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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.

Aerial view of the boat docks during fall at Tenkiller State Park

Tenkiller State Park

Affectionately known as ‘Heaven in the hills’, Tenkiller State Park is a fantastic place to get away from it all. […]

Pine forest at Tyler State Park in the Piney Woods region, east Texas.

Tyler State Park

Known for its idyllic 64-acre spring-fed lake, and stately pine trees that rise up to 100 feet, Tyler State Park

Amphitheater sign at Stephen F. Austin State Park

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Situated just an hour’s drive from Houston, the Stephen F. Austin State Park provides the perfect tranquil nature escape for

Bald Cypress and Yellow Lotus Water Plants in a Lake with Clouds Overhead at Sheldon Lake State Park

Sheldon Lake State Park

The area around northeast Harris County is renowned for its natural splendor and nowhere is this better illustrated than at

Windmill at sunrise at Seminole Canyon State Park in Texas

Seminole Canyon State Park

Texas is a state rich in history and cultural attractions and nowhere is this more evident than at Seminole Canyon

Desert landscape with clouds overhead at San Angelo State Park

San Angelo State Park

Set around one of the most scenic bodies of water in the whole of Texas, San Angelo State Park is

Dead trees in the water at Purtis Creek State Park.

Purtis Creek State Park

If you ever find yourself in northeast Texas be sure to visit the wonderful Purtis Creek State Park. Situated just

Brazos Bend State Park sign in Needville, TX, along the Brazos River

Brazos Bend State Park

Located southwest of Houston, Texas, Brazos Bend State Park expands over 5,000 acres of land, of which 3.2 miles are

Saltwater marsh at Bald Point State Park Florida

Bald Point State Park

Bald Point State Park’s gorgeous Gulf Coast views, sandy beaches and lush maritime hammock welcomes guests looking to kayak, swim,

Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park.

Avalon State Park

Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Escape to

Anclote Key Preserve State Park beach with storm clouds racing in from horizon behind boat onshore

Anclote Key Preserve State Park

A picturesque 1887 lighthouse stands along the Atlantic coastline three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs and 30 miles

River Amidst Trees In Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs State Park

Historic Silver Springs State Park is located in Marion County, Florida, only 6 miles east of Ocala and 85 miles

Tide pool during sunset at Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sea turtles, gorgeous beaches, surfing “First Peak” and “Monster Hole”, kayaking along the Indian River Lagoon and more await guests

The replica of Mission Tejas, built circa 1935, in Mission Tejas State Park.

Mission Tejas State Park

Situated in the northern reaches of the Davy Crockett National Forest, Mission Tejas State Park enjoys a stunning setting within

A grotto in Meridian State Park in Bosque County, Texas

Meridian State Park

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the 1930s, Meridian State Park is one the most popular public recreational

trees growing out of the water at Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Set on the eastern fringes of Texas, Martin Dies Jr. State Park enjoys a picturesque location by the confluence of

walkway and pavilion at Big Lagoon State Park

Big Lagoon State Park

Big Lagoon State Park lies along the Intracoastal Waterway in Escambia County, Florida, 16 miles east of Pensacola. Saltwater marshes,

A tree-lined road in a State Park.

Amelia Island State Park

Amelia Island State Park lies along the Atlantic coastal plain in Nassau County, 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach and

Scenic View of Lake Overstreet at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park

Bright and colorful camellias, azaleas and many other beautiful plants and flowers are featured in the historic gardens inside Alfred

A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park in Rusk County, Texas, United States.

