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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.

One of the buildings at Colorado River State Historic Park

Colorado River State Historic Park

Located in the heart of Yuma and along the historic Colorado River lies this important day-use park, the Colorado River […]

pavilion at big spring state park in texas

Big Spring State Park Texas

Big Spring State Park is within the city limits of Big Spring in Howard County. The park opened in 1936

A breathtaking view of the lake in Cattail Cove State Park

Cattail Cove State Park

Cattail Cove State Park, in southern Mohave County, is a 2,000 acre public recreation area alongside Lake Havasu and only

An overlooking view of nature in Buckskin Mountain State Park

Buckskin Mountain State Park

Picturesque Buckskin Mountain State Park lies along the historic Colorado River in Parker, Arizona only 30 minutes south of Lake

a shot of the waterfall from the river's edge at Blanco State Park in Texas

Blanco State Park

Located just an hour from Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and just 104.6 acres big, Blanco State Park is one

a look across the river from Bentsen-Rio Grand Valley State Park

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Just a few miles southwest of Mission, you will find a birder’s paradise – the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.

A stone gazebo at a State Park sits on top of a hill under a cloudy sky.

Bastrop State Park

Pavilion overlooking Bastrop State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page Bastrop State Park is located in Bastrop which is just 32-miles

A State Park featuring a pristine lake with clear water where people can swim.

Balmorhea State Park

Home of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool, Balmorhea State Park is located in Toyahvale in West Texas. The park

trees reflected in the lake at Atlanta State Park

Atlanta State Park

Drive out to Atlanta State Park – just 13 miles from Atlanta, Texas – for a peaceful retreat into nature.

A view of Alamo Lake from on the water

Alamo Lake State Park

Peaceful Alamo Lake State Park lies 38 miles north of Wenden in the western part of the state. This picturesque

Historic water tower from the 1930s in a wooded area in the Abilene State Park in Texas, USA

Abilene State Park

Abilene State Park is located in Elm Creek recreational area, a mere 16-mile drive southwest of Abilene. This area was

solitary tree by sand dunes at little sahara state park in oklahoma

Little Sahara State Park

It’s not surprising why Little Sahara State Park in Oklahoma is so called. Made up of over 1,600 acres of

view of the water through the trees at lake texoma state park in oklahoma

Lake Texoma State Park

Centered around the second largest lake in Oklahoma – which also sprawls into Texas – Lake Texoma is a dream

cloudy skies over lake wister state park in oklahoma

Lake Wister State Park

Situated in southeast Oklahoma, Lake Wister State Park is one of the Sooner state’s most beautiful public recreational spaces. Regarded

aerial view of lake murray state park in oklahoma

Lake Murray State Park

For Oklahomans, Lake Murray State Park holds a special place in their heart. The first and largest of all public

sunset below cloudy skies at lake eufaula state park in oklahoma

Lake Eufaula State Park

Looking for your next Oklahoma state park getaway? Then consider the stunning Lake Eufaula State Park. Spread across 2,853-acres, this

sailboat navigates the lake at keystone state park in oklahoma

Keystone State Park

Sailboat on blue waters at keystone state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page Tucked away in the northeastern part Oklahoma, Keystone

fall foliage by the lake at greenleaf state park in oklahoma

Greenleaf State Park

Nestled within eastern Oklahoma’s lush and picturesque hills, Greenleaf State Park is one of the Sooner State’s pre-eminent public outdoor

sunset over the reservoir at great plains state park in oklahoma

Great Plains State Park

Tucked away between the eastern fringes of the Tom Steed Reservoir, and the foothills of Wichita Mountains, the Great Plains

colorful sunrise over the water at bernice area grand lake state park in oklahoma

Grand Lake All Areas State Park

Need to escape into nature? Then consider a visit to the Bernice Area at Grand Lake All Areas State Park.

sandy beach beside the lake at foss state park in oklahoma

Foss State Park

Once the home of the Plains Indian Tribes, the Foss State Park is a stunning 1,749-acre park in western Oklahoma.

colorful landscape of gloss mountain state park in oklahoma

Gloss Mountain State Park

Tucked away, about an hour’s drive west of Enid, you’ll find one of Oklahoma most stunning public recreational spaces –

picnic table and grill next to the lake at fort cobb state park in oklahoma

Fort Cobb State Park

For those who love nothing more than to escape to a scenic nature spot that is blessed with a beautiful

