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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.

Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park

Forest Capital Museum State Park

Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons An authentic 19th century […]

View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park

Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park

View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park. Photo: Judson McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park

Faver-Dykes State Park

Picturesque Faver-Dykes State Park lies along Pellicer Creek just 15 miles south of St. Augustine, the oldest city in the

People swimming in the spring at Fanning Springs State Park

Fanning Springs State Park

A beautiful clear spring lies near the expansive Suwannee River Wilderness Trail only 40 miles west of Gainesville in Fanning

clouds reflecting in the water at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park lies along the world’s largest strand swamp and is located in Copeland, Florida just 44

sunset over Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Picturesque Estero Bay Preserve State Park lies just 22 miles south of Fort Myers in Estero, Florida. This public recreation

waves crashing against the beach at Egmont Key State Park

Egmont Key State Park

Egmont key state park is a wildlife refuge in Hillsborough County just 37 miles south of Tampa. This beautiful secluded

Puddin head lake at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Bordered by the tranquil Rocky Bayou and flanked by a pristine landscape, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park has changed

water fountain under a live oak tree at Eden Gardens State Park

Eden Gardens State Park

Picturesque Eden Gardens State Park with its historic mansion and beautiful gardens lies along Tucker Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach

park sign for Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park sign. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Tucked away in the north-westernmost

Pelicans fishing from atop the water at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

If you love the beach then you need to put Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park high on your must visit list!

clear water below a waterfall at Fall Creek Falls State Park

Fall Creek Falls State Park

Being one of the most visited state parks in Tennessee, Falls Creek Falls State Park has every reason to be

The Center Hill Lake impoundment of the Caney Fork River, just upstream from Center Hill Dam at Edgar Evins State Park

Edgar Evins State Park

Edgar Evins park is one of the best locations for outdoor recreation activities. The park is located on the shores

Entrance to the cave at Dunbar Cave State Park

Dunbar Cave State Park

If you have never gone cave exploration before, Dunbar Cave is a good place to start. It is the 280th

Crockett Falls in David Crockett State Park, located a half mile west of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

David Crockett State Park

David Crockett State Park is an ideal getaway that offers you scenic vistas of nature in its utmost beauty. In

Cummins Falls from below at Cummins Falls State Park

Cummins Falls State Park

One of the most popular state parks in Tennessee, Cummins falls is the 8th largest waterfall in terms of water

The Beautiful Wekiwa River slowly moving through Wekiwa Springs State Park in Opapka, Seminole County, Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park is located in Apopka, Florida, just 16 miles north of Orlando. This lush 7,000 acre

tree growing in the clear water at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Take a trip back in time with a visit to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The park, which is located

Park sign at Econfina River State Park

Econfina River State Park

Park sign at Econfina River State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Econfina River State Park lies

Pavilion and picnic tables at Dunns Creek State Park.

Dunns Creek State Park

Picturesque Dunns Creek State Park lies along the St. Johns River in Pomona Park, 60 miles east of Gainesville and

Historic farm buildings at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Visit this picturesque living farm in Newberry, Florida and experience for yourself what life must have been like on a

Clear sky over the water at Don Pedro Island State Park

Don Pedro Island State Park

Escape to the serenity of Don Pedro Island State Park for a chance to swim, snorkel, hike, fish, picnic, collect

Sand dunes at Deer Lake State Park

Deer Lake State Park

Sharing its name with the stunning coastal dune lake that lies within its confines, Deer Lake State Park is a

Clouds reflect off of the water at De Leon Springs State Park

De Leon Springs State Park

When the Mayaca Indians inhabited the area they referred to it as ‘Acuera’ or ‘Healing Waters’. However, today it is

tree growing through the sand on the beach at Curry Hammock State Park

Curry Hammock State Park

Nestled within the heart of the Florida Keys, the Curry hammock state park is a wonderful place to visit when

boats cruising on the Crystal River at Crystal River Preserve State Park

Crystal River Preserve State Park

Formerly known as the Crystal River Buffer Preserve, the Crystal River Preserve State Park is one of Florida’s most diverse

Memorial to Barron Collier at Collier-Seminole State Park

Collier-Seminole State Park

Looking for somewhere that combines gorgeous scenery with a little bit of history and plenty of outdoor recreational activities? Then

The shoreline of Mac Lake in Colt Creek State Park

Colt Creek State Park

Nestled within Florida’s Green Swamp Wilderness Area, Colt Creek State Park is the perfect place to visit for those who

park sign at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park

Protecting more than 100 miles of Charlotte Harbor’s picturesque shoreline, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is the third largest state

Antique Fire Hose Cart Firefighting Wagon. This antique fire hose cart is one of the displays at Cedar Key Museum State Park

Cedar Key Museum State Park

At just 18 acres, Cedar Key Museum State Park is one of the smallest state parks in Florida. However, what

state park sign on the beach at Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park

Bordered on three sides by water, Camp Helen State Park is an ecological wonder that should be on everyone’s must

Great Kiskadee resting on a tree branch at Resaca de la Palma State Park

Resaca de la Palma State Park

Managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Resaca de la Palma State Park is one of three state parks

Pavilion at sunset in Village Creek State Park

Village Creek State Park

Not to be confused with its namesake in Arkansas, Village Creek State Park is a heavily forested, public recreational space

Bulow Creek through the shrubs at Bulow Creek State Park

Bulow Creek State Park

Picturesque Bulow Creek State Park is located 15 miles north of Daytona Beach in Ormond Beach, FL. This peaceful 5,000

Blackwater River running through the forest of Milton at Blackwater River State Park

Blackwater River State Park

Visit Blackwater River State Park for a chance to tube, kayak and canoe in crystal clear waters along pristine sandy

Aerial image of the lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape State Park

Bill Baggs Cape State Park

Picturesque Bill Baggs Cape State Park lies along Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic coastline only 15 minutes from downtown Miami.

Sunrise at the boneyard beach in Talbot Island

Big Talbot Island State Park

One of Florida’s most unique and picturesque islands lies along the Atlantic Ocean just 28 miles from downtown Jacksonville. The

Suwannee River through the trees at Big Shoals State Park

Big Shoals State Park

Suwannee River through the trees at Big Shoals State Park. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Big

large tree at Tomoka State Park

Tomoka State Park

Lush maritime hammock, estuarine salt marsh and 12 miles of shoreline help make Tomoka State Park a popular vacation destination.

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