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.

America's State Parks Editorial Team
Turquoise meromictic Green Lakes with autumn foliage aerial view New York

Green Lakes State Park

New York’s Hidden Gem — Updated for 2026 with swimming hours, golf course info, and trail conditions

Bowers Rock State Park river

Bowers Rock State Park

Official Oregon State Park – Managed by Oregon Parks and
Recreation

the pond at Lewis and Clark State Park

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park

Northern Illinois’ Hidden Gem — 40-acre lake, 183 campsites, and
genuine small-town peace just minutes from Wisconsin

Potawatomi State Park (Wisconsin)

Potawatomi State Park

Where Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail Meets the Sea — 1,200 acres of Door
County wilderness at the edge of Sturgeon Bay

Succor Creek volcanic canyon with rockhounders Oregon

Succor Creek State Park

Official Oregon State Natural Area – Managed by Oregon Parks &
Recreation

sunset over the lake at a state park near rochester mn

Myre-Big Island State Park

Minnesota’s Prairie & Wetland Escape — 1,700 acres of oak savanna,
marshes, and Big Island’s ancient forest

Rowena Crest viewpoint over Columbia River Gorge

Mayer State Park

Columbia River Gorge’s Wind Sports Hub — World-class windsurfing
meets stunning wildflower displays

Wyalusing State Park (Wisconsin)

Wyalusing State Park

Wyalusing State Park – Expertly
Researched Guide
Last updated: February 2026 · Based on official DNR data,
on-the-ground…

Buckhorn State Park Wisconsin - Cart-in camping on Castle Rock Flowage

Buckhorn State Park

Official Wisconsin State Park – Managed by Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources

Lake Macbride State Park (Iowa)

Lake Macbride State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Waubonsie State Park (Iowa)

Waubonsie State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Wildcat Den sandstone bluffs Iowa

Wildcat Den State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Stone State Park (Iowa)

Stone State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Pilot Knob State Park (Iowa)

Pilot Knob State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Waterfront walkway in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Clear Lake State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Sweetwater Lake

Big Creek State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Beeds Lake State Park Iowa

Beeds Lake State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Pikes Peak State Park (Iowa)

Pikes Peak State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

view of the river at Ledges State Park from a cliff above

Ledges State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

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Backbone State Park

Official Iowa State Park – Managed by Iowa Department of Natural
Resources

Wailuku River State Park

Wailuku River State Park

Wailuku River State Park
Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots • Hilo’s Waterfall Paradise

Polihale State Park

Polihale State Park

Polihale State Park
Hawaii’s Longest Beach • Kauai’s Remote Paradise

⭐ 4.8/5…

Pālāʻau State Park

Pālāʻau State Park

Pālāʻau State Park
Molokai’s Scenic Overlook • Kalaupapa Peninsula Views

⭐…

Mākena State Park

Mākena State Park

Mākena State Park
“Big Beach” — Maui’s Most Beautiful Beach

⭐ 4.8/5 (3,200+…

Kekaha Kai State Park

Kekaha Kai State Park

Kekaha Kai State Park
Secluded Lava Beaches • Big Island’s Hidden Coast

⭐ 4.7/5…

Kaʻena Point State Park (Hawaii)

Kaʻena Point State Park

Kaʻena Point State Park
Oahu’s Wild Western Tip • Hawaiian Monk Seals & Albatross

Heʻeia State Park

Heʻeia State Park

Heʻeia State Park
Oahu’s Wetland Sanctuary • Ancient Fishpond Views

⭐ 4.5/5…

Rooster Rock State Park (Oregon)

Rooster Rock State Park

Columbia Gorge Gateway — Where the river meets the mountains,
Rooster Rock offers 3 miles of sandy beaches, world-class disc golf, and…

View from Observation Point at Wildcat Mountain State Park overlooking Kickapoo River Valley in fall colors

Wildcat Mountain State Park

Wisconsin’s Hidden Driftless Gem — Dramatic bluffs overlooking the
Kickapoo River Valley, 25 miles of horse trails, and paddling through…

Blue Mounds State Park (Minnesota)

Blue Mounds State Park

Minnesota’s Bison Prairie — Watch a free-roaming bison herd graze
across 1,800-year-old Sioux Quartzite bluffs. One of the last intact…

Blue Mound State Park

Blue Mound State Park

Highest Point in Southern Wisconsin — Climb to 1,719 feet atop West
Blue Mound for panoramic views stretching across the Driftless Area….

Fort Stevens State Park

Fort Stevens State Park

Oregon’s Historic Coastal Fortress — Home to the iconic Peter Iredale shipwreck and a
Civil War-era fort that guarded the Columbia…

Hunting Island lighthouse surrounded by palmetto trees at golden hour sunset

Hunting Island State Park

Discover South Carolina’s most popular state park: 5 miles of pristine beaches, a historic lighthouse, world-class fishing, and camping just 15 miles from Beaufort. Your complete visitor guide to Hunting Island.

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