Interlochen State Park
Michigan’s Arts & Nature Crossroads — Twin Lakes, Pine Forests & World-Famous Arts Academy — Updated for 2026 with camping, beach access,…
State Parks
Find state parks by state, activity, and visitor needs
Use this directory to browse America's State Parks profiles by destination, activity, facilities, and nearby trip ideas. The finder is built from our park profile database and is designed for planning decisions: compare parks, open detailed profiles, then use official park links for current fees, permits, closures, and reservations.
Current public scope: 2,900+ state park profiles across all 50 states. See our editorial review methodology for how ASP researches, updates, and reviews park information.
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Montana’s First State Park — Spectacular Limestone Caverns in the Jefferson River Valley — Updated for 2026 with cave tour schedules, camping…
Bear Lake State Park
The Caribbean of the Rockies — Impossibly Turquoise Water at 5,900 Feet — Updated for 2026 with boating info, camping reservations, Raspberry…
Cape May Lighthouse
New Jersey’s Most Iconic Lighthouse — 157-foot tower, 199-step spiral staircase, panoramic Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean views, since 1859
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Massachusetts’s Premier Rail Trail — 25 Miles Through 7 Cape Cod Towns — Updated for 2026 with trail conditions, bike rental info, beach…
Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park
Gateway to Michigan’s Cherry Capital — East Grand Traverse Bay Beach & Trails — Updated for 2026 with camping reservations, beach info, TART…
Silver Lake State Park
Michigan’s Only Motorized Dune Riding — 2,000 Acres of Sand on Lake Michigan — Updated for 2026 with ORV permits, Mac Wood’s Dune Rides…
Cape Hatteras State Park
Where the Outer Banks Meet the Atlantic — Wild Beaches, Wild Horses & America’s Tallest Brick Lighthouse — Updated for 2026 with lighthouse…
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
Oregon’s Most Photographed Lighthouse — Iconic 1894 beacon on a dramatic coastal headland, oceanfront bed & breakfast, whale watching, sea lion…
Echo Lake State Park (Cathedral Ledge)
New Hampshire’s Cathedral Ledge — World-Class Rock Climbing, Mountain Lake Swimming & White Mountain Views — Updated for 2026 with climbing…
Leelanau State Park
Where Michigan Points North — Grand Traverse Bay, Lighthouses & Cherry Country — Updated for 2026 with lighthouse tours, trail conditions,…
Holland State Park
Michigan’s Dutch Beach Town — Red Lighthouse, Tulips & Lake Michigan Waves — Updated for 2026 with beach conditions, camping availability,…
Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park
Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Gem — Sand Harbor, Flume Trail & 14,000 Acres of Wilderness — Updated for 2026 with Sand Harbor reservations, Flume…
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Texas’s Legendary Pink Granite Dome — 1.1 Billion Years Old — Updated for 2026 with dark sky events, climbing info, trail conditions, day pass…
Quechee State Park
Vermont’s Deepest Gorge — 165 Feet of Glacial Drama — Updated for 2026 with trail conditions, camping info, covered bridge access, and…
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Sacramento’s Outdoor Playground — 100 Miles of Trails & 75 Miles of Shoreline — Updated for 2026 with water levels, boat launch info, camping…
William B. Umstead State Park
Raleigh’s 6,000-Acre Urban Wilderness — Nature Minutes from Downtown — Updated for 2026 with campground reopening info, trail conditions, and…
D. L. Bliss State Park
Lake Tahoe’s Most Beautiful State Park — Crystal Water & the Rubicon Trail — Updated for 2026 with full reopening info (May 21, 2026), camping…
Warren Dunes State Park
Southwest Michigan’s Best Beach Park — Dunes You Can See Chicago From — Updated for 2026 with beach conditions, dune access, camping…
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
One of Earth’s Most Otherworldly Landscapes — Over 1 Million Years Old — Updated for 2026 with South Tufa access, tour schedules, photography…
Ludington State Park
Michigan’s Most-Loved Campground — Sites Book Out Within Hours — Updated for 2026 with camping tips, lighthouse tour hours, and trail conditions
Nancy Lake State Recreation Area
Expert Guide: Researched and vetted by outdoor enthusiasts. Updated for the current season.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Expert Guide: Researched and vetted by outdoor enthusiasts. Updated for the current season.
Dinesen Prairie State Preserve
Expert Guide: Researched and vetted by conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. Updated for the
current season.
Cayler Prairie State Preserve
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Pootatuck State Forest
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Empire Fulton Ferry State Park
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Buck Pond Campground and Day Use Area
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Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve
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Nepaug State Forest
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Massacoe State Forest
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Great River State Trail
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Assateague State Park
Maryland’s Wild Horse Beach: 855 acres on a pristine barrier island with 2 miles of Atlantic beach, 345 oceanside campsites, 300+ wild horses roaming…
Frank A. Gotch State Park
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Carlyle Lake (Illinois)
Voted Top 10 Inland Sailing Lake in the US — The largest man-made
lake in Illinois spans 26,000 acres.
Agate Falls Scenic Site
Wenn es um landschaftliche Schönheit auf der landschaftlich reizvollen Upper Peninsula von Michigan geht, reiht sich
die Agate Falls Scenic Site…
Afognak Island State Park
Wer das wahre, wilde Alaska abseits jeglicher Touristenmassen sucht, findet es im Afognak Island State
Park. Dieses gewaltige Schutzgebiet, das…
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
Versteckt in den rauen Küstenbergen des Mendocino County im nördlichen Kalifornien liegt die Admiral William
Standley State Recreation Area….
Adair State Park
Discover Adair State Park in Oklahoma. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
Discover Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in South Dakota. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Absecon Lighthouse
Discover Absecon Lighthouse in New Jersey. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Above All State Park
Appropriately named for its isolated elevation, Above All State Park is a rugged 31-acre natural preserve located in Warren, Connecticut. While it…
Abram S. Hewitt
Protecting over 2,000 acres of the rugged Bearfort Mountain, Abram S. Hewitt State Forest is a premier destination for serious hikers in northern New…
Baraga State Park
Where Michigan’s Upper Peninsula meets the vast expanse of Lake Superior, Baraga State Park
offers a compact but powerful taste of the Great…
Gete Mino Mshkiigan State Park
Gete Mino Mshkiigan State Park is one of Michigan’s newest and most uniquely named natural areas. Pronounced
geh-teh-mino-mush-key-gun, the name…
Talbot Islands State Parks
Talbot Islands State Parks is a public state park in Florida in Duval County. Established in 1949, the park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for…
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is a public state park in Florida in Alachua County. Spanning 16 miles and established in 1989, this park offers a…