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.

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Aerial view of the boat docks during fall at Tenkiller State Park

Lake Tenkiller State Park

Affectionately known as ‘Heaven in the hills’, Tenkiller State Park is a fantastic place to get away from it all.

Boasting one of the most beautiful…

Tyler State Park

Tyler State Park

East Texas Piney Woods Retreat — Nearly 1,000 acres of towering
pines, a crystal-clear 64-acre spring-fed lake, 35 historic CCC…

Amphitheater sign at Stephen F. Austin State Park

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Situated just an hour’s drive from Houston, the Stephen F. Austin State Park provides the perfect tranquil nature escape for those who need a break…

Bald Cypress and Yellow Lotus Water Plants in a Lake with Clouds Overhead at Sheldon Lake State Park

Sheldon Lake State Park

The area around northeast Harris County is renowned for its natural splendor and nowhere is this better illustrated than at the Sheldon Lake State Park…

Windmill at sunrise at Seminole Canyon State Park in Texas

Seminole Canyon State Park

Texas is a state rich in history and cultural attractions and nowhere is this more evident than at Seminole Canyon State Park.

Situated within a…

Desert landscape with clouds overhead at San Angelo State Park

San Angelo State Park

Set around one of the most scenic bodies of water in the whole of Texas, San Angelo State Park is a fabulous place for some good old fashioned rest and…

Dead trees in the water at Purtis Creek State Park.

Purtis Creek State Park

[caption id="attachment_32190" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Dead trees in the water at Purtis Creek State Park. badkarmatx007, CC BY 3.0, via…

The tunnel in Old Tunnel State Park in Kendall County, Texas.

Old Tunnel State Park

[caption id="attachment_32188" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The tunnel in Old Tunnel State Park in Kendall County, Texas. Photo: Larry D. Moore,…

Brazos Bend State Park sign in Needville, TX, along the Brazos River

Brazos Bend State Park

Texas alligator paradise — 4,897 acres where 300+ bird species, wild gators, and a
world-class observatory meet 45 minutes from Houston

Saltwater marsh at Bald Point State Park Florida

Bald Point State Park

Bald Point State Park’s gorgeous Gulf Coast views, sandy beaches and lush maritime hammock welcomes guests looking to kayak, swim, fish, collect…

Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park.

Avalon State Park

Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Escape to breathtaking views of the Atlantic coast,…

Anclote Key Preserve State Park beach with storm clouds racing in from horizon behind boat onshore

Anclote Key Preserve State Park

Official Guide: Anclote Key Preserve State Park — Featuring 11,773 acres of pristine barrier island paradise, spectacular birding, and an iconic…

Tide pool during sunset at Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Florida’s Premier Surf & Fishing Destination — Home to the best waves on
America’s East Coast and world-class jetty fishing. Where…

The replica of Mission Tejas, built circa 1935, in Mission Tejas State Park.

Mission Tejas State Park

[caption id="attachment_32122" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Replica of Mission Tejas, built circa 1935. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…

A grotto in Meridian State Park in Bosque County, Texas

Meridian State Park

[caption id="attachment_32120" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Grotto in Meridian State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…

trees growing out of the water at Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Set on the eastern fringes of Texas, Martin Dies Jr. State Park enjoys a picturesque location by the confluence of two rivers.

Comprising a…

walkway and pavilion at Big Lagoon State Park

Big Lagoon State Park

Big Lagoon State Park is the Florida Panhandle’s premier birding destination—a 705-acre coastal
preserve featuring saltwater marshes, pine…

A tree-lined road in a State Park.

Amelia Island State Park

Amelia Island State Park lies along the Atlantic coastal plain in Nassau County, 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach and 33 miles north of Jacksonville….

Scenic View of Lake Overstreet at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park

Bright and colorful camellias, azaleas and many other beautiful plants and flowers are featured in the historic gardens inside Alfred B Maclay Gardens…

A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park in Rusk County, Texas, United States.

Martin Creek Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_32072" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

Antique wagon in front of historic building at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

As well as being the 36th President of the USA, Lyndon B. Johnson was also born and grew up in Texas Hill Country.

