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State Parks by State: Your Guide

Explore state parks in every U.S. state. Find top parks, activities, and planning information for your chosen destination.

Beautiful Scenic View of a Cavern at Florida Caverns State Park

Florida Caverns State Park

Florida Caverns State Park lies along the Chipola River in Jackson County Florida, only one hour from both Tallahassee and […]

stone bridge at Cumberland mountain state park

Cumberland Mountain State Park

Cumberland Mountain State Park is located on the Cumberland Plateau, approximately 120 miles east of the city of Nashville, 69

Large Live Oak Cluster on the Coast at Goose Island State Park

Goose Island State Park

When it comes to beachside getaways, Goose Island State Park in Texas is very hard to beat. Surrounded by both

Franklin Mountains State Park Sunset Trail Sign

Franklin Mountains State Park

If you are into visiting places with spectacular, uninterrupted views and plenty of peace and solitude, then pay a visit

little island in the lake at Daingerfield State Park

Daingerfield State Park

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Texas, lies the picturesque Daingerfield State Park. At just over 500 acres it’s

Mule Tail Stag at Choke Canyon State Park in Texas

Choke Canyon State Park

If you are the kind of person that loves nothing more than to spend your time on or near water,

sunset over Cooper Lake State Park

Cooper Lake State Park

Located about a 90 minute drive from Dallas and 30 minutes from Paris, Cooper Lake State Park is a popular

road surrounded by fall foliage at Cedars of Lebanon State Park

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

The Spillway Trail at Cleburne State Park in Johnson County, Texas

Cleburne State Park

Nestled on the northern fringes of Texas Hill country, Cleburne State Park is quite small by Texas state park standards.

Chickasaw State Park entrance sign

Chickasaw State Park

The Chickasaw people, who previously lived in what is now West Tennessee and North Mississippi, are honored by a state

The dam that impounds Bonham State Park Lake

Bonham State Park

Located in Bonham Texas, near Dallas, Bonham State Park is filled with natural beauty, making it the ideal place to

trees reflect off the water in Big Ridge State Park

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,

the roof of the cave at If the very mention of the word 'spelunking' gets your adventurous juices flowing then you'll definitely want to visit Longhorn Cavern State Park.

Longhorn Cavern State Park

If the very mention of the word ‘spelunking’ gets your adventurous juices flowing then you’ll definitely want to visit Longhorn

people kayaking on the water at Lake Livingston State Park

Lake Livingston State Park

Nestled within the Piney Woods region of Texas, the Lake Livingston State Park is the perfect place to go for

two people fishing on the shore of the lake at Huntsville State Park

Huntsville State Park

Whether you are into hiking, biking, boating or fishing, Huntsville State Park is somewhere you should make a point of

Destin beach in Florida at Henderson State Park

Henderson Beach State Park

Henderson Beach State Park, located near Destin in Okaloosa County, Florida, is a beach lover’s paradise with soft sandy beaches

Light of Setting Sun over Estuary Pool in Galveston Island State Park wetlands

Galveston Island State Park

Sensational beach views, fabulous marshland hikes and terrific fishing opportunities are just some of the many reasons to come to

Boy fishing in Lake Texoma at Eisenhower State Park in Texas

Eisenhower State Park

Named after President Dwight Eisenhower who lived in the era when he was a child, eisenhower state Park is an

Manatees swimming in the water at Blue Springs State Park in Florida

Blue Spring State Park FL

Thirty miles west of busy Daytona Beach lies a serene spring that is home to hundreds of manatees. This spring,

fog over the water at at Cove Lake State Park

Cove Lake State Park

Cove Lake State Park is located in Cumberland Plateau. It’s approximately 1.3 miles northeast of the town of Caryville and

Cypress trees at Caddo Lake State Park

Caddo Lake State Park

Rich in natural waterways and surrounded by the piney woods ecoregion of eastern Texas, Caddo Lake State Park is a

walking bridge through reeds at Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill State Park

Whether you are chilling by the lake, exploring its landscape of scenic prairies and craggy limestone bluffs, or checking out

A wooden walkway leading to a body of water in a State Park.

Myakka River State Park

Scenic Myakka River State Park lies along the Myakka River in Sarasota, Florida, only an hour’s drive south of Tampa.

