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Ecola State Park Oregon dramatic coastal headland with sea stacks at sunset

Devils Lake State Park

Devil’s Lake State Park: Wisconsin’s Most Popular Natural Playground

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Castlewood State Park

Castlewood State Park: Bluffs, Ruins, and River Magic Minutes from St. Louis

Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park surrounded by autumn foliage in New York

Letchworth State Park

🏞️ The Grand Canyon of the East — 17-mile gorge with three major waterfalls, hot air balloon rides, historic Glen Iris Inn, 66 miles of trails,…

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

Mahoney State Park

Mahoney State Park
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Crystal-clear turquoise sky lake surrounded by autumn foliage and white quartz cliffs at Minnewaska State Park

Minnewaska State Park

Minnewaska State Park Preserve: The Sky Lakes of the Shawangunk Ridge

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Darien Lakes State Park

Darien Lakes State Park is a public state park in New York near Darien Center in Genesee County County. Spanning 1,845 acres and established in 1965,…

Robert Moses State Park beach with Fire Island Lighthouse at sunset

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Lake Taghkanic State Park is a public state park in New York near Ancram in Columbia County County. Spanning 1,569 acres and established in 1929, this…

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Oquaga Creek State Park

Oquaga Creek State Park is a public state park in New York near Town of Sanford in Broome County County. Spanning 1,385 acres and established in 1979,…

Artpark State Park New York

Montauk Point State Park

🏆 Written by a team that has explored 800+ state parks across all 50
states — Montauk Point is one of the most iconic coastal parks on the…

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park New York

Mine Kill State Park

Mine Kill State Park is a public state park in New York near Town of Gilboa in Schoharie County County. Spanning 500 acres and established in 1973,…

Industrial gantry cranes framing Manhattan skyline with Pepsi-Cola neon sign at blue hour in Gantry Plaza State Park

Storm King State Park

Lake Erie State Park on the southern Lake Erie shore is one of America’s Top 100 Family Campgrounds and Top 10 Birdwatching Spots. With 99 campsites,…

Bethpage Black Course championship golf hole with bunkers and morning dew Long Island

Clarence Fahnestock State Park

Evangola State Park is famous for its arc-shaped natural sand beach and spectacular Lake Erie sunsets. With 80 campsites, 6 yurts, and diverse…

Rockefeller State Park Preserve carriage trail through autumn foliage

Hudson Highlands State Park

Golden Hill State Park features the historic Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse (1875) on Lake Ontario’s shore. Camp in one of 55 sites or 6 yurts, fish…

Coles Creek State Park marina on Lake St. Lawrence at sunset with boats and campground

Coles Creek State Park

Coles Creek State Park sits on the shores of Lake St. Lawrence in northern New
York—a 1,800-acre waterfront paradise built on land shaped by one…

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Higley Flow State Park

Darien Lakes State Park offers family-friendly outdoor recreation near Six Flags Darien Lake. With 154 campsites, swimming beach on Harlow Lake, hiking…

Lucifer Falls waterfall cascading through the gorge at Robert H. Treman State Park

Sterling Forest State Park

Allegany State Park is New York’s largest state park at 64,800 acres – a vast wilderness of forested valleys and un-glaciated terrain in Cattaraugus…

Lake Minnewaska sky lake with white cliffs and autumn foliage at Minnewaska State Park Preserve New York

Pixley Falls State Park

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Aerial view of Wellesley Island State Park with sandy beach and Thousand Islands on the St Lawrence River

Wellesley Island State Park

🏆 Thousand Islands River Paradise — 2,636 acres on a St. Lawrence River island with 435 campsites, a sandy beach, nature center with butterfly…

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Whetstone Gulf State Park

Stony Brook State Park features a picturesque mile-long gorge with three waterfalls – Lower, Middle, and Upper Falls – carved through dramatic…

Taughannock Falls 215-foot waterfall plunging into rocky gorge Finger Lakes New York

Keuka Lake State Park

Keuka Lake State Park spans 621 acres on the northern end of Y-shaped Keuka Lake. With 150 campsites, swimming beach, boat launch, and access to the…

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Verona Beach State Park

Summer Fun on Oneida Lake
Located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, Verona Beach State Park is a family favorite for
swimming, picnicking, and…

water flowing between the rocks at Rock Island State Park

Sampson State Park

Buttermilk Falls State Park near Ithaca showcases 10 stunning waterfalls descending 600 feet through a dramatic gorge. The 165-foot main falls creates…

Turquoise meromictic Green Lakes with autumn foliage aerial view New York

Pinnacle State Park

Taughannock Falls State Park is home to one of the East’s most dramatic waterfalls – a stunning 215-foot drop that exceeds Niagara Falls in height….

