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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.

Tuscarora State Park (Pennsylvania)

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….

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park (Michigan)

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

Michigan’s Dune Discovery Center
Hoffmaster offers 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan beach, towering dunes, and the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center—the…

El Dorado State Park (Kansas)

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…

Twin Falls State Park (West Virginia)

Twin Falls State Park

Southern West Virginia’s Mountain Resort
Twin Falls is a full-service resort park with lodge, golf, pool, and two waterfalls in the Appalachian…

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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…

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General Coffee State Park

Trusted Guide to Georgia’s Heritage Farm & Cypress Swamp Park – Updated 2025

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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)

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…

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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…

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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 (Arkansas)

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 (Washington)

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…

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Beech Fork State Park

Trusted Guide to West Virginia’s Premier Lake & Trail Park – Updated 2025

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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 (California)

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…

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Lake Charles State Park

Ozark Mountain Lake Retreat
Lake Charles State Park sits on a clear 645-acre lake in the Ozark Mountains. Known for excellent swimming, fishing, and…

Great Salt Lake State Park (Utah)

Great Salt Lake State Park

America’s Dead Sea
Great Salt Lake State Park offers access to the Western Hemisphere’s largest saltwater lake—up to 8x saltier than the ocean. Float…

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Harrisville State Park

Sunrise Coast Beach Camping
Harrisville State Park offers half a mile of Lake Huron shoreline on Michigan’s beautiful “Sunrise Coast.” Popular for…

Mississippi Palisades State Park (Illinois)

Mississippi Palisades State Park

Cliffs of the Mississippi
Mississippi Palisades State Park is defined by its dramatic limestone bluffs that rise majestically
above the Mississippi…

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Fort McAllister State Park

Civil War History on the Ogeechee River
Fort McAllister State Park preserves the Confederacy’s best-preserved earthwork fortification.
Located…

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L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

Portland’s Backyard Playground
Just 34 miles west of Portland, L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is the ultimate outdoor basecamp.
Opened in 2007, this…

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Birch Bay State Park

The Crabber’s Paradise of Puget Sound
Birch Bay State Park sits on a protected saltwater bay near the Canadian border. Famous for its
warm, shallow…

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Whirlpool State Park

Whirlpool State Park – The Complete Guide – Updated 2025

Great Council State Park (Ohio)

Great Council State Park

Ohio’s Newest State Park
Great Council State Park (opened 2022) commemorates Chalahgawtha, a major Shawnee town where Tecumseh grew up. The visitor…

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Wilder Ranch State Park

California Coast & Ranch History
Wilder Ranch State Park captures the spirit of early California. Located just north of Santa Cruz,
this 7,000-acre…

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Summit Lake State Park

Mountain Lake Retreat
Summit Lake sits at 3,400 feet elevation in West Virginia’s Greenbrier County, surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest….

Magnolia Springs State Park (Georgia)

Magnolia Springs State Park

Crystal-Clear Spring in the Pines
Magnolia Springs State Park centers on a crystal-clear natural spring that flows 7 million gallons per day. Civil War…

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Lake Dardanelle State Park

World-Class Bass Fishing & River Views
🏆 Official Guide: Lake Dardanelle State Park — A premier, high-quality bass fishing destination…

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Tuttle Creek State Park

The Flint Hills Playground
Tuttle Creek State Park is a 1,250-acre outdoor mecca located on the banks of Kansas’ second-largest
reservoir. Set…

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Salamonie Lake State Park

Indiana’s Premier Reservoir Adventure
Salamonie Lake State Park manages a massive 2,665-acre reservoir surrounded by over 12,000 acres of
land….

Wild River State Park (Minnesota)

Wild River State Park

St. Croix River Wilderness
Wild River State Park protects 18 miles of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, offering Minnesota’s best riverfront…

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Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Wild Dunes of Lake Michigan
Saugatuck Dunes State Park is a rugged, day-use paradise featuring 2.5 miles of secluded shoreline
and freshwater…

Hempstead Lake State Park (New York)

Hempstead Lake State Park

Long Island’s Urban Oasis
Hempstead Lake State Park offers 737 acres of natural refuge in Nassau County, just 30 minutes from Manhattan. Multiple…

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Montgomery Bell State Park

A Resort in the Woods
Just 40 minutes from Nashville, Montgomery Bell State Park is a 3,850-acre retreat featuring three
lakes, a modern lodge, and…

Lake Wenatchee State Park (Washington)

Lake Wenatchee State Park

Cascade Mountains Lake Paradise
Nestled near the Cascade crest, Lake Wenatchee State Park offers year-round recreation on a stunning glacial lake. Two…

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Harrington Beach State Park

Mile-Long Lake Michigan Beach
Harrington Beach offers over a mile of pristine Lake Michigan shoreline in Ozaukee County, plus camping, hiking trails,…

Tippecanoe River State Park (Indiana)

Tippecanoe River State Park

Seven Miles of River Adventure
Tippecanoe River State Park stretches along seven scenic miles of the winding Tippecanoe River in northern Indiana. Oak…

Trail of Tears State Park (Missouri)

Trail of Tears State Park

A Place of Remembrance
Trail of Tears State Park memorializes the tragic forced relocation of Cherokee people in 1838–39. This crossing point on the…

kent falls state park

Kent Falls State Park

Connecticut’s Tallest Waterfall
Kent Falls tumbles 250 feet over a quarter-mile cascade, making it Connecticut’s most impressive waterfall. A covered…

Wasatch Mountain State Park (Utah)

Wasatch Mountain State Park

Utah’s Premier Mountain Resort
Just 20 minutes from Park City, Wasatch Mountain State Park combines family camping with championship golf across 22,000…

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Victoria Bryant State Park

Golf & Archery in the Georgia Hills
Nestled in the rolling hills of the upper Piedmont, Victoria Bryant State Park is a sportsman’s
paradise. It is…

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Hells Gate State Park

Gateway to North America’s Deepest Gorge
Hells Gate State Park sits on the Snake River at the entrance to Hells Canyon—North
America’s deepest…

Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Arkansas)

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Little Rock’s Favorite Hike
Rising 1,011 feet above the Arkansas River Valley, Pinnacle Mountain is the iconic outdoor destination for central…

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Kentucky

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Kentucky’s Resort in the Woods
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park stretches across 500+ acres of hardwood forest in Western Kentucky. Unlike simpler…

Mount Diablo State Park (California)

Mount Diablo State Park

100-Mile Views from the Summit
On clear days, Mount Diablo offers views spanning over 100 miles–from the Sierra Nevada to the Farallon Islands. The…

Moccasin Creek State Park (Georgia)

Moccasin Creek State Park

Georgia’s Mountain Trout Fishing Paradise
Moccasin Creek State Park sits on the western shore of Lake Burton (2,800 acres) in Georgia’s mountainous…

Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Missouri)

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Missouri’s Largest State Park
At over 17,000 acres, Lake of the Ozarks State Park is Missouri’s premier outdoor destination. Located on the Grand…

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