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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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5 State Parks Near Frederick, Maryland

Frederick County is famous for its mountainous views, a skyline of clustered spirals, and essential crossroads. It is located at […]

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5 State Parks Near Galena, Illinois

Galena, a famous city in Illinois, is well-known for its exemplary 19th-century infrastructure and ancient ceremonial sites. Not only is

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5 State Parks Near Ocean City, Maryland

Once called ‘America in Miniature’ by the National Geographic Magazine, Maryland boasts an incredible natural landscape. Incorporating everything from the

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James River State Park

Official Guide: James River State Park — Offering rolling hills, quiet forests, and spectacular views of the historic James River.

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Holliday Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The calm beauty of Holliday Lake State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

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High Bridge Trail State Park

Official Guide: High Bridge Trail State Park — A spectacular rail-trail in Virginia, featuring the magnificent 2,400-foot-long High Bridge…

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Grayson Highlands State Park

Where Wild Ponies Roam Free — Virginia’s highest state park offers
iconic encounters with free-ranging ponies, access to the Appalachian…

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False Cape State Park

Not far from the North Carolina border lies a vast area of undeveloped land along the coast and near Virginia Beach.

This Virginia park, on the…

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First Landing State Park

Where American History Began — Virginia’s most popular state park
marks where English colonists first landed in 1607, now featuring 1.5…

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Fairy Stone State Park

Home of the Legendary Fairy Stones — Discover rare cross-shaped
crystals, swim in a pristine mountain lake, and explore one of Virginia’s…

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Douthat State Park

Douthat State Park is a National Register of Historic Places gem built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Nestled in Virginia’s…

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Clinch River State Park

[caption id="attachment_28613" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Beautiful Clinch River. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Clinch River State Park is…

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Claytor Lake State Park

Claytor Lake State Park offers a resort-style experience on a beautiful 4,500-acre lake in
Virginia’s Blue Ridge foothills. With 3 lodges, 15…

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Chippokes Plantation State Park

One of the oldest continuously operated farms in the country is also a public recreation area, Chippokes Plantation State Park.

This working farm…

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Caledon State Park

Caledon State Park is a public recreation area in King George County, 23 miles east of Fredericksburg and 1½ hour drive from Richmond.

King George…

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Breaks Interstate State Park

Official Guide: Breaks Interstate State Park — Often referred to as the ‘Grand Canyon of the South,’ sitting on the border of Virginia and Kentucky.

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Belle Isle State Park

Belle Isle State Park is a public recreation area on the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County less than 2 hours from Richmond.

This 892 acre…

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Bear Creek Lake State Park

Bear Creek Lake State Park lies less than an hour’s drive west of Richmond.

This picturesque 326-acre public recreation area managed by the…

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5 State Parks Near Casper, Wyoming

Wyoming has 12 state parks that cover more than 100,000 acres of the state’s vast landscape. Moreover, Wyoming’s state parks

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Lake Jackson RV Park at Florala

[caption id="attachment_28384" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A shady spot at Lake Jackson RV Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Small…

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Frank Jackson State Park

[caption id="attachment_28382" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Peeking sun at Frank Jackson State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Frank…

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Lake Lurleen State Park

[caption id="attachment_28380" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sunset at Lake Lurleen. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Lake Lurleen State Park is…

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Buck’s Pocket State Park

Hidden Canyon in the Appalachian Foothills — 2,000 acres of
secluded wilderness featuring Point Rock’s 800-foot overlook and access to Lake…

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Bladon Springs State Park

[caption id="attachment_28350" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Picnic area at Bladon Springs State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]One hour…

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