Author name: America's State Parks Editorial Team

America's State Parks is an independent online guide to the state parks of the United States. Our editorial team compiles and reviews each park profile from official state park agency sources and other primary references, and follows a published editorial and review methodology (see /editorial-review-methodology/). We update profiles and correct errors on an ongoing basis.

Mount Bushnell State Park

Connecticut’s Undeveloped Lake Waramaug Preserve — 214-Acre Wilderness, Rugged Terrain Hiking, Nature Exploration & Solitude Near New Preston in Washington […]

Sunnybrook State Park

Connecticut’s Hidden Trail Network — 5.4 Miles of Hiking, John Muir Trail Terminus, Testone Boulder Loop, Fishing, Snowshoeing & Free

Wilgus State Park (Vermont)

Wilgus State Park

Vermont’s Connecticut River Campground — 15 Tent Sites, 6 Lean-Tos, 4 Cabins, Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Pinnacle Trail Hike, CCC-Era

May Forest State Park

South Carolina’s Newest Charleston Harbor Park — James Island Waterfront, Screened Gazebo, Harbor Swing, Walking Paths & Historic Fort Johnson

Eagle Lake State Park

Iowa’s Prairie Wetland Wildlife Destination — 1,200-Acre Wetland Complex, Accessible Observation Boardwalk, Kayaking, Fishing, Bird Watching & Primitive Camping Near

Donnelley/Depue State Park

Illinois’ Premier Waterfowl Sanctuary — 3,015-Acre Fish & Wildlife Area, Migratory Bird Habitat, Waterfowl Hunting, Backwater Lake Fishing & Birding

Platt Hill State Park (Connecticut)

Platt Hill State Park

Connecticut’s Hidden Hilltop Viewpoint — 159-Acre Undeveloped Preserve, Scenic Vistas, Walk-In Hiking, Bird Watching & Solitude in Winchester, Litchfield County

John A. Minetto State Park (Connecticut)

John A. Minetto State Park

Connecticut’s Year-Round Outdoor Recreation Hub — Hiking, Fishing, Picnic Shelters, Cross-Country Skiing & Ice Skating Near Torrington in Litchfield County

Les Mason State Park (Montana)

Les Mason State Park

Montana’s Premier Whitefish Lake Beach — 585-Foot Sand Beach, Swimming Area, Kayak & SUP Rentals, Dog Beach, Fishing Access &

Pomeroy State Park

Connecticut’s Undeveloped Hilltop Wilderness — 200-Acre Forest Preserve, Bush Hill Summit, Informal Hiking, Bowhunting & Solitude in Lebanon-Windham Pomeroy State

Wonder Lake State Park (New-York)

Wonder Lake State Park

New York’s Hidden 1,100-Acre Wilderness — 8.7 Miles of Trails, Highlands Trail Segment, 30-Acre Lake, Otters & Barred Owls, Mountain

Sutter Buttes State Park (California)

Sutter Buttes State Park

California’s World’s Smallest Mountain Range — Dormant Volcanic Formation, Guided Interpretive Hikes Only, 2,122-Foot South Butte Summit, Native American Heritage

Wills Mountain State Park (Maryland)

Wills Mountain State Park

Maryland’s Undeveloped Mountain Preserve — State Park Under Development, Panoramic Allegheny Ridge Views, Future Trail Network, Wildlife Habitat Near Cumberland

Brentwood State Park (New-York)

Brentwood State Park

Long Island’s Athletic Hub — 52-Acre Sports Complex, Synthetic Turf Soccer & Baseball Fields, Playground, Walking Paths & Community Recreation

Tilton River State Park

Washington’s Hidden River Fishing Hole — Undeveloped Riverside Access, Studhalter Fishing Hole, Coho Salmon & Rainbow Trout, Rocky Beach Picnicking

Quinnipiac River State Park (Connecticut)

Quinnipiac River State Park

Connecticut’s Wild Floodplain Paddling Destination — 323-Acre Forested Wetland, Quinnipiac River Canoe & Kayak Access, Bird Watching, Fishing & Nature

Quinebaug Lake State Park (Connecticut)

Quinebaug Lake State Park

🏆 Official Guide: Quinebaug Lake State Park — A quiet 181-acre park centered on the 88-acre Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly,

Bristol Beach State Park

New York’s Undeveloped Hudson River Shore — Natural Riverfront Preserve, Kayak Access, Bird Watching, Shoreline Walks & Scenic Hudson Valley

Marias River State Park

Montana’s Remote 5,845-Acre River Wilderness — Undeveloped Wildlife Management Area, Non-Motorized Access Only, Native Grasslands, Elk & Deer Habitat Near

Brainard Homestead State Park

Connecticut’s Historic Farmstead Birding Haven — 25-Acre Open Field Preserve, Farmhouse Foundation Ruins, Bird Watching, Connecticut River Valley Views &

George Waldo State Park

Connecticut’s Lake Lillinonah Gateway — 150-Acre Wooded Peninsula, Moderate Hiking Loop, Lakeside Fishing, Mountain Biking & Horseback Riding in Southbury

Old Furnace State Park (Connecticut)

Old Furnace State Park

Connecticut’s Revolutionary-Era Iron Works — Colonial Iron Furnace Ruins, Ross’ Cliffs Rock Climbing, Blue-Blazed Trail System, Half Hill Pond Views

Fort Tonoloway State Park

Maryland’s Undeveloped Frontier Fort Site — Colonial-Era Fortification Ruins, Tonoloway Creek, C&O Canal Towpath Access & Potomac River Views Near

Fish Creek State Park

Montana’s Undeveloped Native Trout Wilderness — Wild Cutthroat & Bull Trout Fishing, Williams Peak Lookout Hike, Old Logging Roads &