Waterfall at McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park

Looking to go to a place where you can get lost in a landscape of historical significance and outstanding natural

Clouds over McGee Creek Reservoir at McGee Creek State Park in Oklahoma

McGee Creek State Park

Looking for a public recreation space in Southern Oklahoma to spend some quality time in nature? Then the McGee Creek

clouds over Inks Lake at Inks Lake State Park

Inks Lake State Park

Located just an hour’s drive from Austin, Inks Lake State Park has been a popular day trip and vacation getaway

Fall Foliage over the river at Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park

If you enjoy public recreational spaces that are centered around waterways, then you will love Guadalupe River State Park. Spread

Perrine Pond at Cheesequake State Park with reflections of brilliant autumn foliage and a cloudy sky

Cheesequake State Park

Scenic Cheesequake State Park is located in Old Bridge, NJ only 22 miles from Newark, 25 miles from New York

a cactus with hills in the background at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park

Minutes from downtown Tucson lies beautiful Catalina State Park, 5,500 acres that surrounds the Santa Catalina Mountains and extends into

sunset over Lake Thunderbird

Lake Thunderbird State Park

Set within 1,874 spectacular acres, Lake Thunderbird State Park is one of Oklahoma’s premier state parks. A haven for those

a rock hill behind the Colorado River at Colorado Bend State Park

Colorado Bend State Park

If you are looking for a place where you can really get away from it all, then head on over

The Cape May Point Lighthouse and waves on the Atlantic at sunset

Cape May Point State Park

Scenic Cape May Point State Park is located in Cape May at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, only 45

Barnegat lighthouse at shore

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is located along the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, about 2 hours

Bahia Honda state park aerial view

Bahia Honda State Park

Gorgeous Bahia Honda State Park, one of Florida’s southernmost state parks, is located in the Florida Keys, 12 miles south

Waterloo Lake at Allamuchy Mountain State Park

Allamuchy Mountain State Park

Beautiful Allamuchy Mountain State Park lies within the Allamuchy Mountain region just 38 miles west of Newark, NJ and 48

old chapel at Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park is located near Farmingdale, NJ, just one hour south of both Jersey City and Newark. Visitors flock

Greenwood Lake Dam at Greenwood Furnace State Park

Greenwood Furnace State Park

Greenwood Lake Dam at Greenwood furnace state park. Photo: Smallbones, Wikimedia With a pristine beauty that incorporates both the sparkling

Gouldsboro Lake at Gouldsboro State Park

Gouldsboro State Park

If you are looking for a nature escape which will allow you to leave behind the pressures of city life,

trees reflecting in the lake at Frances Slocum State Park

Frances Slocum State Park

Tucked away in Pennsylvania’s picturesque northeastern region, Frances Slocum State Park is one of the Keystone State’s most alluring public

Sparring Bull Elk in Elk State Park

Elk State Park

If you enjoy water based outdoor recreational activities then Elk State Park is the perfect place for you to head

Ski slope at Denton Hill State Park

Denton Hill State Park

Ski slope at Denton Hill State Park. Photo: Dincher, Wikimedia Located within the upper reaches of the Pennsylvania Wilds, the

view of trail at Delaware Canal State Park in Pennsylvania

Delaware Canal State Park

Located just a 30 minute drive from Philadelphia, Delaware Canal State Park is the perfect place to reconnect with nature

fog on Cowans Gap Lake at Cowans Gap State Park

Cowans Gap State Park

Nestled within the Allens Valley between the spectacular Tuscarora and Cove Mountains, Cowans Gap State Park is a popular weekend

view of the trees below Bradbury Mountain State Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park is known for its mountain’s geology, location, wide variety of activities, and history. It is one

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Loyalsock Creek running through the trees at Worlds End State Park

Worlds End State Park

Just over 100 miles north of Harrisburg and Hershey you’ll find the wonderful Worlds End State Park. Spread across 780-acres,

Balance Rock in Trough Creek State Park in Huntingdon County Pennslvania

Trough Creek State Park

Bordering both the shimmering Raystown Lake and stunning Rothrock State Forest, Trough Creek State Park is the perfect place to

Picture of the Waterville lenticular truss bridge, now over Swatara Creek in Swatara State Park

Swatara State Park

Nestled within Pennsylvania’s southeastern quadrant, about 30 miles from Harrisburg, Swatara State Park is a 3,520 acre playground for those

Sycamore Mills Dam at Ridley Creek State Park

Ridley Creek State Park

With a rugged landscape that features scenic meadows, huge grasslands, dense woodland and picturesque meadows, Ridley Creek State Park is

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