Hungry Mother State Park
Hungry Mother State Park lies in the heart of the southwestern mountains. It has been a family favorite vacation destination […]
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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.
Holliday Lake State Park
Picturesque Holliday Lake State Park is located in Appomattox County just 2 hours from both Richmond and Roanoke. This 560
High Bridge Trail State Park
High above the Appomattox River near historic downtown Farmville lies High Bridge Trail, one of the longest recreational bridges in
Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park lies among the highest peaks in Virginia surrounded by the vast wilderness of Jefferson National Forest.
False Cape State Park
Not far from the North Carolina border lies a vast area of undeveloped land along the coast and near Virginia
First Landing State Park
Virginia’s most visited state park, First Landing State Park, is an oasis within the bustling Virginia Beach area. It’s also
Fairy Stone State Park
The home of the legendary fairy stones lies in Patrick County only one hour west of Roanoke and less than
Douthat State Park
One of Virginia’s original state parks lies among the Allegheny Mountains, only an hour’s drive from Roanoke. This large public
Clinch River State Park
Clinch River State Park is located along the Clinch River in St. Paul at the heart of the Appalachians. The
Claytor Lake State Park
Scenic Claytor Lake State Park is located one hour south of Roanoke in Pulaski County. This public recreation area is
Chippokes Plantation State Park
One of the oldest continuously operated farms in the country is also a public recreation area, Chippokes Plantation State Park.
Caledon State Park
Caledon State Park is a public recreation area in King George County, 23 miles east of Fredericksburg and 1½ hour
Breaks Interstate State Park
Breaks Interstate State Park is a bi-state public recreation area located in both Virginia and Kentucky – 2 ½ hours
Belle Isle State Park
Belle Isle State Park is a public recreation area on the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County less than 2 hours
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
Lake Jackson RV Park at Florala
Small picturesque Florala City Park is a public recreation area on Lake Jackson in Covington County. A former Alabama state
Frank Jackson State Park
Frank Jackson State Park is a public lakeside recreation area in Covington County, only 26 miles east of Enterprise and
Lake Lurleen State Park
Lake Lurleen State Park is located 9 miles northwest of Northport in Tuscaloosa County. This picturesque wooded park surrounds Lake
Buck’s Pocket State Park
Buck’s Pocket State Park is a hidden gem located 45 miles north of Mentone in Northern Alabama. This secluded natural
Bladon Springs State Park
One hour south of Mobile lies picturesque Bladon Springs State Park. The pride of this wooded public recreation area is
Paul Grist State Park
A flowery welcome to Paul Grist State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page Seventeen miles north of historic downtown Selma lies
Roland Cooper State Park
Fishing at Roland Cooper State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page Roland Cooper State Park lies within a majestic pine forest
Meaher State Park
Meaher State Park is a riverside public recreation area 8 miles west of Mobile in Baldwin County. This 1,327 acre
Chickasaw State Park
Picnic area at chickasaw state park. Photo: Park Facebook page Chickasaw State Park is a small public recreation area in
Chewacla State Park
A wooded paradise with rocky streams, waterfalls and a lake lies less than 7 miles from the bustling campus life
Joe Wheeler State Park
Joe Wheeler State Park is a recreation area 50 miles west of Huntsville and 27 miles east of Florence in
Lakepoint State Park
Lakepoint State Park, 7 miles north of historic downtown Eufaula is a picturesque secluded wilderness resort on the banks of
Yampa River State Park
Yampa River State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Hayden, and is around 165 miles northeast of the
Vega State Park
Vega State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Collbran, and is around 51 miles northeast from the
Trinidad Lake State Park
Trinidad Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Trinidad, and is approximately 88 miles south of the
Aroostook State Park
Aroostook State Park is Maine’s first state park. It’s located just off Route 1, and only 10 miles south of
Cathedral Caverns State Park
One of Alabama’s best kept secrets lies only 30 miles from Huntsville in Kennamer Cove, Marshall County. Cathedral Caverns is
Monte Sano State Park
Monte Sano means Mountain of Health in Spanish and that’s just what this scenic state park is – a restorative
Sylvan Lake State Park
Sylvan Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Eagle, and is around 141 miles west from the
Wind Creek State Park
Seven miles south of Alexander City, in Tallapoosa County, lies one of the largest man-made lakes in the US –
DeSoto State Park
DeSoto State Park, located on top of Lookout Mountain in Northeast Alabama, has many miles of historic trails, waterfalls and
Lake Guntersville State Park
Alabama’s largest lake surrounds the city of Guntersville in Marshall County only a 3 hour drive from both Atlanta, GA
Sweitzer Lake State Park
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Delta, and is around 42 miles southeast of the
Sweetwater Lake State Park
Sweetwater Lake State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Gypsum, and is approximately 156 miles west of
Steamboat Lake State Park
Steamboat Lake State Park is a Colorado Park located in Clark, and is approximately 184 miles west from the city
Staunton State Park
Staunton State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Pine, and is around 40 miles southwest of the
State Forest State Park
State Forest State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Walden, and is approximately 76 miles west from the
Rickwood Caverns State Park
Rickwood Caverns State Park is a natural history preserve and recreation area 7 miles north of Warrior in Blount County.
Oak Mountain State Park
The largest Alabama state park, Oak Mountain State Park, is located 20 miles south of its largest city, Birmingham. This
Gulf State Park
Gulf State Park is located in the resort town of Gulf Shores on the Gulf of Mexico. This large recreational
Cheaha State Park
One of the most unique parks in the US – Cheaha State Park – is also the oldest Alabama state
Stagecoach State Park
Stagecoach State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Oak Creek, and is around 160 miles northwest of the
St. Vrain State Park
St. Vrain State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Firestone, and is about 33 miles north of the
Spinney Mountain State Park
Spinney Mountain State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Lake George, and is about 60 miles west from
Roxborough State Park
Roxborough State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Roxborough, and is about 26 miles southwest from the