Twin Lakes State Park
[caption id="attachment_30037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fog on Goodwin Lake at Twin Lakes State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Tubac Presidio State Historic Park sign. Photo: Mosamiazaz,…
10 State Parks Near McMinnville, Tennessee
Overall Tennessee has 56 state parks which combine to showcase its outstanding geological, historic and cultural heritage. Editorial note: We
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in Pine, about halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This public recreation area consists mainly of trails…
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
This historic courthouse, in the town of Tombstone, lies about 70 miles east of Tucson. Often referred to as ‘The Town Too Tough to Die’, Tombstone…
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located along the Colorado River in Yuma. The prison is an important piece of Yuma’s (and the…
Swan Lake State Park
Swan Lake State Park is a 67-acre park located on the shores of 1370-acre Swan Lake in Swanville. The location is a quick 20-minute drive from the…
Staunton River State Park
A peaceful woodland park lies along the Staunton River near Scottsburg in Halifax County. This rustic park is only 25 miles from the border of North…
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Photo: Virginia…
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park building front. Photo: Blackoffee, Wikimedia
A Victorian mansion dedicated to Southwest Virginia’s…
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a public recreation area near Huddleston in Bedford County. This picturesque park is only 40 miles from both Roanoke…
Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park lies amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwest Fauquier County in Delaplane, Virginia. This 1,862 acre public…
Shot Tower Historical State Park
[caption id="attachment_30037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Jackson Ferry Shot Tower at Shot Tower State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Slide Rock State Park
Arizona’s #1 Swimming Hole — Updated for 2026 with current fees, seasonal hours, and trail closures
Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park
Picturesque Shenandoah River State Park is located in Bentonville, 1 ½ hours from Northern Virginia. This 1,619 acres of public recreation area lies…
Shackford Head State Park
View of Cobscook Bay from Shackford Head State Park in city of Eastport. Photo: Ken Gallager, Wikimedia
This 90-acre park is one of the country’s…
Seven Bends State Park
Scenic Seven Bends State Park is located a few miles from historic downtown Woodstock in Shenandoah County, and 35 miles southwest of Winchester and 40…
Sebago Lake State Park
This park sits on the shores of Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake. This expansive body of water complements the park’s diverse 1,342 acres…
Scarborough Beach State Park
This state park is the site of a marvelous stretch of sandy beach in southern Maine. It is managed by a unique partnership between the state of Maine…
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park sign. Photo: Virginia State Parks staff,…
Roque Bluffs State Park
Roque Bluffs State Park is a water-wrapped setting on Schoppee Point in Washington County, just eight miles south of Machias. The 274-acre setting…
Roper Lake State Park
Picturesque Roper Lake State Park is located outside Safford in Graham County. This cozy recreation area near Mount Graham and ‘Sky Island’ is only…
River Island State Park
Clouds over the hills at River Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Scenic River Island State Park is located in the Parker Strip of Western…
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Park, Flagstaff, Arizona. Photo: Lockley, Wikimedia
🏆 Official Guide: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park — A stunning…
Reid State Park
Official Guide: Reid State Park — Home to Maine’s essential nesting grounds for endangered shorebirds and stunning sandy beaches.
Red Rock State Park
Sedona’s Hidden Nature Sanctuary — 286 acres of stunning red rock
formations, riparian Oak Creek habitat, over 150 bird species, and…
Range Pond State Park
Snow on the bank of Range Pond. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Range Pond State Park is an all-season, multi-activity destination. Located in Poland…
Cape Henlopen State Park
Where Delaware Bay Meets the Atlantic: 5,000 Acres of Beaches, Dunes, and WWII History
Rangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley Lake State Park is located in western Maine, known for its year-round beauty and outdoor activities. Its abundant lakes, forests, and…
Quoddy Head State Park
Official Guide: Quoddy Head State Park — Visit the easternmost point in the contiguous United States, featuring dramatic cliffs and a historic…
Powhatan State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] James River at Powhatan State Park. Photo: Wikipelli, Wikimedia[/caption]
Beautiful…
Popham Beach State Park
Popham Beach State Park is one of those destinations that beckons people to the Maine coast. The 605-acre park in Phippsburg is just under a ½-hour…
Pocahontas State Park
Virginia’s Largest State Park & IMBA Ride Center — Nearly 8,000 acres with
60+ miles of mountain biking trails (IMBA Bronze level),…
Peaks-Kenny State Park
Peaks-Kenny State Park is located smack dab in the center of Maine. In fact the park is the gateway to the Maine North Woods, an enormous area of…
Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia Lake State Park is Arizona’s premier swimming and birding destination—a
250-acre lake in the Sky Islands with a sandy beach, 7 lakeside…
Owls Head State Park
Owls Head State Park features a lighthouse overlooking West Penobscot Bay to the north, Vinalhaven Island to the east, and Matinicus Island and the…
Oracle State Park
Beautiful Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge along the Catalina Mountains one hour north of Tucson and two hours south of Phoenix. This…
Occoneechee State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Buggs Island Lake, at Occoneechee State Park in Virginia. Photo: Wikipelli,…
New River Trail State Park
Official Guide: New River Trail State Park — A 57-mile linear park along the historic New River in Virginia.
5 State Parks Near Rutland, Vermont
Noted for their incredible natural beauty, many of Vermont’s 55 state parks rank among the best in the USA. Providing
Mount Kineo State Park
Mt. Kineo, Moosehead Lake, Maine, USA. Photo: Tkessler, Wikimedia
Mount Kineo State Park is an 800-acre public lands area on the shores of Moosehead…
Mount Blue State Park
Official Guide: Mount Blue State Park — Maine’s largest state park, offering year-round recreation and spectacular views of Webb Beach.
Moose Point State Park
Moose Point State Park is a 146-acre spot located on a point of land overlooking Penobscot Bay. It’s right off Route 1, often called the Acadia…
McFarland State Historic Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pinal County Courthouse at Mcfarland State Historic Park. Photo: Marine 69-71,…
Lyman Lake State Park
Lyman Lake State Park lies 10 miles north of St Johns in Eastern Arizona. This beautiful public recreation area surrounds Lyman Lake, a large man-made…
Lost Dutchman State Park
Gateway to Arizona’s Mystery Mountains — Named for America’s most famous lost gold mine,
with trails into the legendary…
Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay State Park sits on the shores of Moosehead Lake in a distinct section of the vast North Maine Woods. Along with overlooking Maine’s largest…
Lamoine State Park
Lamoine State Park looks out on the picturesque waters of Eastern Bay and Frenchman Bay, backed by views of Mount Desert Island. The area is a national…