protects prominent sandstone bluffs 80 to 200 feet high that formed as sea stacks 12,…
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
MN
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park on Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake preserves 19 archaeological sites documenting Dakota Indian …
Miller State Park
NH
Miller State Park is New Hampshire's oldest state-run park, centered on Pack Monadnock, a 2,290-foot mountain in Peterbo…
Millers Pond State Park
CT
Millers Pond State Park in Durham and Haddam, Connecticut features a pristine 33-acre pond fed by springs, excellent for…
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Millersylvania State Park
WA
Deep Lake offers over 3,000 feet of shoreline wrapped in old-growth cedar and fir forests. You can loop through the CCC-…
Milltown State Park
MT
Milltown State Park sits right where the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers meet, offering flat trails for biking and hikin…
Millwood State Park
AR
You can spend your days casting lines into the 29,500-acre Millwood Lake or tracking wildlife through the Arkansas brush…
Milo McIver State Park
OR
Milo McIver State Park sits along the Clackamas River in Clackamas County, Oregon, near Estacada and in the shadow of Mo…
Milton State Park
PA
You can find this 82-acre stretch sitting right on Montgomery Island in the middle of the West Branch Susquehanna River.…
Minam State Recreation Area
OR
Minam State Recreation Area sprawls across 600 acres along the Wallowa River, about 15 miles northeast of Elgin in north…
Mine Kill State Park
NY
Mine Kill State Park is a 500-acre recreation area in Schoharie County, New York, located in the southeast part of the T…
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center
IA
The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area preserves the site of lead mining by French explorer Julien Dubuque, now a Nati…
Mini-Wakan State Park
IA
You can park right on the north shore of Big Spirit Lake to access hiking trails and swimming spots. It is a small, hist…
Minneopa State Park
MN
Minneopa State Park features a large waterfall and wide stretches of prairie just west of Mankato. You can drive through…
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
MN
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area strings 5,490 acres of waysides and picnic areas along the Minnesota River betwee…
Mirror Lake State Park
WI
Mirror Lake State Park in the Wisconsin Dells is named for its calm, glassy water trapped between 50-foot sandstone clif…
Misquamicut State Beach
RI
This three-mile barrier island stretches from Weekapaug to Watch Hill, separating the Atlantic Ocean from Winnapaug Pond…
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Mission Dolores State Historic Site
TX
You can walk through the Piney Woods to find the exact spot where a Franciscan mission stood back in 1721. It is a quiet…
Mission Tejas State Park
TX
Mission Tejas State Park preserves a reconstructed Spanish mission and houses part of the historic El Camino Real de los…
Mississippi Palisades State Park
IL
High limestone cliffs and deep river caves line the Mississippi River edge here in the Driftless Area. It is a great spo…
Missouri Headwaters State Park
MT
This is where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers converge to form the Missouri. You can set up camp right at th…
Missouri Mines State Historic Site
MO
You can walk through the old Federal Mill No. 3 to see how the region's lead and zinc mining actually functioned. The si…
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Mitchell State Park
MI
William Mitchell State Park sits between two lakes connected by the historic Clam Lake Canal, dug in 1873 to move lumber…
Moccasin Creek State Park
GA
Moccasin Creek State Park's 32 acres sit on Lake Burton's western shore in Rabun County with accessible fishing piers, c…
Mohawk River State Park
NY
This 105-acre stretch of undeveloped woods sits right along the banks of the Mohawk River in Niskayuna. It is a quiet sp…
Mohawk Trail State Forest
MA
Mohawk Trail State Forest spans over 7,700 acres of mountain ridges, gorges, and old-growth forest across the Massachuse…
Mohican State Park
OH
Mohican State Park's 1,110 acres wrap around Pleasant Hill Lake and the Clear Fork of the Mohican River, which carves a …
Molalla River State Park
OR
River confluences and wide floodplains define this stretch of Oregon, making it a prime spot for birdwatching and spotti…
Mollidgewock State Park
NH
A 46-acre park on the Androscoggin River in Errol with 44 tent campsites and activities including canoeing, fishing, and…
Molly Stark State Park
VT
Molly Stark State Park is a 148-acre park in Wilmington named after the wife of Revolutionary War General John Stark, lo…
Molly's Falls Pond State Park
VT
You can find a quiet reservoir and thick woods here if you are looking for a day trip focused on fishing or paddling. Th…
Monadnock State Park
NH
Mount Monadnock rises sharply above the Jaffrey landscape, offering a steep climb for anyone looking to hit the summit. …
Monahans Sandhills State Park
TX
Massive sand dunes stretch across nearly 4,000 acres of the West Texas desert. You can spend your afternoon hiking the s…
Moncove Lake State Park
WV
Moncove Lake State Park's 250 acres sit on 144-acre Moncove Lake near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia, positioned …
Mongold Day-Use Area
OR
Mongold Day-Use Area is a state park on the north shore of Detroit Lake, about 3.5 miles west of Detroit, Oregon, admini…
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
NJ
You can walk the open fields where the Battle of Monmouth took place during the Revolution. It is a wide stretch of pres…
Mono Pond State Park Reserve
CT
Mono Pond State Park Reserve's 218 acres surround a 113-acre pond in Columbia, Connecticut, offering fishing, hiking, bo…
Monson Lake State Park
MN
Monson Lake offers quiet fishing and a look at 1930s New Deal architecture spread across its small footprint. You can wa…
Mont Alto State Park
PA
Mont Alto State Park occupies 24 acres in Quincy Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, along Pennsylvania Route 233.
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Mont Chateau State Park
WV
Mont Chateau State Park was a state park located beside Cheat Lake in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Montaña de Oro State Park
CA
Steep cliffs and tide pools line the coast here, making it a prime spot for hiking along the ocean's edge. You can drive…
Montara State Beach
CA
Montara State Beach sits on the San Mateo Coast eight miles north of Half Moon Bay, with high bluffs and sandy shores kn…
Montauk Downs State Park
NY
You will find wide-open fairways and an 18-hole championship golf course stretching across the tip of Long Island. It is…
Montauk Point State Park
NY
Montauk Point State Park's 862 acres occupy the easternmost tip of Long Island and New York State in the hamlet of Monta…
Montauk State Park
MO
Montauk State Park sits at the headwaters of the Current River 15 miles southwest of Salem, Missouri, with a fish hatche…
Monte Sano State Park
AL
Monte Sano State Park's 2,140 acres crown the mountaintop east of Huntsville, Alabama, with Civilian Conservation Corps-…
Monterey State Beach
CA
Monterey State Beach stretches along the southern Monterey Bay from Monterey to Seaside in Monterey County, California.
Monterey State Historic Park
CA
Monterey State Historic Park preserves California's oldest theatre and the Custom House where the American flag was firs…
Montgomery Bell State Park
TN
Montgomery Bell State Park's 3,782 acres in Burns, Tennessee offer year-round recreation with boating, hiking, and golf.…
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites
TX
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites sit on a 200-foot sandstone bluff above the Colorado River south…
Moonlight Beach
CA
Moonlight State Beach is a state beach in Encinitas, California, located where Encinitas Boulevard crosses Highway 101.
Moore State Park
MA
Moore State Park's 737 acres in Paxton, Massachusetts feature a restored sawmill, Eames Pond, waterfalls, and abundant s…
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Moose Brook State Park
NH
Moose Brook State Park's 755 acres in Coos County, New Hampshire sit at 1,070 feet elevation, built by the Civilian Cons…
Moose Lake State Park
MN
You can loop around the 105-acre Echo Lake or hit the paved trails that connect directly to the Willard Munger State Tra…
Moose Point State Park
ME
You can find rocky shorelines and tidal pools right along the edge of Penobscot Bay. It is a solid spot to pull off Rout…
Moosup Valley State Park Trail
CT
This flat rail trail follows the old New Haven railroad line through the woods of Plainfield and Sterling. It is a strai…
Mooween State Park
CT
Mooween State Park spreads across 577 acres in Lebanon with Red Cedar Lake at its center. Hiking and mountain biking sha…
Moraine Hills State Park
IL
Moraine Hills State Park covers 2,200 acres in McHenry County, Illinois.
Moraine State Park
PA
Moraine State Park spans 16,725 acres across five townships in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Moran State Park
WA
You can drive straight to the top of Mount Constitution to catch views of the San Juan Islands from the observation towe…
Moreau Lake State Park
NY
Moreau Lake State Park preserves 6,250 acres in Saratoga County, New York.
Mormon Station State Historic Park
NV
Mormon Station State Historic Park in downtown Genoa preserves Nevada's first permanent nonnative settlement. The park h…
Morphy Lake State Park
NM
This small high-altitude lake sits right in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Mora. It is a quiet spot for fishing or …
Morris State Park
MO
Morris State Park protects 161 acres of Crowley's Ridge, a geologic feature unique to southeast Missouri. A two-mile hik…
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
IL
Morrison-Rockwood State Park covers 1,164 acres north of Morrison in Illinois, anchored by Lake Carlton. Built in 1969, …
Morro Bay State Park
CA
Morro Bay State Park sits on a lagoon in western San Luis Obispo County on California's Central Coast. Saltwater and bra…
Morro Strand State Beach
CA
Morro Strand State Beach is a three-mile stretch of protected coastline along Estero Bay. Fishing, surfing, beach walkin…
Morrow Mountain
NC
Granite outcroppings and rolling foothills define this stretch of North Carolina countryside. You can spend the afternoo…
Mosquito Lake State Park
OH
A 6,601-acre lake park in Trumbull County surrounding the southern half of Mosquito Creek Lake, leased and managed joint…
Moss Landing State Beach
CA
Moss Landing State Beach sits on Monterey Bay in Monterey County, California.
Mother Neff State Park
TX
Mother Neff State Park covers 259 acres on the Leon River west of Moody, Texas and opened to the public in 1937. The par…
Mound Key Archeological State Park
FL
Mound Key Archeological State Park protects 113 acres of an island complex in Estero Bay near the mouth of the Estero Ri…
Mounds State Park
IN
You will find ten prehistoric earthworks built by the Adena and Hopewell cultures scattered throughout this Indiana land…
Mount Blue State Park
ME
Mount Blue State Park spans 7,489 acres across Franklin County, Maine, bifurcated between Webb Lake's west shore and the…
Mount Bushnell State Park
CT
You can find over 200 acres of hiking trails winding through the woods south of Lake Waramaug. It is a quiet, undevelope…
Mount Diablo State Park
CA
Mount Diablo rises 3,849 feet in Contra Costa County of the San Francisco Bay Area, an isolated upthrust peak visible fr…
Mount Everett State Reservation
MA
Mount Everett State Reservation offers panoramic views from the 2,624-foot summit spanning Massachusetts, Connecticut, a…
Mount Gilead State Park
OH
You can find two lakes and plenty of wooded trails just east of Mount Gilead off State Route 95. It is a solid spot for …
Mount Grace State Forest
MA
Mount Grace State Forest centers on Mount Grace, at 1,621 feet the third-highest point in Massachusetts east of the Conn…
Mount Greylock State Reservation
MA
Mount Greylock State Reservation protects over 12,000 acres around Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts. Cr…
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
MA
You can hike the ridgeline of the Holyoke Range to get a clear view over the Pioneer Valley. The terrain stays fairly st…
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
NC
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area encompasses 1,188 acres near Jefferson, North Carolina, including the peak of Mount J…
Mount Magazine State Park
AR
Mount Magazine State Park is Arkansas's highest mountain at 2,234 acres in Logan County. The park features Mossback Ridg…
Mount Mitchell State Park
NC
Mount Mitchell State Park protects 4,789 acres and includes Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi Riv…
Mount Philo State Park
VT
Mount Philo State Park covers 237 acres in Charlotte, Vermont, with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks to the w…
Mount Pilchuck State Park
WA
Mount Pilchuck State Park spans 1,903 acres on the western edges of Washington's Cascade Mountains, seven miles east of …
Mount Riga State Park
CT
You can find high-altitude hiking and bow hunting along the rocky ridgelines of Salisbury. The parking lot on Route 41 s…
Mount San Jacinto State Park
CA
Mount San Jacinto State Park lies in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California, near the Greater Los Ang…
Mount Spokane State Park
WA
You will find high-altitude granite peaks and dense forest trails scattered across the Selkirk Mountains. It is a solid …
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
MA
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation in South Deerfield includes the summits of North and South Sugarloaf mountains and 1.7…
Mount Sunapee State Park
NH
Mount Sunapee is nearly 3,000 acres of mountain and lake, with a ski resort, hiking trails, and a swimming beach on the …
Mount Tamalpais State Park
CA
You can find dense redwood and oak forests covering these 25,000 acres of Marin County hills. Most people head here to t…
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Mount Tom State Park
CT
You can hike through these 231 acres of woods to reach the historic Mount Tom Tower overlooking the pond. It is a solid …
Mount Tom State Reservation
MA
Mount Tom State Reservation encompasses the Mount Tom Range in the Connecticut River Valley north of Springfield, Massac…
Mount Washington State Forest
MA
Mount Washington State Forest covers 4,619 acres in the southwestern Berkshire region where Massachusetts, New York, and…
Mount Washington State Park
NH
You can reach the summit of New Hampshire's highest peak via the winding Auto Road or a steep hike from Pinkham Notch. O…
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Mt. Pisgah State Park
PA
Mt. Pisgah State Park wraps 1,300 acres around Stephen Foster Lake, a 75-acre man-made reservoir on Mill Creek in north-…
Mueller State Park
CO
You will find over 55 miles of trails cutting through thick forests and open meadows, perfect for spotting elk or bighor…
Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site
OR
Munson Creek Falls is Oregon's tallest waterfall in the Coast Range at 319 feet, reachable by a quick 0.5-mile hike thro…
Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint is a state park in Oregon.
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
SC
You will find the site of the 1780 Battle of Musgrove Mill right near the Enoree River on the border of Spartanburg and …
Mushroom Rock State Park
KS
Large sandstone formations shaped like giant mushrooms dot the rolling landscape of the Smoky Hills. You can hike throug…
Muskallonge Lake State Park
MI
Muskallonge Lake offers miles of shoreline and dense forest along the H-58 corridor in Luce County. It is a solid spot t…
Muskegon State Park
MI
Muskegon State Park offers two miles of sand beach on Lake Michigan and one mile of beach on Muskegon Lake across 1,200 …
Mustang Island State Park
TX
This 3,954-acre beach park on Mustang Island south of Port Aransas offers 5 miles of Gulf of Mexico coastline and opened…
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
KY
My Old Kentucky Home State Park centers on Federal Hill, a plantation mansion built in 1795 and once a gathering place f…
Myakka River State Park
FL
You can find massive stretches of cypress swamps and pine flatwoods spread across 37,000 acres here. It is the best spot…
Myre-Big Island State Park
MN
Myre-Big Island State Park sits just outside Albert Lea, Minnesota, with 8 miles of shoreline on Albert Lea Lake and a 1…
Myrtle Beach State Park
SC
Myrtle Beach State Park is a 312-acre coastal park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, built on land donated in 1934.
Nā Pali Coast State Park
HI
Nā Pali Coast State Park protects 6,175 acres of Kauaʻi's rugged northwest coastline, where sea cliffs rise as much as 4…
Nahant Beach Reservation
MA
Nahant Beach Reservation is a 67-acre coastal area in Nahant, Massachusetts, with 7,000 feet of beach on the Atlantic Oc…
Nanih Waiya
MS
Nanih Waiya is an ancient platform mound built by Indigenous people around 300-600 CE in southern Mississippi, venerated…
Napeague State Park
NY
Napeague State Park stretches 1,364 acres across the narrow width of Long Island's South Fork between the Atlantic Ocean…
Natchez Trace State Park
TN
Natchez Trace State Park sprawls across 48,000 acres in western Tennessee along a historic 18th-century wilderness trail…
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
TN
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park covers 2,587 acres on the western shore of Kentucky Lake's Tennessee River impoundment…
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
FL
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park in Leon County, Florida, preserves the site of the March 6, 1865 Civil Wa…
Natural Bridge State Park
MA
A state park in Massachusetts.
Natural Bridge State Park
WI
A Wisconsin state park featuring natural arch formations.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
KY
Natural Bridge State Resort Park centers on a 78-foot sandstone arch 65 feet high that weathers over millions of years a…
Natural Bridges State Beach
CA
You can find massive sandstone arches stretching over the sand and a dense eucalyptus grove right next to the shoreline.…
Natural Falls State Park
OK
A waterfall anchors this 120-acre Ozark park near the Oklahoma-Arkansas border off Highway 412. Once a private attractio…
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Natural Tunnel State Park
VA
Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia's Appalachian Mountains centers on a massive natural cave so large it serves as an…
Navajo State Park
CO
You can spend your days navigating the 150 miles of shoreline along Navajo Lake or setting up camp right on the water. I…
Navarro River Redwoods State Park
CA
Navarro River Redwoods State Park preserves 660 acres of second-growth redwood forest in an 11-mile stretch along the Na…
Negwegon State Park
MI
Negwegon State Park is an undeveloped 4,118-acre recreation area on Lake Huron's Thunder Bay in northeast Michigan, with…
Nehalem Bay State Park
OR
You can find a long stretch of sandy spit separating Nehalem Bay from the Pacific Ocean. It is a great spot to park the …
Nelson Dewey State Park
WI
You will find 756 acres of riverfront land along the Mississippi where the old Stonefield estate used to sit. It is a so…
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
OH
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park features angled rock formations 50-60 feet high with ground fissures as deep as 60 feet…
Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint is a state park in Oregon.
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
MN
Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park northeast of Faribault, Minnesota, preserves a remnant of the Big Woods forest that once …
Nescopeck State Park
PA
Nescopeck State Park offers a mix of creek-side trails and steep climbs between Mount Yeager and Nescopeck Mountain. It …
Neshaminy State Park
PA
You can catch views of the Philadelphia skyline from the hiking trails at Logan Point where the Neshaminy Creek meets th…
Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site
OR
Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site is a state park in Tillamook County on Oregon's coast.
New Brighton State Beach
CA
You can set up camp right on the edge of Monterey Bay and spend your mornings watching the tides roll into Soquel Cove. …
New Discovery State Park
VT
New Discovery State Park offers a quiet stretch of forest trails and campsites tucked within the Groton State Forest. Yo…
New Echota
GA
New Echota was the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1825 until forced removal in the late 1830s, now a preserved stat…
New Germany State Park
MD
New Germany State Park covers 508 acres in Garrett County, Maryland, adjacent to the Savage River State Forest.
New Glarus Woods State Park
WI
Rolling hills of forest and prairie define this 431-acre stretch of Green County. You can loop through the woods on foot…
New River State Park
NC
The New River is possibly the world's oldest river, between 10 and 360 million years old. This 3,300-acre park near Jeff…
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New River Trail State Park
VA
New River Trail State Park is a 57.7-mile rail trail and 1,217-acre park stretching across southwest Virginia from Pulas…
New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins
FL
Old brick walls and crumbling foundations mark the site of a former sugar plantation just west of the Intracoastal Water…
Newaygo State Park
MI
Newaygo sits atop 20-foot bluffs overlooking Hardy Dam Pond and the Muskegon River impoundment. The 400-acre park offers…
Newport State Park
WI
Newport State Park protects 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline at the tip of Door Peninsula in Wisconsin and is the sta…
Newtown Battlefield State Park
NY
Newtown Battlefield State Park is a state park in New York.
Newtowne Neck State Park
MD
This peninsula sits right where Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay, and the Potomac River meet. It is a solid spot if you want…
Niagara Falls State Park
NY
You can walk right up to the edge of the American and Bridal Veil Falls to feel the mist on your face. It is the oldest …
Nickerson State Park
MA
You will find a network of kettle ponds scattered through sandy soil and scrub pine forests here. It is a solid spot for…
Nine Eagles State Park
IA
Nine Eagles features rolling hills and a 64-acre lake that makes it a great spot for fishing or camping. It is a solid p…
Niobrara State Park
NE
Niobrara State Park sits where the Missouri and Niobrara rivers meet in northeast Nebraska, featuring river bluffs and t…
Niquette Bay State Park
VT
Niquette Bay offers easy access to the Lake Champlain shoreline for swimming and lakeside camping. You can pull right of…
Nisqually State Park
WA
You will find 1,300 acres of coastal forest and river access near Eatonville. It is one of two parks in the state manage…
Nissequogue River State Park
NY
Nissequogue River State Park is a 521-acre park in Kings Park, New York, on the banks and bluffs of the Nissequogue Rive…
Nockamixon State Park
PA
Nockamixon State Park covers 5,286 acres across northern Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and is one of the most popular park…
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
PA
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center offers 725 acres of trails for hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography …
Nolin Lake State Park
KY
Nolin Lake State Park covers 333 acres in Edmonson County, Kentucky, with the park's namesake lake sprawling across 5,79…
Nolte State Park
WA
Nolte State Park is a 117-acre lake recreation area on Deep Lake at the western edge of the Cascade Mountains near Enumc…
Norris Dam State Park
TN
Norris Dam State Park stretches across 4,038 acres along Norris Lake in Tennessee's Anderson and Campbell counties. The …
Norristown Farm Park
PA
Norristown Farm Park covers 690 acres across three municipalities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just off Interstat…
North Bass Island State Park
OH
An island state park in Ohio.
North Bend Rail Trail
WV
North Bend Rail Trail is a 72-mile rail trail stretching across north-central and western West Virginia, operated by Wes…
North Bend State Park
WV
North Bend State Park sits on 2,459 acres along the North Fork of the Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia, and…
North Hampton State Beach
NH
You can find a wide stretch of Atlantic sand and easy swimming access right here in North Hampton. It is a straightforwa…
North Hero State Park
VT
North Hero State Park is a 399-acre day-use park on Lake Champlain, serving as a stop on the Lake Champlain Paddlers' Tr…
North Higgins Lake State Park
MI
North Higgins Lake State Park occupies 449 acres on the north shore of Higgins Lake in Crawford County, Michigan, nine m…
North Peninsula State Park
FL
North Peninsula State Park is a Florida state park north of Ormond-By-The-Sea, accessible via A1A.
North Point State Park
MD
North Point State Park sits on Chesapeake Bay in Baltimore County, Maryland, and preserves the site of Bay Shore Park, a…
North Sterling State Park
CO
North Sterling State Park encompasses 5,022 acres of land and water in northeastern Colorado, centered on the North Ster…
North Toledo Bend State Park
LA
North Toledo Bend State Park covers over 900 acres on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir in western Louisiana near the …
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Northwest Angle State Forest
MN
Northwest Angle State Forest spans Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, near the Northwest Angle, the northernmost point…
Nyack Beach State Park
NY
Nyack Beach State Park is a 61-acre riverfront park in Upper Nyack, New York, offering a pathway with the Hudson River o…
O'Bannon Woods State Park
IN
O'Bannon Woods State Park is a 2,000-acre state park in Indiana, 32 miles west of Louisville, Kentucky.
O'Leno State Park
FL
O'Leno State Park sits on the Santa Fe River six miles north of High Springs, Florida, with many facilities built by the…
Oak Mountain State Park
AL
Oak Mountain State Park is Alabama's largest state park at 9,940 acres, located 20 miles south of Birmingham near Pelham…
Oak Point State Park
OH
A state park in Ohio.
Oakwood Lakes State Park
SD
Johnson Lake and Lake Tetonkaha offer plenty of water for paddling, fishing, or just cooling off in the summer. You can …
Oasis State Park
NM
Oasis State Park sits north of Portales in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, and is known for its fishing lake and sand dune…
Obstruction Pass State Park
WA
Obstruction Pass offers a small stretch of shoreline on Orcas Island where you can spend the day crabbing or hiking the …
OC&E Woods Line State Trail
OR
This 105-mile rail trail stretches from Klamath Falls to Thompson Reservoir through the high desert and timberlands of s…
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
NC
You can hike up to the highest point in Orange County to catch a view over the hills surrounding Hillsborough. The trail…
Occoneechee State Park
VA
A 2,698-acre state park in Mecklenburg County along Buggs Island Lake, named after the Occaneechi Indians.
Ocean City State Park
WA
Ocean City State Park offers 170 acres of Pacific beach, dunes, and lodgepole pine near Ocean Shores, Washington, with a…
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
CA
You can drive your truck or ATV directly onto eighteen miles of massive sand dunes stretching along the Central Coast. I…
Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site
OR
Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site is a fee-free Oregon park in the unincorporated community of Oceanside, about 11 m…
Ochlockonee River State Park
FL
Ochlockonee River State Park sits on the Ochlockonee River south of Sopchoppy in Florida's Panhandle, surrounded by the …
Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Ochoco State Scenic Viewpoint is a state park in Oregon.
