State Parks

Grand Haven red lighthouse pier at sunset with golden sand beach and Lake Michigan

Maybury State Park

Metro Detroit’s Urban Oasis
Maybury offers 944 acres of trails just 25 minutes from downtown Detroit—hiking, biking, horseback riding, and…

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Point Mugu State Park

SoCal’s Santa Monica Mountains Coast
Point Mugu offers 15,000 acres of Santa Monica Mountains wilderness reaching the Pacific—beaches, canyons, and…

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Palmetto Island State Park

Cajun Country Swamp Camping
Palmetto Island offers camping in authentic Louisiana swampland—Spanish moss, alligators, and Cajun culture near Abbeville!

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Shore Acres State Park

Oregon’s Garden by the Sea
Shore Acres features stunning formal gardens on dramatic coastal cliffs—plus legendary wave-watching during winter storms!

Waterbury Reservoir at Little River State Park

Portola Redwoods State Park

Peninsula’s Hidden Redwood Grove
Portola Redwoods offers old-growth redwoods just an hour from San Francisco—peaceful camping and hiking without the…

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Fremont Indian State Park

Ancient Fremont Culture Site
Fremont Indian preserves the largest Fremont Culture site ever discovered—rock art, pit houses, and museum exhibits from…

Greenbrier Lake at Greenbrier State Park on a cloudy day

Florence Marina State Park

Lake Walter F. George’s Fishing Hotspot
Florence Marina offers excellent bass fishing on Lake Walter F. George (45,000 acres!)—full marina, camping,…

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Montana de Oro State Park

California’s “Mountain of Gold”
Montana de Oro is 8,000 acres of rugged coastline near San Luis Obispo—one of California’s most scenic coastal parks…

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Lieber State Recreation Area

Indiana’s Water Sports Lake
Lieber State Recreation Area centers on Cagles Mill Lake—1,400 acres of boating, water skiing, and family fun west of…

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Taylorsville Lake State Park

Central Kentucky’s Fishing Lake
Taylorsville Lake offers excellent fishing, boating, and equestrian trails on a 3,050-acre lake near Louisville.

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Red Fleet State Park

Dinosaur Tracks & Red Rock Reservoir
Red Fleet offers actual dinosaur tracks along the shore plus boating, camping, and fishing in a stunning red…

View of Crystal Cove State Park from the cliffs above

Sugar Pine Point State Park

Lake Tahoe’s Historic Estate
Sugar Pine Point features the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion and 2,000 acres of forested lakeshore—lakefront camping on Tahoe’s…

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Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Massachusetts’ Premier Beach Camping
Salisbury Beach offers 3.8 miles of sandy beach and camping right on the Atlantic Ocean—the North Shore’s best…

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Four Mile Creek State Park

Lake Ontario Shoreline Camping
Four Mile Creek offers wooded camping on the Lake Ontario shoreline near Niagara Falls—perfect base for visiting the…

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Saltwater State Park

Seattle Metro’s Only Saltwater Beach
Saltwater is the only state park in the Seattle metro area with saltwater beach access—scuba diving, tide pools,…

Hanging Rock quartzite cliff overhang with panoramic Piedmont view North Carolina

Medoc Mountain State Park

Piedmont’s Granite Outcrop
Medoc Mountain is a rare granite outcrop in the NC Coastal Plain—not actually a mountain but geologically unique! Quiet…

Cloudland Canyon with waterfall autumn colors and hikers on rim overlook Georgia

Hamburg State Park

Historic Georgia Gristmill
Hamburg State Park preserves an 1921 operating gristmill that still grinds corn for sale! Peaceful lake, camping, and step…

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

Shirley Chisholm State Park

Brooklyn’s Urban State Park
Shirley Chisholm is New York’s newest state park (2019) on a restored landfill in Brooklyn—407 acres of hills, trails,…

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Pacific Beach State Park

Olympic Peninsula Beach Camping
Pacific Beach offers direct beach access camping on Washington’s rugged coast—walk from your tent to the Pacific Ocean!

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

Delta Lake State Park

Central New York’s Sandy Beach
Delta Lake offers a large sandy beach on the Delta Reservoir near Rome—perfect for families with supervised swimming…

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

Natchez Trace State Park

Tennessee’s Largest State Park
Natchez Trace is Tennessee’s largest state park at 48,000 acres! Full-service resort with lodge, cabins, Pin Oak Lake,…

view of the lake at Farragut State Park

Lucky Peak State Park

Boise’s Summer Playground
Lucky Peak is Boise’s closest water recreation—swimming, water skiing, and beach fun just 10 miles from downtown!

Sunset over Lake Michigan beach with Petoskey stones at Petoskey State Park Michigan

Orchard Beach State Park

Lake Michigan’s Quiet Camping
Orchard Beach offers wooded camping near Manistee with access to Lake Michigan beaches. A peaceful alternative to busier…

Bayou Segnette State Park Louisiana

Bayou Segnette State Park

New Orleans’ Closest State Park
Bayou Segnette is just 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans—a swampy escape with cabins, camping, and a wave pool!