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Stony Brook State Park

Stony Brook State Park is a dramatic Finger Lakes gorge park in Steuben County, New York, where a rushing stream has carved a deep sandstone canyon…

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Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park

The Rooftop of the Finger Lakes
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park offers the finest panoramic view in the western Finger Lakes.
Perched at an…

aerial photo of the bridge at Bear Mountain State Park

Selkirk Shores State Park

Green Lakes State Park features two rare meromictic lakes – among only 36 worldwide – where water layers never mix. The stunning blue-green colors,…

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Gilbert Lake State Park

Long Point State Park occupies a scenic peninsula on the east shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region. This day-use park offers swimming,…

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Mark Twain State Park

Mark Twain State Park & Soaring Eagles Golf Course near Elmira honors America’s beloved author who spent many summers in this area. The park offers…

Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park surrounded by autumn foliage in New York

Newtown Battlefield State Park

Newtown Battlefield State Park preserves the site of the pivotal August 29, 1779 Battle of Newtown, the only major engagement of the Sullivan…

long exposure photo of a waterfall at Hickory Run State Park

Bowman Lake State Park

Bowman Lake State Park: A Birder’s Paradise in New York’s Hidden Hills

Crystal-clear turquoise sky lake surrounded by autumn foliage and white quartz cliffs at Minnewaska State Park

Fillmore Glen State Park

Fillmore Glen State Park preserves a spectacular narrow gorge in the Finger Lakes region, featuring five stunning waterfalls carved by Dry Creek. Named…

Coles Creek State Park marina on Lake St. Lawrence at sunset with boats and campground

Fair Haven Beach State Park

Fair Haven Beach State Park features one of upstate New York’s finest public lakefronts along Lake Ontario. With 1,500 feet of sandy beach, extensive…

Aerial view of Wellesley Island State Park with sandy beach and Thousand Islands on the St Lawrence River

Moreau Lake State Park

Moreau Lake State Park occupies a scenic stretch of the Adirondack foothills in Saratoga County, just 10 miles north of Saratoga Springs. With over 20…

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Grafton Lakes State Park

Grafton Lakes State Park encompasses nearly 2,500 acres between the Taconic Mountains and Hudson Valley, offering one of the Capital Region’s premier…

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Cherry Plain State Park

Cherry Plain State Park is a tranquil 175-acre retreat centered around scenic Black River Pond, a 34.6-acre lake perfect for swimming, fishing, and…

John Boyd Thacher State Park Helderberg Escarpment New York

Schodack Island State Park

Schodack Island State Park occupies a scenic 1,052-acre stretch along the eastern shore of the Hudson River, just south of Albany. This unique park…

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Skylandia State Park

Skylandia State Park is a public state park in California in Placer County County. Spanning 24 acres, the park offers a peaceful retreat into nature…

Water fountain in a courtyard at Ybor City Museum State Park

No Name Key State Park

No Name Key State Park is a public state park in Florida in Monroe County County. The park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

Sweeping view of Greenwood Lake from the cliffs of Bearfort Mountain

Long Beach Island Beach

Long Beach Island Beach is a public state park in New Jersey near Long Beach Township in Ocean County County. The park offers a peaceful retreat into…

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park ancient towering redwoods with Smith River and morning mist

Aptos Creek Fire Road

Aptos Creek Fire Road is a public state park in California near Rio del Mar in Santa Cruz County County. The park offers visitors the chance to cast a…

Bluewater Lake State Park New Mexico

Rio Grande Gorge State Park

Rio Grande Gorge State Park is a public state park in New Mexico in Taos County County. Established in 1959, the park offers a peaceful retreat into…

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park landscape

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

🏆 America’s Ultimate Paynes Prairie Guide — Built from 4,120+ Google
reviews, ranger insights, and dozens of visits to Florida’s first state…

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