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.

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Nevada

Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park

Nevada State Fossil Site — Home to the largest known ichthyosaur fossils ever discovered and a remarkably preserved 1890s silver mining ghost town

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park West Virginia

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Living Railroad Museum — Authentic Shay steam locomotives still climbing the same mountain grades they hauled lumber on a century ago

Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site

Fort Phil Kearny

National Historic Landmark — The epicenter of Red Cloud’s War and the most dangerous posting on the entire American frontier (1866–1868)

Percy Quin State Park

Percy Quin State Park

CCC-Built Heritage Park — 1,700 acres of Southern outdoor recreation centered on the 490-acre Lake Tangipahoa since 1935

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

National Historic Landmark — One of the largest and most significant buffalo jumps in North America, preserving over 1,000 years of Native…

Lincoln Woods State Park

Lincoln Woods State Park

Rhode Island’s First State Park — 627 acres of glacial boulders, freshwater swimming, and world-class bouldering since 1909

Misquamicut State Beach

Misquamicut State Beach

Rhode Island’s #1 State Beach — Half-mile of pristine Atlantic coastline drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually since 1959

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Located just a scenic drive down the coast from San Francisco, Half Moon Bay State Beach is iconic California scenery at its absolute finest. This…

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Alderwood State Wayside

Tucked away along Oregon Route 36, about 15 miles west of Junction City, the Alderwood State Wayside is a compact but breathtaking 76-acre day-use…

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Alburgh Dunes State Park

Located in the majestic Champlain Islands region of northwestern Vermont, Alburgh Dunes State Park is a 789-acre natural treasure that offers visitors…

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Albany State Marine Reserve

Nestled along the highly developed eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, the Albany State Marine Reserve represents a critical triumph in urban…

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Aiken State Park

Steeped in history and natural beauty, Aiken State Park is a 1,067-acre sanctuary situated along the South Fork of the Edisto River. Conveniently…

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Ahukini State Recreation Pier

Located on the rugged eastern coast of Kauai, just minutes away from the Lihue Airport, the Ahukini State Recreation Pier offers visitors a quiet,…

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Rockport State Recreation Area

Officially designated as Michigan’s 100th State Park in 2012, Rockport State Recreation Area is utterly unlike any other property in the state system….

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Rifle River State Recreation Area

Nestled deep within the Au Sable State Forest in Ogemaw County, Rifle River State Recreation Area spans 4,449 acres of pristine, water-rich wilderness….

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Proud Lake State Recreation Area

Located in Commerce Township—remarkably close to the intense urban sprawl of Metro Detroit—Proud Lake State Recreation Area offers a surprisingly…

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Pinckney State Recreation Area

Spanning an incredible 11,000 acres across Washtenaw and Livingston counties, Pinckney State Recreation Area is a massive, multi-faceted wilderness…

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Ortonville State Recreation Area

Encompassing a massive 5,400 acres of densely wooded, rolling terrain in northern Oakland and southern Lapeer counties, the Ortonville State Recreation…

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Wagner Falls Scenic Site

Quick Waterfall Stop Near Pictured Rocks — Multi-tiered cascade just outside Munising, 5-minute boardwalk trail, free parking, and the perfect…

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Holly Oaks ORV Park

Opened to the public on September 17, 2020, Holly Oaks ORV Park represents a “dream come true” for motorized off-road enthusiasts in Michigan and…

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Snyder-Middleswarth State Park

Hidden deep within the expansive Bald Eagle State Forest in Pennsylvania, the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area represents a living museum of the…

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Burton Island State Park

Discover Burton Island State Park. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great state park adventure.

Hoffmaster State Park (Michigan)

Hoffmaster State Park

Discover Hoffmaster State Park. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great state park adventure.

Tickfaw State Park (Louisiana)

Tickfaw State Park

Louisiana’s Swamp & Stream Nature Park — Cypress Swamps, 4 Waterways & Subtropical Wildness — Updated for 2026 with trail info, canoeing tips,…

George T. Bagby State Park (Georgia)

George T. Bagby State Park

Georgia’s Lake Resort — Lodge, Golf & Trophy Fishing on 48,000-Acre Lake Walter F. George — Updated for 2026 with lodging, fishing tips, golf…

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Clark Creek Natural Area

Mississippi’s Hidden Waterfall Paradise — 50+ Waterfalls in Southwest Mississippi’s Wild Ravines — Updated for 2026 with trail info, waterfall…

State Capitol State Park (Oregon)

State Capitol State Park

Washington’s Capitol Campus Green — Where Government Meets the Puget Sound Waterfront — Updated for 2026 with visitor info, walking routes,…

