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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.

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Cheaha State Park

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on Alabama State Parks
data, CCC historical records, Pinhoti Trail Association resources, and…

Religious underwater statue encrusted in corals at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on Florida State Parks
data, NOAA coral reef monitoring reports, and Florida Fish and Wildlife…

Cathedral State Park

Michigan’s Best-Preserved Ghost Town on the Upper Peninsula Coast
Fayette Historic State Park is one of the most unique destinations in the entire…

Blue Licks State Park (Kentucky)

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on Kentucky Department of
Parks data, verified battlefield records, and Robertson County historical…

Anasazi State Park (Utah)

Anasazi State Park

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on Utah Division of State
Parks data and verified archaeological records from the Coombs Site…

Viento State Park (Oregon)

Viento State Park

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on Oregon Parks and Recreation Department data, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area records, and…

The edge of the lake on site #7 at Pawtuckaway State Park

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on NH Division of Parks and Recreation data and verified visitor experiences at this 272-acre glacial…

San Luis Reservoir overhead view

San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on California State Parks data, Bureau of Reclamation records, and verified angler reports across…

Hill Country State Natural Area (Texas)

Hill Country State Natural Area

Researched by State Park Experts — Based on Texas Parks & Wildlife Department data and verified visitor experiences across 5,369 acres of…

Montauk State Park

Montauk State Park

At the headwaters of the famed Current River, Montauk State Park is an angler’s holy grail.
Located in the heart of the Ozarks near Salem,…

Lumber River State Park (North Carolina)

Lumber River State Park

Flowing through the sandhills and coastal plains of southeastern North Carolina, Lumber River State
Park protects 115 miles of the majestic…

Hurd State Park

Hurd State Park

Rising from the east bank of the Connecticut River, Hurd State Park is a 1,000-acre haven for
hikers and boaters. With its high granite cliffs…

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Osbornedale State Park

Overlooking the Naugatuck Valley in Derby, Connecticut, Osbornedale State Park combines rich
industrial history with expansive natural beauty….

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Placerita Canyon State Park

Just minutes from Santa Clarita but worlds away in spirit, Placerita Canyon State Park is a
350-acre sanctuary on the north slope of the San…

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Placid Lake State Park

Located on a tributary of the Clearwater River in western Montana, Placid Lake State Park is a
water-lover’s paradise. Just a short drive from…

Herrington Manor State Park (Maryland)

Herrington Manor State Park

Tucked away in the rugged Garrett State Forest of western Maryland, Herrington Manor State Park
is a four-season mountain escape. Centered…

Quaddick State Park Connecticut Reservoir Beach

Quaddick State Park

Located in the “Quiet Corner” of northeastern Connecticut, Quaddick State Park is a classic New
England lakeside destination. Originally a site…

Reeds Gap State Park (Pennsylvania)

Reeds Gap State Park

Deep in the hemlock and white pine forests of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, Reeds Gap State
Park is a tranquil wilderness retreat. Named…

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Lake Bistineau State Park

Lake Bistineau State Park is a 750-acre outdoor haven tucked into the cypress-draped shores of Lake Bistineau in northwestern Louisiana. Sitting on the…

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Lake Owyhee State Park

Deep in the high desert of eastern Oregon lies a landscape so dramatic it’s often called the “Grand Canyon of
Oregon.” Lake Owyhee State Park…

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Long Branch State Park

In the rolling green hills of northern Missouri, Long Branch State Park offers a refreshing
escape centered around the sparkling waters of Long…

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Merrick State Park

Located on the mighty Mississippi River north of Fountain City, Merrick State Park is an
angler’s paradise and a haven for water lovers. Known…

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Banning State Park

Where the Kettle River cuts a deep, churning gorge through precambrian sandstone, you’ll find Banning
State Park. Located just off I-35 in…

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Black Hawk State Park

Located in the heart of Sac County, Black Hawk State Park is the premier outdoor destination
surrounding the scenic Black Hawk Lake, the…

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Council Grove State Park

Steeped in history and shaded by towering old-growth ponderosa pines, Council Grove State Park
is a significant cultural landmark just west of…

Castlewood State Park (Missouri)

Castlewood State Park

Castlewood State Park: Bluffs, Ruins, and River Magic Minutes from St. Louis

Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park surrounded by autumn foliage in New York

Letchworth State Park

The Grand Canyon of the East — 17-mile gorge with three major waterfalls, hot air balloon rides, historic Glen Iris Inn, 66 miles of trails,…

Darien Lakes State Park (New York)

Darien Lakes State Park

Darien Lakes State Park is a public state park in New York near Darien Center in Genesee County County. Spanning 1,845 acres and established in 1965,…

Lake Taghkanic State Park (New York)

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Lake Taghkanic State Park is a public state park in New York near Ancram in Columbia County County. Spanning 1,569 acres and established in 1929, this…

Oquaga Creek State Park

Oquaga Creek State Park is a public state park in New York near Town of Sanford in Broome County County. Spanning 1,385 acres and established in 1979,…

Montauk Point State Park (New York)

Montauk Point State Park

Written by a team that has explored 800+ state parks across all 50
states — Montauk Point is one of the most iconic coastal parks on the…

Mine Kill State Park (New York)

Mine Kill State Park

Mine Kill State Park is a public state park in New York near Town of Gilboa in Schoharie County County. Spanning 500 acres and established in 1973,…

Storm King State Park (New York)

Storm King State Park

Lake Erie State Park on the southern Lake Erie shore is one of America’s Top 100 Family Campgrounds and Top 10 Birdwatching Spots. With 99 campsites,…

Hudson Highlands State Park (New York)

Hudson Highlands State Park

Golden Hill State Park features the historic Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse (1875) on Lake Ontario’s shore. Camp in one of 55 sites or 6 yurts, fish…

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Higley Flow State Park

Darien Lakes State Park offers family-friendly outdoor recreation near Six Flags Darien Lake. With 154 campsites, swimming beach on Harlow Lake, hiking…

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