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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.

Dead tree in water against sunset at Lake Arrowhead State Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park

With over 100 miles of shoreline and covering some 16,000 acres, Lake Arrowhead is one of the premium destinations in […]

A view of Hammond Lake at Lake Louisa State Park, Florida

Lake Louisa State Park

Lake Louisa State Park lies along the shores of Lake Louisa in the northeast corner of the Green Swamp south

swimming hole at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Float beneath hardwood forests and along the clear Ichetucknee River. Serene Ichetucknee Springs State Park features a 6 mile river

wooden stairs on a hiking trail at Hillsborough River State Park

Hillsborough River State Park

One of the first Florida state parks -Hillsborough River State Park – is located in Hillsborough County, a mere 22

Boat on Falcon International Reservoir at Falcon State Park at sunset.

Falcon State Park

Back in 1953, the American President Dwight Eisenhower and his Mexican counterpart Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, collaborated to create the massive

Sunset landscape view at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso, Texas

Hueco Tanks State Park

Less than an hour from El Paso, nestled within West Texas’s rolling, jagged rock basin lies the spectacular Hueco Tanks

a dirt trail through the trees at Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park lies along the historic Loxahatchee River and Hobe Mountain in Martin County, Florida, just 30 minutes

Religious underwater statue encrusted in corals at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Breathtaking views of multi-colored coral reef and marine life await guests at this Florida state park 65 miles south of

Hiking Trail Through Scrub Oak Hammoch at Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park

Gorgeous white sandy beaches and warm gulf breezes abound at Grayton Beach State Park. This 2,000 acre public recreational area

Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Notch State Park, Maine

Grafton Notch State Park

The Grafton Notch State Park area extends over 3100 acres. The area is rich in geological wonders throughout the park

Mission Esperitu Santo through the trees at Goliad State Park

Goliad State Park

Boasting over 300 years of history, Goliad State Park is one of the most interesting of all state parks in

Field of Spring Flowers at Fort Richardson State Park in Panhandle Plains of Texas

Fort Richardson State Park

When it comes to state parks in Texas, few can match Fort Richardson State Park for its sheer beauty and

Old Fort Parker Blockhouse at Fort Parker State Park

Fort Parker State Park

Situated in the heart of central Texas, less than an hour from Waco, Fort Parker State Park is a fascinating

trees reflecting in the water at Big Hill Pond State Park

Big Hill Pond State Park

Imagine a beautiful quiet lake surrounded by tall cypress woodlands with great trails and camping grounds. That’s Big Hill Pond

an aerial photo of Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park

A gorgeous beachside destination, accessible only by boat, lies only 25 miles from Tampa in Dunedin, Florida. This beautiful Florida

a sailboat in the water at Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park

Historic Fort Clinch State Park lies along the Amelia River in Fernandina Beach, Florida, only 45 minutes north of Jacksonville.

The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park, Texas

Fort Boggy State Park

Nestled on the fringes of east Texas, Fort Boggy State Park comprises a stoic patchwork of fields, woods and water,

reeds on the edge of the lake at Fairfield Lake State Park

Fairfield Lake State Park

Nestled between grassy prairies to the west and stately pine forests to the east, Fairfield Lake State Park offers visitors

a dirt trail through the trees at Estero Llano Grande State Park

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Regarded as a fantastic example of habitat restoration within the Rio Grande Valley, the Estero Llano Grande State Park is

long exposure shot of a tent underneath the stars at Copper Breaks State Park

Copper Breaks State Park

Home to two picturesque bodies of water and over ten miles of trails, Copper Breaks State Park is the perfect

scrubby landscape at Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

Caprock Canyons State Park

Those wanting to explore the beauty of Texas’s panhandle area, should head to Caprock Canyons State Park. Nestled along the

water on the sand at Anastasia state park

Anastasia State Park

Beautiful Anastasia State Park, located just 32 miles north of Jacksonville, lies along the Atlantic coast on Anastasia Island, minutes

Sunset at Lake Ray Roberts at Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Nestled in the bosom of northwest Texas, about one hour’s drive from Dallas and Fort Worth, lies the spectacular Ray

picnic and swimming area at Possum Kingdom State Park

Possum Kingdom State Park

While West Texas is generally not regarded as being a particularly verdant or lush area, Possum Kingdom State Park provides

clear blue water through the trees at Rainbow Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs State Park is an Idyllic recreational area located 3 miles north of Dunnellon in Marion County, Florida. The

Scenic bay view of the mangrove swamp along the bay in Oleta River State Park

Oleta River State Park

Oleta River State Park is a beautiful oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Miami in the North Miami Beach area.

swings at beautiful Raymond Gary State Park over looking the lake

Raymond Gary State Park

Named in honor of a former Governor of Oklahoma who served between 1955 to 1959, Raymond Gary State Park is

Sunset over the lake at Quartz Mountain State Park

Quartz Mountain State Park

Of the 32 public recreational spaces that fall within Oklahoma’s state park system, Quartz Mountain State Park is one that

waterfalls at Osage Hills State Park in autumn

Osage Hills State Park

Sprawled across 1,100 acres, Osage Hills State Park is a historic and picturesque state park in northeast Oklahoma. Established in

waterfalls at Natural Falls State Park

Natural Falls State Park

Situated in the picturesque Ozark Highlands close to the Oklahoma/Arkansas border, the Natural Falls State Park is one of the

water from the Pedernales River falls over rocks at Pedernales Falls State Park

Pedernales Falls State Park

Texas has some terrific state parks and the 5,212-acre Pedernales Falls State Park ranks up there as one of the

hills rise above the trees at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Rich in geological and historic significance, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is one of the most dramatic state parks in

a trail through the trees at Palmetto State Park

Palmetto State Park

Texas has more than 70 state parks, all of which have their own ecosystem and fascinating landscape to explore. Nestled

Buckley’s yucca and grass in a hilly desert terrain at Davis Mountain State Park

Davis Mountains State Park

Situated high up in the mountains of Jeff Davis County, Davis Mountain State Park is a remote public recreational space

Beach canopies at Mustang Island State Park

Mustang Island State Park

Beach canopies at Mustang Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page If your idea of a weekend getaway or annual

flowers growing in the sand at Monahans Sandhills State Park

Monahans Sandhills State Park

Once regarded as a mystical and sacred place by ancient Indians, Monahans Sandhills State Park is one of the most

sun rising behind the fog at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park

Centered around the stunning lake which it is named after, Lake Whitney State Park is a scenic 755 acre park

a road at Honeymoon Island State Park in Florida

Honeymoon Island State Park

Just 25 miles outside of Tampa, in Pinellas County, Florida, lies a small barrier island with 4 miles of white

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

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