State Parks

Scenic View of Lake Overstreet at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park

Bright and colorful camellias, azaleas and many other beautiful plants and flowers are featured in the historic gardens inside Alfred B Maclay Gardens…

A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park in Rusk County, Texas, United States.

Martin Creek Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_32072" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

Antique wagon in front of historic building at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

As well as being the 36th President of the USA, Lyndon B. Johnson was also born and grew up in Texas Hill Country.

Situated along the beautiful…

Road through the trees at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

Situated on land that was once home to Comanche Indians, Lockhart State Park is a major outdoor public recreational area that attracts visitors from…

Red wood fence on the edge of Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park

Boasting miles of comely lakeshore, dense forests of stately oak trees and a fabulous modern campground, Lake Tawakoni State Park is the perfect…

stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park

Lake Somerville State Park

[caption id="attachment_32064" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park. Photo: Ken Harker,…

The cabin at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park, near Byrdstown, Tennessee

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park

[caption id="attachment_32042" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cabin at The Cordell Hull Birthplace. Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC by 3.0, Wikimedia…

long exposure photo of waterfall at Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park is a waterfall lover’s dream, featuring four spectacular
waterfalls along the Falling Water River that collectively…

fishing pier on the water at Booker T. Washington State Park

Booker T. Washington State Park

[caption id="attachment_32037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fishing pier at Booker T. Washington State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Trees reflecting in the lake at Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park is home to Florida’s tallest waterfall—a 73-foot cascade
plunging into a 100-foot-deep cylindrical sinkhole. This…

Florida’s Cayo Costa Pelicans at Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park

Cayo Costa State Park lies along an island 2 miles south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by boat, this unspoiled and remote paradise is only about 90…

The beautiful tree lined Hurrah Lake in Alafia River State Park

Alafia River State Park

Picturesque Alafia River State Park, located in Hillsborough County, is only a short 40 minute drive from Tampa’s shopping, dining and entertainment….

High angle view of Talimena National Scenic Byway, by Talimena State Park

Talimena State Park

They say good things come in small packages and that can totally apply to Talimena State Park.

At just over 20 acres in size it is one of the…

deck with chairs overlooking Fort Gibson Lake at Sequoyah State Park

Sequoyah State Park

[caption id="attachment_31979" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Deck overlooking Fort Gibson Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Tucked away…

picnic tables by the water at Sequoyah Bay State Park

Sequoyah Bay State Park

[caption id="attachment_31974" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Picnic tables by Fort Gibson Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Situated on…

aerial view of the Gambusia Marsh Boardwalk at Sea Rim State Park

Sea Rim State Park

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Sunrise over lake at Salt Plains State Park, Oklahoma

Salt Plains State Park

Of all Oklahoma’s 32 state parks, Salt Plains State Park is arguably the most intriguing.

Renowned for its barren landscape that developed as a…

A waterfall in the woods at Roman Nose State Park

Roman Nose State Park

Named after a prominent Cheyenne chief, Roman Nose State Park, was one of the seven original Oklahoma state parks.

Known for its incredible natural…

A big boulder at Robbers Cave State Park

Robbers Cave State Park

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Oklahoma’s Legendary Outlaw Hideout — Where Jesse James, Belle Starr, and the Dalton
Gang
once hid in sandstone caves. One…

The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park in Coryell County, Texas.

Mother Neff State Park

[caption id="attachment_31948" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park. Photo: Larry D….

The roots of bald cypress trees and clear water in the Manatee Springs State Park, Florida, USA

Manatee Springs State Park

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Florida’s Manatee Sanctuary & Cave Diving Paradise — Home to a first-magnitude spring
where West Indian manatees gather November…

Sunset over the beach at Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park

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Florida’s Romantic Barrier Islands — Four pristine islands with 2.5 miles of white sand
beach, abundant dolphins and manatees, and a…

Lake Mineral Wells behind a tree on a sunny day at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Texas offers rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow,
a 640-acre lake, 12.8 miles of trails, and connects to the…

A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park in San Patricio County, Texas, United States.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

[caption id="attachment_31933" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0,…

rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City at Lake Colorado City State Park

Lake Colorado City State Park

[caption id="attachment_31930" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City. Photo: Park Facebook…

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

[caption id="attachment_31928" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign. Photo: Billy Hathorn at…

Stone pavilion by the water at Lake Brownwood State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park

As state parks in Texas go, Lake Brownwood State Park is right up there with the best of them.

