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: 4,080 park profiles across all 50 states, including 2,500+ state parks. See our editorial review methodology for how ASP researches, updates, and reviews park information.
Sycamore State Park is one of the most beautiful state parks in Ohio. Situated in the southwest region of the state, just a 20 minute drive from Dayton, the park is an oasis of woods amid expansive farmland, named for the huge sycamore trees that line the banks of Wolf Creek. This makes it the…
Dow Lake at Strouds run state park in Athens County Ohio. Photo: Shroomydan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away in the scenic hills of…
🏆 Stonelick State Park — 1,058 acres surrounding a tranquil 200-acre lake in Clermont County, Ohio — featuring a 500-foot sandy beach (swim at your own risk), 100+ campsites (electric, non-electric, premium lake-view + camper cabin), fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish + rainbow trout from 2 fishing piers (1 ADA-accessible), electric motors +…
While it may not have the most inviting of names, Snake Den State Park is actually a wonderful public recreational space to visit.
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With its peaceful setting and wide range of outdoor recreational activities, Spring Valley State Park is a perfect destination for anyone looking to…
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park near Las Vegas is a 520-acre historic oasis within
Red Rock Canyon! Once owned by Howard Hughes and German actress…
If you are looking for a place to really get away from it all, then look no further than Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park.
Nestled within the…
Put-in-Bay sign at South bass island state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
Located in the western basin of Lake Erie, South Bass Island State Park is…
Birthplace of American Sport Climbing — Over 1,500 routes on volcanic
spires, the legendary Monkey Face, and the stunning Misery…
Located near the Niobrara River, just 25 minutes from Valentine, Smith Falls State Park is a popular outdoor recreation area in north-central…
Located just a 45 minute drive from Concord in New Hampshire, Silver Lake State Park is the perfect place to visit for a nature getaway.
Centered…
Discover Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Thick hardwood forests, rustic bridges across streams, and wildflower prairies surround Sica Hollow State Park 30 miles east of Britton in Northeastern…
Nestled on Long Island Sound, Sherwood Island State Park is a stunning public recreational space in Westport, Connecticut.
Located an hour’s drive…
If you are looking for somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in Ohio then consider Scioto Trail State Park.
Situated less than an…
Maryland’s Chesapeake Gateway – A mile of beach, 22 boat ramps,
world-class Bay Bridge views. The most popular state park in the…
Official IRONMAN 70.3 Swim Location – Warm-Water Reservoir, 15,000
Acres of OHV Dunes, Scuba with Sunken Aircraft. All info…
Lake Tahoe’s Crown Jewel — Crystal-clear water with 75+ feet visibility,
iconic granite boulders shaped by ancient glaciers,…
Cabins on the edge of the lake at roy lake state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
Roy Lake State Park lies nestled within the woodlands surrounding…
View of Rocky Point State Park, with the Arch on the left and Olympic swimming pool on right. Photo: Mlanni98, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia…
Connecticut’s Premier Beach Destination — 710 acres on Long Island Sound
featuring a pristine half-mile sandy beach, salt marsh…
Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland features the stunning 243-acre Lake Habeeb (bluest
water in the state!), the Rocky Gap Casino Resort, over 260…
Boasting a shimmering 2080-acre lake and over 31 miles of stunning shoreline, Rocky Fork State Park is a delightful public recreational space to visit. Situated just over an hour’s drive from Cincinnati and Columbus, this park is a popular destination for boating, fishing, hiking, birding and picnicking. Attracting outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and families, from…
Tennessee’s Waterfall Wonderland — Great Falls, Twin Falls, and the stunning
Caney Fork Gorge where three rivers converge. Swimming…
Picturesque Rock Cut State Park, a 3,092 wooded area nestled along Pierce Lake and Olson Lake, lies near Rockford in Winnebago County. This serene…
Offering a glimpse into Nebraska’s past and a chance to experience the natural beauty of the area, Rock Creek Station State Historical Park is a fascinating place to visit. Established in 1980, the 350-acre park is located on the site of Rock Creek Station, which was an important stop for pioneers traveling the Oregon and…
Missouri’s Premier Trout Destination — Fed by a first-magnitude spring gushing 20
million gallons daily, with a hatchery producing…
Hollywood’s Favorite Desert – 140+ films shot here including Jurassic
Park & Westworld. Est. 1968.
If you love history, being outdoors and spending quality time with friends or family then Quail Hollow State Park is an excellent place to visit. Spanning just over 700-acres, this stunning Ohio state park offers a range of recreational activities for everyone. One of the main attractions of Quail Hollow State Park is the Quail…
Pulaski State Park is a lovely state park located in the town of Glocester in Rhode Island.
Named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman who fought…
Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon — 150-foot-deep canyons in 43 shades of color, man-made geological wonder, canyon floor hiking, rare…
Montana is blessed with its fair share of outstanding state parks and one of the most enchanting of them has to be Pictograph Cave State Park…
Wisconsin’s Most Complete State Park — 3,776 acres of Door County’s finest:
Eagle Tower, 20+ miles of trails, 468 campsites, 18-hole…
New Hampshire’s Boulder Paradise — Over 5,000 acres featuring
world-class glacial erratics, New England’s premier bouldering…
Palisades State Park showcases 1.2-billion-year-old Sioux quartzite
formations—ancient pink and red rock rising in dramatic 50-foot cliffs…
Oakwood Lakes State Park lies nestled within the woodlands and grasslands surrounded by 8 ancient glacial lakes only 40 miles south of Watertown. This…
Enjoying a picturesque location along the banks of the Niobrara River, Niobrara State Park is a beautiful public recreational space in northeastern…
Platte River State Park is Nebraska’s crown jewel for cabin camping and family adventure—a forested
oasis along the scenic Platte River Valley…
Nebraska has some lovely public recreational spaces and one of the most attractive of them is Ponca State Park. Set along the Missouri River, the park covers over 2,400 pristine acres of lush rolling hills, dense forests and wide open prairies. This creates a spectacular and diverse landscape which is best explored through its 20…
Discover Malibu Creek State Park in California. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Nickerson State Park is Cape Cod’s premier camping destination—1,900 acres of pine
and oak forests surrounding eight glacial kettle ponds with…
Whether you need somewhere just to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, or a place that provides you with an active outdoor experience, Newton Hills…
Natural Bridge State Resort Park showcases one of nature’s most spectacular creations—a massive
78-foot sandstone arch towering 65 feet above the…
South Carolina’s First State Park — 312 acres of pristine maritime forest and oceanfront
beach, preserving the last natural…
Starved Rock’s Hidden Sibling — Fewer crowds, same stunning
canyons. 1,938 acres of waterfalls, sandstone formations, and equestrian…
Killens Pond State Park in Autumn. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
If you are looking for somewhere to spend some quality and fun times with the family in…
If you love to explore the great outdoors, Makoshika State Park is a must-visit destination for anyone heading to Glendive in eastern…
If you are looking for a place to enjoy a digital detox, Lums Pond State Park is a terrific destination.
Situated just a 25 minute drive from…
Little River State Park lies along Waterbury Reservoir nestled within the thick woodlands of Mount Mansfield State Forest. This large campground state…
