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Swimming in America's State Parks

Dive into adventure at 2,321 state parks with swimming beaches, natural pools, and crystal-clear lakes. Find lifeguarded beaches, swimming holes, and waterfront parks perfect for summer fun.

Top States: California 184 New York 147 Florida 144 Connecticut 98 Michigan 89
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California 184 Parks New York 147 Parks Florida 144 Parks Connecticut 98 Parks Michigan 89 Parks Massachusetts 88 Parks Pennsylvania 86 Parks Texas 82 Parks Illinois 73 Parks Tennessee 63 Parks Minnesota 61 Parks Missouri 57 Parks Ohio 57 Parks Vermont 55 Parks Wisconsin 53 Parks New Hampshire 50 Parks Nebraska 46 Parks Iowa 46 Parks Oregon 44 Parks Maine 42 Parks New Jersey 41 Parks Maryland 40 Parks Arkansas 39 Parks Virginia 38 Parks Oklahoma 38 Parks Washington 38 Parks North Carolina 35 Parks Hawaii 35 Parks South Carolina 34 Parks Kentucky 34 Parks Colorado 34 Parks Indiana 32 Parks South Dakota 32 Parks West Virginia 28 Parks Georgia 28 Parks Kansas 26 Parks Arizona 26 Parks Montana 23 Parks Utah 21 Parks Rhode Island 20 Parks Alabama 19 Parks Idaho 18 Parks Nevada 12 Parks Alaska 12 Parks Mississippi 12 Parks Wyoming 12 Parks Delaware 12 Parks Louisiana 7 Parks North Dakota 7 Parks New Mexico 3 Parks

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Swimming In State Parks: Complete Guide To Natural Springs, Lake Beaches & Swimming Holes – Complete Guide

🏊 Swimming Guide — America's State Parks Editorial Team From crystal-clear natural springs in Florida to glacier-fed mountain lakes in the Pacific Northwest, America's state parks offer some of the…

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