Oconee State Park
SC
This 1,165-acre Blue Ridge park in South Carolina has two small lakes for fishing and boating, plus eight hiking trails …
Oconee Station State Historic Site
SC
Built in 1792 as a frontier blockhouse and later expanded with the Williams Richards House trading post, Oconee Station …
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area
CA
Ocotillo Wells is a wide expanse of sandy washes and desert trails built for off-roading. You can spend your days naviga…
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Ocqueoc Falls
MI
The Lower Peninsula's only named waterfall, Ocqueoc Falls are a series of rapids cascading along the Ocqueoc River in Pr…
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Odiorne Point State Park
NH
You can hike through coastal woods right up to the Atlantic shoreline or wander through the old concrete bunkers of Fort…
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
NY
This 750-acre state park on the Hudson River near Rhinebeck preserves the Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills estates in the…
Ohiopyle State Park
PA
The Youghiogheny River gorge cuts through these 20,500 acres, offering plenty of whitewater rapids for kayaking and fish…
Oil Creek State Park
PA
Oil Creek State Park follows the creek through Pennsylvania's original oil boom landscape, with the Drake Well Museum ma…
Okmulgee Park
OK
This 1,075-acre municipal park sits on Okmulgee Lake with year-round camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking.
Olallie State Park
WA
Olallie's main draw is Twin Falls, a 135-foot cascade along the South Fork Snoqualmie River, surrounded by multiple othe…
Olana State Historic Site
NY
An estate museum in Greenport that was home to Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church. The eclectic villa ove…
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
NY
The Old Erie Canal State Historic Park preserves a 36-mile stretch of the original canal's towpath and waterway, restore…
Old Fort Harrod State Park
KY
A 15-acre park in Harrodsburg featuring a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, Kentucky's first permanent American settlement,…
Old Furnace State Park
CT
This 367-acre Connecticut park sits on the site of a former iron furnace and offers hiking, hunting, and fishing year-ro…
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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
NV
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort is a state park in Nevada.
Old Mill State Park
MN
Old Mill is a small Minnesota state park on the Middle River, sitting on an ancient beach of glacial Lake Agassiz.
Old Mission State Park
ID
Old Mission State Park preserves the Mission of the Sacred Heart, built in 1850-1853 and the oldest standing building in…
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
KY
This 20-acre Kentucky park protects the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, a Baptist church built around 1800, and its adjacent ce…
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
CA
Old Sacramento State Historic Park occupies part of a National Historic Landmark district, restored as a major Sacrament…
Old Sitka
AK
Old Sitka is a state park in Alaska.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
CA
You can walk through a collection of preserved buildings dating from 1820 to 1870 that show what early San Diego actuall…
Old Tunnel State Park
TX
This tiny sixteen-acre stretch sits right on Old San Antonio Road between Fredericksburg and Comfort. It is the smallest…
Ole Bull State Park
PA
This 132-acre park sits in the Kettle Creek Valley surrounded by the Susquehannock State Forest, known locally as the Bl…
Oleta River State Park
FL
Oleta River State Park spans 1,033 acres on Biscayne Bay with mangrove forests lining the shore, providing habitat for a…
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
NM
You can hike through the deep canyon of the Sacramento Mountains or camp right at the base of Dog Canyon. The park also …
Olmstead Place State Park
WA
This 217-acre site in Kittitas County preserves a working pioneer farm where you can tour the original buildings and mus…
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Olompali State Historic Park
CA
This 700-acre former Rancho Olómpali in Marin County was the site of the Battle of Olómpali during the Bear Flag Revolt,…
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
FL
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park preserves the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, located in the Osceola…
Ona Beach State Park
OR
Also known as Brian Booth State Park, this 886-acre coastal area near Seal Rock offers beach access, kayaking, and hikin…
Onaway State Park
MI
Onaway State Park covers 158 acres on Black Lake's southeast shore with sand and cobblestone beaches, a campground, and …
Onondaga Cave State Park
MO
Located on the Meramec River, Onondaga Cave State Park features cave tours alongside camping, fishing, hiking, and swimm…
Oquaga Creek State Park
NY
Oquaga Creek State Park is a state park in New York.
Oracle State Park
AZ
Oracle State Park preserves 3,948 acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains foothills as a wildlife refuge with over 15 mile…
Orchard Beach State Park
MI
Perched on a bluff three miles north of Manistee, this 201-acre park offers Lake Michigan shoreline camping, hiking trai…
Orient Beach State Park
NY
Orient Beach State Park is a 363-acre park located at the tip of Long Island's North Fork.
Osage Hills State Park
OK
This 1,100-acre Oklahoma park in the Osage Hills offers camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, with several CCC…
Osbornedale State Park
CT
Osbornedale State Park spans 417 acres along the Housatonic River with the historic Osborne Homestead, an environmental …
Oscar Scherer State Park
FL
Located between Sarasota and Venice, Oscar Scherer draws over 250,000 visitors annually with habitat for Florida scrub j…
Oswald West State Park
OR
Dense coastal forests and sandy trails lead you straight down to the Pacific shoreline south of Cannon Beach. You can sp…
Otsego Lake State Park
MI
A 62-acre recreation area sits on the southeast shore of Otsego Lake in northern Michigan's Otsego County, offering lake…
Otter Creek State Park
UT
Otter Creek Reservoir offers wide stretches of water and shoreline perfect for fishing and camping in Piute County. You …
Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
This scenic viewpoint on Oregon's Highway 101 overlooks Cape Foulweather and the Pacific, though the turnoff can be easy…
Ouabache State Park
IN
Located 30 miles south of Fort Wayne near Bluffton, this Indiana park started as a game preserve in the 1930s before bec…
Pacheco State Park
CA
Pacheco State Park spans nearly 7,000 acres in the Diablo Range between Los Banos and Gilroy, with only the western 2,60…
Pacific Beach State Park
WA
A 17-acre park on Grays Harbor County's Pacific coast offers 2,300 feet of beachfront for camping, picnicking, fishing, …
Pacific Pines State Park
WA
Pacific Pines State Park is a small stretch of Ponderosa pine grove that opens directly onto the Long Beach Peninsula sh…
Pacifica State Beach
CA
Pacifica State Beach is a 0.75-mile crescent of sand in downtown Pacifica, drawing over a million visitors annually with…
Paint Creek State Park
OH
Paint Creek State Park centers on a 1,148-acre reservoir created by damming Paint Creek in south-central Ohio, opened in…
Painted Rocks State Park
MT
Granite and rhyolite cliffs covered in bright orange and green lichens line the southern end of the Painted Rocks Reserv…
Paintsville Lake State Park
KY
Paintsville Lake State Park wraps 242 acres around Paintsville Lake, a 1,139-acre water body just west of Paintsville in…
Palisades State Park
SD
This compact South Dakota park just south of Garretson features pink Sioux Quartzite cliffs and rock formations carved b…
Palmetto Island State Park
LA
This Louisiana park south of Abbeville is a recent addition to the state system, opening in late 2010 after years of pla…
Palmetto State Park
TX
A 270-acre park in Gonzales County named for the dwarf palmetto that grows abundantly across its grounds.
Palms Book State Park
MI
Palms Book State Park covers 388 acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is known for Kitch-iti-kipi, a large natural sp…
Palo Duro State Park
TX
Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle is the second-largest canyon system in the United States, reaching 800 feet deep…
Palomar Mountain State Park
CA
High ridges and dense pine forests define this stretch of the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County. Most peopl…
Palouse Falls State Park
WA
A 200-foot drop marks the main event here, where the Palouse River plunges into a deep basalt canyon. You can hike the t…
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
WA
This 300-mile rail trail cuts across Washington, following an old railroad bed from the Cascade Mountains all the way to…
Panola Mountain State Park
GA
This granite monadnock rises 260 feet above the South River, offering a rare patch of high-elevation terrain in the midd…
Panther Creek State Park
TN
A state park in Tennessee.
Paonia State Park
CO
Paonia State Park sits in a canyon around Paonia Reservoir on Muddy Creek in Colorado's Gunnison County, encompassing 1,…
Paradise Point State Park
WA
This 88-acre park on the East Fork Lewis River in Clark County, Washington, is split by Interstate 5 and offers a swimmi…
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Paris Mountain State Park
SC
Five miles north of Greenville, Paris Mountain State Park spans 1,540 acres with hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing a…
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Parker Dam State Park
PA
Parker Dam State Park covers 968 acres in Pennsylvania's Moshannon State Forest and was built by the Civilian Conservati…
Parkin Archeological State Park
AR
This archeological park near Parkin, Arkansas protects a palisaded Mississippian culture village from 1350-1650 CE at th…
Parvin State Park
NJ
Parvin State Park sits in southwestern New Jersey near Parvin Lake on the edge of the Pine Barrens, with pine forests, h…
Patagonia Lake State Park
AZ
You can spend your days fishing for largemouth bass or casting lines for stocked trout across the 250-acre Patagonia Lak…
Patapsco Valley State Park
MD
Maryland's largest and first state park stretches 32 miles along the Patapsco River, encompassing over 14,000 acres of l…
Patos Island State Park
WA
Patos Island sits at the northern edge of the San Juan Islands, defined by its historic lighthouse and old border marker…
Patrick's Point State Park
CA
Sue-meg State Park (formerly Patrick's Point) covers 640 acres in Humboldt County on the Redwood Coast near Trinidad, pe…
Patterson State Park
PA
A 19-acre Pennsylvania state park with rustic pavilions along Pennsylvania Route 44.
Pattison State Park
WI
Wisconsin's highest waterfall, Big Manitou Falls at 165 feet, draws visitors to this 1,436-acre park on the Black River.…
Patuxent River State Park
MD
A riverside Maryland state park along the upper Patuxent River with fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiki…
Paul B. Johnson State Park
MS
A recreation area on the shores of Geiger Lake south of Hattiesburg, named after the forty-sixth governor of Mississippi…
Paul Bunyan State Forest
MN
A Minnesota state forest in Hubbard and Cass counties, bordered by Chippewa National Forest and the Mississippi Headwate…
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Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
KS
An archaeological site and museum near Republic preserving a Pawnee Indian village with artifacts and structures from hi…
Pawtuckaway State Park
NH
One of southeastern New Hampshire's largest state parks, Pawtuckaway sprawls across 5,000 acres with a namesake lake and…
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
FL
A historic Florida park near Bowling Green with archaeological remains and a museum documenting 17th- and 18th-century c…
Paynes Prairie
FL
A sprawling 21,000-acre savanna preserve between Gainesville and Micanopy, once dotted with steamboats when wet cycles f…
Peace Arch Park
WA
This park straddles the actual border line between Blaine and Surrey, where you can walk between the US and Canada witho…
Pearl Hill State Park
MA
A 1,000-acre Massachusetts park near Townsend, located adjacent to Willard Brook State Forest.
Pearl Lake State Park
CO
At the base of Farwell Mountain in Routt County, this Colorado park near Steamboat Springs is named after the wife of a …
Pearrygin Lake State Park
WA
This 1,186-acre Washington park nearly surrounds Pearrygin Lake with 11,000 feet of shoreline in the Methow Valley east …
Pedernales Falls State Park
TX
A 5,212-acre park along the Pedernales River in the Texas Hill Country, 10 miles east of Johnson City.
Peebles Island State Park
NY
A 190-acre New York park at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers in Saratoga and Albany counties.
Pemaquid Archeological Site
ME
A historic Maine site near Pemaquid Beach with a reconstructed 17th-century fort, archaeological remains, and a museum o…
Pendarvis
WI
Pendarvis is a historic state park in Wisconsin preserving a significant pioneer settlement.
Peninsula State Park
WI
Wisconsin's third largest state park, covering 3,776 acres with eight miles of Green Bay shoreline in Door County and dr…
Penn-Roosevelt State Park
PA
A 41-acre Pennsylvania park in Centre County surrounded by Rothrock State Forest, located six miles from US Route 322.
Penrose Point State Park
WA
This 165-acre Washington park sits on Puget Sound with over two miles of saltwater shoreline, plus hiking, biking trails…
Penwood State Park
CT
A 787-acre Connecticut park on Talcott Mountain, contiguous with Talcott Mountain State Park to the south.
Percha Dam State Park
NM
An 80-acre New Mexico park on the Rio Grande south of Truth or Consequences, popular for fishing, rafting, and kayaking,…
Percy Quin State Park
MS
A recreation area surrounding 490-acre Lake Tangipahoa southwest of McComb, an impoundment of the Tangipahoa River.
Perdido Key State Park
FL
A 247-acre Florida park on a barrier island 15 miles southwest of Pensacola with Gulf beach access.
Pere Marquette State Park
IL
High limestone bluffs overlook the spot where the Mississippi and Illinois rivers meet. You can spend your time hiking t…
Perrot State Park
WI
Steep limestone bluffs drop straight down into the confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers here. You can sp…
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
KY
A 745-acre historic park near Perryville preserving the Civil War battlefield with monuments, interpretive signage, and …
Pershing State Park
MO
A 5,000-acre Missouri park named after General John J. Pershing, the U.S. commander in Europe during World War I and a n…
Pescadero State Beach
CA
A California beach with a mile-long shoreline of sandy coves, rocky cliffs, and tide pools along State Route 1 south of …
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
WA
This 34-acre Washington park near Cashmere features striking sandstone spires and slabs in a desert setting with views o…
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
CA
You can walk through the massive 1836 adobe brick walls of what used to be the largest private ranch in California. It i…
Pete French Round Barn State Heritage Site
OR
High desert ranch land surrounds this unique circular timber structure near Burns. You can check out the 19th-century ba…
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint sits on the Crooked River on the border of Deschutes and Jefferson counties in …
Petit Jean State Park
AR
A 3,471-acre park perched atop Petit Jean Mountain overlooking the Arkansas River between the Ozarks and the Ouachita Mo…
Petoskey State Park
MI
Petoskey State Park on Lake Michigan features parabolic sand dunes and a beach where you can hunt for Michigan's state s…
Petroglyph Beach State Historic Park
AK
This Alaskan beach near Wrangell holds the highest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in southeastern Alaska, …
Pettigrew State Park
NC
A 5,951-acre lake and river park in coastal North Carolina built for year-round fishing, boating, camping, and hiking al…
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
CA
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park spans 1,006 acres on the Big Sur River near California's Central Coast, centered on old-grow…
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
NY
This historic house museum in Yonkers was once the family seat of Philipsburg Manor and later served as city hall; it's …
Picacho Peak State Park
AZ
Picacho Peak rises 3,374 feet as a visible landmark from Tucson, 45 miles away. The state park sits between Casa Grande …
Picacho State Recreation Area
CA
A recreation area on a 9-mile stretch of the lower Colorado River at the site of Picacho, a defunct gold mining town. Go…
Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park
TN
A Tennessee state park dedicated to the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Site
GA
This 765-acre park preserves the heavy terrain where Union and Confederate troops fought through deep ravines and thick …
Pickwick Landing State Park
TN
Named for a 19th-century riverboat stop, this park surrounds Pickwick Lake, an impoundment of the Tennessee River in Har…
Pigeon Swamp State Park
NJ
This 1,078-acre undeveloped New Jersey park protects lowland hardwood forests, open ponds, and uplands, including a rare…
Pikes Peak State Park
IA
High bluffs rise 500 feet above the Mississippi River right where the Wisconsin meets the main channel. You can park nea…
Pikes Point State Park
IA
Pikes Point sticks out into West Okoboji Lake, offering a solid spot for swimming and fishing right off the shoreline. Y…
Pillsbury Point State Park
IA
Iowa's smallest state park at 6.48 acres, Pillsbury Point sits on a narrow peninsula into West Okoboji Lake in Arnolds P…
Pillsbury State Park
NH
A rustic New Hampshire campground with 40 sites (11 accessible by canoe) and no electricity, plus hiking connections to …
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Pilot Butte is a cinder cone from an extinct volcano in Bend, Oregon, rising nearly 500 feet above the surrounding plain…
Pilot Knob State Park
IA
Pilot Knob features a high point of rolling hills and historic stone structures that date back to the early 20th century…
Pilot Mountain State Park
NC
A massive quartzite knob rises 2,241 feet above the surrounding North Carolina landscape, making it a clear landmark for…
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
PA
This Pennsylvania park preserves the ruins of the Pine Grove Iron Works (1764) and sits on two clear lakes in a forested…
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
KY
You can hike the long ridges of the Appalachian Mountains or catch the annual mountain laurel festival blooming along th…
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
AR
Just outside Little Rock, this 2,356-acre park centers on Pinnacle Mountain, an iconic landmark surrounded by river bott…
Pinnacle Rock State Park
WV
A 374-acre day-use park built around Pinnacle Rock, a sandstone formation that rises sharply above the surrounding terra…
Pinnacle State Park and Golf Course
NY
A former 714-acre state park in Steuben County near Corning that included a golf course.
Pipestem Resort State Park
WV
This 4,050-acre resort sits in the gorge of the Bluestone River on the Mercer-Summers county border. Built in 1970 with …
Pirogue Island State Park
MT
This island in the Yellowstone River offers low-lying terrain perfect for river floating and hunting for moss agate. You…
Pisgah View State Park
NC
You can find wide mountain views and equestrian trails spread across these 205 acres in Buncombe and Haywood Counties. T…
Pismo State Beach
CA
A 17-mile stretch of California coastline fronting Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, and Oceano in San Luis Obispo County, mana…
Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
A scenic viewpoint state park in Oregon.
Pixley Falls State Park
NY
A 375-acre New York state park in Oneida County near Boonville, known for its falls.
Placerita Canyon State Park
CA
Located on the north slope of the western San Gabriel Mountains near Santa Clarita, this California park features histor…
Placid Lake State Park
MT
Placid Lake State Park sits on 31 acres at the eastern end of Placid Lake, 28 miles northeast of Missoula, Montana, with…
Platt Hill State Park
CT
An undeveloped 159-acre recreation area in Winchester, Connecticut with hiking trails, picnic sites, and views of the su…
Platte River State Park
NE
A 453-acre park on the southern bluffs of the Platte River west of Louisville, Nebraska with rolling, forested topograph…
Plumas-Eureka State Park
CA
Located in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range in Plumas County, California.
Pocahontas State Park
VA
Virginia's largest state park, Pocahontas spans nearly 8,000 acres along Swift Creek near Richmond. Laid out by the Civi…
Pocomoke River State Park
MD
Pocomoke River State Park straddles the Pocomoke River between two river landings in Worcester County, Maryland. The par…
Poe Paddy State Park
PA
This 23-acre park sits at the confluence of Big Poe Creek and Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by …
Poe Valley State Park
PA
Poe Valley State Park centers on a 25-acre lake in an isolated valley in Centre County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by fore…
Poinsett State Park
SC
Poinsett State Park near Sumter, South Carolina, is a rare ecological crossroads where mountain laurels meet Spanish mos…
Point Au Roche State Park
NY
Point Au Roche State Park is a state park located in New York.
Point Lobos State Reserve
CA
Sharp granite cliffs and kelp forests line this stretch of the Central Coast, making it a top spot for scuba diving near…
Point Lookout State Park
MD
Point Lookout State Park occupies the southernmost tip of a peninsula where Chesapeake Bay meets the Potomac River in Ma…
Point Mugu State Park
CA
Point Mugu State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains features a rugged, nearly impassible coastal shoreline that transiti…
Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site
WY
This Wyoming stop sits right where the old Overland Trail met the Union Pacific Railroad in Sweetwater County. You can w…
Point Sal State Beach
CA
Point Sal State Beach near Guadalupe in Santa Barbara County offers 1.5 miles of rocky coastline with 80 acres of undeve…
Point State Park
PA
Point State Park sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at…
Point Sur State Historic Park
CA
Point Sur State Historic Park sits on the Big Sur coastline in Monterey County, California. The site centers on the 1889…
Poison Springs Battleground State Park
AR
Poison Springs Battleground State Park near Bluff, Arkansas, preserves the Civil War battle site from the 1864 Camden Ex…
Pokagon State Park
IN
Pokagon State Park in northeastern Indiana near Fremont spans 1,260 acres with an inn, camping, and a naturalist staff. …
Polihale State Park
HI
Polihale State Park is a remote wild beach on Kauai's western shore, the most westerly publicly accessible spot in Hawai…
Pomeroy State Park
CT
Pomeroy State Park is an undeveloped forested area of 200 acres just south of Willimantic in Lebanon, Connecticut, used …
Pomme de Terre State Park
MO
Pomme de Terre State Park on Pomme de Terre Lake in Hickory County, Missouri, offers 734 acres with a marina, campground…
Pomponio State Beach
CA
Pomponio State Beach is a California state beach located 12 miles south of Half Moon Bay along Highway 1 on the Pacific …
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
FL
Crystal clear spring water and shaded walking trails define this Holmes County spot. You can spend your afternoon swimmi…
Ponderosa State Park
ID
Ponderosa State Park occupies a peninsula in Payette Lake on McCall's northeast edge in Valley County, Idaho, with 1,515…
Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
MA
This 66-acre stretch along the Neponset River offers reclaimed salt marshes and native woodlands right in Dorchester. It…
Popham Beach State Park
ME
You can spend your days walking the sandy peninsula between the Kennebec River and the Atlantic. It is a wide stretch of…
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
MI
The Porkies offer massive stands of old-growth hardwood forest and steep ridges overlooking Lake Superior. You should he…
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Port Crescent State Park
MI
Port Crescent State Park spans 640 acres on Lake Huron at the tip of Michigan's Thumb near Port Austin. The park was des…
Port Hudson State Historic Site
LA
Port Hudson State Historic Site preserves the longest siege in American history, a 77-day Civil War standoff on the Miss…
Port Orford Heads State Park
OR
Port Orford Heads State Park is a coastal state park in Curry County, Oregon, in the city of Port Orford. Established in…
Port Royal State Park
TN
Port Royal State Historic Park is a 26-acre site on the Tennessee-Robertson County border preserving the former town of …
Portage Lakes State Park
OH
You will find eight interconnected lakes spread across over 2,000 acres of Ohio terrain. It is a solid spot to pull over…
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
You can pull off the Historic Columbia River Highway right here to get a clear view of Crown Point and the Vista House. …
Portola Redwoods State Park
CA
Portola Redwoods State Park covers 2,800 acres in San Mateo County, California, where Peters Creek and Pescadero Creek c…
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Posey Island State Park
WA
Posey Island State Park is a 1-acre island in San Juan County, Washington, with 1,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on Spi…
Possum Kingdom State Park
TX
Possum Kingdom State Park straddles a 20,000-acre lake known for clear blue waters in the Palo Pinto Mountains of Texas.…
Potawatomi State Park
WI
Potawatomi State Park is a 1,225-acre Wisconsin state park northwest of Sturgeon Bay in Door County, established in 1928…
Potholes State Park
WA
The landscape here is defined by the massive basalt depressions of the Potholes Reservoir, creating a maze of water and …
Potlatch State Park
WA
Potlatch State Park is a 57-acre Washington state park on Hood Canal near the town of Potlatch in Mason County, offering…
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Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
LA
This 2,700-acre reservoir in northeastern Louisiana offers swimming, boating, and fishing alongside camping and hiking. …
Powhatan Historic State Park
AR
A 9-acre historical park in Arkansas preserving the 1888 Powhatan courthouse and four other period buildings, now housin…
Powhatan State Park
VA
You can find over two miles of James River frontage and a massive stretch of woodland here in Powhatan County. It is a s…
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
CA
Massive old-growth coast redwoods and coastal fog define this stretch of Humboldt County. You can drive through dense gr…
Prairie Dog State Park
KS
You will find a large colony of about 300 prairie dogs living along the banks of the creek that feeds into the Keith Seb…
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
AR
This state park memorializes the December 1862 Battle of Prairie Grove, a Civil War engagement that secured the U.S. Arm…
Prairie State Park
MO
Nearly 4,000 acres of grasslands and woodlands in central Missouri protecting some of the state's rarest remaining tallg…
Preparation Canyon State Park
IA
Deep ridges and rolling Loess Hills terrain define this 344-acre stretch of Iowa wilderness. You can grab a spot at one …
Presque Isle State Park
PA
Presque Isle State Park juts into Lake Erie as a sandy peninsula 4 miles west of Erie, Pennsylvania, with 13 miles of ro…
Price's Scrub State Park
FL
A 962-acre Florida park protects rare scrub habitat with high biodiversity in Marion County. It's part of a planned cons…
Prickett's Fort State Park
WV
You will find a reconstructed 18th-century frontier fort sitting right where Prickett's Creek meets the Monongahela Rive…
Prince Gallitzin State Park
PA
Prince Gallitzin State Park comprises 6,467 acres in central Pennsylvania's Cambria County, located near the Altoona are…
Princeton Battlefield State Park
NJ
This stretch of New Jersey terrain marks the site where American and British troops clashed during the Revolutionary War…
Prineville Reservoir State Park
OR
High desert hills and the wide waters of the Crooked River define this stretch of Central Oregon. It is a solid spot for…
Promised Land State Park
PA
This 3,000-acre Pennsylvania state park sits in the Poconos at 1,800 feet elevation, surrounded mostly by Delaware State…
Prompton State Park
PA
Prompton State Park offers 2,000 acres of undeveloped woodland and lake access just west of Honesdale. It is a quiet spo…
Prophetstown State Park
IN
This park commemorates the Shawnee village founded in 1808 by Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, later the center of a large mult…
Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Waterfalls line this scenic area south of Prospect along the Rogue River in southern Oregon. Mill Creek Falls and Pearso…
Prouty Place State Park
PA
Prouty Place State Park is a small 5-acre rest stop in Potter County, Pennsylvania, serving as a gateway to hiking, hunt…
Providence Canyon State Park
GA
This 1,003-acre Georgia state park features Providence Canyon, sometimes called Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon," and is …
Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
HI
A state wayside in Hawaii.