Situated along the beautiful…

Road through the trees at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

Situated on land that was once home to Comanche Indians, Lockhart State Park is a major outdoor public recreational area that attracts visitors from…

Red wood fence on the edge of Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park

Boasting miles of comely lakeshore, dense forests of stately oak trees and a fabulous modern campground, Lake Tawakoni State Park is the perfect…

stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park

Lake Somerville State Park

[caption id="attachment_32064" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park. Photo: Ken Harker,…

The cabin at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park, near Byrdstown, Tennessee

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park

[caption id="attachment_32042" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cabin at The Cordell Hull Birthplace. Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC by 3.0, Wikimedia…

long exposure photo of waterfall at Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park is a waterfall lover’s dream, featuring four spectacular
waterfalls along the Falling Water River that collectively…

fishing pier on the water at Booker T. Washington State Park

Booker T. Washington State Park

[caption id="attachment_32037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fishing pier at Booker T. Washington State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Trees reflecting in the lake at Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park is home to Florida’s tallest waterfall—a 73-foot cascade
plunging into a 100-foot-deep cylindrical sinkhole. This…

Florida’s Cayo Costa Pelicans at Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park lies along an island 2 miles south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by boat, this unspoiled and remote paradise is only about 90…

The beautiful tree lined Hurrah Lake in Alafia River State Park

Alafia River State Park

Picturesque Alafia River State Park, located in Hillsborough County, is only a short 40 minute drive from Tampa’s shopping, dining and entertainment….

High angle view of Talimena National Scenic Byway, by Talimena State Park

Talimena State Park

They say good things come in small packages and that can totally apply to Talimena State Park.

At just over 20 acres in size it is one of the…

deck with chairs overlooking Fort Gibson Lake at Sequoyah State Park

Sequoyah State Park

[caption id="attachment_31979" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Deck overlooking Fort Gibson Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Tucked away…

picnic tables by the water at Sequoyah Bay State Park

Sequoyah Bay State Park

[caption id="attachment_31974" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Picnic tables by Fort Gibson Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Situated on…

aerial view of the Gambusia Marsh Boardwalk at Sea Rim State Park

Sea Rim State Park

Trusted Guide to Texas’s Gulf Coast Wilderness – Updated 2025

A waterfall in the woods at Roman Nose State Park

Roman Nose State Park

Named after a prominent Cheyenne chief, Roman Nose State Park, was one of the seven original Oklahoma state parks.

Known for its incredible natural…

A big boulder at Robbers Cave State Park

Robbers Cave State Park

Oklahoma’s Legendary Outlaw Hideout — Where Jesse James, Belle Starr, and the Dalton
Gang
once hid in sandstone caves. One…

The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park in Coryell County, Texas.

Mother Neff State Park

[caption id="attachment_31948" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park. Photo: Larry D….

The roots of bald cypress trees and clear water in the Manatee Springs State Park, Florida, USA

Manatee Springs State Park

Florida’s Manatee Sanctuary & Cave Diving Paradise — Home to a first-magnitude spring
where West Indian manatees gather November…

Sunset over the beach at Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park

Florida’s Romantic Barrier Islands — Four pristine islands with 2.5 miles of white sand
beach, abundant dolphins and manatees, and a…

Lake Mineral Wells behind a tree on a sunny day at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Texas offers rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow,
a 640-acre lake, 12.8 miles of trails, and connects to the…

A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park in San Patricio County, Texas, United States.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

[caption id="attachment_31933" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0,…

Lake Colorado City State Park (Texas)

Lake Colorado City State Park

[caption id="attachment_31930" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City. Photo: Park Facebook…

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

[caption id="attachment_31928" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign. Photo: Billy Hathorn at…

Stone pavilion by the water at Lake Brownwood State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park

As state parks in Texas go, Lake Brownwood State Park is right up there with the best of them.

Although only 537-acres in size, the park features…

trees reflecting in the water on a cloudy day at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

[caption id="attachment_31924" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trees reflecting in Lake Bob Sandlin. Photo: OmgWhizBoyOmg, CC By 4.0, Wikimedia…

Dead tree in water against sunset at Lake Arrowhead State Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park

With over 100 miles of shoreline and covering some 16,000 acres, Lake Arrowhead is one of the premium destinations in Texas for those who enjoy water…

A view of Hammond Lake at Lake Louisa State Park, Florida

Lake Louisa State Park

Florida’s Natural Theme Park — Just 30 minutes from Orlando, featuring 10
interconnected lakes, 20 cabins overlooking Dixie Lake,…

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