Sadlers Creek State Park
Perched on a sandstone bluff high above the Lower Wisconsin River, Tower Hill State Park preserves one of the most […]
Scarborough State Beaches
On the remote Eastern Shore of Maryland, where tidal marshes meet vast agricultural fields and the horizon stretches unbroken for
Southford Falls State Park
🌉 Connecticut’s Hidden Waterfall & Covered Bridge — Tiered cascade on Eightmile Brook, red covered bridge, observation tower, trout fishing,
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park
⛏️ Where the Gold Rush Began — Original 1839 adobe fort, self-guided pioneer exhibits, living history programs, and California’s founding
Fort Michilimackinac State Park
⚔️ 300 Years of Living History Under the Mackinac Bridge — Reconstructed 1715 French-British fort, costumed reenactments, cannon firings, active
Heavener Runestone Park
⚔️ Oklahoma’s Viking Mystery — Ancient runic inscriptions on Poteau Mountain, 2+ miles of cliff trails, free admission, and one
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
🏔️ Alaska’s Most Accessible Glacier — Walk on 27 miles of ancient ice, 2-hour drive from Anchorage, guided glacier treks,
Laurel Caverns State Park
🦇 Pennsylvania’s Underground State Park — Guided cave tours through the state’s largest cavern, adventure spelunking, gemstone panning, and the
Ozone Falls State Natural Area
💧 Tennessee’s 110-Foot Plunge — A sheer sandstone drop into a rock-strewn gorge, a scramble to the swimming hole below,
Virgin Falls State Natural Area
💧 Tennessee’s Hidden Masterpiece — A 110-foot waterfall that emerges from a cave and vanishes into a sinkhole, 9-mile wilderness
Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
Overview: A Glimpse into Michigan’s Stagecoach Era Stepping into Cambridge Junction Historic State Park is like stepping back into the
Bass River State Recreation Area
Overview: Undeveloped Wilderness in West Michigan Situated uniquely between the cities of Grand Rapids and Grand Haven in Ottawa County,
Algonac State Park
Overview: Freighter Watching on the St. Clair River Located in Clay Township, roughly 50 miles northeast of Detroit, Algonac State
Aloha State Park
Large Campground on Mullett Lake — 285 Modern Campsites on the Inland Lakes Waterway, Sandy Beach Swimming on Crystal-Clear Mullett
Bay City State Park
Great Lakes Beach and World-Class Wetland Birding on Saginaw Bay — 196 Modern Campsites With Electric Hookups, Mini-Cabin Rentals, Swimming
Belle Isle Park
Overview: Detroit’s Island Masterpiece Rising from the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Belle Isle is a 982-acre island
Brimley State Park
Overview: The Warmest Waters on Lake Superior Perched on the shores of Whitefish Bay at the far eastern end of
Clear Lake State Park
🛶 California’s Largest Natural Freshwater Lake — Swimming, Kayaking, and Wine Country Camping — A lakefront park with four campgrounds,
W.J. Hayes State Park
Overview: One of Michigan’s Oldest Parks in the Irish Hills Dedicated in 1920 as Cedar Hill State Park—making it one
P.H. Hoeft State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Hoeft State Park is a public state park in
Indian Lake State Park
Overview: The UP’s Fourth-Largest Inland Lake Spread across 567 acres on opposite shores of Indian Lake—the fourth-largest inland lake in
Lake Gogebic State Park
Overview: The UP’s Largest Lake in Two Time Zones Nestled on the western shore of Lake Gogebic in the far
Lakeport State Park
Overview: Lake Huron Shoreline and the Port Huron Statement Stretching across 565 acres along the Lake Huron shoreline in St.