Pulaski State Park
RI
Pulaski State Park near Chepachet, Rhode Island, offers day-use recreation with a beach and picnic areas on Peck Pond. T…
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
FL
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park sits 19 kilometers north of Jacksonville, west of the Talbot Islands, as part of …
Punderson State Park
OH
This 741-acre Ohio state park centers on a 150-acre lake with swimming, fishing, and camping, plus a lodge with a reputa…
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
MA
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is a protected state park in Sutton, Massachusetts, within the Blackstone Valley.
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Purse State Park
MD
Purse State Park was a Maryland state park on the Potomac River now merged into the 1,365-acre Nanjemoy Wildlife Managem…
Putnam Memorial State Park
CT
Connecticut's oldest state park preserves the site of General Israel Putnam's Revolutionary War winter encampment of 177…
Pymatuning State Park
OH
Low-lying wetlands and shallow waters define this stretch of the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, making it a prime spot for sp…
Pymatuning State Park
PA
Pymatuning State Park refers to two adjoining state parks in the United States, one in Ohio and one in Pennsylvania.
R. B. Winter State Park
PA
R. B. Winter State Park comprises 695 acres of scenic ridges and shallow basins in central Pennsylvania's Union County. …
Raccoon Creek State Park
PA
This 7,572-acre Pennsylvania park hugs Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, about 30 miles from Pittsburgh. The park's 101-ac…
Radnor Lake State Natural Area
TN
Radnor Lake State Natural Area is a popular spot in Oak Hill, Tennessee, within Nashville.
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
CA
Known as "The Movie Railroad," Railtown 1897 State Historic Park preserves the Sierra Railway's original shops and depot…
Rainbow Falls State Park
WA
The Chehalis River drops over a massive basalt cliff to create a heavy, multi-tiered waterfall right off State Route 6. …
Rainbow Springs State Park
FL
Rainbow Springs State Park features a first-magnitude spring headbasin that produces up to 600 million gallons of fresh …
Ralph Stover State Park
PA
Ralph Stover State Park's 45 acres are a hotspot for whitewater kayaking on Tohickon Creek and rock climbing on High Roc…
Rancho Petaluma Adobe
CA
Rancho Petaluma Adobe is California's largest privately built adobe structure from 1836, displaying the Monterey Colonia…
Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe Park Property
CA
A historic adobe park property in California.
Rancocas State Park
NJ
You can spend your day navigating the freshwater tidal marshes and the confluence of the North and South branches of Ran…
Range Ponds State Park
ME
Lower Range Pond offers a sandy beach for swimming and plenty of space for kayaking or fishing. You can loop through the…
Rangeley Lake State Park
ME
You can spend your days paddling across 870 acres of water or hiking through the dense woods along the southern shore of…
Rasar State Park
WA
Rasar State Park sits on 180 acres of the Skagit River's north bank, eight miles west of Concrete in Washington, offerin…
Raven Rock State Park
NC
Raven Rock State Park covers 4,810 acres along the Cape Fear River in Harnett County, North Carolina, on the eastern Pie…
Ravensburg State Park
PA
Ravensburg State Park is a 78-acre wooded gorge carved by Rauchtown Run through Nippenose Mountain in Clinton County, Pe…
Ravine Gardens State Park
FL
Ravine Gardens State Park is a 59-acre Florida park in Palatka listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
TX
You will find sprawling lake access and several developed campsites spread across nearly 4,000 acres in Denton County. I…
Red Bridge State Park
MA
A state park in Massachusetts.
Red Bridge State Wayside
OR
Red Bridge State Wayside is a state park in Oregon administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Red Clay State Park
TN
Red Clay marks the last capital of the Eastern Cherokee Nation before forced removal in 1838. The site's Blue Hole Sprin…
Red Fleet State Park
UT
This 750-acre reservoir 10 miles north of Vernal showcases Utah's dinosaur heritage with a fossil trackway of ancient fo…
Red Haw State Park
IA
A small 72-acre lake near Chariton offers quiet recreation in Lucas County.
Red Hills State Park
IL
Red Hills spans 967 acres in Lawrence County with year-round boating, fishing, hiking, and winter sports. The park inclu…
Red River State Recreation Area
MN
Built as a flood buffer after the devastating 1997 Red River flood, this East Grand Forks recreation area sits on the ba…
Red Rock Canyon State Park
CA
A state park in California.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
OK
A state park in Oklahoma.
Red Rock State Park
AZ
Red Rock State Park protects a riparian sanctuary along Oak Creek below Sedona's red cliffs. The day-use park is an envi…
Red Top Mountain State Park
GA
Named for its iron-rich geology, Red Top Mountain sits on a 1,776-acre peninsula jutting into Lake Allatoona near Carter…
Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site
SC
This Greek Revival plantation completed in 1859 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. John Shaw Billing…
Redmond–Bend Juniper State Scenic Corridor
OR
Drive through a stretch of high desert dominated by dense stands of western juniper trees along Highway 97. There are no…
Reed Bingham State Park
GA
Reed Bingham's 1,613 acres near Ellenton protect diverse habitats from baldcypress swamps to pitcher plant bogs, home to…
Reeds Gap State Park
PA
Reeds Gap's 220 acres near Milroy feature old-growth white pine and hemlock with Honey Creek running through, providing …
Reelfoot Lake State Park
TN
A major hunting and fishing preserve in northwest Tennessee, this park encompasses Reelfoot Lake and is part of a 25,000…
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Refugio State Beach
CA
This protected beach park sits 20 miles west of Santa Barbara on the scenic Gaviota Coast, just 2.5 miles from El Capitá…
Reid State Park
ME
Reid State Park's 770 acres on Georgetown Island feature rare sandy beaches and dunes, plus rocky tidepools and salt mar…
Remer State Forest
MN
Remer State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
Resaca de la Palma State Park
TX
You will find a massive network of oxbow lakes and dense riparian brushland winding through these 1,200 acres in Brownsv…
Rhododendron State Park
NH
Rhododendron State Park encompasses 2,723 acres on Little Monadnock Mountain in New Hampshire and holds the largest stan…
Rib Mountain State Park
WI
Rib Mountain rises out of the central Wisconsin landscape as a massive granite monadnock perfect for hiking or hitting t…
Rice Lake State Park
IA
Rice Lake is a shallow, 750-acre expanse of water that serves as a major pit stop for migrating waterfowl. You can loop …
Rice Lake State Park
MN
Rice Lake is a shallow, 750-acre expanse of water surrounded by dense woodlands and flat terrain. It is a prime spot for…
Richard B. Russell State Park
GA
Richard B. Russell State Park's 2,508 acres on Russell Lake include an 18-hole golf course, swimming beach, and picnic f…
Richardson Grove State Park
CA
Richardson Grove's 2,000 acres straddle US 101 and contain Coast Redwoods—one among the largest remaining. The South For…
Ricker Pond State Park
VT
A Civilian Conservation Corps-era park in Groton State Forest offering access to a 95-acre lake with swimming, boating, …
Ricketts Glen State Park
PA
A National Natural Landmark in Pennsylvania, Ricketts Glen sprawls across 13,193 acres and is famous for 24 named waterf…
Rickwood Caverns State Park
AL
Rickwood Caverns offers tours of 260-million-year-old limestone formations with blind cave fish and an underground pool.…
Ridgway State Park
CO
Located in Ouray County near the town of Ridgway, this park supports deer, mountain lions, coyotes, and elk, though hunt…
Ridley Creek State Park
PA
Ridley Creek State Park features old-growth forests and a winding creek perfect for fishing or hiking. You can loop the …
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Rifle Falls State Park
CO
Rifle Falls showcases a triple 70-foot waterfall flowing over a travertine dam on East Rifle Creek. The 48-acre park has…
Rifle Gap State Park
CO
Rifle Gap's 1,341 acres include a 360-acre reservoir surrounded by pinyon-juniper woodlands and sagebrush. A visitor cen…
Ringwood State Park
NJ
Ringwood State Park's 4,444 acres in the Ramapo Mountains of northeastern New Jersey protect Northeastern coastal forest…
Rio de Los Angeles State Park
CA
Rio de Los Angeles State Park's 40 acres along the river north of downtown Los Angeles include restored wetlands with na…
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
NM
Rio Grande Nature Center is a 38-acre urban wildlife preserve in Albuquerque with wetland habitat, four ponds, a visitor…
Rio Grande Valley State Park
NM
Established in 1983, Rio Grande Valley State Park in Albuquerque is managed by a consortium of local, state, and federal…
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
AZ
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park is a historic site in Flagstaff, Arizona, bordering Northern Arizona University, tha…
River Highlands State Park
CT
You will find 177 acres of wooded trails along the west bank of the Connecticut River in Cromwell. It is a solid spot fo…
River Rise Preserve State Park
FL
River Rise Preserve State Park is a Florida state park, located six miles north of High Springs, off U.S. Route 441.
Riverbank State Park
NY
Riverbank State Park is a 28-acre park built on top of a sewage treatment facility along the Hudson River in Manhattan, …
Rivers Bridge State Park
SC
Rivers Bridge State Historic Site, also known as Rivers Bridge State Park, located near Ehrhardt, a small town in Bamber…
Riverside State Park
WA
Riverside State Park is a Washington state park located 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Spokane in the community of Nine Mi…
Roads End State Recreation Site
OR
Roads End State Recreation Site is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recrea…
Roan Mountain State Park
TN
High-elevation hardwood forests and access to the Appalachian Trail define this stretch of the Blue Ridge. You can park …
Roanoke Island Festival Park
NC
Roanoke Island Festival Park is a North Carolina state historic site located at the end of NC 400 in Manteo, North Carol…
Roaring River State Park
MO
Roaring River State Park is a public recreation area covering of 4,294 acres (1,738 ha) eight miles (13 km) south of Cas…
Robbers Cave State Park
OK
Robbers Cave State Park is a state park in Latimer County, Oklahoma. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Wilburton, …
Robert Frost Farm
NH
Robert Frost Farm may refer to:Robert Frost Farm, a U.S. National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of H…
Robert G. Wehle State Park
NY
This 1,067-acre stretch of shoreline sits right on the eastern edge of Lake Ontario. It is a solid spot to pull over if …
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
CA
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach is a state beach of California, located in northern Malibu, Southern California.
Robert H. Treman State Park
NY
Robert H. Treman State Park is a 1,110-acre (4.5 km2) state park located in Tompkins County, in the Finger Lakes region …
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
CA
Mount Saint Helena offers a steep five-mile climb through Sonoma and Napa counties that ends with a massive view of the …
Robert Moses State Park
NY
You can drive across the Robert Moses Causeway to reach this stretch of Fire Island, where five miles of Atlantic coastl…
Robert Moses State Park
NY
Robert Moses State Park is a 875-acre (3.54 km2) state park in southern Suffolk County, New York. The park lies on the w…
Robert V. Riddell State Park
NY
You will find over 2,000 acres of wooded hills and rolling terrain spread across Otsego and Delaware counties. It is a s…
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
CA
A shoreline park on San Francisco Bay in Alameda operated by the East Bay Regional Parks District.
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Roberto Clemente State Park
NY
This 25-acre park sits right along the Harlem River in the Bronx. It is a quick stop for a walk near the water if you ar…
Robertsville State Park
MO
Robertsville State Park is a public recreation area bordering the Meramec River in unincorporated Robertsville in Frankl…
Robinson State Park
MA
This 1,025-acre stretch of land follows the winding path of the Westfield River through Agawam and Westfield. You can sp…
Roche-a-Cri State Park
WI
Roche-a-Cri State Park is a state park north of Adams and Friendship in central Wisconsin. The park, 605 acres (245 ha) …
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
MO
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a geological preserve and public recreation area encompassing 2,273 acres (920 ha), f…
Rock Creek State Park
IA
Rock Creek State Park is a state park in Jasper County, Iowa, United States, located near the city of Kellogg.
Rock Cut State Park
IL
Rock Cut State Park is a state park of the U.S. state of Illinois.
Rock Island State Park
WI
Drive to the tip of the Door Peninsula to find rocky shorelines and dense woods surrounding the waters of Green Bay. You…
Rock Island State Park
TN
Rock Island State Park can refer to:Rock Island State Park (Tennessee) Rock Island State Park (Wisconsin)
Rock Island Trail State Park
MO
This trail follows an old railroad bed through the dense woods and limestone bluffs of southwest Missouri. It is a flat,…
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
OH
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve is a nature reserve featuring a natural bridge located in the unincorporated community …
Rockhound State Park
NM
Rockhound State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Deming. It is na…
Rockland Lake State Park
NY
Rockland Lake State Park is a 1,133-acre (4.59 km2) state park located in the hamlets of Congers and Valley Cottage in t…
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Rockport State Park
WA
Rockport State Park can refer to parks in Utah, Washington, or a recreation area in Michigan.
Rockport State Recreation Area
MI
Rockport State Recreation Area is a 4,237-acre (17.15 km2) state park located along the shore of Lake Huron in Alpena an…
Rocks State Park
MD
Rocks State Park is a Maryland state park located in and around Deer Creek Valley near Pylesville, Harford County, Maryl…
Rocky Arbor State Park
WI
Sandstone walls and eroded ledges define this small stretch of land in the Wisconsin Dells region. It is a great spot to…
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
OR
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint is a state park in Lincoln County in northwestern Oregon, United States. Administered…
Rocky Fork State Park
OH
Rocky Fork State Park may refer to:Rocky Fork State Park (Ohio) Rocky Fork State Park (Tennessee)
Rocky Gap State Park
MD
Rocky Gap State Park is a Maryland state park with resort features located on Interstate 68, seven miles (11 km) east of…
Rocky Neck State Park
CT
Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 710 acres (290 ha) on Long Island Sound in the town of Ea…
Rocky Point State Park
RI
Rocky Point State Park sits right on the edge of Narragansett Bay where the old amusement park ruins once stood. It is a…
Rollins State Park
NH
Rollins State Park perches on the southern slope of Mount Kearsarge in New Hampshire, with an auto road ascending to wit…
Roman Nose State Park
OK
Roman Nose State Park, one of Oklahoma's original seven state parks, sits in a small canyon northwest of Watonga with a …
Roosevelt State Park
MS
Roosevelt State Park surrounds 150-acre Shadow Lake on the western edge of Bienville National Forest, between Jackson an…
Rooster Rock State Park
OR
You can find a massive basalt column standing right near the Columbia River Gorge, just east of Corbett. It is a solid s…
Roper Lake State Park
AZ
Roper Lake State Park is a public recreation area of Arizona, United States, surrounding 32-acre (13 ha) Roper Lake. It …
Roque Bluffs State Park
ME
You can hike six miles of coastal trails around Schoppee Point to see glacial striations carved into the shoreline. It i…
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Rosaryville State Park
MD
Rosaryville State Park in Prince George's County preserves the restored Mount Airy Mansion along with hiking, biking, an…
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Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
SC
Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site protects the home of William H. Gist, the 68th governor of South Carolina, who …
Rosebud Battlefield State Park
MT
Rosebud Battlefield State Park preserves a National Historic Landmark battlefield where the Battle of the Rosebud was fo…
Round Lake State Park
ID
Round Lake State Park surrounds a 55-acre glacial lake in Bonner County, Idaho, with campsites, fishing, swimming, and t…
Route 66 State Park
MO
Route 66 State Park is a state park in Missouri.
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Roxborough State Park
CO
Red sandstone formations rise sharply out of the Douglas County plains, making this a quick detour from Denver for some …
Roxbury Heritage State Park
MA
You can walk through the grounds of the 1750 Dillaway-Thomas House and look out over the Boston skyline from the nearby …
Roy Lake State Park
SD
Roy Lake offers a split layout around the water with plenty of sandy beach spots for swimming. You can set up camp near …
Royal Palm State Park
FL
Royal Palm State Park was Florida's first state park and now sits deep within the Everglades ecosystem. You can find it …
Rumney Marsh Reservation
MA
Salt marshes and tidal estuaries define this stretch of land where the Saugus and Pines Rivers meet the coast. It is a p…
Russian Gulch State Park
CA
Russian Gulch State Park sits on the Mendocino County coast in Northern California, a few miles south of Fort Bragg.
Rye Harbor State Park
NH
You can pull up right on the Atlantic coast at Ragged Neck to catch views of the Isles of Shoals. It is a solid spot for…
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
NV
Rye Patch State Recreation Area adjoins Rye Patch Reservoir, an 11,000-acre impoundment on the Humboldt River in Nevada,…
Ryerson Station State Park
PA
Ryerson Station State Park spans 1,164 acres in Greene County, Pennsylvania, near the West Virginia border. The 52-acre …
S. B. Elliott State Park
PA
S. B. Elliott State Park covers 318 acres in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, fully wooded with mixed oak and northern h…
Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site
TX
Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site in Jefferson County, Texas preserves the location of a significant Civil Wa…
Sacajawea State Park
WA
Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, Washington covers 267 acres at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers, where the…
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
NY
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site on Lake Ontario in Jefferson County, New York preserves two War of 1812 b…
Sacred Falls State Park
HI
Sacred Falls State Park on Oahu's North Shore has been closed since a rockfall on Mother's Day 1999, though hikers still…
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
OR
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area sits in Oregon's Northern Coast Range with a 2.5-mile hiking trail to the summit offe…
Saddleback Butte State Park
CA
Saddleback Butte State Park is a desert park in the Antelope Valley's western Mojave, east of Lancaster in Southern Cali…
Sadlers Creek State Park
SC
Sadlers Creek State Park sits on a narrow peninsula cutting into the waters of Lake Hartwell. It is a solid spot for any…
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Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park
VA
Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park preserves part of the April 6, 1865 Battle of Sayler's Creek, one of th…
Saint Edward State Park
WA
Saint Edward State Park in the Seattle area covers 326 acres of second-growth forest with trails for hiking and biking, …
Sakatah Lake State Park
MN
Sakatah Lake State Park covers 842 acres on a natural widening of the Cannon River in Minnesota. The Dakota name Sakatah…
Salinas River State Beach
CA
Salinas River State Beach sits at the mouth of the Salinas River where it meets Monterey Bay in Monterey County, Califor…
Salmon Lake State Park
MT
Salmon Lake State Park sits on the eastern edge of the Clearwater River chain between the Mission and Swan mountains. It…
Salt Fork State Park
OH
Salt Fork State Park is Ohio's largest state park, encompassing 17,229 acres of land and 2,952 acres of water near Lore …
Salt Point State Park
CA
Salt Point State Park spans 6,000 acres on the Sonoma County coast with 20 miles of hiking trails and 6+ miles of rough …
Salt Rock State Campground
CT
Salt Rock State Campground preserves a mile of wooded riverfront along the Shetucket River in Sprague, Connecticut, offe…
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Salt Springs State Park
PA
Salt Springs State Park in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania protects massive hemlock trees over 500 years old among Penn…
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
CA
Salton Sea State Recreation Area on the northeastern side of the Salton Sea offers hunting, fishing, swimming, and campi…
Saltwater State Park
WA
A 137-acre park with 1,445 feet of Puget Sound beachfront including sandy swimming beach and rocky tideflats. The submer…
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Salty Brine State Beach
RI
A small state beach in Rhode Island with ocean swimming and saltwater fishing. It opened seasonally and features a beach…
Sam A. Baker State Park
MO
A 5,323-acre park in the Missouri Ozarks with fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking. The visitor center occupies a his…
Sam Houston Jones State Park
LA
Near Lake Charles, this 1,087-acre park sits where the Houston River joins the Calcasieu River. Cypress-filled lagoons a…
Sampson State Park
NY
A 2,070-acre state park on the east shore of Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region.
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
OR
A 12-mile linear coastal park in southwestern Oregon with steep, forested terrain and small sand beaches along a rugged …
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
CA
A 2,700-acre Marin County park with approximately 600 acres of old-growth redwood forest. The Pioneer Tree Trail showcas…
Samuel S. Lewis State Park
PA
A state park in Pennsylvania.
San Angelo State Park
TX
A 7,677-acre state park on the shores of O.C. Fisher Reservoir near San Angelo, Texas. The park has two units and opened…
San Bruno Mountain State Park
CA
A park in northern San Mateo County, California, adjacent to San Francisco's southern boundary and bordering Brisbane, S…
San Buenaventura State Beach
CA
A beach state park in Ventura, California, with primary access off the 101 Freeway.
San Clemente State Beach
CA
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, this beach has been California's most popular state beach since 1937.
San Elijo State Beach
CA
A state beach in San Diego County, California.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
FL
A state park in Alachua County, Florida, northwest of Gainesville.
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
TX
A historic site in San Felipe, Texas, preserving the location of the first provisional capital and Anglo-American colony…
San Gregorio State Beach
CA
A state beach south of Half Moon Bay, California, near the intersection of State Routes 1 and 84.
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
TX
Located near Houston off the Ship Channel, this historic site marks the Battle of San Jacinto and was designated a Natio…
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
CA
A California state park encompassing the historic center of San Juan Bautista with significant buildings from Spanish an…
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
CA
This massive artificial lake stretches nine miles through the Diablo Range, making it a prime spot for boating and fishi…
San Luis State Park
CO
A former state park in Alamosa County, Colorado.
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
FL
A historic state park in Wakulla County, Florida, centered on the ruins of a Spanish colonial fort and stockade from the…
San Onofre State Beach
CA
A 3,000-acre park south of San Clemente with over 2.5 million annual visitors, making it one of California's five most-v…
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
CA
This state park honors the soldiers who fought the bloodiest battle in California during the Mexican-American War, the 1…
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
FL
Located 1.25 nautical miles south of Indian Key, this underwater preserve centers on the San Pedro, a 287-ton Dutch-buil…
Sand Bar State Park
VT
Sand Bar State Park offers fifteen acres of sandy shoreline right on the edge of Lake Champlain. It is a solid spot to p…
Sand Bridge State Park
PA
Pennsylvania's smallest state park at 3 acres, Sand Bridge offers a picnic area with three pavilions built by the Civili…
Sand Dunes State Forest
MN
Sand Dunes State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
Sand Hills State Park
KS
A state park located north of Hutchinson in Reno County, Kansas.
Sand Hollow State Park
UT
Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, Utah features a 1,322-acre reservoir and extensive off-highway vehicle recreation…
Sand Island State Recreational Area
HI
Sand Island State Recreational Area is a state park in Hawaii.
Sand Ridge State Forest
IL
At 7,200 acres, this is Illinois' largest state forest. Located on a low bluff overlooking the Illinois River in norther…
Sandy Island Beach State Park
NY
A state park on Lake Ontario's eastern shore featuring a 1,500-foot natural sandy beach. The park sits near a notable 17…
Sandy Point State Park
MD
A popular Chesapeake Bay park in Anne Arundel County with a swimming beach that draws over one million annual visitors. …
Sang Run State Park
MD
Sang Run State Park in Maryland's Garrett County preserves early American history through the Friends Delight homestead …
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
MI
A 240-acre park in Michigan's Thumb preserving the state's largest collection of Native American petroglyphs. The pre-Co…
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
CA
This historic park preserves the site of Mission Santa Cruz, founded in 1791 and later relocated to higher ground after …
Santa Monica State Beach
CA
A California state park operated by the city of Santa Monica.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park
NM
A state park in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, at 4,800 feet elevation, located 7 miles north of Santa Rosa. It opened in…
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
CA
High, narrow ridges and deep canyons between the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains frame this 670-acre park on the L…
Sarah Helmick State Recreation Site
OR
Oregon's first state park sits on a floodplain forest of maples and firs along the Luckiamute River south of Monmouth. N…
Saratoga Spa State Park
NY
Saratoga Spa State Park is a 2,379-acre park in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
MI
A 1,000-acre recreation area on Lake Michigan's shore between Saugatuck and Holland in western Michigan.
Savage Gulf State Park
TN
Savage Gulf covers 19,000 acres of deep canyons and sandstone bluffs in southern Middle Tennessee. You should head here …
Savanna Portage State Park
MN
This Minnesota park preserves the historic Savanna Portage, a legendary 6-mile trail that once connected two major river…
Savanna State Forest
MN
Savanna State Forest covers over 238,000 acres of Minnesota woodland split by the Upper Mississippi River. You can follo…
Savannas Preserve State Park
FL
Savannas Preserve State Park protects coastal habitat along Florida's Atlantic shore between Fort Pierce and Jensen Beac…
Savoy Mountain State Forest
MA
Savoy Mountain State Forest stretches across multiple towns in the Hoosac Mountain Range, featuring four ponds and seven…
Scantic River State Park
CT
Scantic River State Park's 784 acres are split across several parcels along the river in Connecticut, offering hiking, f…
Scenic Beach State Park
WA
Scenic Beach State Park is a state park in Washington.