Although only 537-acres in size, the park features…

trees reflecting in the water on a cloudy day at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

[caption id="attachment_31924" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trees reflecting in Lake Bob Sandlin. Photo: OmgWhizBoyOmg, CC By 4.0, Wikimedia…

Dead tree in water against sunset at Lake Arrowhead State Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park

With over 100 miles of shoreline and covering some 16,000 acres, Lake Arrowhead is one of the premium destinations in Texas for those who enjoy water…

A view of Hammond Lake at Lake Louisa State Park, Florida

Lake Louisa State Park

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Florida’s Natural Theme Park — Just 30 minutes from Orlando, featuring 10
interconnected lakes, 20 cabins overlooking Dixie Lake,…

swimming hole at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park is Florida’s premier tubing paradise—a crystal-clear spring-fed river
where eight major springs maintain a…

Boat on Falcon International Reservoir at Falcon State Park at sunset.

Falcon State Park

[caption id="attachment_31872" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Boat on Falcon International Reservoir at sunset. Photo: Park Facebook…

Sunset landscape view at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso, Texas

Hueco Tanks State Park

Less than an hour from El Paso, nestled within West Texas’s rolling, jagged rock basin lies the spectacular Hueco Tanks State Park.

The perfect…

a dirt trail through the trees at Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is Southeast Florida’s wilderness escape—10,500 acres
of pine flatwoods, sand pine scrub, and the pristine…

Hiking Trail Through Scrub Oak Hammoch at Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park

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Florida’s Crown Jewel Beach – Sugar-white sand meets emerald waters.
One of only 15 rare coastal dune lakes on Earth. Gateway to…

Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Notch State Park, Maine

Grafton Notch State Park

The Grafton Notch State Park area extends over 3100 acres. The area is rich in geological wonders throughout the park and the Mahoosuc Public Lands,…

Mission Esperitu Santo through the trees at Goliad State Park

Goliad State Park

Boasting over 300 years of history, Goliad State Park is one of the most interesting of all state parks in Texas.

Home to the magnificent 18th…

Field of Spring Flowers at Fort Richardson State Park in Panhandle Plains of Texas

Fort Richardson State Park

When it comes to state parks in Texas, few can match Fort Richardson State Park for its sheer beauty and variety.

Officially called The Fort…

Old Fort Parker Blockhouse at Fort Parker State Park

Fort Parker State Park

[caption id="attachment_31827" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Old Fort Parker Blockhouse. Photo: Patrick Feller, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia…

trees reflecting in the water at Big Hill Pond State Park

Big Hill Pond State Park

Imagine a beautiful quiet lake surrounded by tall cypress woodlands with great trails and camping grounds. That’s Big Hill Pond State Park.

The…

an aerial photo of Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park

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Florida’s Untouched Island Paradise — Accessible only by boat, Caladesi Island features
pristine Gulf beaches consistently ranked…

a sailboat in the water at Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park is Florida history at its finest—a beautifully preserved 1847 brick
fortress built from nearly 5 million bricks…

The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park, Texas

Fort Boggy State Park

[caption id="attachment_31825" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

reeds on the edge of the lake at Fairfield Lake State Park

Fairfield Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_31782" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fairfield Lake State Park in Fairfield, Texas. Photo: Chamberlain2007, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

a dirt trail through the trees at Estero Llano Grande State Park

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Regarded as a fantastic example of habitat restoration within the Rio Grande Valley, the Estero Llano Grande State Park is one of the most unique state…

long exposure shot of a tent underneath the stars at Copper Breaks State Park

Copper Breaks State Park

Home to two picturesque bodies of water and over ten miles of trails, Copper Breaks State Park is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and…

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