Scofield State Park (Utah)

Scofield State Park

Utah’s Mountain Trout Lake — Blue Ribbon Fishing at 7,600 Feet in the Manti-La Sal Mountains — Updated for 2026 with campsite info, fishing…

South Arkansas Arboretum

Arkansas’s Urban Botanical Sanctuary — Native Plants, Walking Trails & Peaceful Gardens in El Dorado — Updated for 2026 with plant guide,…

Disney/Little Blue State Park

Grand Lake’s Quiet Side — Family Camping, Fishing & Lake Fun at Disney/Little Blue — Updated for 2026 with campsite info, fishing tips, and…

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Waimea State Recreational Pier

Kauai’s Historic Fishing Pier — Where Captain Cook First Landed & the Sunsets Never Disappoint — Updated for 2026 with fishing tips,…

Matthew Henson State Park (Maryland)

Matthew Henson State Park

Maryland’s Urban Greenway Trail — 4.5 Miles Named for America’s Greatest Explorer — Updated for 2026 with trail access, parking, and…

Macomb Reservation State Park

New York’s Adirondack Gateway Campground — 135 Sites, Swimming Beach & Mountain Forest — Updated for 2026 with camping reservations,…

Salt Rock State Campground (Connecticut)

Salt Rock State Campground

West Virginia’s Riverside Campground — Kanawha River Camping, Fishing & Mountain Gateway — Updated for 2026 with camping info, fishing tips,…

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Curwensville State Park

Pennsylvania’s Hidden Mountain Lake — Fishing, Boating & Forest Trails on Curwensville Lake — Updated for 2026 with boating rules, fishing…

Illinois Caverns (Illinois)

Illinois’ Only Wild Cave — 3 Miles of Underground Passages You Explore Yourself — Updated for 2026 with equipment requirements, access rules,…

Ancient petroglyphs at Legend Rock Wyoming

Legend Rock State Archaeological Site

Wyoming’s 10,000-Year-Old Rock Art Gallery — 300+ Ancient Petroglyphs on a Sandstone Cliff — Updated for 2026 with access info, permits,…

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Three Mile Lake State Park

Iowa’s Prairie Lake Getaway — Peaceful Camping, Fishing & Nature on Rolling Grasslands — Updated for 2026 with camping reservations, fishing…

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Honey Creek State Park

Oklahoma’s Grand Lake Escape — Camping, Fishing & Waterfront Fun on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees — Updated for 2026 with camping reservations,…

Laurel–Snow State Natural Area (Tennessee)

Laurel–Snow State Natural Area

Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau Waterfalls — Two Stunning Falls in a Wild Gorge — Updated for 2026 with trail conditions, waterfall info,…

Farmington Canal State Park Trail (Connecticut)

Farmington Canal State Park Trail

Connecticut’s Historic Rail Trail — 84 Miles from New Haven to Northampton on the Old Canal Route — Updated for 2026 with trail conditions,…

Paul Bunyan State Trail (Minnesota)

Paul Bunyan State Trail

Minnesota’s Longest Trail — 120 Miles Through Lake Country from Brainerd to Bemidji — Updated for 2026 with trail conditions, town stops, bike…

Charlestown Breachway State Beach (Rhode Island)

Charlestown Breachway State Beach

Rhode Island’s Hidden Coastal Gem — Salt Pond, Surf Fishing & Barrier Beach Camping — Updated for 2026 with swimming, fishing, kayaking, and…

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Angostura Recreation Area

South Dakota’s Black Hills Beach — Crystal Waters & 36 Miles of Sandy Shoreline — Updated for 2026 with camping reservations, boating info,…

Chilkat State Park (Alaska)

Chilkat State Park

Alaska’s Valley of the Eagles — Glaciers, Salmon, and the World’s Largest Bald Eagle Gathering — Updated for 2026 with eagle viewing seasons,…

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Maine’s Legendary 92-Mile Canoe Trip — National Wild & Scenic River Through True Wilderness — Updated for 2026 with access points, portage…

Interlochen State Park (Michigan)

Interlochen State Park

Michigan’s Arts & Nature Crossroads — Twin Lakes, Pine Forests & World-Famous Arts Academy — Updated for 2026 with camping, beach access,…

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park (Montana)

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

Montana’s First State Park — Spectacular Limestone Caverns in the Jefferson River Valley — Updated for 2026 with cave tour schedules, camping…

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Bear Lake State Park

The Caribbean of the Rockies — Impossibly Turquoise Water at 5,900 Feet — Updated for 2026 with boating info, camping reservations, Raspberry…

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