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Scenic State Park
MN
Scenic State Park near Bigfork, Minnesota preserves 3,936 acres of virgin pine forests around Sandwick Lake and Coon Lak…
Schafer State Park
WA
Schafer State Park sits along the Satsop River between Olympia and Aberdeen in western Washington, offering camping, hik…
Schodack Island State Park
NY
Schodack Island State Park spans 1,052 acres between the Hudson River and Schodack Creek across three counties in New Yo…
Schoolcraft State Park
MN
You will find dense woods and riverbanks along the Mississippi near Grand Rapids. It is a solid spot to pull over if you…
Schooner Gulch State Beach
CA
Schooner Gulch State Beach near Mendocino is famous for Bowling Ball Beach, where perfectly spherical sandstone concreti…
Scofield State Park
UT
Scofield State Park is centered around a high-elevation reservoir sitting right on the edge of the Wasatch Plateau. You …
Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
MO
The Scott Joplin House preserves the 1901-1903 home of composer Scott Joplin in St. Louis. Designated a U.S. National Hi…
Scusset Beach State Reservation
MA
Scusset Beach State Reservation sits at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal in Sandwich, Massachusetts, with a 3,000-foot…
Sea Rim State Park
TX
Sea Rim State Park spreads across 4,141 acres along the Gulf of Mexico in southeast Texas, south of Port Arthur. The par…
Seabranch Preserve State Park
FL
Seabranch Preserve State Park is a Florida state park located approximately ten miles south of Stuart, off A1A.
Seacliff State Beach
CA
Seacliff State Beach on Monterey Bay is known for the SS Palo Alto, a concrete ship sitting in the water just offshore. …
Seal Rock State Recreation Site
OR
Seal Rock State Recreation Site is a state park on the Oregon coast.
Seaquest State Park
WA
Seaquest State Park sits on the western shore of Silver Lake in Washington, right at the foot of Mount St. Helens, and h…
Sebago Lake State Park
ME
Sebago Lake State Park covers 1,342 acres on the north shore of Maine's Sebago Lake, split into east and west sections b…
Sebastian Inlet State Park
FL
Sebastian Inlet State Park straddles the inlet between Brevard and Indian River counties in Florida, with 10 miles south…
Sebastopol House State Historic Site
TX
Sebastopol House Historic Site is an antebellum Greek Revival house built of concrete in Seguin, Texas between 1854 and …
Selden Neck State Park
CT
You can only reach this island in Lyme by boat, which keeps the crowds away from the riverside campsites and hiking trai…
Selkirk Shores State Park
NY
You can find 980 acres of shoreline stretching along the eastern edge of Lake Ontario in Oswego County. It is a solid sp…
Seminoe State Park
WY
Seminoe State Park occupies 1,639 acres on the northwest side of Seminoe Reservoir at the base of the Seminoe Mountains,…
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
TX
Seminole Canyon preserves thousands of years of human history across limestone canyons and desert terrain west of the Pe…
Seminole State Park
GA
Seminole State Park on Lake Seminole's shores in southwest Georgia's 604 acres offer excellent fishing, cottage and camp…
Seneca Creek State Park
MD
Seneca Creek State Park encompasses more than 6,300 acres along 14 miles of Seneca Creek in Maryland as it flows to the …
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area
OR
Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area sits in the Columbia River Gorge near Hood River, Oregon, with scenic hiking an…
Seneca Lake State Park
NY
Seneca Lake State Park is a 141-acre park at the north end of Seneca Lake, one of New York's Finger Lakes.
Sentinel Rock State Park
VT
Sentinel Rock features dense Vermont woodlands and steep terrain perfect for hiking through Westmore. It is a solid spot…
Sequim Bay State Park
WA
Sequim Bay State Park covers 92 acres on the shore of Sequim Bay on the Olympic Peninsula, sitting in the region's rain …
Sequoyah State Park
OK
Sequoyah State Park sprawls across 2,200 acres on a peninsula jutting into Fort Gibson Lake in eastern Oklahoma. A short…
Sesquicentennial State Park
SC
Sesquicentennial State Park spreads across 1,419 acres in the Sandhills of South Carolina, just 12 miles from downtown C…
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve
CT
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve covers 305 acres in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with opportunities for hiking, fishi…
Seven Bends State Park
VA
The North Fork Shenandoah River loops through this stretch of land in several sharp bends, making it a prime spot for pa…
Seven Islands State Birding Park
TN
Seven Islands State Birding Park sits along the French Broad River near Knoxville with diverse grasslands that support o…
Seven Lakes State Park
MI
Six lakes spread across 1,434 acres near Holly offer fishing, swimming, and scenic water recreation in Southeast Michiga…
Seyon Lodge State Park
VT
Seyon Lodge State Park is a state park near Groton, Vermont, part of Groton State Forest.
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
TN
You can walk through the original farm, gristmill, and general store once owned by WWI hero Alvin C. York along the bank…
Shabbona Lake State Park
IL
Shabbona Lake State Park centers on a man-made lake created in 1975 by damming Indian Creek, covering 1,550 acres in DeK…
Shackford Head State Park
ME
Shackford Head sits on a narrow peninsula separating Cobscook Bay from Broad Cove. You can hike the rocky shoreline to w…
Shades State Park
PA
This state park in west-central Indiana drew nearly 87,000 visitors in 2018-2019, sitting 47 miles west-northwest of Ind…
Shadmoor State Park
NY
A 99-acre park on the South Fork of Long Island near Montauk, created in 2000 to preserve East End coastal habitat.
Shakamak State Park
IN
Located 30 miles southeast of Terre Haute, this Indiana state park offers recreation in the south-central part of the st…
Shasta State Historic Park
CA
Shasta State Historic Park preserves a historic community in Shasta County, California.
Shawme-Crowell State Forest
MA
A Massachusetts state forest in Sandwich dominated by pitch pine and scrub oak, managed by the Department of Conservatio…
Shawnee State Park
OH
A disambiguation reference to two Shawnee State Parks in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Shawnee State Park
PA
A disambiguation reference to two Shawnee State Parks in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
TX
Sheldon Lake offers nearly 3,000 acres of wetlands and shoreline around the reservoir for fishing and paddling. It is a …
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Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park
VA
This stretch of the South Fork Shenandoah River offers plenty of riverfront access for paddling and fishing. It is a sol…
Shepherd of the Hills State Park
MO
This thousand-acre stretch of Missouri woods is defined by the winding path of Roark Creek and an old one-room schoolhou…
Shepperd's Dell
OR
Shepperd's Dell is a small canyon in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, notable for its historic bridge listed on the Nation…
Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
OR
This small canyon in the Columbia River Gorge offers steep basalt walls and a historic bridge right off the main highway…
Sheridan State Scenic Corridor
OR
An 11-acre old-growth forest corridor in the Columbia River Gorge west of Cascade Locks, made accessible by the Historic…
Sherwood Island State Park
CT
Connecticut's first state park sits on Long Island Sound with 238 acres of beach, wetlands, and woodlands in Westport. I…
Shikellamy State Park
PA
A 240-acre park straddling two river counties at the confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna and Susquehanna Rivers. T…
Shine Tidelands State Park
WA
A 249-acre tidelands park near Port Ludlow on Bywater Bay, offering 5,000 feet of Hood Canal shoreline for picnicking, f…
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Shirley Chisholm State Park
NY
This 407-acre park sits atop former landfills in southeastern Brooklyn, transformed into a green space with views of Jam…
Shore Acres State Park
OR
This coastal Oregon park sits on the Pacific Ocean alongside other protected areas on the Cape Arago Highway, south of C…
Shot Tower Historical State Park
VA
The Jackson Ferry Shot Tower stands along the New River near Austinville, a historic structure once used to manufacture …
Sibley State Park
MN
A Minnesota state park on Andrew Lake's shores near New London, named after the state's first governor Henry Hastings Si…
Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker State Nature Preserve
OH
A 37-acre nature preserve in Champaign County showcasing three glacial landforms: an esker, kame, and kettle.
Silver Falls State Park
OR
Silver Falls State Park features a massive network of trails that wind through thick forest and along the banks of Silve…
Silver Lake State Park
MI
Silver Lake in Michigan is defined by massive sand dunes and a lake that stays warm enough for swimming. It is the best …
Silver Lake State Park
NH
A disambiguation reference to several Silver Lake State Parks across multiple states.
Silver Lake State Park
VT
A disambiguation reference to several Silver Lake State Parks across multiple states.
Silver Sands State Park
CT
A 297-acre beach park on Long Island Sound in Milford with restored salt marsh, dunes, and the 14-acre Charles Island bi…
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
Silver Springs on 1,350 acres in Kendall County features two artificial lakes, native prairie restoration, and the Fox R…
Silver Springs State Park
FL
Silver Springs State Park is a Florida state park.
Singletary Lake State Park
NC
A North Carolina state park near Elizabethtown covering 1,221 acres around Singletary Lake, one of the state's largest C…
Sinks Canyon State Park
WY
You can watch the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River vanish directly into a limestone cavern and reappear a quarter-mile…
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
CA
Sinkyone Wilderness borders the Pacific Ocean and the King Range National Conservation Area in Mendocino County. Remote …
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Sinnemahoning State Park
PA
A 1,910-acre park in the northern Pennsylvania mountains surrounded by Elk State Forest, home to rarely seen elk and bal…
Sisters State Park
OR
Sisters State Park covers 28 acres of undeveloped forest along Whychus Creek on the southeast edge of Sisters, Oregon. T…
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
OR
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area on Oregon's north coast protects an active estuary ecosystem: 357 acres of tidal marsh, m…
Sizerville State Park
PA
Sizerville State Park is a 386-acre park in north-central Pennsylvania, surrounded by the vast Elk State Forest that for…
Skidaway Island State Park
GA
Skidaway Island State Park near Savannah borders Georgia's intracoastal waterway with trails through maritime forest and…
Sky Meadows State Park
VA
Sky Meadows offers a mix of open meadows, woodlands, and old farmland tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is an Int…
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
FL
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park sits on the approaches of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge at Tampa Bay's mouth, featuring …
Sleeping Giant State Park
CT
This traprock mountain rises sharply above Hamden, looking exactly like a reclining human figure when viewed from the va…
Sleepy Hollow State Park
MI
Sleepy Hollow State Park is a 2,678-acre recreation area in central Michigan centered on the 410-acre man-made Lake Ovid…
Slide Rock State Park
AZ
Oak Creek flows over a smooth, natural sandstone slide that makes for a quick ride down into the water. You can spend th…
Sluice Boxes State Park
MT
Sluice Boxes State Park features Belt Creek carving through the Little Belt Mountains with dramatic cliffs and ledges, o…
Smallwood State Park
MD
Smallwood State Park is a Maryland state park.
Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
OR
Smelt Sands State Recreation Site is an Oregon state park administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Smith Falls State Park
NE
You can find Nebraska's highest waterfall here, dropping sixty-three feet over the Niobrara River. Grab your boots for t…
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
VA
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a 1,148-acre recreation area along Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia offering water acti…
Smith Rock State Park
OR
Smith Rock is where modern American sport climbing was born. Its basalt and tuff cliffs draw climbers of all levels for …
Smithgall Woods Conservation Area
GA
Smithgall Woods Conservation Area near Helen, Georgia is a 5,844-acre wilderness with old-growth forest, 12 miles of tro…
Smokey Bear State Forest
MN
Smokey Bear State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
Smoky Hills State Forest
MN
Smoky Hills State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
Smugglers' Notch State Park
VT
Smugglers' Notch State Park sits at 2,119 feet near Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, named for the high mountain…
Snake Den State Park
RI
Snake Den State Park is a 1,000-acre recreation area in Johnston, Rhode Island that includes a working farm and is named…
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area spans 2,500 acres in Knox County, Illinois with 125 water impoundments form…
Snow Canyon State Park
UT
A Utah desert park with red and white sandstone canyons, extinct lava tubes, and sand dunes, located near Ivins and St. …
Sojourner Truth State Park
NY
This 508-acre stretch of land sits right on the Hudson River north of Kingston. You can pull off Route 32 to walk the ri…
Solana State Forest
MN
A state forest in Minnesota.
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park
NY
You can walk through fifty acres of manicured formal gardens and tour the historic mansion at the north end of Canandaig…
Sonoma Coast State Park
CA
Sonoma Coast State Park strings 17 miles of California coastline with alternating sandy beaches and rocky shoreline, a m…
Sonoma State Historic Park
CA
Sonoma State Historic Park in downtown Sonoma preserves six historical sites including Mission San Francisco Solano, the…
South Bass Island State Park
OH
South Bass Island State Park is a state park in Ohio.
South Beach State Park
OR
South Beach State Park is an Oregon state park administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
South Cape Beach State Park
MA
South Cape Beach State Park in Mashpee, Massachusetts sits between Waquoit Bay and Vineyard Sound with barrier beach, du…
South Carlsbad State Beach
CA
South Carlsbad State Beach is a public beach in Carlsbad, California.
South Cumberland State Park
TN
South Cumberland State Park is a Tennessee state park located on the Cumberland Plateau.
South Fork State Recreation Area
NV
South Fork State Recreation Area near Elko, Nevada covers nearly 4,000 acres centered on the 1,650-acre South Fork Reser…
South Higgins Lake State Park
MI
South Higgins Lake State Park is a 1,364-acre recreation area on the southern shore of Higgins Lake in Roscommon County,…
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South Jetty
OR
South Jetty is an Oregon state recreation site.
South Llano River State Park
TX
South Llano River State Park is a 2,600-acre park along the South Llano River in the Texas Hill Country, opened to the p…
South Mountain State Park
MD
South Mountain State Park runs nearly the entire length of South Mountain across Washington and Frederick counties in Ma…
South Mountains State Park
NC
South Mountains State Park in Burke County, North Carolina covers 20,949 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills with High Sho…
South Toledo Bend State Park
LA
South Toledo Bend State Park opened in 2004 on the Louisiana shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir near Anacoco, quickly becom…
South Whidbey State Park
WA
South Whidbey State Park is a 381-acre park on Washington's Whidbey Island with old-growth forest including giant wester…
South Yuba River State Park
CA
South Yuba River State Park sits along the South Fork of the Yuba River in Nevada County within California's Sierra Neva…
Southford Falls State Park
CT
Southford Falls State Park is a 169-acre park in Oxford and Southbury, Connecticut with waterfalls, a fire tower, a cove…
Southwest Corridor Park
MA
A 4.1-mile linear urban park in Boston that follows former Interstate 95 alignment, offering tennis, basketball, and wal…
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
VA
A Virginia history museum in an 1880s mansion in Big Stone Gap, dedicated to preserving the region's heritage.
Southwick Beach State Park
NY
A 464-acre lakefront park on Lake Ontario's eastern shore featuring a 3,500-foot sandy beach, drawing about 100,000 visi…
Spencer Spit State Park
WA
A 138-acre recreation area on Lopez Island in Washington with 7,840 feet of shoreline and a sand spit enclosing a salt-w…
Spencer State Forest
MA
A Massachusetts state forest in Spencer with 92 miles of trails and active forest management.
Spinney Mountain State Park
CO
A Colorado state park in the mountains.
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
SD
A South Dakota hilltop sacred to Plains Indians and climbed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804, now a state park …
Split Rock Creek State Park
MN
A Minnesota state park near Pipestone.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
MN
One of America's most photographed lighthouses crowns this Lake Superior park on Minnesota's North Shore. Built in 1910,…
Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail
WA
A trail system along the Spokane River in Washington.
Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
WA
A 10-acre park within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area offering windsurfing, kiteboarding, and wildlife vie…
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
A 2,032-acre fish and wildlife area in Tazewell County, Illinois.
Spring Mill State Park
IN
A 1,358-acre park near Mitchell, Indiana, established in 1927 with a settler's village, nature center, and the Gus Griss…
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
NV
A historic ranch state park within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Blue Diamond, Nevada, preserving …
Spring Valley State Park
NV
A recreation area adjoining Eagle Valley Reservoir in eastern Nevada near the Utah border.
Springbrook State Park
IA
An Iowa state park in Guthrie County with a 17-acre spring-fed lake and rolling timber-covered hills along the Middle Ra…
Squak Mountain State Park
WA
Squak Mountain, the second most westerly peak of the Issaquah Alps in Washington, sits between Cougar and Tiger mountain…
Squantz Pond State Park
CT
Squantz Pond's 172-acre park 10 miles north of Danbury sits on the southwestern shore of a 270-acre pond. Boating, swimm…
Squaxin Island State Park
WA
Squaxin Island State Park is a state park in Washington.
Squilchuck State Park
WA
A 249-acre recreation area south of Wenatchee, Washington, with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country sk…
St. Andrews State Park
FL
You will find wide sandy dunes and a network of coastal inlets perfect for kayaking through the salt marshes. It is a so…
St. Bernard State Park
LA
St. Bernard State Park sits in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, roughly 18 miles southeast of New Orleans. The park has hi…
St. Clement's Island State Park
MD
A Maryland state park on an uninhabited Potomac River island featuring a 40-foot stone cross commemorating American reli…
St. Croix State Park
MN
Minnesota's largest state park at 33,895 acres follows the St. Croix River for 21 miles and contains the last 7 miles of…
St. Francois State Park
MO
A 2,735-acre recreation area north of Bonne Terre, Missouri, with trails for hiking and horseback riding, plus fishing o…
St. George Island State Park
FL
St. George Island State Park occupies the east end of St. George Island, about 10 miles southeast of Eastpoint in northw…
St. Joe State Park
MO
You can spend your days riding ATVs across the old lead mine tailings or hiking through the Saint Francois Mountains. Ma…
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
FL
A Florida state park on the St. Joseph Peninsula near Port St. Joe.
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
FL
A boat-accessible Florida state park on Jupiter Island offering snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, and wildlife viewing…
St. Marks River Preserve State Park
FL
A Florida state park preserve.
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
FL
A Florida state park three miles north of Fellsmere, protecting the natural surroundings of the Saint Sebastian River.
St. Vrain State Park
CO
A Colorado state park with year-round camping and fishing, known for hosting the state's largest blue heron rookery and …
Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve
OH
An Ohio nature preserve with 178 acres of ponds.
Stagecoach State Park
CO
A 1,641-acre Colorado park 17 miles south of Steamboat Springs with a 771-acre reservoir on the Yampa River, offering bo…
Standing Stone State Park
TN
An 855-acre Tennessee state park in Overton County with shoreline along a 69-acre lake, surrounded by an 11,000-acre sta…
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
CA
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is a state park in California.
Starr Family Home State Historic Site
TX
A 3.1-acre historical site in downtown Marshall, Texas, operated by the Texas Historical Commission.
Starvation Creek State Park
OR
An Oregon state park west of Hood River in the Columbia River Gorge, named for a 19th-century snow-stranded train.
Starved Rock State Park
IL
Starved Rock State Park spans 2,630 acres of canyons southeast of Utica along the Illinois River. With over two million …
State Capitol State Park
OR
The Oregon State Capitol sits at the center of Salem, featuring Art Deco architecture and a gold-leafed dome. You can wa…
State Forest State Park
CO
State Forest State Park sprawls across 70,838 acres in the Medicine Bow Range with 94 miles of hiking trails, 187 campsi…
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
VA
Staunton River Battlefield State Park straddles the Staunton River in south-central Virginia with two visitor centers — …
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Staunton River State Park
VA
You can spend your days fishing or paddling along the Staunton River and your nights stargazing under some of the darkes…
Staunton State Park
CO
Staunton State Park near Conifer, Colorado, packs dramatic rock outcroppings, streams, and a waterfall into 3,908 acres.…
Steamboat Lake State Park
CO
Steamboat Lake State Park is a Colorado state park near Steamboat Springs.
Steamboat Rock State Park
WA
Steamboat Rock State Park centers on an 800-foot basalt butte rising from Banks Lake near the Grand Coulee in Washington…
Steinaker State Park
UT
Steinaker State Park is a reservoir-based recreation area 7 miles north of Vernal, Utah.
Stephen C. Foster State Park
GA
Stephen C. Foster State Park is a 120-acre outpost deep in the Okefenokee Swamp in Charlton County, Georgia. Accessible …
Stephen F. Austin State Park
TX
Stephen F. Austin State Park sits on the Brazos River in San Felipe, Texas, with 663 acres for camping, picnicking, and …
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
FL
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park lines the Suwannee River in north-central Florida near White Springs, cele…
Stephens State Park
NJ
Stephens State Park spans 805 acres along the upper Musconetcong River in Morris County, New Jersey, north of Hackettsto…
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site
WA
Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site commemorates the 1858 Battle of Pine Creek on three acres near Rosalia, Was…
Steptoe Butte State Park
WA
Steptoe Butte is a 3,612-foot quartzite island jutting from the loess hills 12 miles north of Colfax, Washington. The 15…
Sterling Forest State Park
NY
Sterling Forest State Park covers over 22,000 acres of dense woodland across the Ramapo Mountains. It is a prime spot fo…
Sterling State Park
MI
Sterling State Park is Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie, with 1,300 acres of lagoons and beach near Monroe. Over …
Steuben Memorial State Historic Site
NY
The Steuben Memorial State Historic Site in Oneida County, New York, honors Baron von Steuben, the Revolutionary War dri…
Stillwater Pond State Park
CT
Stillwater Pond State Park surrounds a 100-acre pond on the West Branch Naugatuck River in Torrington, Connecticut, with…
Stillwater State Park
VT
Stillwater State Park on Lake Groton in Groton State Forest offers camping, picnicking, and water activities. The Civili…
Stoddard Hill State Park
CT
Stoddard Hill State Park perches on the eastern shore of the Thames River near Ledyard, Connecticut, with 55 acres for b…
Stone Mountain State Park
NC
A 14,353-acre state park in the North Carolina foothills.
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Stone State Park
IA
Stone State Park spans nearly 1,600 acres of Loess Hills bluffs and ravines at the edge of Sioux City, Iowa. Exposed Cre…
Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site
OR
Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site is a state park in Oregon administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Departm…
Stonelick State Park
OH
Stonelick State Park covers 1,058 acres 24 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio, with fishing, hunting, hiking, disc golf, and…
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
WV
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park lines a reservoir on the West Fork River in West Virginia. The lake was created by the…
Stony Brook Reservation
MA
Dense woodlands and winding parkways define this stretch of land crossing through Boston and Dedham. It is a solid spot …
Stony Brook State Park
NY
Stony Brook State Park is a 568-acre park in Steuben County, New York, south of Dansville on Route 36.
Stony Point Battlefield
NY
Stony Point Battlefield is a National Historic Landmark and museum site in Rockland County, New York, preserving the 177…
Storm King State Park
NY
Storm King State Park covers 1,972 acres in Orange County, New York, next to the Hudson River. Storm King Mountain is th…
Straight Lake State Park
WI
Straight Lake State Park is a 2,780-acre Wisconsin park north of Luck traversed by the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Th…
Straits State Park
MI
Straits State Park sits on the northern shores of the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with 255 campsit…
Stratton Brook State Park
CT
Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury, Connecticut, features the Massaco Forest Pavilion built by the Civilian Conservat…
Strouds Run State Park
OH
Strouds Run State Park sprawls across 2,606 acres near Athens, Ohio, anchored by Dow Lake's 161-acre expanse. The park i…
Stuart Island State Park
WA
Stuart Island State Park is a 433-acre marine camping destination in Washington's San Juan County, offering waterfront a…
Stump Pass Beach State Park
FL
Stump Pass Beach State Park protects the southern tip of Manasota Key and two small barrier islands off Englewood, Flori…
Sturgeon River State Forest
MN
Sturgeon River State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
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Succor Creek State Natural Area
OR
Succor Creek State Natural Area is an Oregon state park offering outdoor recreation in a natural setting.
Sucia Island State Park
WA
Sucia Island, the largest in an archipelago 2.5 miles north of Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, covers 2.74 square …
Sugarite Canyon State Park
NM
Sugarite Canyon State Park blends coal-mining history with Rocky Mountain scenery at the Colorado-New Mexico border near…
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
CA
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in the Mayacamas Mountains northeast of Kenwood offers 25 miles of hiking trails, a 2,729-foo…
Summit Lake State Park
IN
Summit Lake State Park covers 2,680 acres near New Castle, Indiana and centers on an 800-acre lake offering water recrea…
Sumner Lake State Park
NM
Sumner Lake State Park sits on New Mexico's eastern plains with a massive 4,500-acre reservoir on the Pecos River teemin…
Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area
OR
You can walk right up to the massive steel gold dredges that once scoured this valley for ore. It is a heavy-duty piece …
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park
WA
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park spreads across 3,774 acres at the foot of a dramatic ancient waterfall in central Washing…
Sunken Meadow State Park
NY
Sunken Meadow State Park is a 1,287-acre park on Long Island's north shore in New York, accessible via the Sunken Meadow…
Sunnybrook State Park
CT
Sunnybrook State Park encompasses 464 acres in Torrington, Connecticut with hiking along the East Branch Naugatuck River…
Sunrise Resort State Park
CT
Sunrise State Park occupies a former resort site on the Salmon River's east shore in East Haddam, Connecticut, offering …
Sunset Bay State Park
OR
You can find a crescent-shaped beach and deep tide pools just south of the Cape Arago Lighthouse. It is a solid spot to …
Sunset Beach State Recreation Site
OR
Sunset Beach State Recreation Site protects 120 acres of Pacific Ocean coastline in Clatsop County on Oregon's north coa…
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Sunset State Beach
CA
Sunset State Beach is a park and beach fronting Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, California.
