Mackinac Island State Park
America’s Car-Free Island: Where History, Natural Beauty, and Fudge Collide
Savage Gulf State Natural Area
Tennessee’s Grand Canyon
Savage Gulf offers spectacular gorge views, challenging hiking, and waterfalls in the Cumberland Plateau—Stone Door overlook…
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
World Record Smallmouth Bass Lake
Dale Hollow produced the world record smallmouth bass (11 lbs 15 oz!)—crystal-clear water, full resort lodge, and…
Riverside State Park
Spokane’s Urban Wilderness
Riverside is Washington’s second-largest state park at 14,000 acres—right at Spokane’s doorstep! Bowl and Pitcher rock…
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Kentucky’s Lakeside Resort
Lake Barkley is a full-service state resort—lodge, golf course, marina, and 3,700 acres on the Land Between the Lakes region!
Camp Hero State Park
Montauk’s Secret Military Base
Camp Hero is a former WWII military base at the very tip of Long Island—surf fishing, hiking, and the mysterious…
Elk Neck State Park
Chesapeake Bay Peninsula
Elk Neck sits on a peninsula between two rivers flowing into Chesapeake Bay—Turkey Point Lighthouse, sandy beaches, and…
Valley of the Rogue State Park
I-5 Oasis on the Rogue
Valley of the Rogue offers convenient camping right off I-5 with Rogue River access—fish for steelhead, watch eagles, and rest…
Thousand Springs State Park
Snake River’s Spring-Fed Cascades
Thousand Springs features spectacular springs bursting from canyon walls—water from the Lost River emerges 100+…
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Door County’s Tallest Dunes
Whitefish Dunes protects the tallest sand dunes in Wisconsin on the Lake Michigan shore—pristine beach, Old Baldy dune,…
Point Mugu State Park
SoCal’s Santa Monica Mountains Coast
Point Mugu offers 15,000 acres of Santa Monica Mountains wilderness reaching the Pacific—beaches, canyons, and…
Palmetto Island State Park
Cajun Country Swamp Camping
Palmetto Island offers camping in authentic Louisiana swampland—Spanish moss, alligators, and Cajun culture near Abbeville!
Shore Acres State Park
Oregon’s Garden by the Sea
Shore Acres features stunning formal gardens on dramatic coastal cliffs—plus legendary wave-watching during winter storms!
Portola Redwoods State Park
Peninsula’s Hidden Redwood Grove
Portola Redwoods offers old-growth redwoods just an hour from San Francisco—peaceful camping and hiking without the…
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
Ancient Fremont Culture Site
Fremont Indian preserves the largest Fremont Culture site ever discovered—rock art, pit houses, and museum exhibits from…
Florence Marina State Park
Lake Walter F. George’s Fishing Hotspot
Florence Marina offers excellent bass fishing on Lake Walter F. George (45,000 acres!)—full marina, camping,…
Montana de Oro State Park
California’s “Mountain of Gold”
Montana de Oro is 8,000 acres of rugged coastline near San Luis Obispo—one of California’s most scenic coastal parks…
Lieber State Recreation Area
Indiana’s Water Sports Lake
Lieber State Recreation Area centers on Cagles Mill Lake—1,400 acres of boating, water skiing, and family fun west of…
Red Fleet State Park
Dinosaur Tracks & Red Rock Reservoir
Red Fleet offers actual dinosaur tracks along the shore plus boating, camping, and fishing in a stunning red…
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Massachusetts’ Premier Beach Camping
Salisbury Beach offers 3.8 miles of sandy beach and camping right on the Atlantic Ocean—the North Shore’s best…
Four Mile Creek State Park
Lake Ontario Shoreline Camping
Four Mile Creek offers wooded camping on the Lake Ontario shoreline near Niagara Falls—perfect base for visiting the…
Saltwater State Park
Seattle Metro’s Only Saltwater Beach
Saltwater is the only state park in the Seattle metro area with saltwater beach access—scuba diving, tide pools,…
Medoc Mountain State Park
Piedmont’s Granite Outcrop
Medoc Mountain is a rare granite outcrop in the NC Coastal Plain—not actually a mountain but geologically unique! Quiet…
Hamburg State Park
Historic Georgia Gristmill
Hamburg State Park preserves an 1921 operating gristmill that still grinds corn for sale! Peaceful lake, camping, and step…
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Brooklyn’s Urban State Park
Shirley Chisholm is New York’s newest state park (2019) on a restored landfill in Brooklyn—407 acres of hills, trails,…
Pacific Beach State Park
Olympic Peninsula Beach Camping
Pacific Beach offers direct beach access camping on Washington’s rugged coast—walk from your tent to the Pacific Ocean!
