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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.

Landscape of the Swimming and Fishing Area in Colonel Denning State Park

Colonel Denning State Park

Nestled within the Doubling Gap of Blue Mountain, the idyllic Colonel Denning State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most attractive […]

Evening clouds over the shore of Lake Marburg, Codorus State Park

Codorus State Park

Nestled in the picturesque rolling hillsides of York County in Pennsylvania, Codorus State Park has been attracting visitors in their

Fall Trees Reflecting in the Creek at Clear Creek State Park near Clarion, Pennsylvania With the yellow and orange showing in the very still water and a dock in the background

Clear Creek State Park

Opened in 1922, Clear Creek State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most popular public recreational spaces. Nestled within the stunning

Stars shine in the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park

Cherry Springs State Park

If you are looking for a place to really escape into nature, then the Cherry Springs State Park is a

Small cascade on a stream in Caledonia State Park, Pennsylvania.

Caledonia State Park

Nestled within the stunning Blue Mountain Range, Caledonia State Park is a picturesque 1,125-acre public recreational space in Pennsylvania. Named

Stone pyramid marking the site of the birthplace of President James Buchanan in Buchanan's Birthplace State Park in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park

Stone pyramid marking the site of the birthplace of President James Buchanan. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia At just 18.5-acres in size,

clouds over Blue Knob State Park

Blue Knob State Park

Established in 1945, Blue Knob State Park enjoys an imperious position at the top of the stunning Blue Knob Mountains.

Black Moshannon Bog Natural Area, Centre County

Black Moshannon State Park

Located in Philipsburg, right in the center of Pennsylvania, Black Moshannon State Park is undoubtedly one of the Keystone State’s

Scenic view from the top of Camelback Mountain in Big Pocono State Park

Big Pocono State Park

Pennsylvania is blessed with some 124 state parks, but few have quite as dramatic a landscape as Big Pocono State

Sunset from Benjamin Rush State Park

Benjamin Rush State Park

Although it is known as ‘the city of brotherly love’ Philadelphia has a metropolitan population of well over 6.5 million

East Branch Clarion River in the Bendigo State Park

Bendigo State Park

The Clarion River at Bendigo State Park. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia It might not have any camping facilities onsite, and it

view of the pothole at Archbald Pothole State Park

Archbald Pothole State Park

Viewing platform at Archbald Pothole State Park. Photo: Clint, Wikimedia Although it is less than 150 acres in size, Archbald

Aerial view of Allegheny Island State Park

Allegheny Islands State Park

Located just a 20 minute drive from Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Islands State Park is the perfect place to head to

Beltzville Lake and Dam on Pohopoco Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Beltzville State Park

Beltzville Lake and Dam. Photo: Anthony Bley, Wikimedia Nestled in the southern foothills of the Poconos, Beltzville State Park is

Creek running through the trees at Sinnemahoning State Park

Sinnemahoning State Park

Flanked by both the Elk State Forest and Susquehannock State Forest, the Sinnemahoning State Park is one of several wonderful

A lighthouse amongst the snow at Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park

If you are into state parks that are located near coastlines, then the magnificent Presque Isle State Park is a

reflection of the trees in the water at Parker Dam State Park

Parker Dam State Park

When it comes to state parks in Pennsylvania, few can match Parker Dam State Park for its charm, beauty and

A sailing boat on the lake in Nockamixon State Park in autumn

Nockamixon State Park

Set within the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, Nockamixon State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most attractive public recreational

A cloudy sunrise at Locust Lake State Park, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Locust Lake State Park

Surrounded by some of the most stunning forest land in the whole of Pennsylvania, Locust Lake State Park is a

bike trail at Lehigh Gorge State Park

Lehigh Gorge State Park

Spread across an area that covers over 6,000 wonderful acres, Lehigh Gorge State Park is a great place to head

long exposure photo of a waterfall at Hickory Run State Park

Hickory Run State Park

Spread across the spectacular Pocono Mountains, and incorporating almost 16,000 acres, Hickory run state park is a jewel in Pennsylvania’s

the clouds reflect off of Pinchot Lake at Gifford Pinchot State Park

Gifford Pinchot State Park

Covering some 2,338-acres, Gifford Pinchot State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most acclaimed public recreational areas. Located in Lewisberry within

bench overlooking the water at French Creek State Park

French Creek State Park

Just over 100 years ago French Creek State Park was nothing more than a barren wasteland that had been devastated

Moss on rocks at Cook Forest State Park

Cook Forest State Park

Named in honor of John Cook, who was the first American settler to live in the area, Cook Forest State

A stream running through the trees at Chapman State Park

Chapman State Park

Established in 1951, Chapman State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and most popular public recreational spaces. Spread across 862

flowers in front of the water at Canoe Creek State Park

Canoe Creek State Park

Located within Blair County, the stunning 958 acre Canoe Creek State Park is a popular outdoor recreational space in Pennsylvania.

A dock looking out to the mountain and Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at the Bald Eagle State Park in Pennsylvania.

Bald Eagle State Park

Want to visit a state park that offers tranquility, gorgeous scenery and plenty of outdoor pursuits to enjoy? Then look

A stream cutting through the hills at Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park

As the largest state park in Texas, Big Bend Ranch State Park is more than 300,000 acres. The park follows

Beautiful fall colors of Acadia National Park, Maine

Acadia National Park

While Acadia National Park is not the biggest national park going around, it still incorporates some 50,000 spectacular acres. Stretching

A view of the Widewater State Park small boat launch from above the Potomac River

Widewater State Park

Widewater State Park is located in Stafford County only an hour outside Northern Virginia. This 1,089 acre public recreation area

Gravel road walk through the forest at a state park near Richmond Virginia

York River State Park

Beautiful York River State Park lies on the south bank of the historic York River only 11 miles west of

Rustic pioneer cabin, Wilderness Road State Park, Virginia

Wilderness Road State Park

Peaceful and rustic Wilderness Road State Park lies near Cumberland Gap and Ewing in Southwest Virginia. This 310 acre public

view of Westmoreland State Park from the Potomac River

Westmoreland State Park

This scenic river side park, Westmoreland State Park, is located in Montross, a mere 2 hour drive from Washington, DC

rocky shore from warren island state park in maine

Warren Island State Park

View from the shore at Warren Island State Park. Photo courtesy of Loop by Loop Studio, taken on a J&E

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Platform on the Trail Vaughan Woods State Park

Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park

This park is a unique combination of history, scenery, and the opportunity to take in special events while enjoying quiet

Fog on Goodwin Lake at Twin Lakes State Park

Twin Lakes State Park

Twin Lakes State Park is located in the heart of Central Virginia in Prince Edward County only an hour and

Light shining through the tunnel at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in Pine, about halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This public recreation area consists

The trees Fall colorful leaves on the shore of Staunton River State Park

Staunton River State Park

A peaceful woodland park lies along the Staunton River near Scottsburg in Halifax County. This rustic park is only 25

A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park

Staunton River Battlefield State Park

Scenic Staunton River Battlefield State Park lies along the Staunton River and two counties: Halifax and Charlotte. This 300-acre Civil

Towels on the shore of Smith Mountain Lake at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a public recreation area near Huddleston in Bedford County. This picturesque park is only

View of farms and hills from Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park lies amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwest Fauquier County in Delaplane, Virginia. This 1,862

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