Susquehanna State Park
MD
Susquehanna State Park is a Maryland state park near Havre de Grace along the Susquehanna River.
Susquehanna State Park
PA
Susquehanna State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Williamsport along the Susquehanna River.
Susquehannock State Park
PA
This 224-acre Pennsylvania park overlooks the Susquehanna River and Conowingo Reservoir from a scenic plateau. It's name…
Sutter Buttes State Park
CA
The Sutter Buttes are a small circular complex of eroded volcanic lava domes rising above the flat Sacramento Valley pla…
Sutter's Fort
CA
This historic trade outpost marks the spot where the California Gold Rush really took hold and the city of Sacramento be…
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
CA
Sutter's Fort marks the spot where the California Gold Rush really took hold and where old trail routes once converged. …
Swallow Falls State Park
MD
Swallow Falls State Park features Maryland's tallest free-falling waterfall at 53 feet and stands of ancient hemlock tre…
Swan Lake State Park
IA
Swan Lake offers three miles of shoreline perfect for canoeing or fishing for landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass. You…
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Swan Lake State Park
ME
Swan Lake State Park sits at the north end of a 3-mile lake in Maine's Waldo County, offering 67 acres for swimming, can…
Swartswood State Park
NJ
Swartswood State Park is a 3,460-acre preserve built around New Jersey's third-largest freshwater lake. Established in 1…
Swatara State Park
PA
Swatara State Park sprawls across 3,520 acres in Pennsylvania's Lebanon and Schuylkill counties, with 8 miles of Swatara…
Sweet Pond State Park
VT
Sweet Pond State Park centers around an 18-acre pond in Guilford, perfect for a quiet day of fishing or paddling. You ca…
Sweetwater Creek State Park
GA
Sweetwater Creek State Park covers 2,549 acres in Douglas County, 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. The park preserves rem…
Sweetwater Lake State Park
CO
Sweetwater Lake sits right on the edge of the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a massive reservoir for boating and fishing…
Sweitzer Lake State Park
CO
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a 210-acre park in Delta, Colorado featuring a 137-acre reservoir and a sandy swim beach. Bi…
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
TN
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park preserves the site where Richard Henderson and Daniel Boone negotiated the 1775 trea…
Sycamore State Park
OH
Sycamore State Park offers over 2,000 acres of dense woodland winding along the banks of Wolf Creek. It is a solid spot …
Sylvan Lake State Park
CO
Sylvan Lake State Park is a 1,548-acre preserve in Colorado's Eagle County surrounded by the White River National Forest…
T. O. Fuller State Park
TN
T.O. Fuller State Park is a 1,138-acre forest park within Memphis city limits, the only state park wholly contained in t…
Table Rock State Park
MO
You will find limestone bluffs and deep clear waters surrounding this massive reservoir in the Ozarks. It is a solid cho…
Table Rock State Park
SC
Table Rock State Park in South Carolina.
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
VT
You will find steep ridgelines and dense forests throughout this section of the northern Taconic Mountains. It is a soli…
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park
MI
Tahquamenon Falls State Park is Michigan's second-largest state park at 46,179 acres, bordering Lake Superior in the Upp…
Talcott Mountain State Park
CT
Talcott Mountain State Park crowns Talcott Mountain with the Heublein Tower, a 165-foot stone lookout reachable via a 1.…
Tall Pines State Preserve
NJ
Tall Pines State Preserve offers 110 acres of pine barrens terrain right in Gloucester County. It is a solid spot to pul…
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park
FL
A 16-mile rail trail following a historic railroad bed from Tallahassee to St. Marks, ending near the confluence of two …
Tallman Mountain State Park
NY
A 687-acre park on the Hudson River in Rockland County with dramatic bluff views of the Palisades. Part of the larger Pa…
Tallulah Gorge State Park
GA
The park wraps around a spectacular 1,000-foot gorge carved by the Tallulah River, with six waterfalls (the Tallulah Fal…
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Tar Hollow State Park
OH
A 15-acre lake surrounded by Appalachian foothills and state forest, five miles south of Laurelville. Offers hiking trai…
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
FL
A 4,290-acre preserve near Pensacola home to four species of rare pitcher plants, including the carnivorous white-top pi…
Taughannock Falls State Park
NY
Taughannock Falls features a massive waterfall that drops significantly higher than Niagara. You can hike the flat trail…
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
MO
Home to Missouri's highest point in the scenic St. Francois Mountains, this park connects via the Ozark Trail to nearby …
Tawas Point State Park
MI
Called the "Cape Cod of the Midwest," this 183-acre park sits at the tip of a sand spit on Lake Huron and is a prime bir…
Taylorsville Lake State Park
KY
A 1,650-acre recreation area centered on Taylorsville Lake, positioned midway between Louisville and Lexington in Spence…
Temperance River State Park
MN
Perched on Lake Superior's North Shore, this park straddles the Temperance River with campsites and trails on both banks…
Tettegouche State Park
MN
Perched on the north shore of Lake Superior 58 miles northeast of Duluth along scenic Highway 61, this Minnesota park wa…
The Barnacle Historic State Park
FL
A 5-acre historic park in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami.
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The Cove Palisades State Park
OR
Lake Billy Chinook cuts through high desert canyons to create deep blue water perfect for boating and fishing. You can s…
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
CA
Over 40 miles of hiking trails and fire roads wind through 10,223 acres of Santa Cruz Mountains second-growth forest out…
Thetford Hill State Park
VT
Thetford Hill State Park features rolling terrain and the 5-km Woods Hill Trail, which is a top choice for cross-country…
Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site
MO
Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site preserves the house and studio of Missouri artist Thomas Hart Ben…
Thompson's Harbor State Park
MI
A remote 5,109-acre park on Lake Huron with 7.5 miles of pristine shoreline, limestone cobble beaches, deep sand dunes, …
Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site
OR
A heritage site near Shedd, Oregon, centered on an 1858 water-powered mill that operated continuously until 2004 — one o…
Thornton State Beach
CA
A 58-acre protected beach on the Pacific coast in Daly City in the San Francisco Bay Area, established in 1955.
Thousand Hills State Park
MO
A 3,000-acre recreation area two miles west of Kirksville featuring Native American petroglyphs and Forest Lake, a 573-a…
Thousand Springs State Park
ID
A multi-unit nature area in Gooding County, Idaho, encompassing springs, gorges, and island habitat — including Niagara …
Three Island Crossing
ID
You can camp right along the Snake River where pioneers once crossed the water on the Oregon Trail. It is a great spot t…
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Three Island Crossing State Park
ID
A history-focused park at an Oregon Trail ford of the Snake River in Glenns Ferry, with camping, cabins, disc golf, and …
Three Rivers State Park
FL
A Florida State Park on the shores of Lake Seminole near the Georgia border, named for the three main rivers (Chattahooc…
Tickfaw State Park
LA
You will find a massive fishing pond and plenty of campsites set among the dense Louisiana woods. It is a solid midpoint…
Tilton River State Park
WA
A state park in Washington along the Tilton River.
Tims Ford State Park
TN
A 3,546-acre park on the north shore of Tims Ford Lake with access to hiking and water activities, set near the Cumberla…
Tinkers Creek State Park
OH
A recreation area in Streetsboro with small lakes and marshes that attract beavers and thousands of waterfowl. Offers ar…
Tippecanoe River State Park
IN
A state park along the Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County, Indiana, 58 miles south-southwest of South Bend, formed in 19…
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Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
TN
A Tennessee historic site in Johnson City preserving a 1784 house built by Colonel John Tipton, plus 10 outbuildings inc…
Tishomingo State Park
MS
A 45 miles northeast of Tupelo in the Appalachian foothills, centered on Bear Creek Canyon and sandstone outcroppings. R…
Tobyhanna State Park
PA
A 5,440-acre Pennsylvania park centered on the 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake and Tobyhanna Creek, located just north of the to…
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site
OR
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site offers wildlife and bird watching, beach access, and marine-mammal viewing 16 mile…
Tolland State Forest
MA
A 4,415-acre state forest in the southern Berkshire Hills centered on the 1,065-acre Otis Reservoir, the largest recreat…
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Tolmie State Park
WA
A 154-acre park on Nisqually Beach facing Puget Sound, eight miles northeast of Olympia, Washington.
Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
OR
A state recreation site in Oregon administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Tolowa Dunes State Park
CA
A 4,000-acre state park in Del Norte County on California's North Coast.
Tomales Bay State Park
CA
Tomales Bay State Park spreads across 2,000 acres on both sides of this Marin County bay, about 40 miles north of San Fr…
Tombigbee State Park
MS
Tombigbee State Park centers on 90-acre Lake Lee near Tupelo, Mississippi. Fishing and recreation on the lake are the ma…
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
AZ
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park preserves the original Cochise County courthouse, an 1882 Victorian-style build…
Tomlinson Run State Park
WV
Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres in West Virginia's northern panhandle near the Ohio River. It's the only st…
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park
CA
You can find ancient Kawaiisu rock art and bedrock mortars scattered across this high-desert settlement in Tehachapi. It…
Tomoka State Park
FL
Tomoka State Park spreads 2,000 acres along the Tomoka River, just north of Ormond Beach, Florida.
Tongue River Reservoir State Park
MT
Tongue River Reservoir State Park sits on the western shore of a 12-mile-long reservoir north of Decker, Montana. The 64…
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
AZ
You can hike through a massive 400-foot travertine tunnel carved into the canyon walls north of Payson. It is the larges…
Topanga State Park
CA
Topanga State Park is a California state park in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County, part of the Santa Mon…
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
FL
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park covers 1,640 acres in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, about ten miles east of Destin along t…
Topsmead
CT
Topsmead State Forest in Litchfield, Connecticut preserves a 1929 Tudor Revival country estate built to a Richard Henry …
Torrey Pines State Beach
CA
Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego sits in a community of the same name between Del Mar and La Jolla. Coastal erosion…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
CA
Sandstone cliffs and rare pine trees line these 2,000 acres of coastal terrain right between Del Mar and the golf course…
Torreya State Park
FL
A 13,735-acre U.S. National Natural Landmark in northwestern Florida, Torreya State Park sits on the Apalachicola River …
TouVelle State Recreation Site
OR
TouVelle State Recreation Site is a 51-acre park nine miles north of Medford, Oregon, where Table Rock Road crosses the …
Tower Hill State Park
WI
You can hike through the woods to see the reconstructed Helena Shot Tower sitting right above the Wisconsin River. It is…
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Tower Rock State Park
MT
Tower Rock rises 424 feet above the Missouri River canyon to mark the entrance of the Adel Mountains Volcanic Field. You…
Townshend State Park
VT
This Vermont park includes hiking trails to Bald Mountain and was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 19…
Trace State Park
MS
Trace State Park surrounds 565-acre Trace Lake in north-central Mississippi between Tupelo and Pontotoc. The area is nam…
Trail of Tears State Forest
IL
Trail of Tears State Forest is a 5,114-acre conservation area in Union County, Illinois.
Trail of Tears State Park
MO
Dense woodlands and river bluffs line this 3,400-acre stretch along the Mississippi River. You can walk the historical p…
Trail View State Park
NY
Trail View State Park is a 454-acre linear park on Long Island between Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York, connecting…
Trap Pond State Park
DE
Trap Pond State Park is a nearly 4,000-acre wetland preserve near Laurel, Delaware, featuring one of the largest survivi…
Trapper's Bay State Park
IA
You can find this 57-acre stretch right along the north shore of Silver Lake, making it a solid spot for fishing or laun…
Traverse City State Park
MI
You will find seventy-five acres of sandy shoreline and beach access just east of Traverse City. It is a solid spot to p…
Treetops
CT
Treetops is a hotel in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, ten miles from Nyeri at 6,450 feet elevation with views of Mount K…
Tri-Mountain State Park
CT
Tri-Mountain State Park is an isolated recreation area in Connecticut spanning Fowler Mountain and Trimountain across Wa…
Trinidad Lake State Park
CO
Trinidad Lake State Park sits four miles west of Trinidad, Colorado, protecting a dammed reservoir with hiking and campi…
Trinidad State Beach
CA
Trinidad State Beach lies 20 miles north of Eureka in Humboldt County, California. Offshore rocks are part of the Califo…
Trione-Annadel State Park
CA
Trione-Annadel State Park offers over five thousand acres of rolling hills and oak woodlands right at the edge of Sonoma…
Triton Cove State Park
WA
Triton Cove State Park covers 30 acres on Hood Canal's southeastern corner in Jefferson County, Washington, with 555 fee…
Trough Creek State Park
PA
Trough Creek State Park encompasses 554 acres in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania along Route 994 east of Entriken. It bo…
Troy Spring State Park
FL
Troy Spring State Park is a Florida state park six miles north of Branford with one of the state's 33 first magnitude sp…
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
OR
Tryon Creek State Natural Area is the only Oregon state park within a major metropolitan area, sitting inside Portland w…
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
WV
You will find this park sitting right where the Kanawha and Ohio rivers meet in downtown Point Pleasant. It is a histori…
Tub Springs State Wayside
OR
Tub Springs State Wayside is a state park in Oregon administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
AZ
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park in Tubac, Arizona preserves the ruins of the 1700s Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac and …
Tuckahoe State Park
MD
Tuckahoe State Park sits along Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline and Queen Anne's counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Adk…
Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
CA
You can find a small herd of about thirty tule elk roaming these 960 acres of Kern County grasslands. It is a quiet spot…
Tumalo State Park
OR
Tumalo State Park is a well-developed recreation area in Deschutes County, Oregon, established in 1954 and located north…
Tunnel Hill State Trail
IL
Tunnel Hill State Trail is a bicycle trail running from Eldorado to Karnak, Illinois along the former bed of the Cairo a…
Turkey Run State Park
IN
Deep sandstone ravines and narrow creek passages define the landscape here in Parke County. It is the best spot in India…
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
CA
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is a regional park at Turlock Reservoir in Stanislaus County, central California.
Turn Island State Park
WA
This 34-acre island sits right in the San Juan Channel, just a short boat ride from the main San Juan Island coast. You …
Turtle River State Park
ND
This 775-acre park on the Turtle River offers camping, fishing, hiking, and cross-country skiing in North Dakota. Mounta…
Tuscarora State Park
PA
Named for the Tuscarora Indians who settled here after the colonial conflicts in North Carolina, this park spans 1,618 a…
Twanoh State Park
WA
Twanoh State Park sits on Hood Canal's east side with over 3,100 feet of saltwater shoreline and 2.5 miles of inland hik…
Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park
WA
A 232-acre state park on the west shore of Lake Chelan, this former private resort offers camping, a marina, fishing, wa…
Twin Falls Resort State Park
WV
Twin Falls Resort State Park in West Virginia features two namesake waterfalls accessed by a hiking trail about a half-m…
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Twin Harbors State Park
WA
This 225-acre park on the Pacific coast near Westport, Washington offers camping, fishing, clamming, and beachcombing. A…
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Twin Lakes State Beach
CA
Twin Lakes State Beach is a coastal beach on Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County, northern California.
Twin Lakes State Park
MI
Twin Lakes State Park is a state park in Michigan.
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Twin Lakes State Park
VA
Twin Lakes State Park is a state park in Virginia.
Twin Lights State Historic Site
NJ
Twin Lights State Historic Site is a state park in New Jersey.
Two Inlets State Forest
MN
Two Inlets State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
Two Lights State Park
ME
A 41-acre park on Cape Elizabeth offering views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, including remains of a World War II…
Tygart Lake State Park
WV
Tygart Lake State Park sits on 391 acres along the shores of Tygart Lake in Taylor County near Grafton, West Virginia.
Tyler State Park
PA
Tyler State Park is a state park in Pennsylvania.
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Tyler State Park
TX
Tyler State Park is a state park in Texas.
Ukiah–Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor
OR
Ukiah-Dale Forest State Scenic Corridor is a state park in Oregon.
Umbagog Lake State Park
NH
Umbagog is a 1,360-acre park on the southern shore of Umbagog Lake alongside a national wildlife refuge. It's remote and…
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
OR
You can find the Umpqua River Light sitting right where the river meets the ocean at Winchester Bay. It is a solid stop …
Umpqua State Scenic Corridor
OR
Umpqua State Scenic Corridor is a state park in Oregon.
Underhill State Park
VT
Located on the west slope of 4,300-foot Mount Mansfield, Underhill offers hiking, camping, and mountain biking with faci…
Unicoi State Park
GA
This 1,050-acre park northeast of Helen, Georgia features the 53-acre Unicoi Lake on Smith Creek. The name derives from …
Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site
MO
An 1871 covered bridge crosses the Elk Fork of the Salt River in Missouri, its Burr-arch structure surviving multiple fl…
Union Grove State Park
IA
Union Grove State Park is all about dense hardwood groves and quiet hiking trails through the Iowa landscape. It is a so…
Union Grove State Park
SD
Union Grove State Park features dense groves of oak and maple trees that offer deep shade even on the hottest South Dako…
Unity Lake State Recreation Site
OR
Unity Lake State Recreation Site is a state park in Oregon.
Upper Pine Bottom State Park
PA
This 5-acre Pennsylvania park sits in the Pine Creek Gorge surrounded by state forest where streams have carved through …
Upper Sioux Agency State Park
MN
High bluffs overlook the Minnesota River valley here, where you can walk through the remains of a 19th-century federal a…
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
UT
The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal displays natural history exhibits and serves as both…
Utah Lake State Park
UT
Utah Lake State Park sits on the east shore of Utah Lake in Provo, immediately northwest of the Provo Municipal Airport.
Utah Territorial Statehouse
UT
The Utah Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum in Fillmore preserves the original seat of government for Utah Territo…
Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park
UT
Utah state cemetery and memorial park.
Utahraptor State Park
UT
Red sandstone cliffs and fossil-rich badlands define this stretch of desert just outside Moab. It is a prime spot for an…
Valley Falls State Park
WV
Valley Falls State Park is a 1,145-acre day-use facility along both banks of the Tygart Valley River near Fairmont, West…
Valley of Fire State Park
NV
Red sandstone formations from ancient dunes glow like they're on fire under the desert sun across 46,000 acres near Over…
Valley of the Rogue State Park
OR
Valley of the Rogue State Park lies along the Rogue River near Grants Pass and Medford in west central Oregon. The park …
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Valley Stream State Park
NY
Valley Stream State Park is a 97-acre state park in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream in Nassau County on Long I…
Van Buren State Park
MI
Van Buren State Park is a state park in Michigan.
Van Buren State Park
OH
Van Buren State Park is a state park in Ohio.
Van Damme State Park
CA
A 1,831-acre beach park on Mendocino County's dramatic coastline south of Fort Bragg. Named after Charles Van Damme, who…
Van Meter State Park
MO
Van Meter State Park spreads 1,105 acres across hills, ravines, and bottomland forests in Saline County, Missouri, along…
Van Riper State Park
MI
Tucked 17 miles west of Ishpeming in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this 1,100-acre park offers lakeside access along Lake …
Van Sickle Bi-State Park
NV
Van Sickle Bi-State Park straddles the California-Nevada border with sweeping views of Lake Tahoe and trails for hiking,…
Varden Conservation Area
PA
A 444-acre conservation area in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, still under development after its 2001 donation by veterinar…
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Varner–Hogg Plantation State Historical Site
TX
This historical site outside West Columbia preserves the home of former Texas Governor James S. Hogg and his family.
Vaughan Woods State Park
ME
Vaughan Woods hugs the Salmon Falls River on South Berwick's western edge, where old-growth forest and the restored Hami…
Vega State Park
CO
Vega State Park centers on Vega Reservoir, a 7,696-foot fishing destination in Mesa County's high country near Grand Mes…
Verona Beach State Park
NY
This 1,735-acre park sits on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake in Oneida County, New York, offering lake access and recre…
Versailles State Park
IN
You will find rolling hills and a large lake perfect for paddling through this corner of Ripley County. It is a solid sp…
Victoria Bryant State Park
GA
Victoria Bryant sprawls 502 acres across Georgia's Piedmont plateau near Franklin Springs, with an 18-hole golf course, …
Viento State Park
OR
Viento State Park sits on the Columbia River's south bank in Hood River County's gorge, where windsurfing and kiteboardi…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
NM
This memorial near Angel Fire honors Vietnam War veterans with a dedicated park space in northern New Mexico.
Village Creek State Park
AR
Village Creek State Park is a state park in Arkansas.
Villanueva State Park
NM
Villanueva State Park sits at 6,110 feet on the Pecos River southwest of Las Vegas, New Mexico, where red and yellow san…
Vogel State Park
GA
Vogel was one of Georgia's first two state parks, established in 1931 at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee…
Volo Bog State Natural Area
IL
Volo Bog preserves Illinois's only remaining open-water quaking bog, a site so rare it earned National Natural Landmark …
Voorhees State Park
NJ
Voorhees State Park spans 1,400 acres across Lebanon Township in central New Jersey.
W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site
OR
W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site is a state park in Lincoln County, western Oregon.
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
FL
Waccasassa Bay Preserve is a 30,784-acre salt marsh stretching from Cedar Key to Yankee Town, accessible only by boat. T…
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
MA
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation protects 3,000 acres around Mount Wachusett's summit in Massachusetts, with views r…
Wade House Historic Site
WI
This 240-acre open-air museum in Greenbush features a preserved 19th-century tavern and stagecoach stop. It is a solid d…
Wadsworth Falls State Park
CT
Wadsworth Falls preserves 285 acres along the Coginchaug River in Middletown and Middlefield, Connecticut, with hiking, …
Wagner Falls Scenic Site
MI
Wagner Falls Scenic Site protects a 23-acre waterfall in central Alger County, Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Wahconah Falls State Park
MA
You can find a steady drop of water crashing over rocks right in the middle of Dalton. It is a quick stop if you want to…
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Wai'anapanapa State Park
HI
Black sand beaches and freshwater pools mark the end of the long drive through Hana. You can pitch a tent on the small l…
Wailua River State Park
HI
Wailua River State Park encompasses Kauai's only navigable river valley and its complex of sacred heiau. Kayaking, river…
Waimea Canyon State Park
HI
Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this 16-kilometer canyon on Kauai's western side reaches 3,000 feet deep with …
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Wakonda State Park
MO
Wakonda State Park covers 1,054 acres near La Grange in Missouri's Lewis County, offering water recreation across six sm…
Walden Pond State Reservation
MA
Walden Pond, a historic kettle hole formed by retreating glaciers 10,000-12,000 years ago, is protected as a 335-acre st…
Walker River State Recreation Area
NV
You can find over 12,000 acres of restored ranch land and river access along the East Walker River near Yerington. It is…
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
NY
This steel cantilever bridge stretches across the Hudson River, connecting Poughkeepsie and Highland for high-altitude w…
Wall Doxey State Park
MS
Wall Doxey State Park centers on 60-acre Spring Lake seven miles south of Holly Springs, Mississippi, named after the st…
Wallace Falls State Park
WA
Wallace Falls encompasses 1,380 acres of old-growth forest, rushing rivers, and three waterfalls on the west side of the…
Wallace State Park
MO
Wallace State Park spreads 573 acres seven miles south of Cameron, Missouri, centered on Lake Allaman for swimming, fish…
Wallis Sands State Park
NH
Wallis Sands State Beach offers a sandy beach with bathhouse and picnicking along the Atlantic in Rye, New Hampshire, wi…
Wallowa Lake Highway Forest State Scenic Corridor
OR
A state scenic corridor along the Wallowa Lake Highway in Oregon.
Wallowa Lake State Park
OR
Sits at the southern shore of Wallowa Lake near Joseph in northeast Oregon.
Walnut Woods State Park
IA
Home to North America's largest natural stand of black walnut trees. The Raccoon River winds through the 250-acre park o…
Wapsipinicon State Park
IA
High limestone and sandstone bluffs line the Wapsipinicon River here, making it a prime spot for hiking through steep ri…
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
NV
A 700-acre park 20 miles south of Ely, Nevada, preserving beehive-shaped charcoal ovens built in the latter half of the …
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Warren Dunes State Park
MI
Massive sand dunes roll right down to the Lake Michigan shoreline here, making it a great spot for hiking or just hangin…
Warren Woods State Park
MI
A 311-acre nature preserve in Berrien County, Michigan near Three Oaks.
Warriors Path State Park
PA
A 349-acre seasonal day-use park in Bedford County, Pennsylvania surrounded on three sides by the Raystown Branch Juniat…
Warriors' Path State Park
TN
Named for the Great Indian Warpath used in colonial conflicts, this 950-acre park surrounds the Fort Patrick Henry Reser…
Wasatch Mountain State Park
UT
A state park in the Wasatch Back area near Midway in Utah's Wasatch County.
