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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 Indian Museum State Historic Park
CA
Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park interprets Native American cultures of the Great Basin in northern Los…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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 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…
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…
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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 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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 …
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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 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 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 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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Buckskin Mountain State Park
AZ
Buckskin Mountain State Park near Parker, Arizona, offers recreation along the Colorado River with views of the Buckskin…
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…
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…
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.
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 …
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-…
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…
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…
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 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 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 …
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 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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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.
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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
MA
A protected landscape along the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, consisting of separate…
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…
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. …
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 …
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…
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.
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…
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 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…
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…
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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. …
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 …
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
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…
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 …
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…
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 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…
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…
Dillon State Park
OH
Dillon State Park sits along the Licking River and features heavy sandstone formations around the edge of Dillon Lake. Y…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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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…
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 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…
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 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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Givhans Ferry State Park
SC
Lowcountry pine forests and quiet blackwater creeks define this stretch of South Carolina near Ridgeville. It is a solid…
Glimmerglass State Park
NY
A 593-acre state park north of Cooperstown in central New York.
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 …
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…
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
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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…
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 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…
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…
Granite State Park
MT
Granite State Park is a state park in Montana.
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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 …
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.…
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 …
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…
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…
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.
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 …
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 …
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Cliff State Park
WI
Wisconsin's only state recreation area on Lake Winnebago, High Cliff State Park sits beneath the Niagara Escarpment clif…
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…
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 …
Hillman State Park
PA
Hillman State Park offers over 3,000 acres of undeveloped woods and trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and cr…
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 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, …
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…
Hocking Hills State Park
OH
Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio's Hocking County protects over 25 miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, rock formations, …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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.
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 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…
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.
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 …
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…
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 …
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 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 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'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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
CA
Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a state park in California.
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…
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.
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 …
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.…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 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 Shaftsbury State Park
VT
An 84-acre park circling its namesake lake in south-central Vermont. Quiet spot for swimming and picnicking.
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 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 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 State Park
NY
The Genesee River cuts a deep gorge through this stretch of western Upstate New York, creating a series of massive water…
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…
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 …
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…
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 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…
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 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 River State Park
VT
Little River State Park is a campground park on the 850-acre Waterbury Reservoir in Waterbury, Vermont, within Mount Man…
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…
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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.
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 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 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…
Longdale Recreation Area
VA
A recreation area in Virginia.
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.
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 Island Lake State Park
IA
Lost Island Lake State Park is a state park in Iowa.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
Makoshika State Park
MT
You will find layers of Hell Creek Formation badlands and dinosaur fossils spread across these 11,000 acres near Glendiv…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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.…
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…
Misquamicut State Beach
RI
This three-mile barrier island stretches from Weekapaug to Watch Hill, separating the Atlantic Ocean from Winnapaug Pond…
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 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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Mounds State Park
IN
You will find ten prehistoric earthworks built by the Adena and Hopewell cultures scattered throughout this Indiana land…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
North Bass Island State Park
OH
An island state park in Ohio.
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Ohiopyle State Park
PA
The Youghiogheny River gorge cuts through these 20,500 acres, offering plenty of whitewater rapids for kayaking and fish…
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 Fort Harrod State Park
KY
A 15-acre park in Harrodsburg featuring a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, Kentucky's first permanent American settlement,…
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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
NV
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort is a state park in Nevada.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pawtuckaway State Park
NH
One of southeastern New Hampshire's largest state parks, Pawtuckaway sprawls across 5,000 acres with a namesake lake and…
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…
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.
Perrot State Park
WI
Steep limestone bluffs drop straight down into the confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers here. You can sp…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Pomeroy State Park
CT
Pomeroy State Park is an undeveloped forested area of 200 acres just south of Willimantic in Lebanon, Connecticut, used …
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…
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…
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. …
Potholes State Park
WA
The landscape here is defined by the massive basalt depressions of the Potholes Reservoir, creating a maze of water and …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
HI
A state wayside in Hawaii.
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.
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. …
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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 …
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…
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, …
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 …
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 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.
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…
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 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,…
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Rockport State Park
WA
Rockport State Park can refer to parks in Utah, Washington, or a recreation area in Michigan.
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 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…
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…
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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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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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…
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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 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…
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 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 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 Dunes State Forest
MN
Sand Dunes State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
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.
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 …
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 State Forest
MN
Savanna State Forest covers over 238,000 acres of Minnesota woodland split by the Upper Mississippi River. You can follo…
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…
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…
Seabranch Preserve State Park
FL
Seabranch Preserve State Park is a Florida state park located approximately ten miles south of Stuart, off A1A.
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…
Sentinel Rock State Park
VT
Sentinel Rock features dense Vermont woodlands and steep terrain perfect for hiking through Westmore. It is a solid spot…
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…
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…
Shasta State Historic Park
CA
Shasta State Historic Park preserves a historic community in Shasta County, California.
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…
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…
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 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…
Sisters State Park
OR
Sisters State Park covers 28 acres of undeveloped forest along Whychus Creek on the southeast edge of Sisters, Oregon. T…
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…
Sleeping Giant State Park
CT
This traprock mountain rises sharply above Hamden, looking exactly like a reclining human figure when viewed from the va…
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…
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 …
Smokey Bear State Forest
MN
Smokey Bear State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
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…
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…
South Bass Island State Park
OH
South Bass Island State Park is a state park in Ohio.
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…
Southwest Corridor Park
MA
A 4.1-mile linear urban park in Boston that follows former Interstate 95 alignment, offering tennis, basketball, and wal…
Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
WA
A 10-acre park within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area offering windsurfing, kiteboarding, and wildlife vie…
Squak Mountain State Park
WA
Squak Mountain, the second most westerly peak of the Issaquah Alps in Washington, sits between Cougar and Tiger mountain…
Squaxin Island State Park
WA
Squaxin Island State Park is a state park in Washington.
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. 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. 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…
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
CA
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is a state park in California.
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…
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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…
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…
Stillwater State Park
VT
Stillwater State Park on Lake Groton in Groton State Forest offers camping, picnicking, and water activities. The Civili…
Stone Mountain State Park
NC
A 14,353-acre state park in the North Carolina foothills.
Stony Brook Reservation
MA
Dense woodlands and winding parkways define this stretch of land crossing through Boston and Dedham. It is a solid spot …
Sturgeon River State Forest
MN
Sturgeon River State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
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 …
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…
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 …
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. …
Swan Lake State Park
IA
Swan Lake offers three miles of shoreline perfect for canoeing or fishing for landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass. You…
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 Lake State Park
CO
Sweetwater Lake sits right on the edge of the Flat Tops Wilderness, offering a massive reservoir for boating and fishing…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Taughannock Falls State Park
NY
Taughannock Falls features a massive waterfall that drops significantly higher than Niagara. You can hike the flat trail…
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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…
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…
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…
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site
OR
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site offers wildlife and bird watching, beach access, and marine-mammal viewing 16 mile…
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…
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…
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 …
Townshend State Park
VT
This Vermont park includes hiking trails to Bald Mountain and was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 19…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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-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 …
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 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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
White Earth State Forest
MN
White Earth State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota.
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…
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…
Whitehall State Park
MA
A Massachusetts park with fishing, boating, and hiking trails, built in 1947 on the site of the former Whitehall Reservo…
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 State Park
MI
A Lake Michigan shoreline park with 26 miles of sandy dunes, forested wetlands, and hiking trails across 12,800 acres—de…
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 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 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. 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 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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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, …
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…
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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 …
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…
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 …