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Monadnock State Park

America’s Most-Climbed Mountain
Mount Monadnock is one of the most-climbed mountains in the world with 100,000+ hikers yearly! The bald summit at 3,165…

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

South-Central Kentucky’s Lake Resort
Barren River is a full-service resort park on a 10,000-acre lake with lodge, marina, golf, and beach. Easy drive…

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Cayuga Lake State Park

Finger Lakes’ Longest Lake
Cayuga Lake is the longest Finger Lake at 40 miles! This state park offers swimming, camping, and easy access to Cayuga Wine…

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Humbug Mountain State Park

Oregon Coast’s Mountain Challenge
Humbug Mountain rises 1,761 feet directly from sea level—the highest coastal mountain in Oregon! Epic 5.5-mile hike…

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Saint Edward State Park

Lake Washington’s Forest & Seminary
Saint Edward is a 316-acre forest park on Lake Washington with a former Catholic seminary (now lodge), peaceful…

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General Butler State Resort Park

🏆 Kentucky’s Historic Hilltop Resort — Civil War Heritage, Ohio River Views & Year-Round Lodge — Updated for 2026 with lodge info, trail maps,…

water flowing between the rocks at Rock Island State Park

Allegheny State Park

Discover Allegheny State Park in New York. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.

Big Foot Beach State Park Wisconsin

Big Foot Beach State Park

Geneva Lake’s Public Beach
Big Foot Beach is one of the only public access points on exclusive Geneva Lake near Chicago. Swimming, wooded camping, and…

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Mirror Lake State Park

Wisconsin Dells’ Peaceful Retreat
Mirror Lake is a no-motor lake tucked away near Wisconsin Dells—perfect for kayaking, canoeing, and camping with…

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Dreher Island State Park

Lake Murray’s Island Resort
Dreher Island is a 348-acre island park in Lake Murray connected by causeways. Full-service camping, villas, and excellent…

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Calvert Cliffs State Park

Calvert Cliffs State Park: Hunting 15-Million-Year-Old Shark Teeth on the Chesapeake

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Hopeville Pond State Park

Eastern Connecticut’s Camping Haven
Hopeville Pond offers peaceful camping, swimming, and fishing in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. A family-friendly…

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Young State Park

Lake Charlevoix’s Prime Camping
Young State Park sits on the south arm of beautiful Lake Charlevoix—one of Michigan’s most scenic inland lakes. Great…

trees reflecting in the lake at Frances Slocum State Park

Tuscarora State Park

Schuylkill County’s Four-Season Lake
Tuscarora offers a 96-acre lake for swimming, boating, and fishing in the heart of Pennsylvania coal country….

Landscape at sunset of the shoreline of Lake Michigan at Van Buren State Park, Michigan, USA

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

Michigan’s Dune Discovery Center
Hoffmaster offers 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan beach, towering dunes, and the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center—the…

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El Dorado State Park

Kansas’ Largest State Park
El Dorado is Kansas’ largest state park with 4,000 acres around the 8,000-acre El Dorado Reservoir. Multiple areas offer…

Lodge in Cacapon Resort State Park, located near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Twin Falls State Park

Southern West Virginia’s Mountain Resort
Twin Falls is a full-service resort park with lodge, golf, pool, and two waterfalls in the Appalachian…

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Chief Logan State Park

Southern West Virginia’s Full-Service Park
Chief Logan offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, extensive trails, and modern lodging. Named for Mingo…

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General Coffee State Park

🐢 Trusted Guide to Georgia’s Heritage Farm & Cypress Swamp Park – Updated 2025

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Wompatuck State Park

Boston’s Closest Campground
Wompatuck State Park
World War II Bunkers, Endless MTB Trails, and Natural Springs

Just a 35-minute…

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Grand Portage State Park

Minnesota’s Highest Waterfall
Grand Portage is Minnesota’s northernmost and newest state park, home to High Falls—the state’s tallest at 120 feet! On…

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Whitewater Memorial State Park

Indiana’s Veterans Memorial Lake
Whitewater Memorial honors Indiana’s WWII veterans with a scenic 200-acre lake surrounded by forests. Horseback…

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Mount Nebo State Park

Arkansas’ Grandview
Mount Nebo State Park rises 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley. As one of Arkansas’ first
state parks, it features…

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

Withrow Springs State Park

Ozark Mountain Spring Valley
Withrow Springs nestles in the War Eagle Creek valley with natural swimming, tennis courts, and scenic hiking in the Ozark…

Stone observation tower on Mount Constitution with panoramic views of San Juan Islands and Mount Baker

Seaquest State Park

Mount St. Helens’ Gateway Camp
Seaquest State Park sits directly across from the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center at Silver Lake. Perfect base camp for…

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