America's State Parks Editorial Team

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Lake Prompton at Prompton State Park

Prompton State Park

[caption id="attachment_36013" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Lake Prompton at Prompton State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia…

Small waterfall in Promised Land State Park

Promised Land State Park

Pocono Mountain Escape — Over 3,000 acres of pristine lakes,
forests, and hiking trails on Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Plateau.

aerial photograph of Point State Park

Point State Park

Situated in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Point State Park is a popular public recreation space for city dwellers to rest and relax.
Nestled at the…

Beach swimming area at Poe Valley State Park

Poe Valley State Park

[caption id="attachment_36004" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Beach swimming area at Poe Valley State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Entrance sign at Poe Paddy State Park

Poe Paddy State Park

[caption id="attachment_36001" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Entrance sign at Poe Paddy State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Although…

Spillway and dam at Penn-Roosevelt State Park

Penn-Roosevelt State Park

[caption id="attachment_35999" align="aligncenter" width="1203"] Spillway and dam at Penn-Roosevelt State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via…

Civilian Conservation Corps-built picnic shelter at Patterson State Park

Patterson State Park

Civilian Conservation Corps-built picnic shelter at Patterson State Park. Photo: User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
At just 10-acres…

old oil rig at Oil Creek State Park

Oil Creek State Park

Located about an hour and 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, Oil Creek State Park is a historic destination that is famous for being the site of the first…

a black and white photo of an old barn at Norristown Farm Park

Norristown Farm Park

Situated about 30 minutes from Philadelphia, Norristown Farm Park is one of Pennsylvania’s more unique places to visit.
Set within 690 sprawling…

Old silo at Nescopeck State Park

Nescopeck State Park

[caption id="attachment_35972" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Old silo at Nescopeck State Park. Photo: Nicholas, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia…

entrance sign for Mount Pisgah State Park

Mount Pisgah State Park

Tucked away in northern Pennsylvania, about an hour east of Wellsboro, Mount Pisgah State Park is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a…

A photograph of the lake at Moraine State Park

Moraine State Park

Moraine State Park centers around Lake Arthur—a 3,225-acre glacial
lake with 42 miles of shoreline, 11 modern lakefront cabins, 30 miles of…

Soccer Fields and PA 642 Bridge in Milton State Park

Milton State Park

[caption id="attachment_35962" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Soccer Fields and PA 642 Bridge in Milton State Park. Photo: User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA…

Park bench and picnic table at Memorial Lake State Park

Memorial Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_35960" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park bench and picnic table at Memorial Lake State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0,…

Lake Wilhelm in Maurice K. Goddard State Park

Maurice K. Goddard State Park

Lake Wilhelm in Maurice K. goddard state park. Photo: The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away in…

White Deer Creek at McCalls Dam State Park

McCalls Dam State Park

[caption id="attachment_35905" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] White Deer Creek at McCalls Dam State Park. Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli, CC BY 2.0, via…

Spillway, lake, and bathhouse at Lyman Run State Park

Lyman Run State Park

Located in a remote part of the Pennsylvania Wilds, north of Susquehannock State Forest, Lyman run state park provides a brilliant escape into…

Picnic area, playground and lake in winter at Little Pine State Park

Little Pine State Park

[caption id="attachment_35901" align="aligncenter" width="1202"] Picnic area, playground and lake in winter at Little Pine State Park. Photo: Nicholas,…

Lake and hills with turning leaves in Little Buffalo State Park

Little Buffalo State Park

[caption id="attachment_35899" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Lake and hills with turning leaves in Little Buffalo State Park. Photo: Smallbones,…

Linn Run State Park Family Cabin District

Linn Run State Park

Laurel Highlands Cabin Retreat — Stay in rustic cabins, hike to Adams Falls
(you can stand behind it!), explore 50,000 acres of…

view of the river running through the grand canyon of Pennsylvania at Leonard Harrison State Park

Leonard Harrison State Park

Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon — Experience breathtaking views of
Pine Creek Gorge, a 47-mile canyon carved 1,000 feet deep through ancient…

waterfall at Ohiopyle State Park

Ohiopyle State Park

Pennsylvania’s Whitewater Capital — Over 2 million annual visitors
experience world-class rafting, stunning waterfalls, and 79 miles of…

creek running through Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Big Sur’s Iconic Redwood Gateway — 1,346 acres of towering redwoods, a 60-foot
waterfall, 172 riverside campsites, 8 miles of trails…

Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park entrance sign

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

[caption id="attachment_35848" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park entrance sign. Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY…

The capitol building at Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

[caption id="attachment_35827" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The capitol building at Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. Photo: Frank Schulenburg,…

the waterwheel at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park lies nestled within the majestic woodlands of Napa County. This serene California state park, located just 22 miles…

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park on a clear day

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Deep within the western Mojave Desert habitat surrounded by Joshua trees and California juniper trees lies Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park….

aerial photograph of Ano Nuevo State Park

Ano Nuevo State Park

Scenic Año Nuevo State Park, known for its low, rocky, windswept point that extends out into the Pacific Ocean, is located just 55 miles south of San…

a person walking through a walkway under a tree at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

The world’s largest trees lie within Sierra Nevada mountains just 4 miles northeast of Arnold and 76 miles northeast of Modesto. Calaveras Big Trees…

Wolf Rock Loop trail at Laurel Summit State Park

Laurel Summit State Park

Wolf Rock Loop trail at Laurel Summit State Park. Photo: David Fulmer, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Situated just over an hour and 20 minutes from…

One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park

Laurel Ridge State Park

One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park. Photo: Chris Collins from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia…

The ski area entrance at Laurel Mountain State Park

Laurel Mountain State Park

[caption id="attachment_35745" align="aligncenter" width="1203"] The ski area entrance at Laurel Mountain State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via…

Tree stump and wooden fence in front of a wooded tree line with a green field of grass in Lauren Hill State Park in Pennsylvania

Laurel Hill State Park

Laurel Hill State Park is one of several fabulous Pennsylvania state parks located in the Laurel Highlands.

Spanning over 4,000 acres, its bosky…

The lake at Lackawanna State Park during Autumn

Lackawanna State Park

Located just 20 minutes from Scranton, Lackawanna State Park, is a fabulous public recreational space which many people don’t know about.

Spread…

The lake at Kooser State Park during Autumn

Kooser State Park

Tucked away at an altitude of 2,600 feet in the beautiful Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, about an hour from Pittsburgh, Kooser State Park is…

a picture of Chino Hills State Park with mountains in the background

Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park is Southern California’s urban wilderness escape—14,102
acres of rolling hills, oak woodlands, and grassy meadows…

rock climbing spot at Castle Rock State Park

Castle Rock State Park (California)

Santa Cruz Mountains Rock Climbing Paradise — 34 miles of rugged trails through
sculpted sandstone formations, high-elevation…

sunlight shining through the trees at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s oldest state park, established in
1902 to protect ancient coast redwoods—some over 1,000 to 2,000…

aerial photograph of Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park

Big Sur’s Gateway Park — 5,000 acres of dramatic coastal bluffs, 20+ miles of trails
from river to ridge, walk-in camping beneath…

gravel road through the trees at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Gravel road through the trees at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Peaceful Anderson Marsh State Historic Park lies along…

A lake at Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, where sparkling freshwater springs hug rugged lava rocks, and an oak, pine, and juniper woodland, lies only 82 miles…

aerial photograph of Dover, Delaware

10 State Parks Near Dover, Delaware

Located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, Delaware is a small state packed with natural beauty, historical sites, and

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