Nye-Holman State Forest
Connecticut’s Fly-Fishing Forest — Catch-and-Release Trout on the Willimantic River, Public Archery Range, Hiking, Youth Camping & Woodland Recreation in
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Short Springs State Natural Area
Tennessee’s Triple-Waterfall Natural Area — Machine Falls (60 Ft), Busby Falls, Adams Falls, 5+ Miles of Trails, Wildflower Hotspot Near
Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site
Alaska’s Interior Gold Country Campground — 24 Sites on the Chatanika River, Grayling & Salmon Fishing, Canoe Trail Launch, Steese
Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site
Oregon’s Tallest Coast Range Waterfall — 319-Foot Cascade Through Old-Growth Forest, Easy 0.3-Mile Trail, Tillamook County Natural Site Munson Creek
Dart Island State Park
Connecticut’s Boat-Access River Island — 19-Acre Undeveloped Sandbar in the Connecticut River, Boating, Fishing, Bird Watching & Wilderness Solitude at
Upton State Forest
🏆 Upton State Forest — A 2,660-acre CCC-era forest in central Massachusetts — beloved by mountain bikers as “Up-Up State
Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
Oregon’s Historic Willamette Valley Picnic Park — 1860s Farmhouse, Douglas-Fir Grove, Spring Trilliums, Volleyball, Horseshoes & Free Day-Use Near Wheatland
Scout Lake State Recreation Site
Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Day-Use Gem — Rainbow Trout & Coho Salmon Fishing, Picnic Shelter, Hiking Trails & Wilderness Recreation at
Falling Water Falls State Natural Area
🏆 Falling Water Falls State Natural Area — A 136-acre preserve on Signal Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring a dramatic
Sentinel Rock State Park
Vermont’s Glacial Erratic Viewpoint — Accessible Trail to Sentinel Rock, Lake Willoughby Views, Historic Homestead, Interpretive Signs & Family-Friendly Hiking
Mount Bushnell State Park
Connecticut’s Undeveloped Lake Waramaug Preserve — 214-Acre Wilderness, Rugged Terrain Hiking, Nature Exploration & Solitude Near New Preston in Washington
Sunnybrook State Park
Connecticut’s Hidden Trail Network — 5.4 Miles of Hiking, John Muir Trail Terminus, Testone Boulder Loop, Fishing, Snowshoeing & Free
Wilgus State Park
Vermont’s Connecticut River Campground — 15 Tent Sites, 6 Lean-Tos, 4 Cabins, Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Pinnacle Trail Hike, CCC-Era
May Forest State Park
South Carolina’s Newest Charleston Harbor Park — James Island Waterfront, Screened Gazebo, Harbor Swing, Walking Paths & Historic Fort Johnson
Eagle Lake State Park
Iowa’s Prairie Wetland Wildlife Destination — 1,200-Acre Wetland Complex, Accessible Observation Boardwalk, Kayaking, Fishing, Bird Watching & Primitive Camping Near
Platt Hill State Park
Connecticut’s Hidden Hilltop Viewpoint — 159-Acre Undeveloped Preserve, Scenic Vistas, Walk-In Hiking, Bird Watching & Solitude in Winchester, Litchfield County
John A. Minetto State Park
Connecticut’s Year-Round Outdoor Recreation Hub — Hiking, Fishing, Picnic Shelters, Cross-Country Skiing & Ice Skating Near Torrington in Litchfield County
Les Mason State Park
Montana’s Premier Whitefish Lake Beach — 585-Foot Sand Beach, Swimming Area, Kayak & SUP Rentals, Dog Beach, Fishing Access &
Pomeroy State Park
Connecticut’s Undeveloped Hilltop Wilderness — 200-Acre Forest Preserve, Bush Hill Summit, Informal Hiking, Bowhunting & Solitude in Lebanon-Windham Pomeroy State
Packwood State Park Property (Skate Creek Park)
Packwood State Park Property (Skate Creek Park) is not a developed Washington state park. Washington State Parks lists the 179-acre site at Packwood as a “State Park Property”.