Martin Creek Lake State Park

Many Texas state parks are centered around a body of water that provides wonderful opportunities to enjoy activities like boating,

Antique wagon in front of historic building at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

As well as being the 36th President of the USA, Lyndon B. Johnson was also born and grew up in

Road through the trees at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

Situated on land that was once home to Comanche Indians, Lockhart State Park is a major outdoor public recreational area

Red wood fence on the edge of Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park

Boasting miles of comely lakeshore, dense forests of stately oak trees and a fabulous modern campground, Lake Tawakoni State Park

stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park

Lake Somerville State Park

With its abundant wildlife, scenic creeks and stunning lakeside location, Lake Somerville State Park provides the perfect Texan nature escape.

long exposure photo of waterfall at Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park

If you needed to go to a place with breathtaking cascading waterfalls, this park has four of them. Burgess Falls

fishing pier on the water at Booker T. Washington State Park

Booker T. Washington State Park

From phenomenal views to a quiet lake and great trails, Booker T. Washington State Park is the perfect getaway. The

Coastline of Fort Zachary State Park in Key West, FL

Fort Zachary Historic State Park

America’s southernmost Civil War fortress lies amongst the Florida Keys at the southern tip of Key West, 167 miles south

Trees reflecting in the lake at Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park

Discover one of Florida’s hidden treasures: Falling Waters Falls. Florida’s highest waterfall lies three miles south of Chipley and 87

Florida’s Cayo Costa Pelicans at Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park lies along an island 2 miles south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by boat, this unspoiled

The beautiful tree lined Hurrah Lake in Alafia River State Park

Alafia River State Park

Picturesque Alafia River State Park, located in Hillsborough County, is only a short 40 minute drive from Tampa’s shopping, dining

High angle view of Talimena National Scenic Byway, by Talimena State Park

Talimena State Park

They say good things come in small packages and that can totally apply to Talimena State Park. At just over

deck with chairs overlooking Fort Gibson Lake at Sequoyah State Park

Sequoyah State Park

Tucked away in northeastern Oklahoma, Sequoyah State Park has been welcoming lovers of the great outdoors for almost 75 years

picnic tables by the water at Sequoyah Bay State Park

Sequoyah Bay State Park

Situated on the western shore of Fort Gibson Lake, Sequoyah Bay State Park is a terrific getaway for those who

aerial view of the Gambusia Marsh Boardwalk at Sea Rim State Park

Sea Rim State Park

Nestled right on the magnificent shoreline of the Texas Gulf Coast lies one of the state’s most impressive public recreational

Sunrise over lake at Salt Plains State Park, Oklahoma

Salt Plains State Park

Of all Oklahoma’s 32 state parks, Salt Plains State Park is arguably the most intriguing. Renowned for its barren landscape

A waterfall in the woods at Roman Nose State Park

Roman Nose State Park

Named after a prominent Cheyenne chief, Roman Nose State Park, was one of the seven original Oklahoma state parks. Known

A big boulder at Robbers Cave State Park

Robbers Cave State Park

Tucked away in the San Bois Mountains, Robber’s Cave State Park could easily lay claim to being the best of

The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park in Coryell County, Texas.

Mother Neff State Park

Situated less than an hour from Waco, around the fringes of Leon River, Mother Neff State Park is one of

The roots of bald cypress trees and clear water in the Manatee Springs State Park, Florida, USA

Manatee Springs State Park

An hour’s drive from Gainesville and two from Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando lies a clear-water spring that is home to

Sunset over the beach at Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park in Lee County, Florida (only 22 miles from Ft. Meyers) is made up of four barrier

Lake Mineral Wells behind a tree on a sunny day at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

When the good people of Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington want a bit of down time in nature, many of

A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park in San Patricio County, Texas, United States.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

For almost 100 years Texans have enjoyed the many delights of Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Like the gift that

rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City at Lake Colorado City State Park

Lake Colorado City State Park

Boasting over 500 acres of lush parkland and some five scenic miles of shoreline that skirts a beautiful lake, Lake

Stone pavilion by the water at Lake Brownwood State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park

As state parks in Texas go, Lake Brownwood State Park is right up there with the best of them. Although

trees reflecting in the water on a cloudy day at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Nestled in the heart of northeastern Texas, close to the Louisiana border lies the picturesque Lake Bob Sandlin State Park.

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