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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.

view from the top of the mountain hiking trail at Devil's Den State Park

Devil’s Den State Park

Nestled within the Ozark Mountains’ beautiful northwestern area resides Devil’s Den State Park. Flanked by verdant forest, this Arkansas state […]

photograph of Denali State Park with mountains in the background in autumn

Denali State Park

Denali State Park, which is located 100 miles north of Anchorage, is situated in the middle of the Talkeetna Mountains

View of the bridge at Delaware Seashore State Park at sunset

Delaware Seashore State Park

Situated just an hour’s drive from its capital city of Dover, Delaware Seashore State Park is a beautiful state park

The main waterfall at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

The “Niagara of the South” lies nestled within Cumberland Falls State Resort Park surrounded by the southeastern Kentucky wilderness inside

View of Crystal Cove State Park from the cliffs above

Crystal Cove State Park

If you are a thalassophile, then a trip to Crystal cove state park should be high on your bucket list.

Aerial photograph of Crawford State Park

Crawford State Park (Kansas)

Aerial photograph of crawford state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page Considered one of the most beautiful state parks in Kansas,

View from the top of Cloudland Canyon State Park

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Cloudland Canyon State Park lies along the western edge of Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia 30 minutes south of Chattanooga,

marsh with mountains in the background at Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park

Located 10 miles due east of downtown Anchorage, this fourth-largest U.S. state park sits on 495,000 acres in Southcentral Alaska

Park sign at Buccaneer State Park

Buccaneer State Park

Enjoying a beautiful location on the coast of Mississippi, Buccaneer State Park is one of the state’s most appealing public

Waterfront walkway in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Clear Lake State Park

Clear Lake State Park’s open spaces and shady oaks hug the shoreline around scenic Clear Lake in Northern Iowa. A

viewing platform at the top of Castle Rock State Park

Castle Rock State Park (Illinois)

castle rock state park is a 2,000 acre nature preserve along the Rock River in Northern Illinois, only 3 miles

Buescher State Park Lake

Buescher State Park

Found East of Austin, Texas, and neighbor to Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park is perfect for a weekend getaway.

aerial view of Bear Lake State Park

Bear Lake State Park

Bear Lake State Park, located near Bear Lake, offers a variety of campsites, RV parks, and outdoor adventures. Visitors can

View of the waterfall from below at Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Falls, a 729-foot waterfall, lies nestled within the Chattahoochee National Forest on the edge of the North Georgia Mountains.

Park sign at Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls State Park

Beautiful Akaka Falls, possibly Hawaii’s most famous waterfall, lies along the northeastern Hilo Coast in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Protected within

aerial photograph of a lake at Shawnee State Park in winter

Shawnee State Park | National Forest

Nestled at the Appalachian Mountains picturesque foothills, Shawnee State Park is a breathtaking example of some of Mother Nature’s finest

Welcome sign at Salt Fork State Park

Salt Fork State Park

Salt Fork State Park is nestled within the hilly woods along Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County, Ohio, only 90

Lily pads floating on the water at Pymatuning State Park

Pymatuning State Park

Lily pads floating on the water at pymatuning state park. Photo: Christopher “Rice” from Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America,

boardwalk to the water at Punderson State Park

Punderson State Park

At 741 acres, Punderson State Park is not the biggest state park in Ohio. But it can easily lay claim

Trees reflecting in the water at Portage Lakes State Park

Portage Lakes State Park

If you are looking for a nature getaway that doesn’t involve driving for hours to get there, then Portage Lakes

Pike Lake State Park welcome sign

Pike Lake State Park

Flanked by the incredible beauty of Southern Ohio’s Appalachian plateau, Pike Lake State Park is an area of unspoiled nature

The marina at Paint Creek State Park

Paint Creek State Park

If you are looking for a state park in Ohio that offers something for the whole family then head on

Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park

Oak Point State Park

Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park. Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Tucked away on south bass

Aerial photograph of North Bass Island State Park

North Bass Island State Park

Aerial photograph of North bass island state park. Photo: Park Facebook page. If you are looking for somewhere you can

Hiking trail at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Situated just under an hour’s drive from the cities of Akron and Cleveland, Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park is not

boat launch at Mt Gilead State Park in autumn

Mt Gilead State Park

Ohio is blessed with some truly beautiful state parks, and Mt Gilead State Park has to be up there with

aerial photograph of Mosquito Lake State Park

Mosquito Lake State Park

It might not have the most charming or enticing of names, but don’t let that prevent you from visiting Mosquito

