State Parks

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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.

marsh with mountains in the background at Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park

Located 10 miles due east of downtown Anchorage, this fourth-largest U.S. state park sits on 495,000 acres in Southcentral Alaska and features a broad…

Park sign at Buccaneer State Park

Buccaneer State Park

Buccaneer State Park is Mississippi’s premier Gulf Coast playground, featuring the
spectacular Buccaneer Bay Water Park with a 460,000-gallon wave…

viewing platform at the top of Castle Rock State Park

Castle Rock State Park (Illinois)

castle rock state park is a 2,000 acre nature preserve along the Rock River in Northern Illinois, only 3 miles south of Oregon and 30 miles south of…

Buescher State Park Lake

Buescher State Park

[caption id="attachment_33943" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Buescher State Park Lake. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…

aerial view of Bear Lake State Park

Bear Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_32265" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Aerial view of Bear Lake State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.[/caption]
Bear Lake…

Amicalola Falls 729-foot waterfall in Appalachian mountains Georgia

Amicalola Falls State Park

Georgia’s Tallest Waterfall — 729 Feet of Cascading Power — Staircase to the top, zip line canopy tours, the lodge at the falls, and the…

Park sign at Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls State Park
Hawaii’s Most Iconic Waterfall • Big Island’s Natural Wonder

aerial photograph of a lake at Shawnee State Park in winter

Shawnee State Park (Ohio)

Nestled at the Appalachian Mountains picturesque foothills, Shawnee State Park is a breathtaking example of some of Mother Nature’s finest…

Salt Fork State Park autumn

Salt Fork State Park

Official Guide: Salt Fork State Park — Ohio’s largest state park spanning 17,229 acres.

boardwalk to the water at Punderson State Park

Punderson State Park

At 741 acres, Punderson State Park is not the biggest state park in Ohio. But it can easily lay claim to being one of the most beautiful.

Situated…

Trees reflecting in the water at Portage Lakes State Park

Portage Lakes State Park

[caption id="attachment_33833" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trees reflecting in the water at Portage Lakes State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Pike Lake State Park welcome sign

Pike Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_33831" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pike Lake State Park welcome sign. Photo: Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…

The marina at Paint Creek State Park

Paint Creek State Park

[caption id="attachment_33829" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The marina at Paint Creek State Park. Photo: Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…

Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park

Oak Point State Park

Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park. Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away on south bass island you will find the smallest…

Aerial photograph of North Bass Island State Park

North Bass Island State Park

Aerial photograph of North bass island state park. Photo: Park Facebook page.
If you are looking for somewhere you can completely go off grid for a…

Hiking trail at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

[caption id="attachment_33823" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Hiking trail at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. Photo: E Photos, CC BY 2.0, via…

Mt Gilead State Park (Ohio)

Mt Gilead State Park

[caption id="attachment_33777" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Boat launch at Mt Gilead State Park in autumn. Photo: Tysto, Public domain, via…

aerial photograph of Mosquito Lake State Park

Mosquito Lake State Park

It might not have the most charming or enticing of names, but don’t let that prevent you from visiting Mosquito Lake State Park.

Boasting a man-made…

River running through the woods at Mohican State Park

Mohican State Park

Ohio’s Adventure Heartland — Home to Clear Fork Gorge National Natural Landmark, the
“Canoe Capital of Ohio,” and a legendary…

Aerial photograph of Middle Bass Island State Park

Middle Bass Island State Park

Middle Bass Island State Park, along the shores of picturesque Lake Erie just 58 miles east of Toledo, was once the site of the historic Lonz Winery….

picture of the bay from the edge of the water at Maumee Bay State Park

Maumee Bay State Park

Picturesque state park with a golf course, trails, campground, cabins, and the beautiful resort – Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center – lies along…

The Maumee River as taken from Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Grand Rapids, Ohio.

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

[caption id="attachment_33758" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Maumee River as taken from Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Grand Rapids, Ohio….

Marblehead Lighthouse at sunset

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park lies along a rocky peninsula that reaches out into one of the Great Lakes, only 55 miles east of Toledo. The…

view of Malabar Farm State Park from a hill in the distance

Malabar Farm State Park

Take a step back in time and discover the rugged beauty of Malabar Farm located in Richland County just 70 miles north of Columbus. This working farm…

Partial panorama from Madison Lake State Park

Madison Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_33720" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Partial panorama from Madison Lake State Park. Photo: John Howard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…

trees on the edge of the river at Little Miami State Park in autumn.

