Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is Florida’s premier tubing paradise—a crystal-clear spring-fed river
where eight major springs maintain a…
Falcon State Park
[caption id="attachment_31872" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Boat on Falcon International Reservoir at sunset. Photo: Park Facebook…
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
While the area west of San Antonio isn’t known for having all that much to see, the one exception is Kickapoo Cavern State Park.
Encompassing…
Hueco Tanks State Park
Less than an hour from El Paso, nestled within West Texas’s rolling, jagged rock basin lies the spectacular Hueco Tanks State Park.
The perfect…
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Jonathan Dickinson State Park is Southeast Florida’s wilderness escape—10,500 acres
of pine flatwoods, sand pine scrub, and the pristine…
Grayton Beach State Park
Florida’s Crown Jewel Beach – Sugar-white sand meets emerald waters.
One of only 15 rare coastal dune lakes on Earth. Gateway to…
Grafton Notch State Park
The Grafton Notch State Park area extends over 3100 acres. The area is rich in geological wonders throughout the park and the Mahoosuc Public Lands,…
Goliad State Park
Boasting over 300 years of history, Goliad State Park is one of the most interesting of all state parks in Texas.
Home to the magnificent 18th…
Fort Richardson State Park
When it comes to state parks in Texas, few can match Fort Richardson State Park for its sheer beauty and variety.
Officially called The Fort…
Fort Parker State Park
[caption id="attachment_31827" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Old Fort Parker Blockhouse. Photo: Patrick Feller, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia…
Big Hill Pond State Park
Imagine a beautiful quiet lake surrounded by tall cypress woodlands with great trails and camping grounds. That’s Big Hill Pond State Park.
The…
Caladesi Island State Park
Florida’s Untouched Island Paradise — Accessible only by boat, Caladesi Island features
pristine Gulf beaches consistently ranked…
Fort Clinch State Park
Fort Clinch State Park is Florida history at its finest—a beautifully preserved 1847 brick
fortress built from nearly 5 million bricks…
Fort Boggy State Park
[caption id="attachment_31825" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…
Fairfield Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_31782" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fairfield Lake State Park in Fairfield, Texas. Photo: Chamberlain2007, CC BY-SA 4.0,…
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Regarded as a fantastic example of habitat restoration within the Rio Grande Valley, the Estero Llano Grande State Park is one of the most unique state…
Copper Breaks State Park
Home to two picturesque bodies of water and over ten miles of trails, Copper Breaks State Park is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and…
Caprock Canyons State Park
Caprock Canyons State Park is where the Texas Panhandle drops 1,000 feet into a world of red rock
canyons—and where the Official Texas State…
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_31754" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset at Lake Ray Roberts. Photo: Morcup, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia…
Oleta River State Park
Florida’s Largest Urban Park — Just 30 minutes from downtown Miami, discover
15 miles of mountain biking trails, 14 rustic cabins on…
Raymond Gary State Park
Named in honor of a former Governor of Oklahoma who served between 1955 to 1959, Raymond Gary State Park is a popular state park in the southeast…
Quartz Mountain State Park
Of the 32 public recreational spaces that fall within Oklahoma’s state park system, Quartz Mountain State Park is one that is much loved by everyone…
Osage Hills State Park
Sprawled across 1,100 acres, Osage Hills State Park is a historic and picturesque state park in northeast Oklahoma.
Established in 1935, it was one…
Natural Falls State Park
Oklahoma’s Ozark Waterfall Treasure — Home to a stunning 77-foot waterfall
in a hidden V-shaped valley, the filming location of…
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
The Grand Canyon of Texas — 120 miles long, 800 feet deep, the second-largest canyon in America, Lighthouse Trail, horseback riding,…
Palmetto State Park
Texas Tropical Oasis — Experience a swampy “Deep South” landscape in Central Texas,
CCC-crafted sandstone architecture, 240+ bird…
Davis Mountains State Park
Davis Mountains State Park in West Texas features the historic Indian Lodge
(CCC-built pueblo-style), world-class stargazing near McDonald…
Mustang Island State Park
Texas Gulf Coast Paradise — Nearly 4,000 acres of barrier island
with 5 miles of pristine Gulf beach, world-class surf fishing,…
Monahans Sandhills State Park
Texas’ Living Sand Dunes — 3,840 acres of constantly shifting Sahara-like
dunes perfect for sandboarding and sand surfing, home…
Lake Whitney State Park
Texas Lakeside Paradise on the Brazos — Fish for bass and catfish on Lake Whitney,
swim at the designated beach, camp in screened…
Honeymoon Island State Park
Florida’s Gulf Coast Gem — Four miles of unspoiled white-sand beach on a barrier island.
Dog-friendly beach area. Gateway to…
Cumberland Mountain State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park is located on the Cumberland Plateau, approximately 120 miles east of the city of Nashville, 69 miles west of Knoxville,…
Goose Island State Park
Goose Island State Park is home to “The Big Tree”—a 1,000+ year old live
oak that’s one of Texas’s largest! Camp bayside under ancient oaks,…
Franklin Mountains State Park
The Largest Urban Wilderness Park in America — 27,000 Acres of Chihuahuan Desert Rising Above El Paso
Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield State Park in East Texas is famous for its stunning fall foliage—the
best in Texas! An 80-acre spring-fed lake offers swimming and…
Choke Canyon State Park
Choke Canyon State Park surrounds the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir in South
Texas brush country, famous for its massive American alligator…
Cooper Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_31630" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over Cooper Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]
Located about a 90…
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Located in Wilson County, the 1,139-acre Cedars of Lebanon State Park is about 8.5 miles south of the city of Lebanon and about 33 miles east of…
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne State Park is a Texas hill country treasure featuring the 116-acre spring-fed Cedar
Lake, historic CCC masonry craftsmanship from the…
5 State Parks Near Williamstown, Kentucky
Editorial note: We choose and update recommended nearby parks using official park information, visitor-planning usefulness, available activities and facilities, geographic
Bonham State Park
[caption id="attachment_31564" align="alignnone" width="1200"] The dam that impounds Bonham State Park Lake. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…
Big Ridge State Park
Big Ridge State Park is a sprawling 3,687-acre park located in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley range of Union City, Tennessee, roughly 30-minutes, or…
5 State Parks Near Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is perfect for explorers and environmentalists because of its many outdoor pursuits. With many state parks nearby, outdoor
Lake Livingston State Park
Lake Livingston State Park offers prime access to Texas’s second-largest lake (90,000+ acres!) with
excellent fishing, a park store and marina,…