Author name: State Parks Team

The State Parks Team is a group of outdoor enthusiasts, researchers, and travel writers dedicated to showcasing America's state parks. Drawing on collective experience visiting parks in all 50 states, the team creates detailed guides, curated park lists, and practical tips to help visitors make the most of their state park adventures. Our mission: making America's state parks accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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Crawford State Park (Colorado)

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crawford state park is a state park in Colorado located in Crawford, and is about 72 miles southeast of the […]

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Castlewood Canyon State Park

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✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Castlewood Canyon State Park is a state park in

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Custer State Park

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🏆 South Dakota’s Crown Jewel — 27,000 Monthly Searches — Updated for 2026 with Buffalo Roundup dates, entrance fees, and

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Crater of Diamonds State Park

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🏛️ Official Arkansas State Park – Only Public Diamond Mine in the USA The only place in the world where

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Rifle Falls State Park

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✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Rifle Falls State Park is a Colorado State

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Barr Lake State Park

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Barr Lake State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Brighton, and is about 27 miles northeast of

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Boyd Lake State Park

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✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Boyd Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park

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Elkhead Reservoir State Park

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🎣 Trusted Guide to Colorado’s Northwest Lake – Updated 2025 A Warmwater Oasis in Ranching Country Ten miles northeast of

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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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🏔️ Colorado’s Mountain Paradise Near Denver — Over 12,000 acres with 35 miles of trails, panoramic views of 100 miles

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is a Colorado State Park located in Salida, and is approximately 25 miles south of the

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Cherry Creek State Park

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Cherry Creek State Park: Denver’s Urban Outdoor Paradise Just 14 miles from downtown Denver, Cherry Creek State Park transforms 4,200

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Fishers Peak State Park

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Fishers Peak State Park is a Colorado Park located in Trinidad, and is around 88 miles south of the city

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Harvey Gap State Park

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Lake at harvey gap state park. Photo: Leah Durham, Facebook Harvey Gap State Park is a Colorado State Park located

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Chatfield State Park

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⛵ Denver’s Backyard Escape — 5,381 acres with Colorado’s premier reservoir, 26+ miles of trails, 197 campsites, a full-service marina,

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