Natchez Trace State Park
Tennessee’s Largest State Park
Natchez Trace is Tennessee’s largest state park at 48,000 acres! Full-service resort with lodge, cabins, Pin Oak Lake,…
Lucky Peak State Park
Boise’s Summer Playground
Lucky Peak is Boise’s closest water recreation—swimming, water skiing, and beach fun just 10 miles from downtown!
Bayou Segnette State Park
New Orleans’ Closest State Park
Bayou Segnette is just 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans—a swampy escape with cabins, camping, and a wave pool!
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
South-Central Kentucky’s Lake Resort
Barren River is a full-service resort park on a 10,000-acre lake with lodge, marina, golf, and beach. Easy drive…
Cayuga Lake State Park
Finger Lakes’ Longest Lake
Cayuga Lake is the longest Finger Lake at 40 miles! This state park offers swimming, camping, and easy access to Cayuga Wine…
Humbug Mountain State Park
Oregon Coast’s Mountain Challenge
Humbug Mountain rises 1,761 feet directly from sea level—the highest coastal mountain in Oregon! Epic 5.5-mile hike…
Saint Edward State Park
Lake Washington’s Forest & Seminary
Saint Edward is a 316-acre forest park on Lake Washington with a former Catholic seminary (now lodge), peaceful…
Big Foot Beach State Park
Geneva Lake’s Public Beach
Big Foot Beach is one of the only public access points on exclusive Geneva Lake near Chicago. Swimming, wooded camping, and…
Mirror Lake State Park
Wisconsin Dells’ Peaceful Retreat
Mirror Lake is a no-motor lake tucked away near Wisconsin Dells—perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and camping with…
Calvert Cliffs State Park
Calvert Cliffs State Park: Hunting 15-Million-Year-Old Shark Teeth on the Chesapeake
Hopeville Pond State Park
Eastern Connecticut’s Camping Haven
Hopeville Pond offers peaceful camping, swimming, and fishing in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. A family-friendly…
Tuscarora State Park
Schuylkill County’s Four-Season Lake
Tuscarora offers a 96-acre lake for swimming, boating, and fishing in the heart of Pennsylvania coal country….
El Dorado State Park
Kansas’ Largest State Park
El Dorado is Kansas’ largest state park with 4,000 acres around the 8,000-acre El Dorado Reservoir. Multiple areas offer…
Chief Logan State Park
Southern West Virginia’s Full-Service Park
Chief Logan offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, extensive trails, and modern lodging. Named for Mingo…
General Coffee State Park
Trusted Guide to Georgia’s Heritage Farm & Cypress Swamp Park – Updated 2025
Wompatuck State Park
Boston’s Closest Campground
Wompatuck State Park
World War II Bunkers, Endless MTB Trails, and Natural Springs
Just a 35-minute…
Grand Portage State Park
Minnesota’s Highest Waterfall
Grand Portage is Minnesota’s northernmost and newest state park, home to High Falls—the state’s tallest at 120 feet! On…
Whitewater Memorial State Park
Indiana’s Veterans Memorial Lake
Whitewater Memorial honors Indiana’s WWII veterans with a scenic 200-acre lake surrounded by forests. Horseback…
Mount Nebo State Park
Arkansas’ Grandview
Mount Nebo State Park rises 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley. As one of Arkansas’ first
state parks, it features…
Withrow Springs State Park
Ozark Mountain Spring Valley
Withrow Springs nestles in the War Eagle Creek valley with natural swimming, tennis courts, and scenic hiking in the Ozark…
Seaquest State Park
Mount St. Helens’ Gateway Camp
Seaquest State Park sits directly across from the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake. Perfect base camp for…
Belfair State Park
Hood Canal Warm Water Beach
Belfair State Park sits at the tip of Hood Canal’s Lynch Cove, offering warm saltwater swimming in summer—rare in…
Mendocino Headlands State Park
Perched on dramatic 70-foot bluffs that wrap around the historic village of Mendocino, Mendocino Headlands State Park delivers one of California’s most…