Maybury State Park
Overview: A 944-Acre Refuge 25 Miles from Downtown Detroit Nestled on the western edge of Northville—just 25 miles northwest of
F.J. McLain State Park
Overview: Keweenaw Peninsula on Lake Superior Spread across 443 acres of Lake Superior shoreline on the Keweenaw Peninsula between Hancock
Charles Mears State Park
Overview: One of the Original 13 in Charming Pentwater Tiny, perfectly positioned, and deeply loved, Charles Mears State Park packs
Meridian-Baseline State Park
Overview: The Point from Which Michigan Was Measured Every property line, every township boundary, every section corner, every legal lot
William Mitchell State Park
Overview: Between Two Lakes, Connected by a Historic Canal William Mitchell State Park occupies a uniquely strategic position on the
Muskallonge Lake State Park
Overview: Between Lake Superior and an Inland Lake Situated on a narrow strip of land between the vast southern shore
Negwegon State Park
Overview: 4,118 Acres of Intentional Wildness Stretching across 4,118 acres of undeveloped Lake Huron shoreline, ancient dune-and-swale formations, and mixed
North Higgins Lake State Park
Overview: Home of the Michigan CCC Museum Positioned on the north shore of crystal-clear Higgins Lake in Roscommon County, North
Old Mission State Park
Overview: Where the 45th Parallel Meets Grand Traverse Bay Stretching across approximately 650 acres at the tip of the Old
Onaway State Park
Overview: One of the Original 13 on Michigan’s 7th-Largest Lake Occupying 158 acres of rugged, cedar-shaded shoreline on the southeast
Orchard Beach State Park
Overview: CCC Architecture on a Lake Michigan Bluff Perched atop a dramatic 100-foot bluff overlooking Lake Michigan approximately 3 miles
Otsego Lake State Park
Overview: One of Michigan’s Original 13 State Parks Compact, well-shaded, and radiating the quiet charm of a park that has
Palms Book State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Largest Freshwater Spring Tucked into a quiet corner of Schoolcraft County in the central Upper Peninsula, Palms Book
Port Crescent State Park
Overview: Dark Skies and Geodesic Domes at the Tip of the Thumb Occupying 640 acres of sandy shoreline, wooded dunes,
Albert E. Sleeper State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Thumb on Saginaw Bay Occupying 723 acres of forested dunes, wetlands, and sandy shoreline near the tip of
Sleepy Hollow State Park
Overview: A No-Wake Lake and 16 Miles of Trails Encompassing 2,678 acres of rolling mid-Michigan countryside in Clinton County, Sleepy
South Higgins Lake State Park
Overview: One of Michigan’s Largest Campgrounds on a Crystal-Clear Lake Sprawling across 1,364 acres of pine and hardwood forest on
Straits State Park
Overview: Camping with Mackinac Bridge Views Perched on the northern shore of the Straits of Mackinac in the city of
Sturgeon Point State Park
Overview: An Undeveloped Lighthouse Park on Lake Huron Occupying a quiet 76-acre stretch of Lake Huron shoreline approximately 3 miles
Tawas Point State Park
Overview: The Cape Cod of the Midwest Extending into Tawas Bay on a narrow sand spit at the western edge
Twin Lakes State Park
🏆 Official Guide: Twin Lakes State Park — A 548-acre park of profound historical significance in Prince Edward County, Virginia
Van Riper State Park
Overview: Moose Country on Lake Michigamme Nestled against 1.5 miles of shoreline on the eastern edge of Lake Michigamme—one of
Warren Woods State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Last Virgin Forest Hidden in the rolling countryside of Berrien County near the village of Three Oaks in
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
Overview: Michigan’s First State-County Partnership Park Spanning approximately 1,120 acres across the border of Jackson and Washtenaw Counties in southeastern
J.W. Wells State Park
Overview: A CCC-Era Gem on Green Bay Occupying nearly 700 acres of dense northern forest along approximately 3 miles of
Wilderness State Park
Overview: 12,800 Acres of Untouched Lake Michigan Shoreline Sprawling across 12,800 acres of dense northern forest and 26 miles of
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
Overview: Michigan’s First Urban State Park Rising from the revitalized waterfront of downtown Detroit, the William G. Milliken State Park