Little Miami State Park

Official Guide: Little Miami State Park — A 50-mile paved rail-trail corridor winding along the beautiful Little Miami National Scenic River.

Flock of geese on the water at Lake White State Park

Lake White State Park

Lake White State Park is a small day-use recreational area located near southwest Waverly, Ohio, only 65 miles south of Columbus. Nestled within the…

Cloudy day at Lake Milton State Park

Lake Milton State Park

[caption id="attachment_33712" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cloudy day at Lake Milton State Park. Photo: Ll1324, CC0, via Wikimedia…

Bridge at Lake Loramie State Park

Lake Loramie State Park

[caption id="attachment_33710" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bridge at Lake Loramie State Park. Photo: Dph414, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…

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

Lake Catherine State Park

Arkansas Lakefront Paradise Near Hot Springs — Featuring 20 fully equipped cabins
(many lakefront with private fishing piers), a…

Welcome sign at Lake Logan State Park

Lake Logan State Park

Welcome sign at Lake Logan State Park. Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Despite being just a 45 minute drive from Columbus,…

trees reflecting off the calm water at Lake Hope State Park

Lake Hope State Park

Exceptional scenery, a diverse range of wildlife, and a beautiful lake are just some of the reasons to visit Lake Hope State Park.

Situated within…

boat on the edge of the water at Lake Alma State Park

Lake Alma State Park

Looking for a quiet spot to escape into nature? Then consider Lake Alma State Park.

Situated just 20 minutes from Jackson and 90 minutes from…

Aerial view of Kiser Lake State Park

Kiser Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_33665" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Aerial view of Kiser Lake State Park. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia…

Wild turkey walking through the woods at Jefferson Lake State Park

Jefferson Lake State Park

Flanked by the beauty of wooded hillsides, Jefferson Lake State Park is the perfect place to escape into nature.

Situated just an hour from…

Looking northward over Jackson Lake from Tommy Been Road at Jackson Lake State Park

Jackson Lake State Park

Looking northward over Jackson Lake from Tommy Been Road at jackson lake state park. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
If you are…

bench overlooking the jetty at Indian Lake State Park

Indian Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_33638" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bench overlooking the jetty at Indian Lake State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Welcome sign at Independence Dam State Park

Independence Dam State Park

[caption id="attachment_33636" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Welcome sign at Independence Dam State Park. Photo: John A. Good, Public domain, via…

boat on the water at Hueston Woods State Park at sunset

Hueston Woods State Park

If you are looking for somewhere to relax in nature away from the frenetic pace of city life then Hueston Woods State Park is an excellent place to…

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Hocking Hills State Park

Ohio’s #1 Outdoor Destination — 37,000 Monthly Searches — Updated for 2026 with trail status, one-way routes, and Lodge information

lighthouse behind the beach at Headlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park

Boasting the longest natural beach in the state, Headlands Beach State Park is a popular day use park.

Located in the northeast part of Ohio, just a…

Overview of William H. Harsha Lake at East Fork State Park

East Fork State Park

[caption id="attachment_33596" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Overview of William H. Harsha Lake at East Fork State Park. Photo: Nyttend, Public…

Kayak and canoe launch at Dillon State Park on a cloudy day

Dillon State Park

[caption id="attachment_33594" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Kayak and canoe launch at Dillon State Park on a cloudy day. Photo: Park Facebook…

Delaware State Park welcome sign

Delaware State Park

[caption id="attachment_33592" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Delaware State Park welcome sign. Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia…

Harrison Lake State Park welcome sign

Harrison Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_33589" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Harrison Lake State Park welcome sign. Photo: Park Facebook page.[/caption]

Nestled…

Sunset over the water at Guilford Lake State Park.

Guilford Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_33587" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over the water at Guilford Lake State Park. Photo: Todd Fowler, CC BY-SA 2.0,…

Great Seal State Park welcome sign

Great Seal State Park

[caption id="attachment_33585" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Great Seal State Park welcome sign. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]

Featuring a…

Sunset over Grand Lake St Marys State Park in Ohio.

Grand Lake St Marys State Park

[caption id="attachment_33540" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over Grand Lake St Marys State Park in Ohio. Photo: Bruin, CC BY 2.0, via…

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