Washburne State Wayside
OR
Stop along Route 99W to check out the Applegate Trail interpretive center and stretch your legs. It is a quick, useful s…
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Washington County State Recreation Area
IL
An 900-acre state recreation area in Washington County, Illinois.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
PA
A 500-acre state park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
Washington Crossing State Park
NJ
A 3,575-acre state park north of Trenton straddling the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border along the Delaware River. Part of…
Washington Monument State Park
MD
A 40-foot tower honoring George Washington sits along the Appalachian Trail near Boonsboro, built in the 1800s atop Sout…
Washington Oaks State Gardens
FL
Known for its formal gardens and original northeast Florida barrier island habitat, this 425-acre park sits along A1A ne…
Washington Rock State Park
NJ
Washington Rock State Park sits atop the first Watchung Mountain in Green Brook, New Jersey, offering scenic views acros…
Washington State Park
MO
This 2,157-acre Ozark park features Native American rock carvings and finely crafted 1930s stonework built by the CCC. L…
Washington-on-the-Brazos
TX
You can walk through the historic sites where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed right along the banks of …
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Washoe Lake State Park
NV
Washoe Lake offers 3,700 acres of shoreline and steady high winds that make it a prime spot for windsurfing. You can pul…
Washoe Meadows State Park
CA
You will find wide meadows and thick woodlands stretching across 600 acres just south of Lake Tahoe. It is a great spot …
Wassama Round House State Historic Park
CA
Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Madera County, central California.
Waterloo State Recreation Area
MI
Michigan's third-largest park spans over 21,000 acres of forest, lakes and wetlands with 4 campgrounds, 11 lakes, and 50…
Watkins Glen State Park
Deep gorges and narrow stone paths wind through this park, leading you past a series of waterfalls carved into the shale…
Watkins Glen State Park
NY
Opened to the public in 1863, this Finger Lakes park near Watkins Glen combines woodland with a lower section near the v…
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
MI
A 1,122-acre joint recreation area and nature preserve between Jackson and Washtenaw counties in Michigan. A five-mile r…
Watkins Mill State Park
MO
Watkins Mill State Park preserves a mid-19th-century woolen mill near Lawson, Missouri, designated a National Historic L…
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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
MO
A preserved mid-19th-century woolen mill near Lawson, Missouri, designated a National Historic Landmark for its remarkab…
Watoga State Park
WV
West Virginia's largest state park sprawls across 10,100 acres near Seebert with some of the darkest night skies in the …
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
GA
This Georgia state park preserves the Watson Mill Bridge, Georgia's longest original-site covered bridge at 229 feet, bu…
Watson Pond State Park
MA
This ten-acre park on the east side of Watson Pond in Taunton features a 300-foot swimming beach, picnic area, and bathh…
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
WV
A 532-acre historical park and national historic district preserving a pioneer homestead above Duck Creek. The original …
Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
CA
Seventeen massive mosaic structures rise out of the Los Angeles landscape, built entirely by hand from scrap metal and f…
Waubonsie State Park
IA
The Loess Hills provide a steep, rolling landscape that breaks up the typical flat Iowa scenery. You can spend your time…
Wawayanda State Park
NJ
Thick forests and sixty miles of hiking trails define this stretch of northern New Jersey. You can catch a long section …
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Wayfarers State Park
MT
Wayfarers State Park offers 67 acres of shoreline right on the edge of Flathead Lake near Bigfork. It is the best spot i…
Wealthwood State Forest
MN
Wealthwood State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
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Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
CA
Located in downtown Weaverville, California, this is the oldest Chinese temple still in use in California. The Taoist te…
Webb Memorial State Park
MA
Three connected drumlins and a salt marsh stretch out into Hingham Bay, offering a rare mainland foothold for the Boston…
Weeki Wachee Springs
FL
A Florida spring attraction famous for underwater mermaid performances plus Buccaneer Bay waterpark, river boat rides, a…
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
A state fish and wildlife area in Illinois.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
FL
Clear spring water and winding river paths define this 7,000-acre stretch just north of Orlando. You can paddle through …
Wellesley Island State Park
NY
A 2,636-acre state park on Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River with the largest camping complex in the Thousand I…
Wellington State Park
NH
You can spend your afternoon at the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire state park system, right on t…
Wells State Park
MA
Wells State Park exists in Massachusetts and Michigan.
Wells State Park
MI
Wells State Park in Michigan is a state park.
Wenatchee Confluence State Park
WA
A Wenatchee park where the Wenatchee River meets the Columbia River, split into north and south sections by the river. T…
Wentworth State Park
NH
Lake Wentworth offers a calm stretch of water perfect for launching a kayak or casting a fishing line. You can grab a pi…
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
NH
A 40-room colonial governor's house on the water near Portsmouth, built as home and working farm for colonial Governor B…
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
FL
A Gulf of Mexico coastal park in Pasco County, Florida, named for its 98-meter deep saltwater spring. The park preserves…
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
FL
A 733-acre Florida park built around Peacock Springs, a clear-water spring system popular with cave divers and nature lo…
West Branch State Park
OH
Over 5,000 acres along the Mahoning River's west branch near Ravenna, Ohio, with 2,650 acres of water on the Michael J. …
West Rock Ridge State Park
CT
Seven miles of steep trap rock cliffs line this ridge, offering a clear view of the New Haven skyline from the high poin…
West Shore State Park
MT
West Shore State Park sits on 129 acres of shoreline right along the western edge of Flathead Lake. You can set up camp …
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
MA
This former railyard in North Adams traces the heavy industrial history of the Hoosac Tunnel through various outdoor exh…
Westhaven State Park
WA
Westhaven State Park was a 79-acre recreation area in Grays Harbor County that was merged into the expanded Westport Lig…
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Westmoreland State Park
VA
Stretching a mile and a half along the Potomac River with 1,321 acres, this Virginia park features the Horsehead Cliffs …
Weston Bend State Park
MO
A 1,133-acre park on the east bank of the Missouri River in Platte County, Missouri, with scenic river views, trails for…
Westport Light State Park
WA
A 560-acre park on the Pacific in Grays Harbor County, Washington, anchored by the state's tallest lighthouse and expand…
Westport-Union Landing State Beach
CA
Over 3 miles of rugged coastline in Mendocino County with 46 ocean and mountain-view campsites. Fishing is a popular act…
Weymouth Back River Reservation
MA
This coastal stretch of Hingham and Weymouth offers a network of walking trails and landscaped parks centered around the…
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve
NC
This stretch of North Carolina sandhills is defined by ancient longleaf pine forests and sandy trails. You can track dow…
Whale Watching Center
OR
Depoe Bay's whale-watching center, a staffed visitor center with a sheltered ocean-view platform on the Oregon Coast Hig…
Wharton Brook State Park
CT
A 96-acre park off U.S. Route 5 in North Haven and Wallingford, Connecticut, centered on Allen Brook Pond. This pond dra…
Whetstone Gulf State Park
NY
A 515-acre state park in Lewis County, New York, on the edge of the Tug Hill Plateau south of Lowville.
Whipple Dam State Park
PA
A 256-acre park in Huntingdon County built around Whipple Lake, a 22-acre man-made reservoir created during the lumber e…
Whirlpool State Park
NY
A 109-acre park in Niagara County, New York, overlooking the Niagara Whirlpool and lower Niagara Gorge from above the ri…
White Clay Creek Preserve
PA
A 3,050-acre preserve along White Clay Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania, donated by DuPont in 1984 to protect diver…
White Clay Creek State Park
DE
A 3,559-acre park along White Clay Creek in New Castle County, near Newark, Delaware, with 41 miles of hiking and mounta…
White Earth State Forest
MN
White Earth State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
White Hall
KY
White Hall is a state park in Kentucky.
White Island State Historic Site
NH
White Island is a small stretch of land off the coast of Rye anchored by the 1865 Isles of Shoals Light and its original…
White Lake State Park
NH
White Lake State Park centers around a clear glacial lake perfect for trout fishing and non-motorized boating. You can s…
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White Oak Lake State Park
AR
White Oak Lake sits surrounded by tall pines near Bluff City, offering camping, hiking, biking, boat and bicycle rentals…
White Pine Trail State Park
MI
A 92-mile linear state park stretching across Michigan for hiking and biking.
White Pines Forest State Park
IL
You can find the southernmost stand of native white pines in Illinois right here in this 385-acre stretch of Ogle County…
White River Falls State Park
OR
A state park in north central Oregon, 35 miles south of The Dalles, featuring white river waterfalls.
White River State Park
IN
An urban 267-acre park along the White River in downtown Indianapolis, home to the Indianapolis Zoo, State Museum, Eitel…
Whitefish Dunes State Park
WI
An 867-acre day-use park on the Door Peninsula's eastern shore preserving the most substantial sand dunes on Lake Michig…
Whitefish Lake State Park
MT
A 10-acre park on Whitefish Lake near Whitefish, Montana, with boating, swimming, camping, and fishing. Hike-in and bike…
Whitehall State Park
MA
A Massachusetts park with fishing, boating, and hiking trails, built in 1947 on the site of the former Whitehall Reservo…
Whitewater Memorial State Park
IN
Indiana's third-largest state park at 23,000 acres, stretching 17 miles between Brookville and Liberty as a memorial to …
Whitewater State Park
MN
A 2,700-acre park in Winona County preserving the Whitewater River amid rocky bluffs in the southeastern blufflands. Spr…
Whittemore Glen State Park
CT
A 242-acre wilderness area in Naugatuck, Connecticut, for hiking and horseback riding. Connecticut's forty-eighth state …
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
NV
A 120-acre park on Wild Horse Reservoir, 67 miles north of Elko, Nevada, created in 1937 and enlarged in 1969. Year-roun…
Wild River State Park
MN
An 18-mile strip along the St. Croix River in Minnesota, shaped like a sideways S with quiet, nature-oriented recreation…
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Wildcat Den State Park
IA
A Muscatine County park in Iowa featuring 75-foot cliffs, rock formations, and historic structures including the 1848 Pi…
Wildcat Mountain State Park
WI
Sandstone bluffs and limestone cliffs overlook the winding Kickapoo River valley in this part of the Driftless Area. You…
Wilder Ranch State Park
CA
Wilder Ranch State Park on the Pacific coast north of Santa Cruz was a working dairy ranch whose restored buildings now …
Wilderness Road State Park
VA
This 310-acre park near Cumberland Gap preserves the historic Wilderness Road with the Karlan Mansion and a replica Mart…
Wilderness State Park
MI
A Lake Michigan shoreline park with 26 miles of sandy dunes, forested wetlands, and hiking trails across 12,800 acres—de…
Wildwood State Park
NY
This 767-acre Long Island Sound beach park on Long Island's north shore offers sandy shoreline and coastal recreation.
Wilgus State Park
VT
A riverside park in Vermont with canoeing on the Connecticut River and the Pinnacle Trail hike, plus tent and lean-to ca…
Will Rogers State Beach
CA
A Santa Monica Bay beach in Pacific Palisades, Southern California with access to the Pacific coast.
Will Rogers State Historic Park
CA
Will Rogers' 186-acre ranch estate in the Santa Monica Mountains was preserved as a historic park in 1944, though most s…
Willamette Mission State Park
OR
A historic park in Oregon adjacent to the Wheatland Ferry and the Willamette River, featuring the Methodist Mission site…
Willamette River Greenway
OR
A cooperative effort to protect the scenic and recreational qualities of the Willamette River with trails along its bank…
Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
OR
You can find this small stone obelisk sitting right at the intersection of the Willamette meridian and baseline in the h…
Willapa Hills State Park Trail
WA
A state park trail system in Washington.
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Willard Bay State Park
UT
Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir carved out of the Great Salt Lake that offers a break from the salt crust for boat…
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
CA
A California State Historic Park on the Sacramento River north of Red Bluff, featuring an adobe structure though researc…
William B. Umstead State Park
NC
Dense pine forests and sandy trails fill this 5,000-acre stretch right between Raleigh and Durham. You can spend the day…
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
MI
A 31-acre riverside park on Detroit's International Riverfront with wetlands, paved trails, a harbor, and a replica ligh…
William M. Tugman State Park
OR
This park sits right on the edge of Eel Lake, just a short drive south of Reedsport off Highway 101. It is a solid spot …
William O'Brien State Park
MN
This 1,520-acre Minnesota park on the St. Croix River offers rolling glacial terrain, restored oak savanna, and diverse …
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William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
CA
A California state beach.
William W. Powers State Recreation Area
IL
A 580-acre Chicago-area park with 6 miles of shoreline on Wolf Lake, hosting around half a million visitors annually and…
Willie Keil's Grave State Park Heritage Site
WA
You can pull off Route 6 just north of Menlo to find the final resting place of Willie Keil, the local figure known as t…
Willow River State Park
WI
Home to Willow Falls, a powerful cascade in a 200-foot gorge, plus Little Falls Lake—a heavily visited Wisconsin park wi…
Wills Mountain State Park
MD
A 470-acre Maryland mountaintop park overlooking the Cumberland Narrows near Cumberland.
Wilmington State Parks
DE
A 576-acre Delaware park spread across multiple sections, mostly along the Brandywine Creek with year-round access.
Wilson State Park
KS
A Kansas state park.
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
NY
A 485-acre park in Niagara County on the south shore of Lake Ontario, with Lake Road passing through.
Winchester Lake State Park
ID
A 418-acre Idaho park on Winchester Lake at the base of the Craig Mountains, with rainbow trout and bass fishing plus ba…
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
FL
You can walk right up to exposed sections of fossilized coral and old quarry machinery left over from the construction o…
Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail
CT
A 4.5-mile paved trail paralleling the Connecticut River between Suffield and Windsor Locks on the historic Enfield Fall…
Windsor Meadows State Park
CT
Three undeveloped sections of riverfront land totaling 155 acres on the west side of the Connecticut River in Windsor, o…
Wingfoot Lake State Park
OH
Wingfoot Lake features wide stretches of open water and a massive reservoir that used to belong to the Goodyear Tire and…
Winslow State Park
NH
You can park right on the 1,820-foot plateau of Mount Kearsarge to grab a picnic spot with a clear view of the White Mou…
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Withlacoochee State Trail
FL
Florida's longest paved rail trail at 46 miles, following the Withlacoochee River through state forest in Citrus, Hernan…
Wolf Creek Inn
OR
An Oregon historic inn.
Wolf Creek State Park
IL
A sprawling 25,300-acre state park in Shelby County, Illinois.
Wolf Run State Park
OH
A 1,338-acre Ohio park three miles north of Caldwell featuring hiking on the Buckeye Trail, swimming, boating, and fishi…
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
ME
Wolfe's Neck Woods hugs a narrow peninsula on Maine's Casco Bay with 244 acres of white pine, hemlock, and rocky shoreli…
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Wompatuck State Park
MA
Wompatuck sprawls across 3,500 acres in the Boston-area towns of Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell, and Scituate, with a large …
Wonder Lake State Park
NY
Wonder Lake State Park is a 1,145-acre recreation area in Putnam County near Patterson, New York.
Wood-Tikchik State Park
AK
Wood-Tikchik State Park spans over 1.6 million acres in Alaska, making it the largest state park in the nation—bigger th…
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
IL
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area sprawls over 2,900 acres in Woodford County, Illinois, mostly above Goose Lake and…
Woodford State Park
VT
Woodford State Park is a 398-acre park at 2,400 feet elevation surrounding Adams Reservoir in the Green Mountain Nationa…
Woodland Opera House State Historic Park
CA
Woodland Opera House is one of four fully functioning 19th century opera houses in California, a striking example of Vic…
Woodlawn Beach State Park
NY
Woodlawn Beach sits on Lake Erie's eastern shore near Blasdell, New York, with 107 acres opened as a state park in 1996.
Woods Bay State Park
SC
You can drive straight out to see some of the last remaining Carolina Bays, which are large, ancient depressions formed …
Woods Island State Park
VT
Woods Island State Park comprises a 125-acre island on Lake Champlain off St. Albans Point, accessible only by boat with…
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Woolly Hollow State Park
AR
Woolly Hollow State Park in Arkansas spans 370 acres around Bennett Lake, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in th…
Wooster Mountain State Park
CT
You will find 444 acres of undeveloped woodland and hiking trails right within Danbury. It is a quiet spot for those loo…
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park
RI
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park occupies land in Woonsocket, Rhode Island where textile mills once operated al…
Worlds End State Park
PA
Worlds End State Park is a 780-acre Pennsylvania park in Sullivan County almost entirely surrounded by state forest in t…
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Wormsloe Historic Site
GA
Wormsloe Historic Site near Savannah, Georgia preserves 822 acres of colonial Georgia history, including a 1.5-mile tree…
Wyalusing State Park
WI
Where the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers meet, this 2,628-acre Wisconsin park offers bluff-top views and access to two…
Wye Oak State Park
MD
This small park in Wye Mills preserves the exact site where the massive Wye Oak stood for over four centuries. It is a q…
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
WY
Wyoming Territorial Prison is one of Wyoming's oldest buildings, operating as a federal penitentiary from 1872 to 1890, …
Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
OR
Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site is a day-use park on the southern Oregon coast in the town of Yachats, featuring a…
Yachats State Recreation Area
OR
Yachats State Recreation Area sits on the central Oregon coast near the mouth of the Yachats River, open for day use onl…
Yakima Sportsman State Park
WA
Yakima Sportsman State Park is an oasis of 266 acres along the Yakima River on the east side of the city, offering campi…
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Yampa River State Park
CO
Yampa River State Park in northwestern Colorado protects land along the Yampa River across Routt and Moffat Counties.
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
OR
This coastal park sits at the mouth of Yaquina Bay in Newport with a historic lighthouse, forested bluff, beach access, …
Yatesville Lake State Park
KY
Yatesville Lake State Park occupies a peninsula on a 2,300-acre lake impoundment near Louisa in eastern Kentucky. The pa…
Ybor City Museum State Park
FL
Ybor City Museum State Park in Tampa occupies the restored Ferlita Bakery building at the heart of the Ybor City Histori…
Yellow Bay State Park
MT
You can set up camp right on the eastern shore of Flathead Lake for easy access to fishing and boating. It is a small fi…
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
FL
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park in Jacksonville sits near the mouth of the St. Johns River and was added to the Na…
Yellow Creek State Park
PA
Yellow Creek State Park spreads across 2,981 acres in Indiana County, Pennsylvania with a 720-acre man-made lake built i…
Yellow River Marsh
FL
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park is a Florida state park on Garcon Point south of Milton in the state's northweste…
Yellowstone Lake State Park
WI
Yellowstone Lake State Park in Lafayette County, Wisconsin sits on the shore of a 453-acre reservoir along the Yellowsto…
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York River State Park
VA
You will find flat pine forests and tidal marshes stretching along the south bank of the York River. It is a great spot …
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Young State Park
MI
Young State Park near Boyne City, Michigan occupies 563 acres on the eastern shore of 17,260-acre Lake Charlevoix in the…
Yuba State Park
UT
Yuba State Park sits on the Sevier Bridge Reservoir in central Utah, a lake-based recreation area in Juab and Sanpete co…
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site
FL
You will find the remains of a forced-labor sugar plantation right off U.S. 19 in Homosassa. It is a quiet spot focused …
Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park
AZ
Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona preserves the site of the historic Quartermaster Depot and is part o…
Yuma Territorial Prison
AZ
Built in 1876 and closed in 1909, this former territorial prison in Yuma is now a state historic park and museum run by …
Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site
TX
Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site in Goliad County, Texas marks the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza, hero o…
Zippel Bay State Park
MN
Zippel Bay State Park sits on a white sand beach along Minnesota's Lake of the Woods near the Canadian border, open year…
Zmudowski State Beach
CA
Zmudowski State Beach is located on Monterey Bay in Moss Landing, Monterey County on California's northern coast.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
KY
You can walk through the original Sinking Spring and Knob Creek farm sites where Abraham Lincoln spent his early years. …
Adams National Historical Park
MA
Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts preserves the story of the Adams family—U.S. Presidents John Ada…
African American Civil War Memorial National Memorial
DC
This memorial in DC features bronze sculptures honoring the 200,000 African American soldiers and sailors who fought to …
African Burial Ground National Monument
NJ
This site marks the location of the oldest and largest excavated burial ground for free and enslaved Africans in North A…
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
NE
You can find full Miocene mammal skeletons scattered across the hills of Carnegie and University. It is a strange, dry s…
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
HI
This 175-mile network of coastal paths winds through ancient Hawaiian land divisions and along the shoreline. You can wa…
Alagnak Wild River
AK
The Alagnak Wild River cuts 64 miles through the Alaska Peninsula, offering prime access to salmon runs and dense wilder…
Alcatraz Island
CA
This rocky island sits in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, surrounded by freezing water and heavy currents. You can …
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
AK
You will find windswept coastlines and abandoned Pacific theater battlegrounds scattered across these remote islands. It…
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
OK
Red bluffs overlooking the Canadian River mark the site where mammoth hunters once pulled rainbow-hued flint from shallo…
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
PA
This site traces the old 36-mile rail route used to haul canal boats over the Allegheny Front. You can walk the remnants…
Amache National Historic Site
CO
Flat high-desert plains define this site near Granada, where the remains of the WWII-era Granada Relocation Center still…
American Memorial Park
US
This park preserves the battlefields and memorial sites where US servicemen and local Chamorro and Carolinian civilians …
Amistad National Recreation Area
TX
The Rio Grande, Pecos, and Devils Rivers meet here to form a massive reservoir surrounded by high desert terrain. You ca…
Anacostia Park
DC
Anacostia Park offers wide riverfront trails and open waterfront spots right in the middle of DC. It is a solid place to…
Andersonville National Historic Site
GA
This site preserves the grounds of a former Confederate prison camp and the surrounding national cemetery in southwest G…
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
NC
You can walk through the actual tailor shop and homes where Andrew Johnson lived and worked in Greeneville. It is a stra…
Angel Oak
SC
A massive southern live oak sits at the center of Johns Island, spreading its limbs across nearly 17,000 square feet of …
Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve
AK
You will find a massive, 2,500-foot deep volcanic caldera cutting through the remote Alaskan tundra. It is a quiet, empt…
Antietam National Battlefield
MD
Rolling hills and open cornfields mark the site where 23,000 soldiers were killed or wounded during twelve hours of inte…
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
WI
You can spend your days kayaking through sea caves or hiking the sandy stretches of the Bayfield Peninsula. This stretch…
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
PA
Dense forests and rolling mountain ridges define this long stretch of footpath through Pennsylvania. You can spend days …
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
VA
You can walk through the preserved village where the Army of Northern Virginia surrendered at the McLean House in 1865. …
Arkansas Post National Memorial
AR
You will find the confluence of the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers right here, marking the site of the first European s…
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
DC
This Greek Revival mansion sits on a hill overlooking Arlington National Cemetery, offering a direct look at the complex…
Assateague Island National Seashore
MD
Salt marshes and sandy stretches define this stretch of Maryland coastline where wild ponies roam the dunes. You can spe…
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
SC
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is located in SC.