Wonder Lake State Park
New York’s Hidden 1,100-Acre Wilderness — 8.7 Miles of Trails, Highlands Trail Segment, 30-Acre Lake, Otters & Barred Owls, Mountain
Sutter Buttes State Park
California’s World’s Smallest Mountain Range — Dormant Volcanic Formation, Guided Interpretive Hikes Only, 2,122-Foot South Butte Summit, Native American Heritage
Wills Mountain State Park
Maryland’s Undeveloped Mountain Preserve — State Park Under Development, Panoramic Allegheny Ridge Views, Future Trail Network, Wildlife Habitat Near Cumberland
Brentwood State Park
Long Island’s Athletic Hub — 52-Acre Sports Complex, Synthetic Turf Soccer & Baseball Fields, Playground, Walking Paths & Community Recreation
Tilton River State Park
Washington’s Hidden River Fishing Hole — Undeveloped Riverside Access, Studhalter Fishing Hole, Coho Salmon & Rainbow Trout, Rocky Beach Picnicking
Quinnipiac River State Park
Connecticut’s Wild Floodplain Paddling Destination — 323-Acre Forested Wetland, Quinnipiac River Canoe & Kayak Access, Bird Watching, Fishing & Nature
Quinebaug Lake State Park
🏆 Quinebaug Lake State Park — A quiet 181-acre park centered on the 88-acre Wauregan Reservoir in Killingly, Connecticut —
Bristol Beach State Park
New York’s Undeveloped Hudson River Shore — Natural Riverfront Preserve, Kayak Access, Bird Watching, Shoreline Walks & Scenic Hudson Valley
Marias River State Park
🦌 Undeveloped River Park — An undeveloped Montana state park managed together with FWP’s 8,865-acre Marias River Wildlife Management Area
Brainard Homestead State Park
Connecticut’s Historic Farmstead Birding Haven — 25-Acre Open Field Preserve, Farmhouse Foundation Ruins, Bird Watching, Connecticut River Valley Views &
George Waldo State Park
Connecticut’s Lake Lillinonah Gateway — 150-Acre Wooded Peninsula, Moderate Hiking Loop, Lakeside Fishing, Mountain Biking & Horseback Riding in Southbury
Old Furnace State Park
Connecticut’s Revolutionary-Era Iron Works — Colonial Iron Furnace Ruins, Ross’ Cliffs Rock Climbing, Blue-Blazed Trail System, Half Hill Pond Views
Fort Tonoloway State Park
Maryland’s Undeveloped Frontier Fort Site — Colonial-Era Fortification Ruins, Tonoloway Creek, C&O Canal Towpath Access & Potomac River Views Near
Fish Creek State Park
Montana’s Undeveloped Native Trout Wilderness — Wild Cutthroat & Bull Trout Fishing, Williams Peak Lookout Hike, Old Logging Roads &
Whittemore Glen State Park
Connecticut’s Undeveloped Woodland Retreat — Larkin State Park Trail, Forested Hills, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking & Free Parking Between Naugatuck
Waterbury Center State Park
Vermont’s Peninsula Reservoir Beach — 850-Acre Waterbury Reservoir, Swimming Beach, Boat Ramp & Rentals, Accessible Fishing Platforms, 27 Remote Paddle-To
Kettle Pond State Park
Vermont’s Remote Lean-To Wilderness — 26 Group Lean-Tos, 7 Remote Paddle-In Sites, 109-Acre Undeveloped Pond, Nesting Loons & Composting Toilets
Tri-Mountain State Park
Connecticut’s Roadless Traprock Wilderness — Three-Peak Ridge Traverse, Mattabesett Trail Access, Forested Ridges & Undeveloped Backcountry in Durham and Wallingford
Stillwater Pond State Park
Connecticut’s Quiet Trout Pond — 100-Acre Stocked Fishing Pond, Paved Boat Ramp, No-Gas-Motor Policy, Largemouth Bass & Chain Pickerel on
Sunrise State Park
Connecticut’s Salmon River Retreat — 4,700 Feet of River Frontage, Kayak/Canoe Launch, Former Resort Grounds, Walking Trails & Machimoodus Access
Boulder Beach State Park
Vermont’s Premier State Forest Swimming Beach — 200-Foot Sandy Beach on Lake Groton, Boat Rentals, Concession Stand, 75 Shaded Picnic
Yellow Bay State Park
Montana’s Flathead Lake Gem — 5 Tent-Only Campsites, Sandy Beach Swimming, Deep-Water Boat Launch, Bear-Resistant Food Lockers & Crystal-Clear Lake
Sharon Bluffs State Park
Iowa’s Chariton River Bluffs — CCC-Built Historic Shelter House, Nature Center with Live Wildlife, 6 Electric Campsites, 3 Miles of
Mini-Wakan State Park
Iowa’s Spirit Lake Gem — CCC-Era Lodge Rental, Two-Lane Concrete Boat Ramp, Shoreline Fishing, Walking Trails & Big Spirit Lake
Rocky Glen State Park
Connecticut’s Hidden Gorge — Pootatuck River Waterfall, Deep Rock Gorge, Natural Bridge, 1890 Iron Bridge, Historic Factory Ruins & Al’s
Big Deer State Park
Vermont’s Groton State Forest Campground — 22 Tent/RV Sites, 5 Lean-To Shelters, Big Deer Mountain Trail, 17+ Miles of Forest
Molly’s Falls Pond State Park
Vermont’s Remote Reservoir Wilderness — 411-Acre Fishing Pond, 9 Primitive Boat-In Campsites, Concrete Boat Ramp, Trout & Bass Angling, Shore
Muckross State Park
Vermont’s Hidden Waterfall Park — 80-Foot Waterfall, Small Pond, Rocky Outcroppings, Black & Connecticut River Views & Undeveloped Wilderness Near
Thetford Hill State Park
Vermont’s Upper Valley Trail Park — 5-Kilometer Woods Hill Trail, Cross-Country Running, Skiing & Snowshoeing Through Hardwood Forest Near Thetford
Stoddard Hill State Park
Connecticut’s Thames River Overlook — Tidal Estuary Boat Launch, 183-Foot Scenic Overlook, Historic Stoddard Cemetery, Hiking Trails & Car-Top Paddling