River running through the woods at Mohican State Park

Mohican State Park

Beautiful Mohican State Park lies along the shores of Pleasant Hill Lake surrounded by a thick hemlock forest only 70

Aerial photograph of Middle Bass Island State Park

Middle Bass Island State Park

Middle Bass Island State Park, along the shores of picturesque Lake Erie just 58 miles east of Toledo, was once

picture of the bay from the edge of the water at Maumee Bay State Park

Maumee Bay State Park

Picturesque state park with a golf course, trails, campground, cabins, and the beautiful resort – Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference

The Maumee River as taken from Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Grand Rapids, Ohio.

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

Mary Jane Thurston State Park lies along the Maumee River shoreline near the historic village of Grand Rapids, Ohio. This

Marblehead Lighthouse at sunset

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park lies along a rocky peninsula that reaches out into one of the Great Lakes, only 55

view of Malabar Farm State Park from a hill in the distance

Malabar Farm State Park

Take a step back in time and discover the rugged beauty of Malabar Farm located in Richland County just 70

Partial panorama from Madison Lake State Park

Madison Lake State Park

Picturesque Madison Lake State Park’s wooded hills and wildflower meadows surround a 106-acre lake within the Darby Plains of Madison

trees on the edge of the river at Little Miami State Park in autumn.

Little Miami State Park

More than 50 miles of scenic trails for paddling, hiking, biking, horseback riding, rollerblading, and cross-country skiing lie just outside

Flock of geese on the water at Lake White State Park

Lake White State Park

Lake White State Park is a small day-use recreational area located near southwest Waverly, Ohio, only 65 miles south of

Cloudy day at Lake Milton State Park

Lake Milton State Park

Surrounded by the rustic beauty of northeast Ohio, Lake Milton State Park attracts day visitors with its lakeside activities, nature

Bridge at Lake Loramie State Park

Lake Loramie State Park

Oaks, maples, and hickory trees surround the 1,655 acre lake inside Lake Loramie State Park, located just 60 miles north

view of the water through the trees at Lake Catherine State Park

Lake Catherine State Park

Established in 1935, Lake Catherine State Park is the perfect place to rekindle a romance with nature. Spread across 2,240-acres

Welcome sign at Lake Logan State Park

Lake Logan State Park

Welcome sign at Lake Logan State Park. Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Despite being just a 45

trees reflecting off the calm water at Lake Hope State Park

Lake Hope State Park

Exceptional scenery, a diverse range of wildlife, and a beautiful lake are just some of the reasons to visit Lake

boat on the edge of the water at Lake Alma State Park

Lake Alma State Park

Looking for a quiet spot to escape into nature? Then consider Lake Alma State Park. Situated just 20 minutes from

Aerial view of Kiser Lake State Park

Kiser Lake State Park

Nestled in the heart of west-central Ohio you’ll find the tranquil setting of Kiser Lake State Park. Flanked by over

Wild turkey walking through the woods at Jefferson Lake State Park

Jefferson Lake State Park

Flanked by the beauty of wooded hillsides, Jefferson Lake State Park is the perfect place to escape into nature. Situated

Looking northward over Jackson Lake from Tommy Been Road at Jackson Lake State Park

Jackson Lake State Park

Looking northward over Jackson Lake from Tommy Been Road at jackson lake state park. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia

bench overlooking the jetty at Indian Lake State Park

Indian Lake State Park

Nestled on the shores of the lake in which it is named after, Indian Lake State Park is a fabulous

Welcome sign at Independence Dam State Park

Independence Dam State Park

Nestled on the picturesque banks of Ohio’s Maumee River in Defiance resides Independence Dam State Park. Spanning 591-acres, this Ohio

boat on the water at Hueston Woods State Park at sunset

Hueston Woods State Park

If you are looking for somewhere to relax in nature away from the frenetic pace of city life then Hueston

waterfall under a bridge at Hocking Hills State Park

Hocking Hills State Park

Thick woodlands, rock formations, recess caves, and picturesque waterfalls surround beautiful Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County, Ohio. This

lighthouse behind the beach at Headlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park

Boasting the longest natural beach in the state, Headlands Beach State Park is a popular day use park. Located in

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