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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.

Trail through Alapocas Woods.

Alapocas Run State Park

Trail through Alapocas Woods. Photo: Ethelred unraed, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Alapocas Run State Park is a beautiful […]

Southeast side of parade ground at Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park is a preserved military outpost located in central Nebraska, about 8 miles to the north

Interior section of the west ramparts at Fort Atkinson.

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

America is blessed with plenty of fascinating army related sites, but one you should definitely try and visit, if you

pedal boats on the lake at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Named after a former Nebraska state senator and director of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Eugene T. Mahoney State

Visitor Center at Good Earth State Park

Good Earth State Park

Nestled along the Big Sioux River surrounded by mixed grass prairie and an oak forest lies serene Good Earth State

Officers' quarters at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

Officers’ quarters at fort sisseton Historic State Park. Photo: Ammodramus, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Fort Sisseton Historic State Park lies

Ridges in Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park

Ridges in Chadron State Park. Photo: dvs from Vermont, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Chadron State Park is

Buffalo Bill's house at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Located in North Platte, Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is one of Nebraska’s most intriguing destinations. Covering 25 acres

sign at Ash Hollow State Historical Park

Ash Hollow State Historical Park

For those interested in the natural beauty and history of the Great Plains, the Ash Hollow State Historical Park is

Arbor Lodge at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

For those who enjoy visiting stately homes with gorgeous gardens, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is a great place to

A gorgeous view of the rocky landscape of Bear Butte State Park, South Dakota

Bear Butte State Park

Bear Butte State Park lies deep within the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota, only 8 miles north of Sturgis.

Sunset on Long Island Sound from Hammonasset State Park with lens flare

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Occupying two scenic miles of Connecticut beachfront on Long Island Sound, Hammonasset Beach State Park is one of the state’s

Haines Memorial State Park sign, Barrington, Rhode Island

Haines Memorial State Park

Haines Memorial State Park is a small, picturesque park located in Barrington, near East Providence. This Rhode Island state park

The entrance to Grand Isle State Park.

Grand Isle State Park

Nestled along Lake Champlain and surrounded by woodlands lies Vermont’s most visited state park. Grand Isle State Park is located

Goddard Park in Warwick, Rhode Island

Goddard Memorial State Park

Located in Warwick, in Rhode Island, Goddard Memorial State Park is the state’s most popular Metropolitan Park. Spread across 490

Fort Wetherill State Park. The fort is just behind the trees.

Fort Wetherill State Park

Fort Wetherill State Park. The fort is just behind the trees. Photo: JMPelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Sitting

The marina at Fort Stevenson State Park

Fort Stevenson State Park

Named for an 1800s military supply depot, this 586-acre North Dakota state park sits on the northern shore of Lake

Emerald Lake in Vermont on a cloudy day

Emerald Lake State Park

Serene Emerald Lake State Park lies along beautiful turquoise waters surrounded by woods and mountains 10 miles north of Manchester

people standing on top of chimney rock

Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park is located on the border of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 25 miles southeast of Asheville, NC,

aerial photograph of Deception Pass State Park

Deception Pass State Park

Stunning Deception Pass State Park lies along 2 islands surrounded by ancient woodlands only 80 miles north of Seattle. This

waves crash against the shore at Cape Disappointment State Park

Cape Disappointment State Park

Cape Disappointment State Park lies along the Long Beach Peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River 140 miles

waves crash against the rocky coast at Halibut Point State Park

Halibut Point State Park

Situated about a 50 minute drive from Boston and just 35 minutes from Salem, Halibut Point State Park is a

Greenbrier Lake at Greenbrier State Park on a cloudy day

Greenbrier State Park

Mountains and forest surround this picturesque Greenbrier State Park, located 3 miles northeast of Boonsboro and 65 miles west of

desert landscape at Goblin Valley State Park

Goblin Valley State Park

If you love desert landscapes, then a visit to Goblin Valley State Park is a must. Known for its unique

beautiful fall foliage at Franconia Notch State Park

Franconia Notch State Park

Nestled within the White Mountains, about an hour north of Concord, you’ll find the stunning Franconia Notch State Park. Renowned

water towers with Fort Robinson State Park written on them

Fort Robinson State Park

Of all Nebraska’s eight state parks, none are quite as enchanting as Fort Robinson State Park. Situated in western Nebraska,

entrance to Fort Adams at Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams State Park is a picturesque Rhode Island state park located in the seaside city of Newport. Located on

boats on the lake at Elephant Butte Lake State Park

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

New Mexico’s largest state park, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, surrounds its largest body of water only 92 miles east

clouds above the mountains at Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point State Park

