Lake Bistineau State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Lake Bistineau State Park is a 750-acre outdoor haven […]
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Lake Owyhee State Park
Deep in the high desert of eastern Oregon lies a landscape so dramatic it’s often called the “Grand Canyon of
Long Branch State Park
In the rolling green hills of northern Missouri, Long Branch State Park offers a refreshing escape centered around the sparkling
Merrick State Park
Located on the mighty Mississippi River north of Fountain City, Merrick State Park is an angler’s paradise and a haven
Banning State Park
Where the Kettle River cuts a deep, churning gorge through precambrian sandstone, you’ll find Banning State Park. Located just off
Apple River Canyon State Park
Tucked away in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois, Apple River Canyon State Park is a geological gem within the
Black Hawk State Park
Located in the heart of Sac County, Black Hawk State Park is the premier outdoor destination surrounding the scenic Black
Council Grove State Park
Steeped in history and shaded by towering old-growth ponderosa pines, Council Grove State Park is a significant cultural landmark just
Field Springs State Park
Located in the southeastern corner of Washington within the Blue Mountains, Fields Spring State Park offers a serene escape into
Kanawha State Forest
Kanawha State Forest: Charleston’s Mountain Playground Just seven miles from downtown Charleston, West Virginia’s capital city, Kanawha State Forest packs
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Garden of the Gods: Illinois’ 320-Million-Year-Old Rock Garden Deep in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, wind and rain
Devils Lake State Park
Devil’s Lake State Park: Wisconsin’s Most Popular Natural Playground Rising 500 feet above a spring-fed lake in central Wisconsin, the
Copper Falls State Park
Copper Falls State Park: Wisconsin’s Waterfall Gorge In the deep forests of northern Wisconsin, two rivers — the Bad River
Castlewood State Park
Castlewood State Park: Bluffs, Ruins, and River Magic Minutes from St. Louis Just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the
Burt Lake State Park
Burt Lake State Park: Michigan’s Inland Waterway Basecamp On the sandy shores of Burt Lake — one of Michigan’s largest
Black Rock State Park
Black Rock State Park: Connecticut’s Mattatuck Trail Gateway In the Western Highlands of Watertown, Connecticut, a massive outcropping of dark
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park: New Hampshire’s White Mountain Crown Jewel In the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, a dramatic
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park: New York’s Grand Canyon of the East In western New York, the Genesee River has carved a
Mahoney State Park
Mahoney State Park Nebraska’s Premier Year-Round Resort Destination Ashland, NE 690 Acres 4.6/5 (Google) Quick Tip: Located just off I-80
Minnewaska State Park
Sky Lakes, Sheer Cliffs, and 23,000 Acres of Shawangunk Wilderness Perched high on the Shawangunk Ridge — the dramatic white
Darien Lakes State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Darien Lakes State Park is a public state park
Lake Taghkanic State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Lake Taghkanic State Park is a public state park
Oquaga Creek State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Oquaga Creek State Park is a public state park
Hither Hills State Park
🏛️ Official New York State Park – Long Island, Montauk The sand is alive here. Three towering parabolic dunes—some reaching
Montauk Point State Park
🏆 Written by a team that has explored 800+ state parks across all 50 states — Montauk Point is one
Mine Kill State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Mine Kill State Park is a public 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
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
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
Coles Creek State Park
✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Coles Creek State Park sits on the shores
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
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
Pixley Falls State Park
✓ Written by a team that has explored 800+ state parks across the US. Standing at the misty base of
Wellesley Island State Park
🏆 Thousand Islands River Paradise — 2,636 acres on a St. Lawrence River island with 435 campsites, a sandy beach,
Whetstone Gulf State Park
Stony Brook State Park features a picturesque mile-long gorge with three waterfalls – Lower, Middle, and Upper Falls – carved
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,
Verona Beach State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Summer Fun on Oneida Lake Located on the eastern
Sampson State Park
Buttermilk Falls State Park near Ithaca showcases 10 stunning waterfalls descending 600 feet through a dramatic gorge. The 165-foot main
Pinnacle State Park
Taughannock Falls State Park is home to one of the East’s most dramatic waterfalls – a stunning 215-foot drop that
Stony Brook State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Stony Brook State Park is a dramatic Finger Lakes
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park
✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 The Rooftop of the Finger Lakes Harriet Hollister Spencer
Selkirk Shores State Park
Green Lakes State Park features two rare meromictic lakes – among only 36 worldwide – where water layers never mix.
Gilbert Lake State Park
Long Point State Park occupies a scenic peninsula on the east shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region.
Mark Twain State Park
Mark Twain State Park & Soaring Eagles Golf Course near Elmira honors America’s beloved author who spent many summers in
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Newtown Battlefield State Park preserves the site of the pivotal August 29, 1779 Battle of Newtown, the only major engagement
Bowman Lake State Park
Bowman Lake State Park: A Birder’s Paradise in New York’s Hidden Hills Tucked into the rolling hills of Chenango County
Fillmore Glen State Park
Fillmore Glen State Park preserves a spectacular narrow gorge in the Finger Lakes region, featuring five stunning waterfalls carved by
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
Moreau Lake State Park
Moreau Lake State Park occupies a scenic stretch of the Adirondack foothills in Saratoga County, just 10 miles north of
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