Avenue of the Giants
CA
This stretch of State Route 254 winds through massive coast redwoods in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It follows an old …
Aztec Ruins National Monument
NM
You will find massive Chacoan stone structures and a restored Great Kiva sitting right on the high desert plains of nort…
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
MD
This 29-mile stretch of highway cuts through thick woodlands to link Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is a steady, tree…
Bandelier National Monument
NM
You will find ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and petroglyphs carved directly into the soft volcanic tuff. It…
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
DC
This historic house sits right in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and served as the nerve center for the women's suffrage…
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
CO
This reconstructed adobe trading post sits right on the banks of the Arkansas River where the old Santa Fe Trail once cu…
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
AK
This vast Alaskan tundra stretches across the ancient corridor where species once migrated between continents. You will …
Big Cypress National Preserve
FL
This massive South Florida swamp is a mix of tropical and temperate wetlands where you can track the endangered Florida …
Big Hole National Battlefield
ID
The Big Hole battlefield marks the site where the Nez Perce fought a desperate two-day battle against the U.S. Army in 1…
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
TN
This stretch of the Cumberland Plateau features deep sandstone gorges and a fast-moving river perfect for paddling. You …
Big Thicket National Preserve
TX
You will find a dense mix of longleaf pine forests and cypress-lined bayous where nine different ecosystems collide in s…
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
MT
Deep canyons and 71 miles of Bighorn Lake stretch across the Montana and Wyoming border, making this a prime spot for bo…
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
AL
This site marks the specific streets and locations where police dogs and high-pressure hoses were used against protester…
Bisbee
AZ
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
RI
The Blackstone River Valley powered America's Industrial Revolution when Samuel Slater's cotton mill succeeded in Pawtuc…
Blackwell School National Historic Site
TX
This historic site in Marfa centers on a 1909 schoolhouse that served as a segregated center for Mexican and Mexican Ame…
Blue Ridge Parkway
NC
The Blue Ridge Parkway winds 469 miles through the Appalachian Highlands, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smok…
Bluestone National Scenic River
WV
You can spend your days paddling through a deep Appalachian gorge or hiking the steep banks of this ten-mile stretch of …
Booker T Washington National Monument
VA
This 207-acre farm in Virginia marks the birthplace of Booker T. Washington. You can walk the original grounds where he …
Boston African American National Historic Site
MA
Walk the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to trace the Black Heritage Trail through fifteen historic pre-Civil War bui…
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
MA
You can hop on a ferry from downtown Boston to reach 34 islands filled with Civil War-era forts and old lighthouses. It …
Boston National Historical Park
MA
This park is a collection of historic sites scattered throughout downtown Boston, most of which are linked by the walkin…
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
MS
This site marks the ground where Nathan Bedford Forrest’s smaller Confederate force defeated a larger Union army in 1864…
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
KS
This site follows the local streets and community spaces where the legal fight for school integration actually took plac…
Buck Island Reef National Monument
US
You can snorkel the underwater trail to see elkhorn coral reefs or hike the island paths up to the observation platform.…
Buena Vista
CO
Buena Vista sits right at the base of the Collegiate Peaks, making it a solid home base for anyone looking to tackle the…
Buffalo National River
AR
You can paddle through 135 miles of free-flowing Ozark water and navigate everything from quick rapids to calm pools. Th…
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
NM
This stretch of New Mexico follows the old stagecoach route that once arced across the southern rim of the country. You …
Cabrillo National Monument
CA
You can walk the coastal cliffs at the tip of Point Loma to see where early explorers first landed on the West Coast. Th…
California National Historic Trail
WY
You can track the original wagon ruts and dusty traces left by the hundreds of thousands of emigrants heading for the go…
Camp Nelson National Monument
KY
This 525-acre site in southern Jessamine County marks where Union supply depots and recruitment centers once stood. You …
Canaveral National Seashore
FL
This barrier island stretches for 24 miles of undeveloped coastline, featuring sand dunes, mangrove wetlands, and the Mo…
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
LA
You will find the Oakland and Magnolia plantations sitting right along the banks of Cane River Lake. This stretch of Lou…
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
AZ
Deep sandstone canyon walls enclose three massive valleys where Navajo families still farm and raise livestock. You can …
Cape Cod National Seashore
MA
You will find forty miles of sandy coastline, salt marshes, and freshwater ponds stretching across the Outer Beach. It i…
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
NC
This stretch of North Carolina barrier islands offers seventy miles of shifting sand dunes, salt marshes, and Atlantic s…
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
VA
You will find shifting sand dunes and coastal marshes marking the spot where English colonists first landed in 1607. It …
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
AK
You will find a massive stretch of Arctic coastal tundra and 114 sequential beach ridges that track thousands of years o…
Cape Lookout National Seashore
NC
You will need to catch a boat to reach these remote barrier islands, where wild horses roam the dunes and the lighthouse…
Capitol Hill Parks
DC
You will find a dense network of small urban squares and green medians spread across the blocks east of the U.S. Capitol…
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
MD
This trail follows the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay, tracing the water routes where early American Indian communities…
Capulin Volcano National Monument
NM
You can hike straight up the slopes of this extinct cinder cone to stand on a rim that looks out over four different sta…
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
NC
You can wander through the wooded trails and old farm buildings surrounding the home where Carl Sandburg lived. The grou…
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
PA
Over 7,800 Native American children from 140 tribes attended Carlisle Indian Industrial School from 1879 to 1918. The mo…
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
DC
This DC townhouse served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. It …
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
AZ
You will find the massive, multi-story adobe walls of an ancient Sonoran Desert farming community sitting right in the m…
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
FL
This coquina stone fortress sits right on the water in St. Augustine, marking the spot where Spanish defenses once prote…
Castle Clinton National Monument
NJ
This circular sandstone fort sits right at the edge of Battery Park, serving as the original gateway for millions of imm…
Castle Mountains National Monument
NV
You will find sprawling Joshua tree forests and rare desert grasslands spread across these 21,000 acres of the Mojave. I…
Catoctin Mountain Park
MD
You will find dense forest and the ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching across this stretch of Maryland. It …
Cedar Breaks National Monument
UT
High-altitude red rock cliffs drop into a massive, two-thousand-foot deep amphitheater at over 10,000 feet. You can hike…
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
MD
This stretch of the Shenandoah Valley features rolling wheat fields and old battlegrounds from the Civil War. You can wa…
Central City
CO
Central City is a steep, historic mining town built directly into the hillsides of the Colorado Rockies. You can spend y…
César E. Chávez National Monument
CA
This 116-acre site in Keene serves as the former headquarters for the United Farm Workers and the longtime home of Cesar…
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
NM
Chaco Canyon is defined by massive ancestral Puebloan stone masonry and vast, high-desert canyons. You can hike between …
Chamizal National Memorial
NM
This El Paso park sits right on the border to mark where a century-long boundary dispute between the U.S. and Mexico was…
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
SC
You can walk the lowcountry marshes and historic Snee Farm grounds to trace the complex history of Charles Pinckney’s pl…
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
OH
Charles Young, born enslaved in 1864, rose through the U.S. Army to become its first African-American colonel. His home …
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
GA
You can spend your days paddling through rocky shoals or fishing the river's slow-moving bends. The area offers plenty o…
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
MD
You can follow the Potomac River along a historic towpath that stretches for nearly 185 miles through Maryland. It is a …
Chesapeake Bay
MD
The Chesapeake Bay watershed spans over 41 million acres of interconnected waterways and coastal marshes across Maryland…
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
TN
This stretch of Tennessee terrain marks the site of heavy fighting between Union and Confederate forces during the Civil…
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
OK
You can spend your days swimming in natural spring-fed pools or following the creeks through the wooded trails. It is al…
Chiricahua National Monument
AZ
Sharp rhyolite pinnacles and balanced rock formations rise out of the Arizona desert, offering plenty of trails for hiki…
Christiansted National Historic Site
US
You can walk through seven acres of preserved Danish colonial ruins and old town streets right in the heart of Christian…
City Of Rocks National Reserve
ID
Massive granite spires and steep rock formations dominate this stretch of Idaho landscape. You should plan your stop her…
Civil War Defenses of Washington
DC
You can drive through the forested hills around DC to find the earthworks and old cannon batteries that once circled the…
Clara Barton National Historic Site
DC
This site features the former Glen Echo home where Clara Barton spent her final years. You can walk through the original…
Colonial National Historical Park
VA
You can walk the same ground where the Jamestown settlement began and trace the final battle lines of the Revolutionary …
Colorado National Monument
CO
Red rock canyons and sheer monoliths cut through this high plateau along the winding turns of Rim Rock Drive. Keep your …
Coltsville National Historical Park
MA
This 260-acre stretch of Hartford features the original 19th-century factory complex and the worker housing built during…
Constitution Gardens
DC
Constitution Gardens offers a quiet stretch of woodland and a large pond right in the middle of the National Mall. It is…
Coronado National Memorial
AZ
High desert scrub and the steep slopes of the Huachuca Mountains define this stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border. You c…
Cowpens National Battlefield
SC
Rolling pastures and open fields mark the site where Daniel Morgan’s troops executed a double envelopment to defeat Brit…
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
ID
You will find a massive expanse of jagged lava flows and cinder cones cutting through the Idaho sagebrush. It is a stran…
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
KY
This mountain pass cuts a natural gap through the Appalachians, marking the spot where hundreds of thousands of pioneers…
Cumberland Island National Seashore
GA
Cumberland Island is a massive stretch of maritime forest, salt marshes, and undeveloped beaches sitting at the southern…
Curecanti National Recreation Area
CO
Three reservoirs cut through the sagebrush and forests of western Colorado, offering deep water for boating and fishing.…
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David Berger National Memorial
OH
This memorial honors David Berger and ten other Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
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WV
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
OH
This park traces the local history of the Wright brothers' early flight experiments and the literary legacy of Paul Laur…
De Soto National Memorial
FL
In 1542, Hernando de Soto's army of soldiers, mercenaries, and clergy landed in Tampa Bay and faced fierce indigenous re…
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
NJ
Forty miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi cuts through a mountain pass between Blue Mountain…
Devils Postpile National Monument
CA
You can walk right up to massive, symmetrical basalt columns that look like they were hand-laid in a mosaic. After check…
Devils Tower National Monument
WY
A massive column of igneous rock rises straight out of the Wyoming prairie, marked by hundreds of vertical cracks perfec…
Dinosaur National Monument
CO
Deep canyons and the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers define this stretch of high desert. You can walk right up …
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
CO
Steam locomotives pull passenger cars along forty-five miles of high-altitude track winding through the San Juan Mountai…
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
DC
This memorial in DC uses large-scale bronze sculptures and tapestries to trace the life of a major 20th-century leader. …
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
WA
Ebey's Landing on the Salish Sea drew early American settlers with rich farmland and a promising seaport north of the Co…
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
NJ
You can walk through the small house where Poe spent his most productive years writing his most famous dark tales. It is…
Effigy Mounds National Monument
WI
Over two hundred earthworks shaped like animals and people dot the high ridges overlooking the Upper Mississippi River V…
Eisenhower National Historic Site
PA
You can wander through the original farmhouse and orchards where Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his weekends away from DC. I…
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
TX
This trail traces a 150-year stretch of Texas history through old mission sites and early ranching lands. You can follow…
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
NM
This trail follows the dusty, ancient path through New Mexico where European and Indigenous empires collided over three …
El Malpais National Monument
NM
You will find massive lava flows, dark cinder cones, and deep lava tubes stretching across this high desert landscape. I…
El Morro National Monument
NM
A massive sandstone bluff rises out of the desert floor to guard a reliable natural spring. You can walk right up to the…
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
NY
Eleanor Roosevelt's home at Val-Kill, a 181-acre estate in Hyde Park, New York, opens her world—the furnished cottage wh…
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
NJ
You can walk through the massive Main Immigration Building where millions of people once processed through customs to st…
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
MS
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument honors the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi and…
Endless Caverns
VA
You can walk through deep limestone passages at Endless Caverns before heading back to the resort to park your RV or sta…
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
NY
New York State heritage area.
Essex National Heritage Area
MA
Essex County, Massachusetts preserves regional history, culture, and natural resources through public and private partne…
Estes Park
CO
Estes Park sits right at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park along the Big Thompson River. You can spend your days …
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
CA
Tao House sits on a hillside in Danville, where Eugene O'Neill wrote his most famous plays away from the public eye. You…
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Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site
OH
The 1794 Battle of Fallen Timbers site in Ohio marks the decisive American victory that ended the Northwest Indian War a…
Falls Park
SD
You can walk right up to the waterfalls and see the old mill ruins that still stand along the river. It is a solid spot …
Federal Hall National Memorial
NJ
This Greek Revival building on Wall Street marks the spot where George Washington took his first oath of office. It serv…
Fire Island National Seashore
NY
You will find endless sand dunes, maritime forests, and barrier island beaches stretching along this stretch of coastlin…
First Ladies National Historic Site
OH
You can walk through the actual home of Ida Saxton-McKinley and visit the visitor center in downtown Canton. It is a qui…
First State National Monument
NJ
This site marks the spot where Delaware ratified the Constitution, tracing the colonial history of the Delaware Valley. …
Flight 93 National Memorial
PA
The Flight 93 National Memorial sits across high, rolling hills in Somerset County where the crash site of the hijacked …
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
CO
This grassy mountain valley in central Colorado holds massive petrified redwood stumps and a dense collection of prehist…
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
DC
This historic theater in D.C. marks the exact spot where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. You can walk through …
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
AZ
You can walk the three-mile loop trail through the old military outpost where the U.S. Army and the Chiricahua Apache cl…
Fort Caroline National Memorial
GA
In 1564, French settlers under Jean Ribault tried to establish a colony on the St. Johns River, but Spanish troops from …
Fort Davis National Historic Site
TX
Fort Davis protected emigrants and cargo on frontier trails from 1854 to 1891, and remains one of the best-preserved Ind…
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
TN
This battlefield marks the site where Ulysses S. Grant secured a decisive Union victory that opened the path toward Nash…
Fort Dupont Park
DC
Fort Dupont Park offers 361 acres of dense woods and Civil War-era earthen fortifications right in the middle of DC. It …
Fort Foote Park
MD
You can walk along the old earthworks and see two of the original cannons that once guarded the Potomac. It is a quiet s…
Fort Frederica National Monument
GA
Fort Frederica, built by James Oglethorpe in 1736 to defend British colonies from Spanish Florida, was the site of Briti…
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
WY
Fort Laramie sits at the confluence of two rivers and echoes with 150+ years of fur trading, diplomacy, and western expa…
Fort Larned National Historic Site
KS
You can walk through a complete 1860s army post built from local sandstone right along the Santa Fe Trail. It is a rare …
Fort Matanzas National Monument
FL
You can walk right up to this 1742 coquina watchtower that once guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. The surr…
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
MD
Fort McHenry's 1814 defense during the War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words of the National Anthem …
Fort Monroe National Monument
VA
This coastal fortification sits at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula, guarding the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. You c…
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
WV
You can walk the site where the French and Indian War officially kicked off in the summer of 1754. This West Virginia ba…
Fort Point National Historic Site
CA
Brick casemates and heavy artillery sit directly underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, offering a low-angle view of the str…
Fort Pulaski National Monument
SC
You can wander through heavy masonry walls and see the exact spots where rifled cannon fire shattered old-school coastal…
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
NC
Roanoke Island offers sandy coastlines and shallow waters where the site of the first English colonies sits among the ma…
Fort Scott National Historic Site
MO
You will find old military structures and open tallgrass prairie where soldiers and settlers once clashed. It is a heavy…
Fort Smith National Historic Site
AR
Fort Smith National Historic Site traces nearly 80 years of American frontier history, from its 1817 founding through th…
Fort Stanwix National Monument
NY
You will find the remains of a colonial bastion fort situated right along the six-mile portage that once linked the Moha…
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
SC
Two coastal forts guard the entrance to Charleston Harbor, marking the exact spots where the first shots of the Civil Wa…
Fort Union National Monument
NM
You will find the massive adobe walls of a 19th-century military outpost sitting right in the middle of a wide, windy sh…
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
ND
You will find the remains of a massive fur trading hub sitting right near where the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers meet…
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
WA
This site spans the Columbia River, covering a former fur trading post in Washington and the McLoughlin House in Oregon.…
Fort Washington Park
MD
You can walk through layers of defense history here, ranging from 19th-century brickwork to heavy 20th-century concrete.…
Fossil Butte National Monument
UT
You will find layers of ancient lakebed sediment stretching across these Wyoming ridges, packed with some of the world's…
Frances Perkins National Monument
ME
Drive through the rolling hills of Maine to visit the site where Frances Perkins shaped modern labor laws and the New De…
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Memorial
DC
Walk through a series of outdoor rooms and water features designed to reflect the different stages of FDR's presidency. …
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
DC
Cedar Hill sits on a hilltop in Anacostia, offering a clear view of the D.C. skyline and the U.S. Capitol. You can walk …
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
MA
You can walk through Fairsted, the 19th-century home and professional landscape design office used by Frederick Law Olms…
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
MD
Rolling farmland and dense woodlands mark the sites where the Civil War reached its most violent turning points. You can…
Freedom Riders National Monument
AL
In 1961, Freedom Riders travelled by bus in mixed racial groups across the Deep South to protest segregation in Jim Crow…
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
WV
Drive through the rolling hills of West Virginia to find the restored country estate of Albert Gallatin. You can walk th…
Gateway National Recreation Area
NJ
Sandy Hook and the Atlantic coastline stretch across this massive stretch of beach, marshes, and historic sites between …
Gauley River National Recreation Area
WV
The Gauley River offers some of the hardest class V+ whitewater rapids in the eastern United States. Most of the terrain…
General Grant National Memorial
NJ
This massive granite dome in Upper Manhattan serves as the final resting place for Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia.…
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
IN
This site marks the spot where Colonel George Rogers Clark captured Fort Sackville after marching through freezing flood…
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
MD
George Washington was born here in 1732 on the Northern Neck of Virginia at the confluence of Popes Creek and the Potoma…
George Washington Carver National Monument
MO
You can walk the grounds of the 19th-century farm where George Washington Carver grew up studying plants. It is a quiet …
George Washington Memorial Parkway
DC
This twenty-five-mile stretch of road follows the Potomac River shoreline from Mount Vernon up to McLean. It is built sp…
Gettysburg National Military Park
PA
Rolling farmland and historic stone walls mark the sites where the Civil War's bloodiest three-day battle unfolded. You …
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
NM
High in the Gila Wilderness, ancient Mogollon stone rooms are built directly into natural cave openings above Cliff Dwel…
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
UT
You will find massive sandstone cliffs and deep canyons stretching from Lees Ferry down to the Orange Cliffs. It is a hu…
Glen Echo Park
DC
A 1891 Chautauqua educational assembly became Washington, DC's premier amusement park by 1911. After closing in 1968, th…
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
NJ
This historic Swedish church and its surrounding burial grounds sit right on the edge of Philadelphia's waterfront. It i…
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
CA
This massive stretch of coastline and bayland spans 82,000 acres of former military sites and diverse ecosystems right o…
Golden Spike National Historical Park
UT
You can walk or drive along the original railroad grade to see exactly where the first transcontinental line was complet…
Governors Island National Monument
NJ
You can catch a ferry to this 172-acre island in the middle of New York Harbor to walk through old Army and Coast Guard …
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
AZ
High desert plateaus and ancient rock layers define this remote stretch of Arizona where you can find almost total solit…
Grand Lake
CO
Grand Lake is a quiet lakeside settlement sitting right at the edge of Colorado's largest natural body of water. You can…
Grand Portage National Monument
MN
You can walk through a reconstructed fur trade depot right on the shores of Lake Superior to see how the Anishinaabe and…
Grand Prismatic Spring
WY
The Midway Geyser Basin holds the largest hot spring in the country, known for its massive scale and intense heat. You c…
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
ID
You will find the original headquarters of a massive ten million acre cattle empire spread across these wide Idaho plain…
Great Egg Harbor River
NJ
This 129-mile river system winds through the Pinelands and offers some of the best birdwatching in the country. You can …
Great Falls Park
MD
The Potomac River crashes through the narrow Mather Gorge and over jagged rock formations here. You can hike the 800-acr…
Great Sand Dunes National Park
CO
Massive sand dunes sit right against the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in the San Luis Valley. You can spend yo…
Green Springs
MD
Green Springs is a stretch of the Virginia Piedmont defined by 14,000 acres of intact 19th-century farmsteads and rural …
Greenbelt Park
MD
Greenbelt Park offers dense forest trails and campsites just ten miles outside of Washington, DC. It is an easy stop for…
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
NC
You will find rolling hills and open fields where the heavy fighting of the American Revolution actually went down. It i…
Gulf Islands National Seashore
AL
You can find miles of white sand beaches and emerald waters stretching across the Alabama coastline. It is a great spot …
Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
SC
The Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor stretches from North Carolina to Florida, preserving the traditional pract…
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
ID
You can walk through ancient riverbed layers to find actual fossils of saber-toothed cats and mastodons. It is a dry, ro…
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
NJ
This Federal-style house sits in the middle of St. Nicholas Park and serves as the only home Alexander Hamilton ever own…
Hamilton Pool Preserve
TX
A collapsed limestone dome creates a deep green pool fed by a 50-foot waterfall in the heart of the Hill Country. You'll…
Hampton National Historic Site
MD
This site preserves the remnants of a massive 18th-century plantation, featuring a large Georgian manor house and origin…
Hanging Lake
CO
You can find this turquoise pool tucked deep within Glenwood Canyon after a steep 1.2-mile climb up Dead Horse Creek. It…
Harmony Hall
MD
You can walk through 62 acres of open Maryland pastures that sit right along the Potomac River. It is a solid stop for a…
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
MD
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, Harpers Ferry holds the story of John Brown's abolitionist raid,…
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
NY
This stretch of Central New York marks the sites where Harriet Tubman settled and continued her work for human rights af…
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument
MD
You can walk the same marshlands and wooded paths that Harriet Tubman used to guide people toward freedom. This Maryland…
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
MO
You can walk through the actual house and office where Harry Truman grew up in small-town Missouri. It is a straightforw…
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
IA
This small site in West Branch traces the early life of the 31st president through his original childhood home and surro…
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
VA
You can walk the original 1607 settlement site where the first English colonies in North America took root. The park tra…
Hoh Rain Forest
WA
Thick moss and massive ferns cover the floor of this 24-square-mile stretch of temperate forest along the Hoh River. You…
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
NY
You can walk through the Springwood estate to see where Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt lived, worked, and eventually lai…
Homestead National Historical Park
NE
Wide-open Nebraska prairies and old farmsteads define this stretch of land where settlers once filed claims under the 18…
Honouliuli National Historic Site
HI
This site marks the location of the former Honouliuli Internment Camp in Hawaii. Visitors come here to learn about the c…
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
OH
Nearly 2,000 years ago in southern Ohio, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures as ce…
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
PA
You can walk through an 1800s iron plantation to see the original blast furnace, charcoal houses, and worker cottages. I…
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
AL
The Tallapoosa River forms a sharp, horseshoe-shaped loop here that once served as a defensive stronghold for Red Stick …
Hovenweep National Monument
UT
Canyon rims and sandstone boulders hold the remains of ancient stone towers built by Ancestral Puebloans over seven hund…
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
AZ
Stop along Highway 191 to see the oldest continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Nation. You can walk the orig…
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
NY
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area is located in NY.
