Colt Creek State Park
Nestled within Florida’s Green Swamp Wilderness Area, Colt Creek State Park is the perfect place to visit for those who want to rest and relax in…
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Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
While it might not sound like the most enticing of places, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is in fact a splendid place to visit. Situated in the delta of the Little Manatee River, this beautiful series of islands lie within the southeast region of Tampa Bay. Only accessible by kayak or canoe, the islands comprise…
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Protecting more than 100 miles of Charlotte Harbor’s picturesque shoreline, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is the third largest state park in Florida. Spread across 45,387 acres, it is renowned for accommodating five separate aquatic preserves, which are home to a diverse range of birds, plants and wildlife. Just 30 minutes from Fort Myers, this…
Cedar Key Museum State Park
At just 18 acres, Cedar Key Museum State Park is one of the smallest state parks in Florida. However, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for…
Camp Helen State Park
Bordered on three sides by water, Camp Helen State Park is an ecological wonder that should be on everyone’s must visit list.
Situated to the west…
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Visit the historic ruins of a once prosperous sugar mill plantation along Bulow Creek in East Florida only 20 miles north of Daytona Beach. Now a 150…
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Resaca de la Palma State Park is one of three state parks in America that fall under the umbrella…
Village Creek State Park
Not to be confused with its namesake in Arkansas, Village Creek State Park is a heavily forested, public recreational space that covers 1,090 acres. Established in 1994, it is named after Village Creek, a very clean, free-flowing and sand-bottomed, tributary of the Neches River. Despite being just 20 minutes from downtown Beaumont, the park is…
Bulow Creek State Park
Picturesque Bulow Creek State Park is located 15 miles north of Daytona Beach in Ormond Beach, FL. This peaceful 5,000 acre park is surrounded by…
Blackwater River State Park
Visit Blackwater River State Park for a chance to tube, kayak and canoe in crystal clear waters along pristine sandy shoreline. This 600 acre…
Big Talbot Island State Park
One of Florida’s most unique and picturesque islands lies along the Atlantic Ocean just 28 miles from downtown Jacksonville. The black rocky…
Big Shoals State Park
Suwannee River through the trees at Big Shoals State Park. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Big Shoals State Park lies along…
Lake Tenkiller State Park
Affectionately known as ‘Heaven in the hills’, Tenkiller State Park is a fantastic place to get away from it all.
Boasting one of the most beautiful…
Tyler State Park
East Texas Piney Woods Retreat — Nearly 1,000 acres of towering
pines, a crystal-clear 64-acre spring-fed lake, 35 historic CCC…
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Situated just an hour’s drive from Houston, the Stephen F. Austin State Park provides the perfect tranquil nature escape for those who need a break…
Sheldon Lake State Park
The area around northeast Harris County is renowned for its natural splendor and nowhere is this better illustrated than at the Sheldon Lake State Park…
Seminole Canyon State Park
Texas is a state rich in history and cultural attractions and nowhere is this more evident than at Seminole Canyon State Park.