Forest at Clayton Lake State Park

Clayton Lake State Park

Nestled within the Kiamichi Mountains, Clayton Lake State Park, is a spectacular state park in the southeast of Oklahoma. Incorporating

looking across Tenkiller Lake from Cherokee Landing State Park in Oklahoma

Cherokee Landing State Park

Nestled on a peninsula that juts dramatically into Lake Tenkiller, Cherokee Landing State Park is a spectacular 146-acre public recreation

sun peeking through the trees by a lake in boiling springs state park in oklahoma

Boiling Springs State Park

During the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps built a number of wonderful state parks throughout the USA. One of the

winding lake at black mesa state park in oklahoma

Black Mesa State Park

Nestled close to the tip of Oklahoma’s panhandle, the Black Mesa State Park is a popular public recreational space for

Mountain Fork River flowing ati Beaver's Bend State Park in Oklahoma

Beavers Bend State Park

Of the 32 destinations that make up Oklahoma’s state park system, few can match Beavers Bend State Park for its

underground caves at alabaster caverns state park in oklahoma

Alabaster Caverns State Park

Established in 1956, Alabaster Caverns State Park is a picturesque state park that covers 200-acres in the northwestern part of

tree and park bench next to the water at lake havasu state park in arizona

Lake Havasu State Park

Deep in the heart of the desert and along the California and Arizona border lies a beautiful beachfront resort area.

railroad tracks leading into a cavern at natural tunnel state park in virginia

Natural Tunnel State Park

Natural Tunnel State Park is located in the Appalachian Mountains near Duffield in Scott County. Only a 1 ½ hour

rock formation at natural bridge state park in virginia

Natural Bridge State Park

One of the oldest tourist destinations in the US is located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley just 15 minutes from historic

exploration station at machicomoco state park in virginia

Machicomoco State Park

Virginia’s newest state park, Machicomoco, is located in Gloucester County along the York River. With a 645 acre mix of

sun setting over the water at mason neck state park in virginia

Mason Neck State Park

Picturesque Mason Neck State Park lies in Southern Fairfax County about 20 miles from Washington, DC. This Northern Virginia public

wooden bridge over a small pond at leesylvania state park in virginia

Leesylvania State Park

One of the most visited day-use parks in Virginia, Leesylvania State Park, is located a mere 25 miles from Washington,

boat off the shore at lake anna state park in virginia

Lake Anna State Park

Picturesque Lake Anna State Park is a great place to escape to for a few hours or a few days.

sunset over the water at kiptopeke state park in virginia

Kiptopeke State Park

Beautiful Kiptopeke State Park is located in Northampton County at the southern end of the eastern shore of Virginia. It’s

bare winter trees and icy water at james river state park in virginia

James River State Park

Scenic James River State Park is located in Buckingham County only 2 hours from both Richmond and Roanoke. The forest,

view of the lake at hungry mother state park in virginia

Hungry Mother State Park

Hungry Mother State Park lies in the heart of the southwestern mountains. It has been a family favorite vacation destination

clouds and sky reflected in the water at holliday lake state park in virginia

Holliday Lake State Park

Picturesque Holliday Lake State Park is located in Appomattox County just 2 hours from both Richmond and Roanoke. This 560

sunset over the bridge at high bridge trail state park in virginia

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

wild pony grazing at grayson highlands state park in virginia

Grayson Highlands State Park

Grayson Highlands State Park lies among the highest peaks in Virginia surrounded by the vast wilderness of Jefferson National Forest.

stormy skies and waves from the beach at false cape state park in virginia

False Cape State Park

Not far from the North Carolina border lies a vast area of undeveloped land along the coast and near Virginia

swimmers playing in the surf at first landing state park in 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

hilltop view overlooking fall foliage at fairy stone state park in virginia

Fairy Stone State Park

The home of the legendary fairy stones lies in Patrick County only one hour west of Roanoke and less than

fall leaves hanging over the water at douthat state park in virginia

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

sun shines through trees onto water at clinch river state park in virginia

Clinch River State Park

Clinch River State Park is located along the Clinch River in St. Paul at the heart of the Appalachians. The

sailboat off public beach at claytor lake state park in virginia

Claytor Lake State Park

Scenic Claytor Lake State Park is located one hour south of Roanoke in Pulaski County. This public recreation area is

historic plantation house at chippokes plantation state park in virginia

Chippokes Plantation State Park

One of the oldest continuously operated farms in the country is also a public recreation area, Chippokes Plantation State Park.

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