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Swimming in America's State Parks

Dive into adventure at 2,516 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 196 New York 171 Florida 160 Connecticut 102 Pennsylvania 98
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California 196 Parks New York 171 Parks Florida 160 Parks Connecticut 102 Parks Pennsylvania 98 Parks Michigan 96 Parks Texas 91 Parks Massachusetts 91 Parks Illinois 79 Parks Minnesota 69 Parks Tennessee 67 Parks Ohio 67 Parks Missouri 62 Parks Wisconsin 56 Parks New Hampshire 55 Parks Vermont 55 Parks Oregon 52 Parks Nebraska 52 Parks Oklahoma 48 Parks Iowa 48 Parks Washington 47 Parks Maine 43 Parks Maryland 43 Parks New Jersey 42 Parks Hawaii 40 Parks Arkansas 40 Parks Virginia 38 Parks North Carolina 37 Parks Kentucky 37 Parks South Carolina 35 Parks Colorado 35 Parks Indiana 34 Parks South Dakota 32 Parks West Virginia 30 Parks Kansas 26 Parks Arizona 26 Parks Georgia 26 Parks Alabama 24 Parks Montana 24 Parks Utah 21 Parks Rhode Island 20 Parks Idaho 19 Parks Nevada 14 Parks Alaska 13 Parks Delaware 13 Parks Mississippi 12 Parks Wyoming 12 Parks Louisiana 8 Parks North Dakota 7 Parks New Mexico 3 Parks

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