Situated within a…
San Angelo State Park
Set around one of the most scenic bodies of water in the whole of Texas, San Angelo State Park is a fabulous place for some good old fashioned rest and…
Purtis Creek State Park
If you ever find yourself in northeast Texas be sure to visit the wonderful Purtis Creek State Park. Situated just an hour’s drive from Dallas, this scenic public recreational space provides visitors with the opportunity to rest and unwind from the stresses of big city life. A terrific place to reconnect with nature, the 1582-acre…
Old Tunnel State Park
If you suffer from Chiroptophobia you might want to give Old Tunnel State Park a wide berth. But if you don’t mind bats then you should definitely head there. Situated in the heart of Texas Hill Country, roughly midway between Fredericksburg and Comfort, this park is renowned for being the seasonal home of over 3…
Brazos Bend State Park
Texas alligator paradise — 4,897 acres where 300+ bird species, wild gators, and a
world-class observatory meet 45 minutes from Houston
South Llano River State Park
South Llano River State Park in Texas is an International Dark Sky Park featuring a
famous turkey roost, spring-fed river swimming, and over 22…
Bald Point State Park
Bald Point State Park’s gorgeous Gulf Coast views, sandy beaches and lush maritime hammock welcomes guests looking to kayak, swim, fish, collect…
Avalon State Park
Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Escape to breathtaking views of the Atlantic coast,…
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
Anclote Key Preserve State Park — Featuring 11,773 acres of pristine barrier island paradise, spectacular birding, and an iconic…
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Florida’s Premier Surf & Fishing Destination — Home to the best waves on
America’s East Coast and world-class jetty fishing. Where…
Mission Tejas State Park
🏆 Mission Tejas State Park — A historic Pineywoods destination in Houston County, Texas — site of the first Spanish mission in Texas (Mission San Francisco de los Tejas, 1690) — featuring a CCC-built mission replica (1934–35), the Rice Family Log Home (1828–1838, moved to park in 1973), a segment of El Camino Real de…
Meridian State Park
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the 1930s, Meridian State Park is one the most popular public recreational areas in Texas Hill Country. Situated just 50 miles from Waco, the park’s main attraction is the 72-acre Lake Meridian, which provides fabulous opportunities to enjoy paddling and swimming. It is also a renowned spot…
Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Set on the eastern fringes of Texas, Martin Dies Jr. State Park enjoys a picturesque location by the confluence of two rivers.
Comprising a…
Big Lagoon State Park
Big Lagoon State Park is the Florida Panhandle’s premier birding destination—a 705-acre coastal
preserve featuring saltwater marshes, pine…
Amelia Island State Park
Amelia Island State Park lies along the Atlantic coastal plain in Nassau County, 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach and 33 miles north of Jacksonville….
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…
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
An expansive nature and wildlife preserve lies along the ancient sand dunes of Lake Wales Ridge in Polk County, Florida. This 8,000 acre preserve, Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park, is located only 54 miles west of Orlando and 76 miles east of Tampa. Sandy peaks, scrub, flatwoods, ponds and marshland create ideal…
Martin Creek Lake State Park
🏆 Martin Creek Lake State Park — In the East Texas Piney Woods near Tatum, Rusk County, Texas — featuring year-round warm-water fishing (lake heated by nearby power plant) for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish + tilapia, a lighted fishing pier, 50+ campsites (electric/water) + island primitive camping via footbridge, cabins + screened shelters, a…
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…
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…
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…
Lake Somerville State Park
With its abundant wildlife, scenic creeks and stunning lakeside location, Lake Somerville State Park provides the perfect Texan nature escape. Although it is just a 90 minute drive from both Houston and Austin, it might as well be a world away, as the park’s serene landscape totally contrasts to the aesthetic of those concrete jungles.…
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
If you are a history enthusiast, this park is the place for you. Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park is a 55-acre site situated on the Highland Rim, north of Cookeville, near Byrdstown, close to the Kentucky border. The site features: Cordell Hull’s log cabin birthplace and period gardens Cordell Hull Museum Hull Library and Archives…
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…
Booker T. Washington State Park
From phenomenal views to a quiet lake and great trails, Booker T. Washington State Park is the perfect getaway. The 353-acre park presents its visitors with nature in all its wonders. Booker T. Washington State Park is located on the shores of the spectacular Chickamauga Lake, near the city of Chattanooga. The dense forest bordering…
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…
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…
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….
Talimena State Park
Talimena State Park near Talihina marks the Oklahoma entrance to the 54-mile Talimena National Scenic Drive and is the western trailhead of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Sequoyah State Park
Tucked away in northeastern Oklahoma, Sequoyah State Park has been welcoming lovers of the great outdoors for almost 75 years now. Many of them have been attracted by the recreational activities that take place around the stunning Fort Gibson Lake. Although plenty of others have been drawn to the hiking trails, camping facilities and flora…
Sequoyah Bay State Park
Situated on the western shore of Fort Gibson Lake, Sequoyah Bay State Park is a terrific getaway for those who want to fully immerse themselves in nature. Not to be confused with a nearby Oklahoma state park – Sequoyah State Park – this public recreational space covers 303 spectacular acres. Like Sequoyah though, it offers…