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
WA
You can trace the massive scars left in the Washington landscape by ancient floodwaters that once tore through the Colum…
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
WI
The Ice Age Trail stretches 1,200 miles through Wisconsin's glacial landscapes, passing through lands ancestral to 15 Na…
Independence National Historical Park
NJ
You can walk through the actual rooms where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. This urban…
Iñupiat Heritage Center
AK
This museum in Utqiaġvik tracks the history of bowhead whaling and how the Iñupiat people have lived in this Arctic clim…
Island Park
ID
Island Park is a narrow stretch of lodges and resorts running 33 miles along U.S. Route 20. You can drive the entire len…
James A Garfield National Historic Site
OH
You can walk the grounds of the Lawnfield estate in Mentor to see the actual front porch where James Garfield campaigned…
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
LA
Swap the highway for swampy bayous where you can spot alligators sunning themselves along the water's edge. You can wand…
Jewel Cave National Monument
SD
You can navigate over 200 miles of mapped passages and tight limestone corridors deep beneath the South Dakota prairie. …
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
GA
You can drive straight into the heart of rural Georgia to walk through the small-town life of Plains. This stop focuses …
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
OR
You can walk through layers of colorful, eroded badlands where the fossils of ancient rhino-like beasts and three-toed h…
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
MA
Stop by this Brookline house to see the actual rooms where JFK grew up before his presidency. You can take a guided tour…
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
MA
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor preserves the cradle of America's Industrial Revolution across 25…
John Muir National Historic Site
CA
You can walk through the 14-room Italianate Victorian mansion where John Muir lived and wander the nearby 325 acres of n…
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial
PA
On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam failed and unleashed 20 million tons of water that killed 2,209 people in Johnstown,…
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
CA
This 1,200-mile trail stretches from Sonora, Mexico, up to San Francisco, following the original path of a 1775 Spanish …
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
HI
The Kalaupapa Peninsula sits isolated on Molokai's north shore, defined by high sea cliffs and a history of forced isola…
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
HI
Kaloko-Honokōhau sits on rough lava fields along Hawaiʻi's Kona coast—a landscape that looks harsh but sustained a thriv…
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
ME
This stretch of Maine wilderness is all about the massive silhouette of Mount Katahdin and the network of rivers running…
Keating
OR
Kebler Pass
CO
Kebler Pass cuts through high-altitude forests and wide aspen groves in Colorado. It is a prime route for those looking …
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
DC
This stretch of DC is defined by sprawling wetlands filled with floating lotus blooms and lily pads. You can spend an af…
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
GA
You can hike the steep trails across these 2,965 acres to see exactly where the Atlanta Campaign fought out in the summe…
Keweenaw National Historical Park
MI
You can still see the old copper mine shafts and abandoned industrial sites scattered across this peninsula. It is a lan…
Kings Mountain National Military Park
NC
You can hike the steep, wooded slopes where Patriot forces turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in 1780. It is a qui…
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
WA
Seattle served as the primary supply hub for merchants and miners heading toward the Yukon Territory. You can walk the o…
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
AK
This stretch of Alaska follows the original trails where thousands of prospectors once pushed toward the Yukon in search…
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
ND
Knife River preserves the villages and trading grounds of the Hidatsa people, who farmed and hunted along the Missouri R…
Korean War Veterans Memorial Memorial
DC
The Korean War Veterans Memorial features dozens of stainless steel statues positioned along a path of granite walls. It…
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
AZ
You will find vast desert canyons and deep blue reservoirs stretching across 1.5 million acres of Arizona terrain. It is…
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
OK
The Canadian River carved deep, two-hundred-foot canyons into the Texas Plains that now frame this reservoir in layers o…
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
WA
Deep canyon walls and wide stretches of the upper Columbia River define this stretch of Northeast Washington. You can sp…
Lava Beds National Monument
CA
You can spend your days crawling through over 800 volcanic caves or tracking old battlefields across the high desert. Th…
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
IA
This trail traces nearly 4,900 miles of river valleys and plains used by the 1803-1806 expedition. You can follow the or…
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
WA
You can track the original Lewis and Clark expedition routes through thick coastal rainforests and along the banks of th…
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
KY
You can walk the same dirt paths and see the original log structures where Abraham Lincoln spent his formative years. It…
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
IL
Step into Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home where he lived before becoming president. The preserved four-block historic…
Lincoln Memorial Memorial
DC
The Lincoln Memorial features a massive marble chamber built around a seated statue of the 16th president. It sits right…
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
MT
Rolling hills and open grasslands mark the site where the 7th Cavalry clashed with Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warrior…
Little River Canyon National Preserve
AL
You will find deep sandstone cliffs and a river that actually flows along the top of Lookout Mountain rather than throug…
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
AR
This historic high school serves as the site where the Little Rock Nine faced intense confrontation to integrate public …
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
MA
This Georgian estate served as George Washington's primary headquarters during the Revolution and later housed the poet …
Lostine
OR
Lostine is a small settlement in Wallowa County where the high desert meets the base of the Wallowa Mountains. It is a q…
Lowell National Historical Park
MA
Red brick textile mills and winding canals line the streets here, marking the spot where the American industrial revolut…
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
NJ
The lower Delaware River cuts through a mix of dense forests, quiet farmlands, and small river towns. It is the largest …
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
NJ
Two Manhattan tenement buildings at 97 and 103 Orchard Street housed an estimated 15,000 people from over 20 nations bet…
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
TX
You can drive through the rolling Hill Country ranch lands to see the actual homes and working cattle spreads where LBJ …
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac
DC
Serpentine paths and white pine groves line this riverside stretch right across from the Capitol. You can walk through t…
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
VA
Stop by Jackson Ward in Richmond to tour the restored home of Maggie L. Walker, the first woman to lead a bank in the Un…
Maine Acadian Culture
ME
The St. John River Valley serves as the heart of this area, where you can trace Acadian history through local museums an…
Manassas National Battlefield Park
MD
Rolling fields and open plains mark the sites where two major Civil War battles once unfolded. You can walk the same gro…
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
NM
High desert mesas and old laboratory sites mark the locations where the first atomic bombs were developed. You can drive…
Manzanar National Historic Site
CA
High desert flats and the Sierra Nevada mountains frame this former incarceration site in the Owens Valley. You can walk…
Marfa
TX
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
VT
You can hike through the Mount Tom Forest and walk the grounds of a historic Queen Anne mansion in Woodstock. It is a wo…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial National Memorial
DC
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in downtown Washington honors his legacy and the modern civil rights struggle for f…
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
GA
You can walk through the actual neighborhoods and churches where the civil rights movement took shape in Atlanta. It is …
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
NY
Martin Van Buren, born in Kinderhook, New York in 1782, was the first president born a U.S. citizen. His life spanned th…
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
DC
This DC townhouse served as the primary headquarters for the National Council of Negro Women and the final Washington ho…
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
MS
This Jackson house museum preserves the 1956 residence where civil rights leader Medgar Evers lived before his assassina…
Mendenhall Glacier
AK
Massive ice flows stretch over thirteen miles through the Mendenhall Valley just outside of Juneau. You can hike the sur…
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
KY
Rolling Kentucky fields mark the site where a major Civil War victory shifted control of the region in 1862. You can wal…
Million Dollar Highway
CO
This stretch of US 550 climbs through steep mountain passes and tight switchbacks between Silverton and Ouray. You will …
Minidoka National Historic Site
ID
The Idaho desert holds the remnants of a WWII internment camp where over 13,000 Japanese Americans were once held behind…
Minnehaha Falls
MN
Minnehaha Falls drops about 53 feet over limestone cliffs along the lower reaches of Minnehaha Creek. You can walk the p…
Minute Man National Historical Park
MA
You can walk the original battlefields and cross the Old North Bridge where the Revolutionary War actually kicked off. I…
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
SD
You can head underground into a former Launch Control Center to see how Cold War missile crews lived. This stretch of So…
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
MN
You can paddle or bike through seventy-two miles of river corridor that cuts right through the middle of Minnesota's urb…
Missouri National Recreational River
NE
You can find nearly 100 miles of free-flowing, undammed water stretching across the Nebraska and South Dakota border. It…
Mojave National Preserve
NV
Wide stretches of sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, and Joshua tree forests define this massive stretch of high desert.…
Mono Lake
CA
You will find strange tufa towers rising out of the highly alkaline, salty water of this terminal lake. It is a stark, h…
Monocacy National Battlefield
MD
You can walk the banks of the Monocacy River where Federal troops held off a massive Confederate push in July 1864. It i…
Montezuma Castle National Monument
AZ
A five-story high-rise apartment carved into a limestone cliff 120 feet above the Verde River showcases Sinagua ingenuit…
Moores Creek National Battlefield
NC
You can walk the same paths where Patriot forces used cannons and muskets to stop a Loyalist charge across the Moores Cr…
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
NE
This 1,300-mile stretch of trail follows the original path through five states used by pioneers heading toward the Great…
Morristown National Historical Park
NJ
You can walk the same frozen ground where Washington and the Continental Army hunkered down during the winter of 1779. T…
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
SD
You will find four 60-foot presidential faces carved directly into the granite cliffs of the Black Hills. It is a heavy-…
Muir Woods National Monument
CA
You can walk through dense stands of old-growth coast redwoods that thrive on the fog and freshwater of Redwood Creek. I…
Multnomah Falls
OR
Two massive tiers of water drop 620 feet down basalt cliffs along the Columbia River Gorge. You can walk across the old …
Natchez National Historical Park
LA
This park follows the traces of the cotton economy and the lives of enslaved people along the lower Mississippi River. Y…
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
MS
This trail consists of several disconnected segments that wind through Mississippi swamps, wetlands, and hardwood forest…
Natchez Trace Parkway
MS
This 444-mile two-lane road winds through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, following an old historic trail through r…
National Capital Parks-East
DC
You will find over 8,000 acres of riverside trails and historic sites spread across D.C. and Maryland. It is a great str…
National Mall and Memorial Parks
DC
This stretch of wide lawns and paved walkways connects a long line of stone monuments and presidential memorials through…
National Parks of New York Harbor
NJ
You can drive through twelve different sites across the harbor to see everything from old coastal defense forts to the h…
Natural Bridges National Monument
UT
White Canyon holds three massive sandstone arches carved directly into the landscape. You can catch the views from the r…
Navajo National Monument
AZ
Sandstone alcoves and deep canyon walls house the ancient cliff dwellings of Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House…
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
MA
New Bedford is a coastal town built on the wealth of the old whaling industry, filled with massive granite mansions and …
New England National Scenic Trail
MA
You can hike 235 miles of traprock ridges, steep river valleys, and dense forest from Long Island Sound up into the Mass…
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
NJ
You will find over a million acres of oak-pine forests, wetlands, and berry farms spread across southern New Jersey. It …
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
LA
You can walk the same French Quarter streets where jazz was born while catching live brass performances and historical e…
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
IL
This Illinois settlement traces its roots back to 1836, when Free Frank McWorter founded the town as a site for a racial…
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
WV
Deep canyons and whitewater rapids define this stretch of the Appalachian Mountains. You can spend your days navigating …
Nez Perce National Historical Park
ID
This stretch of Idaho covers the valleys, prairies, and plateaus central to the history of the nimíipuu people. You can …
Nicodemus National Historic Site
KS
This stretch of the Kansas plains holds the remains of the oldest Black settlement west of the Mississippi. You can walk…
Ninety Six National Historic Site
SC
You can walk through the remains of an 18th-century frontier town and the earthworks of the Star Fort. It is a quiet str…
Niobrara National Scenic River
NE
You can spend your days floating the Niobrara in a canoe or tube, winding through sandstone canyons and past several wat…
Noatak National Preserve
AK
The Noatak River winds through a massive mountain-ringed basin that stretches from the Brooks Range down to the Chukchi …
North Country National Scenic Trail
WI
This trail cuts through the rolling hills and glacial valleys of northern Wisconsin, following the banks of ancient lake…
North Main Street
OK
Obed Wild & Scenic River
TN
The Obed flows through the Cumberland Plateau, offering deep canyon walls and steady currents perfect for fishing or pad…
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
GA
Massive earthworks and ceremonial mounds line the banks of the Ocmulgee River, marking over ten thousand years of contin…
Oklahoma City National Memorial
OK
This site marks the exact ground where the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building once stood before the 1995 bombing. It is a…
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
UT
This trail follows the original paths of mule pack trains cutting through the high deserts and canyons of the Southwest.…
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
OR
The Siskiyou Mountains hold a network of marble passages carved out by acidic water over millions of years. You can take…
Oregon National Historic Trail
WY
You can still spot the original wagon ruts and trail traces stretching across the plains and foothills of Wyoming. It is…
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
AZ
This stretch of the Sonoran Desert is one of the few spots where you can see organ pipe and senita cacti growing wild al…
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
NC
You can follow the 330-mile path of the Patriot militia through the Appalachian backcountry using the marked motor route…
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
DC
Oxon Cove Park features tidal marshes and old farmland that trace the area's shift from a War of 1812 plantation to a ho…
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
MO
The Current and Jacks Fork rivers run cold and clear through these Missouri hills, making them perfect for a few days of…
Padre Island National Seashore
TX
Sixty-six miles of wild coastline and coastal prairie stretch across this narrow barrier island. You can drive along the…
Pagosa Springs
CO
Pagosa Springs is defined by its deep geothermal hot springs and the high desert terrain of Archuleta County. It serves …
Palisade
CO
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
TX
Flat prairie grasslands mark the site where U.S. and Mexican troops first clashed during the Mexican-American War. It is…
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
NJ
The massive drop of the Passaic River fueled the mills that built America's first planned industrial city. You can walk …
Pea Ridge National Military Park
MO
Rolling Ozark hills and open fields mark the site where 23,000 soldiers fought a turning point in the Civil War. You can…
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
HI
Pearl Harbor National Memorial honors those affected by the December 7, 1941 attack that brought the United States into …
Pecos National Historical Park
NM
High desert plains and ancient pueblo ruins define this stretch of New Mexico, where you can walk through the remains of…
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
DC
This stretch of pavement serves as the central corridor for the nation's most significant parades and political protests…
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
OH
This 352-foot Doric column memorial honors those who fought in the 1812 Battle of Lake Erie and celebrates the enduring …
Petersburg National Battlefield
VA
You can drive through the actual trenches and siege lines where the Union army cut off supplies to Richmond. It is a hea…
Petroglyph National Monument
NM
Black volcanic rock fields line the edge of Albuquerque, covered in hundreds of ancient symbols carved by Native America…
Pictured Rocks
MI
High sandstone cliffs and freshwater waterfalls line the edge of Lake Superior between Munising and Grand Marais. You ca…
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
MI
Tall sandstone cliffs and sandy dunes line the edge of Lake Superior here, shaped by constant waves and wind. You can sp…
Pine Creek
OR
Pipe Spring National Monument
AZ
High desert terrain and a reliable spring make this spot a key stop for seeing how Kaibab Paiute and Mormon settlers liv…
Pipestone National Monument
MN
Red Sioux quartzite quarries line this stretch of Minnesota prairie, marking a site used for ceremonial pipe making for …
Piscataway Park
MD
Tidal wetlands, meadows, and woodland trails define this stretch of Maryland riverbank right across from Mount Vernon. Y…
Point Reyes National Seashore
CA
You will find massive elephant seals and herds of elk roaming alongside steep coastal cliffs and wide sand beaches. It i…
Pony Express National Historic Trail
WY
You can follow the old relay routes across Wyoming's high plains and desert basins where riders once raced to deliver ma…
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
CA
On July 17, 1944, Port Chicago Naval Magazine erupted in the deadliest home-front disaster of World War II, killing 320 …
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
MD
This trail network follows the Potomac River corridor through Maryland and Virginia, linking together historic sites and…
Poverty Point National Monument
MS
Massive prehistoric earthworks and concentric ridges rise out of the Louisiana landscape, marking where an ancient tradi…
Prada Marfa
TX
A lone Prada storefront sits isolated in the high desert along U.S. Route 90. It is a permanent pop art installation tha…
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
AR
This small site in Hope, Arkansas, traces the early life and family roots of the 42nd President. You can walk through th…
Prince William Forest Park
MD
Thirteen thousand acres of dense woods and small streams make this the largest patch of protected greenery near D.C. It …
Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
HI
This coastal refuge offers a look at ancient Hawaiian law through its preserved stone structures and lava fields. You ca…
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
HI
You can walk the stone foundations of a massive temple built by Kamehameha the Great right along the Kohala coast. It is…
Pullman National Historical Park
IN
This Chicago neighborhood features a grid of historic brick architecture and the remains of a massive, planned industria…
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
UT
A massive sandstone arch spans a deep canyon in southern Utah, standing nearly 300 feet high. You can hike the desert tr…
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
SC
Beaufort County holds the physical remains and stories of how the South transitioned after the Civil War. You can drive …
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
CO
Massive red sandstone formations like Ship Rock and Creation Rock frame this natural amphitheatre in Morrison. You can h…
Richmond National Battlefield Park
VA
You will find miles of defensive earthworks and open battlefields spread across thirteen different sites around the city…
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
NM
The Rio Grande Gorge cuts a deep, dramatic canyon through the high desert landscape near Taos. You can spend your days h…
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
TX
You can float 196 miles of free-flowing water through deep canyons and desert stretches in this remote corner of Texas. …
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
OH
This park marks the site of the 1813 Battle of Frenchtown, the only national battlefield dedicated to the War of 1812. Y…
Rock Creek Park
DC
This 1,754-acre stretch of woodland cuts right through the middle of DC, following the winding path of Rock Creek. It is…
Roger Williams National Memorial
RI
This urban park marks the exact spot where Roger Williams founded Providence in 1636. You can walk through the landscape…
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
ME
This coastal park sits on the southern tip of Campobello Island and preserves the summer estate used by Franklin D. Roos…
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
CA
Richmond's World War II Home Front reveals the diverse faces and untold stories of American civilians—factory workers, w…
Russell Cave National Monument
TN
This Tennessee site holds twelve millennia of prehistoric artifacts uncovered from within a massive limestone cave. You …
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
NY
You can walk through eighty-three acres of North Shore coastal terrain and historic buildings that served as Theodore Ro…
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
ME
This small, uninhabited island sits right in the middle of the Saint Croix River on the Maine-New Brunswick border. You …
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
MN
You can paddle or boat through 200 miles of flowing water where the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers wind through dense fo…
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
NY
This stone chapel in Eastchester sits on the site where local militia once drilled and colonial officials voted. You can…
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
VT
This park preserves the original home, sculpture studios, and manicured gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. You can walk …
Sainte Geneviève National Historical Park
IL
Ste. Geneviève features preserved French colonial architecture and the wide stretches of Le Grand Champ, the fertile far…
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
MA
You can walk right along the Salem waterfront to see twelve historic buildings and a replica tall ship. It is a solid st…
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
NM
You will find three distinct mission sites scattered across the high plains of central New Mexico. These ruins offer a d…
Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve
US
Mangrove forests and shallow estuaries define this stretch of St. Croix, where you can walk through the actual site wher…
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
TX
You can drive between four historic Spanish frontier missions that have anchored this part of San Antonio since the earl…
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
CA
You can walk the shoreline of Aquatic Park Cove to see a fleet of historic sailing vessels up close. It is a solid stop …
San Juan Island National Historical Park
WA
You can spend your time tracking orca whales along the saltwater shores or walking through the rare native prairies. The…
San Juan National Historic Site
US
Massive stone fortresses like El Morro and San Cristóbal dominate the coastline here, marking where Spanish colonial def…
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
CO
This stretch of Colorado prairie marks the site where a Cheyenne and Arapaho encampment was attacked along Big Sandy Cre…
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
KS
This route traces the old freight paths used by ox-drawn wagons traveling between Missouri and New Mexico. You can drive…
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
CA
You can find over 500 miles of hiking trails and old movie ranches winding through these coastal hills just outside Los …
Saratoga National Historical Park
NY
Rolling hills and dense woods mark the ground where the British army surrendered during the Revolutionary War. You can w…
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
MA
You can walk through the reconstructed 17th-century blast furnace and rolling mills located right along the Saugus River…
Scotts Bluff National Monument
NE
Massive sandstone cliffs rise 800 feet above the North Platte River, marking a historic waypoint for travelers on the Or…
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
AL
This 54-mile stretch of Alabama road follows the exact route taken during the 1965 Voting Rights marches. You can drive …
Sheep Creek Hill Summit
OR
Shiloh National Military Park
TN
You can walk the actual battlefields of Shiloh and Corinth to see where massive Civil War troop movements once collided.…
Shoshone Falls
ID
The Snake River drops 212 feet over a massive stone rim just outside of Twin Falls. You can walk the canyon trails to ge…
Sitka National Historical Park
AK
Thick spruce and hemlock forests line a coastal trail filled with Tlingit and Haida totem poles. You can walk through th…
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
MI
Massive sand bluffs rise 450 feet above the Lake Michigan shoreline, offering steep climbs and wide views of the water. …
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
SC
This 17-county heritage corridor links the Appalachian Mountains to Charleston, celebrating South Carolina's European se…
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
IL
This site marks the ground where a 1908 race riot devastated Springfield's Black community and ultimately triggered the …
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
MA
You will find the world's largest collection of historic American firearms housed within these old industrial buildings.…
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
MD
This trail follows the Chesapeake waterways and historic sites where the War of 1812 played out. You can spend your time…
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
NJ
You can catch a ferry out to Liberty Island to see the copper statue up close or walk through the old immigration statio…
Steamtown National Historic Site
NY
You can walk through a working roundhouse and stand right next to massive steel wheels and heavy drive rods. It is a mas…
Stones River National Battlefield
TN
Rolling fields and the winding Stones River mark the site of one of the Civil War's bloodiest three-day fights. You can …
Stonewall National Monument
NJ
The Stonewall riots on June 28, 1969 sparked the modern LGBTQ rights movement in America. This 7.7-acre monument in Gree…
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
AZ
You will find a massive field of dark cinder and jagged lava flows stretching out north of Flagstaff. It is the site of …
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
KS
Wide stretches of Flint Hills grass and roaming bison herds define this slice of the Kansas landscape. It is one of the …
Taos Pueblo
NM
Multi-storied adobe buildings line the banks of the Rio Pueblo de Taos, marking a site that has been inhabited for centu…
Tempe
AZ
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
NJ
This historic site features the original home of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, the military engineer who designed key American Re…
The White House and President's Park
DC
You will find wide lawns and paved walkways centered around the executive residence and the surrounding public spaces. I…
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
NJ
This recreated Manhattan brownstone marks the spot where Theodore Roosevelt spent his childhood before heading out to le…
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
NY
This Buffalo house marks the exact spot where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office following the McKinley assassin…
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
DC
This island in the Potomac offers miles of trails through thick woodlands and swampy bottomlands. It is a rare patch of …
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
NY
Cedar Grove is the Catskill home where Thomas Cole developed the Hudson River School style of landscape painting. You ca…
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
NJ
You can walk through the original brick laboratories and Edison's Glenmont estate to see the massive belt-driven machine…
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Memorial
DC
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial honors the author of the Declaration of Independence and statesman who shaped the founding…
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
MD
You can walk the grounds of the 18th-century plantation where signer Thomas Stone lived and worked. It is a quiet stretc…
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
UT
Limestone caves and steep hiking trails define this stretch of the Utah mountains. You can spend your day trekking up th…
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
GA
Salt marshes and coastal dunes stretch across this stretch of the Atlantic coast, offering a rare look at undisturbed we…
Tonto National Monument
AZ
Two ancient cliff dwellings sit tucked into the desert walls near the Salt River in central Arizona. You can walk right …
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
RI
This 1763 colonial-era building is the oldest standing synagogue in North America. You can walk through the original woo…
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
AR
This trail follows the actual paths used by the Cherokee people as they were forced from the Southeast toward Oklahoma. …
Trappers Lake
CO
Trappers Lake sits deep in the Flat Tops Wilderness, surrounded by high-altitude volcanic plateaus and a massive semicir…
Tule Lake National Monument
CA
Tule Lake National Monument contains the remains of the largest WWII-era Japanese American segregation center and a form…
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
NV
You can find ancient fossils embedded in the dry lake beds of the Upper Las Vegas Valley. It is a quiet spot where you c…
Tumacácori National Historical Park
AZ
The Santa Cruz River valley holds the remains of old Spanish missions and the paths once used by O’odham, Yaqui, and Apa…
Tupelo National Battlefield
MS
You will find rolling Mississippi fields and open woodlands marking the sites where federal forces and Confederate troop…
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
AL
Moton Field is where the first African American military pilots trained in PT-17 Stearman bi-planes. You can walk the gr…
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
AL
This site traces the brick-by-brick construction of the Tuskegee Institute and the agricultural legacy left by George Wa…
Tuzigoot National Monument
AZ
Tuzigoot sits on a hill in the Verde Valley, built from the very sedimentary rocks that feed the local springs. You can …
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
IL
You can walk the grounds of White Haven, the farmhouse where Grant lived and met his wife before the Civil War. It is a …
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
NY
You can paddle through a mix of fast rapids and calm pools along this last major undammed river in the East. It is a pri…
Valles Caldera National Preserve
NM
This 14-mile wide volcanic crater is defined by wide mountain meadows and winding streams cutting through the high deser…
Valley Forge National Historical Park
NJ
You will find 3,500 acres of rolling meadows and dense woodlands where Washington's army endured the winter of 1777. It …
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
NY
Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park showcases the wealth and architectural ambition of Gilded Age America, with a grand home…
Vicksburg National Military Park
MS
Rolling hills and old earthwork fortifications mark the landscape where the siege of Vicksburg once unfolded. You can dr…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
DC
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial features a black granite wall etched with the names of 58,318 service members who died dur…
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
US
You will find a massive belt of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests stretching three miles off the coast of…
Waco Mammoth National Monument
TX
You can walk right up to the massive bones of a prehistoric nursery herd that roamed this part of Texas thousands of yea…
Walnut Canyon National Monument
AZ
High desert limestone cliffs line this canyon, where you can hike directly into ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings. It is a…
War In The Pacific National Historical Park
US
Guam's coastline holds the heavy history of the Pacific Theater through preserved battlefields and memorial sites. You c…
Washington Monument
DC
This 555-foot marble obelisk marks the center of the National Mall and offers a clear view of the city from its top. You…
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
NJ
This 680-mile trail traces the exact paths used by Washington and Rochambeau during their 1781 march toward Yorktown. Yo…
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
OK
Flat prairie grasslands mark the site where Custer’s 7th Cavalry launched a dawn attack on a Cheyenne village in 1868. Y…
Weir Farm National Historical Park
CT
You can wander through sixty acres of Connecticut woods, fields, and streams that served as a direct model for American …
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
CA
Whiskeytown is defined by its deep blue lake and a network of trails that lead straight to several heavy-hitting waterfa…
Whitman Mission National Historic Site
WA
This site sits on the rolling hills of the Columbia River Plateau near Walla Walla, marking the location where the Orego…
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
OH
You can climb up one of Cincinnati's highest hills to find the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft w…
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
MO
This battlefield preserves the site of the first major Civil War fight west of the Mississippi, centered around the inte…
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
WA
You can walk through a historic hotel to get the real story behind the Chinatown-International District. The exhibitions…
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
MD
You can catch everything from jazz to opera under the stars at these open-air amphitheaters from May through September. …
Women's Rights National Historical Park
NY
You can walk the actual streets of Seneca Falls and visit the homes where 19th-century reformers planned the first women…
World War I Memorial
DC
This memorial in DC honors the millions of Americans who served during the Great War. It is a quiet spot for reflection …
World War II Memorial
DC
Large stone arches and bronze sculptures line the plaza between the Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument. It is a…
Wright Brothers National Memorial
NC
The shifting dunes and steady winds of Kitty Hawk are where the first controlled flights actually took place. You can wa…
Wupatki National Monument
AZ
High desert plains and volcanic fields define this stretch of northern Arizona, where you can walk through ancient Puebl…
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
VA
You can walk the same siege lines where Washington and his allies cornered the British army to end the Revolutionary War…
Yucca House National Monument
CO
You will find a massive, unexcavated pueblo spread across the Montezuma Valley floor. It is a quiet stretch of high dese…
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve
AK
This roadless stretch of Interior Alaska is defined by the wide Yukon River and the whitewater rapids of the Charley Riv…