Codorus State Park
York County’s Lake Paradise — 1,275-acre Lake Marburg with 26 miles of shoreline,
seven boat launches, 198 campsites, and 19 miles of…
Clear Creek State Park
Opened in 1922, Clear Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most popular public recreational spaces.
Nestled within the stunning Allegheny…
Caledonia State Park
Where the Appalachian Trail Meets Civil War History — 1,125 acres in the South Mountain corridor with a section of the AT, swimming pool with…
Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park
Stone pyramid marking the site of the birthplace of President James Buchanan. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia
At just 18.5-acres in size, Buchanan’s…
Blue Knob State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Blue Knob, the northernmost 3,000 footer in the Allegheny Mountain Range. Photo:…
Black Moshannon State Park
Pennsylvania’s Hidden Bog Wilderness — 3,394 acres surrounding a tea-colored 250-acre lake, ancient sphagnum bogs with boardwalk access, 21+…
Big Pocono State Park
Pennsylvania is blessed with some 124 state parks, but few have quite as dramatic a landscape as Big Pocono State Park.
Located in Monroe County,…
Benjamin Rush State Park
Although it is known as ‘the city of brotherly love’ Philadelphia has a metropolitan population of well over 6.5 million people. Which means that…
Bendigo State Park
The Clarion River at Bendigo State Park. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia
It might not have any camping facilities onsite, and it may be small in comparison to…
Archbald Pothole State Park
Viewing platform at Archbald Pothole State Park. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia
Although it is less than 150 acres in size, Archbald Pothole State Park is one…
Allegheny Islands State Park
Located just a 20 minute drive from Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Islands State Park is the perfect place to head to if you want to escape the pace and…
5 State Parks Near Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a foliage wonderland year-round. Yet, if you’ve ever been there in the fall, you know how magical it
Beltzville State Park
Beltzville State Park is a Pocono Mountains gem featuring the 949-acre Beltzville
Lake, a 525-foot sand beach, and 15 miles of hiking trails…
Sinnemahoning State Park
Flanked by both the Elk State Forest and Susquehannock State Forest, the Sinnemahoning State Park is one of several wonderful outdoor destinations you…
10 State Parks Near Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, located at the convergence of the Ohio and Tennessee river, is the largest city in the Jackson Purchase region.
Parker Dam State Park
When it comes to state parks in Pennsylvania, few can match Parker Dam State Park for its charm, beauty and tranquility.
Spread across 968-acres it…
Nockamixon State Park
Set within the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, Nockamixon State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most attractive public recreational…
Locust Lake State Park
Surrounded by some of the most stunning forest land in the whole of Pennsylvania, Locust Lake State Park is a fantastic place to escape to…
10 State Parks Near Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Tucked away in the Northeastern part of mainland USA, New Hampshire is part of a six-state New England region that
Lehigh Gorge State Park
Spread across an area that covers over 6,000 wonderful acres, Lehigh Gorge State Park is a great place to head to when you need some time to rest and…
Hickory Run State Park
National Natural Landmark — Home to the Boulder Field, a 16-acre expanse of Ice Age
boulders designated a National Natural Landmark…
5 State Parks Near Scottsdale, Arizona
Expert Guide: Researched and vetted by outdoor enthusiasts. Last updated for the current season. The Sonoran Desert and the mountains
8 State Parks Near Sevierville, Tennessee
✓ Compiled by the America’s State Parks Editorial Team from official state park agency sources. Fees, seasons and hours change
5 State Parks Near Savannah, Georgia
Expert Guide: Researched and vetted by outdoor enthusiasts. Last updated for the current season. Savannah’s low-country landscape — live oaks,
10 State Parks Near Stamford, Connecticut
Connecticut is the third smallest state by area in the USA, with a landmass of only 14,357 km. Which makes
Gifford Pinchot State Park
Covering some 2,338-acres, Gifford Pinchot State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most acclaimed public recreational areas.
Located in Lewisberry…
7 State Parks Near Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Editorial note: We choose and update recommended nearby parks using official park information, visitor-planning usefulness, available activities and facilities, geographic
French Creek State Park
The Largest Contiguous Forest Between DC and NYC — 7,730 acres of unbroken
Pennsylvania woodlands with two lakes, 35+ miles of…
Chapman State Park
Established in 1951, Chapman State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and most popular public recreational spaces.
Spread across 862 splendid…
Canoe Creek State Park
Located within Blair County, the stunning 958 acre Canoe Creek State Park is a popular outdoor recreational space in Pennsylvania.
Just 12 miles…
Bald Eagle State Park
Bald Eagle State Park centers around the spectacular 1,730-acre Foster Joseph Sayers
Reservoir with 23 miles of shoreline in the Allegheny…
5 State Parks Near Minocqua, Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to a vast selection of state parks, which offer a variety of outdoor experiences and recreational opportunities
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park is Texas’s largest state park at 311,000 acres—a vast
Chihuahuan Desert wilderness with 238 miles of trails, remote…
Camden Hills State Park
Official Guide: Camden Hills State Park — Offering sweeping views of Penobscot Bay from atop Mount Battie.
Birch Point State Park
Birch Point State Park is off Route 73, and 15 minutes south of Rockland and Route 1. The park is also known as Birch Point Beach State Park as it’s…
Everything You Need To Know About Chiggers
Can Chiggers Stay In Your Clothes? Everything You Need To Know While out camping, you may be the accidental host
36 Hacks for Camping with Kids
Hacks for Camping With Your Kids If you intend to take your baby or children camping at a state park,
Widewater State Park
[caption id="attachment_30273" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Widewater State Park small boat launch from Above. Photo: Photo courtesy of the…
10 State Parks Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee may be famous for its breweries but you’d be sadly mistaken if you were to overlook the beautiful state
York River State Park
Beautiful York River State Park lies on the south bank of the historic York River only 11 miles west of Colonial Williamsburg. This 2,531 acre public…
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
This year-round, 244-acre park is located five miles from the center of Freeport and a half-hour from Portland. This makes the park a welcoming,…
Wilderness Road State Park
Peaceful and rustic Wilderness Road State Park lies near Cumberland Gap and Ewing in Southwest Virginia. This 310 acre public recreation area was…
Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park sits on 1,321 acres along the Potomac River in Virginia’s Northern Neck region, where towering Horsehead Cliffs rise 150 feet…
Warren Island State Park
View from the shore at Warren Island State Park. Photo courtesy of Loop by Loop Studio, taken on a J&E Riggin windjammer cruise.The old Maine…
Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Platform on the Trail Vaughan Woods State Park. Photo: InAweofGod’sCreation,…
10 State Parks Near Toms River, New Jersey
Overall New Jersey only has 31 state parks. But each and every one of them provides a unique landscape to
Two Lights State Park
This 41-acre park features two historic lighthouses and a stretch of rocky coastline that is one of Maine’s natural signatures. The park is open all…