Utah has its fair share of outstanding national and state parks and Dead Horse Point State Park is right up

statue of Samuel P. Colt at Colt State Park

Colt State Park

Situated just a 5 minute drive from Bristol and a 30 minute drive from its state capital Providence, Colt State

pile of rocks at City of Rocks State Park on a cloudy day

City of Rocks State Park

City of Rocks, large sculptured rock formations surrounded by the Chihuahuan desert, lies within southwestern New Mexico only 33 miles

sunset over the pacific ocean at Cape Lookout State Park

Cape Lookout State Park

If you love the beach, then you will definitely want to head to Cape Lookout State Park. Situated in Tillamook

long exposure shot of Rainbow Falls Cascade at Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park

Picturesque Watkins Glen State Park, probably the most famous of all of the Finger Lakes State Parks, surrounds rocky cliffs

Watchaug Pond at Burlingame State Park

Burlingame State Park

With its scenic beauty and wide range of recreational activities, Burlingame State Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking

Newport Portuguese Discovery Monument at Brenton Point State Park

Brenton Point State Park

Presenting stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and a convenient location nearby Brenton Reef, the Brenton Point State Park is

An aerial view of a lighthouse on an island located in a State Park.

Beavertail State Park

Situated on the southernmost point of Conanicut Island, Beavertail State Park is one of the most beautiful and scenic parks

One of the lakes of Bottomless Lakes State Park in the distance

Bottomless Lakes State Park

Deep, dark greenish-blue pools of water surrounded by limestone lie nestled within a shallow valley 15 miles southeast of Roswell

aerial photo of the bridge at Bear Mountain State Park

Bear Mountain State Park

Picturesque Bear Mountain State Park, nestled within the Hudson Valley and surrounded by mountains and woodlands, is located only 50

Lodge in Cacapon Resort State Park, located near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Cacapon State Park

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, Cacapon State Park is definitely worth a visit. Situated in

long exposure shot of a waterfall at Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Blackwater Falls State Park is one of West Virginia’s natural treasures. Known

Historic grist mill at Babcock State Park

Babcock State Park

Nestled in the heart of West Virginia, lies Babcock State Park, a nature lover’s paradise offering visitors an array of

group of abandoned buildings at Bannack State Park

Bannack State Park

Established in 1954, Bannack State Park is a historic park located in southwestern Montana, about an hour and 20 minutes

bentonite formation at Cathedral Gorge State Park

Cathedral Gorge State Park

Located within the eastern part of the state, about 2 and a half hours north of Las Vegas, Cathedral Gorge

Cliff towering over Sinking Creek at Echo Bluff State Park

Echo Bluff State Park

Nestled within the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Echo Bluff State Park is known for its natural beauty, scenic hiking

Walking trail by Lake Melvin at Eisenhower State Park

Eisenhower State Park

Picturesque Eisenhower State Park lies along spacious Melvern Lake surrounded by woodlands, tall grassy prairie, and wetlands 35 miles south

view of the lake at Farragut State Park

Farragut State Park

Farragut State Park is a 4,000 acre public recreational area nestled along Lake Pend Oreille in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains

a trail through snow-covered trees at Bogue Chitto State Park

Bogue Chitto State Park

Cypress tupelo swamp, streams, hardwood forest, and a scenic river surround Bogue Chitto State Park in Washington Parish, only 64

trees growing through the water at Chicot State Park

Chicot State Park

More than 6,400 acres of rolling hills, hardwood forest, marshy swampland, lake, and beech-magnolia trees lie within Chicot State Park.

The pier at Fontainebleau State Park at sunset

Fontainebleau State Park

Picturesque Fontainebleau State Park lies nestled alongside Lake Pontchartrain surrounded by ancient Spanish Oak trees about 39 miles north of

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