Whittemore Glen State Park (Connecticut)

Whittemore Glen State Park

Connecticut’s Undeveloped Woodland Retreat — Larkin State Park Trail, Forested Hills, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking & Free Parking Between Naugatuck

Waterbury Center State Park (Vermont)

Waterbury Center State Park

Vermont’s Peninsula Reservoir Beach — 850-Acre Waterbury Reservoir, Swimming Beach, Boat Ramp & Rentals, Accessible Fishing Platforms, 27 Remote Paddle-To

Kettle Pond State Park (Vermont)

Kettle Pond State Park

Vermont’s Remote Lean-To Wilderness — 26 Group Lean-Tos, 7 Remote Paddle-In Sites, 109-Acre Undeveloped Pond, Nesting Loons & Composting Toilets

Tri-Mountain State Park

Connecticut’s Roadless Traprock Wilderness — Three-Peak Ridge Traverse, Mattabesett Trail Access, Forested Ridges & Undeveloped Backcountry in Durham and Wallingford

Stillwater Pond State Park (Connecticut)

Stillwater Pond State Park

Connecticut’s Quiet Trout Pond — 100-Acre Stocked Fishing Pond, Paved Boat Ramp, No-Gas-Motor Policy, Largemouth Bass & Chain Pickerel on

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Sunrise State Park

Connecticut’s Salmon River Retreat — 4,700 Feet of River Frontage, Kayak/Canoe Launch, Former Resort Grounds, Walking Trails & Machimoodus Access

Boulder Beach State Park Vermont

Boulder Beach State Park

Vermont’s Premier State Forest Swimming Beach — 200-Foot Sandy Beach on Lake Groton, Boat Rentals, Concession Stand, 75 Shaded Picnic

Yellow Bay State Park (Montana)

Yellow Bay State Park

Montana’s Flathead Lake Gem — 5 Tent-Only Campsites, Sandy Beach Swimming, Deep-Water Boat Launch, Bear-Resistant Food Lockers & Crystal-Clear Lake

Sharon Bluffs State Park

Iowa’s Chariton River Bluffs — CCC-Built Historic Shelter House, Nature Center with Live Wildlife, 6 Electric Campsites, 3 Miles of

Killingly Pond State Park (Connecticut)

Killingly Pond State Park

🏆 Official Guide: Killingly Pond State Park — A 162-acre park on the 122-acre Killingly Pond straddling the Connecticut–Rhode Island

Mini-Wakan State Park

Iowa’s Spirit Lake Gem — CCC-Era Lodge Rental, Two-Lane Concrete Boat Ramp, Shoreline Fishing, Walking Trails & Big Spirit Lake

Rocky Glen State Park (Connecticut)

Rocky Glen State Park

Connecticut’s Hidden Gorge — Pootatuck River Waterfall, Deep Rock Gorge, Natural Bridge, 1890 Iron Bridge, Historic Factory Ruins & Al’s

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Big Deer State Park

Vermont’s Groton State Forest Campground — 22 Tent/RV Sites, 5 Lean-To Shelters, Big Deer Mountain Trail, 17+ Miles of Forest

Molly’s Falls Pond State Park

Vermont’s Remote Reservoir Wilderness — 411-Acre Fishing Pond, 9 Primitive Boat-In Campsites, Concrete Boat Ramp, Trout & Bass Angling, Shore

Muckross State Park

Vermont’s Hidden Waterfall Park — 80-Foot Waterfall, Small Pond, Rocky Outcroppings, Black & Connecticut River Views & Undeveloped Wilderness Near

Thetford Hill State Park (Vermont)

Thetford Hill State Park

Vermont’s Upper Valley Trail Park — 5-Kilometer Woods Hill Trail, Cross-Country Running, Skiing & Snowshoeing Through Hardwood Forest Near Thetford

Stoddard Hill State Park (Connecticut)

Stoddard Hill State Park

Connecticut’s Thames River Overlook — Tidal Estuary Boat Launch, 183-Foot Scenic Overlook, Historic Stoddard Cemetery, Hiking Trails & Car-Top Paddling

Colerain State Park (Pennsylvania)

Colerain State Park

Pennsylvania’s Rothrock Forest Gateway — Colerain Picnic Area, Yellow Arrow Trail to Indian Lookout, Trailhead Access to Rothrock State Forest

Upper Pine Bottom State Park (Pennsylvania)

Upper Pine Bottom State Park

Pennsylvania’s Lycoming County State Forest Gateway — Trout-Stocked Pine Bottom Run, Roadside Picnicking, Tiadaghton State Forest Access & Seasonal Hunting

Sweet Pond State Park

Vermont’s Quiet Southeastern Pond — 1.3-Mile Loop Trail, Boardwalk Wetlands, Non-Motorized Paddling, Fishing & Restored Franklin Dam in Guilford Sweet

Niquette Bay State Park (Vermont)

Niquette Bay State Park

Vermont’s Lake Champlain Forest Park — Sandy Swimming Beach, 4+ Miles of Forested Hiking Trails, Lake Views, Calm Cove Dog

Kill Kare State Park (Vermont)

Kill Kare State Park

Vermont’s Lake Champlain Peninsula Park — Sandy Swimming Beach, Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Ferry to Burton Island, Historic Rocky Point

Peacock Beach State Park

Maine’s Pleasant Pond Swimming Beach — Sandy Beach Day-Use Area, Picnicking, Grills & Lakeside Recreation on Route 201 in Richmond

Royal Palm State Park (Florida)

Royal Palm State Park

Florida’s FIRST State Park (1916) — The Historic Origin of Everglades National Park, Paradise Key, Anhinga Trail, Gumbo Limbo Trail

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