Paynes Creek Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32999" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pathway through the park at Paynes Creek Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA…
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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.
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park, located between Sarasota and Venice, is an oasis in the midst of urban life. This beautiful Florida state park, only 70 miles…
Orman House Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32989" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Orman House in Apalachicola, Florida. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Park sign at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
An historic area surrounded by the majestic…
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32903" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Open field at Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0,…
Ochlockonee River State Park
As Florida state parks go, Ochlockonee River State Park is not the biggest. However, its 540-acres are packed with some of the most incredible natural…
O’Leno State Park
[caption id="attachment_32898" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Santa Fe River, looking south from the bridge in O’Leno State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC…
North Peninsula State Park
[caption id="attachment_32896" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] beach access walkway at North Peninsula State Park. Photo: Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32894" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park sign. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32892" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ house in Cross Creek. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Madison Blue Spring State Park
Florida is blessed with several first-magnitude springs, but none can compare with the one at Madison blue spring state park.
Situated just over an…
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
Looking for a place where nature exists in its purest form? Then a visit to Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is a terrific idea!
Situated just…
Long Key State Park
Once a favored tourist hotspot for celebrities, millionaires and US Presidents, Long Key State Park is one of Florida’s most impressive public…
Little Talbot Island State Park
If your ideal getaway involves heading to a place where you can fish, swim and indulge in a range of water sports then Little Talbot Island State Park…
Little Manatee River State Park
For those who want a break within nature there are few better places to go in Florida than Little Manatee River State Park.
Covering 2,433-acres, much…
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Tucked away in an isolated part of the Florida Keys lies the fabulous Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.
A place full of wonder, it features a…
Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
[caption id="attachment_32835" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Entrance to Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA…
Lake Talquin State Park
Need a break from the pace of city life? Then consider a visit to Lake Talquin State Park.
Situated on the craggy bluffs that look out onto the…
Lake Manatee State Park
[caption id="attachment_32828" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign at Lake Manatee State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Lake Kissimmee State Park
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Lake Kissimmee State Park should be high on your bucket list.
Home to a dozen natural bodies and…
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32786" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Clouds reflect in the water at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park. Photo:…
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
[caption id="attachment_32784" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Mound 1 at Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0,…
Lake Griffin State Park
Love nature? Well you are going to want to head on over to Lake Griffin State Park in central Florida for the chance to see the second oldest tree in…
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
View of the springs at Lafayette blue springs state park from above. Photo: Paul Clark, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nestled almost halfway between…
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Sitting on over 54,000 breathtaking acres of pristine land, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is the perfect destination for those who want to…
John Gorrie Museum State Park
[caption id="attachment_32758" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Front of the museum at John Gorrie Museum State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Boasting a diverse mix of tropical and coastal hammocks, as well as dense mangrove forest, the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is an enchanting…
Indian Key Historic State Park
While there are few Florida state parks that can only be accessed by boat, one of the best of them has to be Indian Key Historic State Park.
Located…
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Nestled right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has been referred to as the city’s version of ‘Central Park’.
A gift to…
Haw Creek Preserve State Park
Situated just an hour from Daytona Beach and about 90 minutes from Jacksonville, Haw Creek Preserve State Park is one of Florida’s most isolated state…
Hontoon Island State Park
Located on the St. Johns River, Hontoon Island State Park is a scenic 1,650-acre public recreation space that can only be accessed by park ferry or…
Highlands Hammock State Park
Highlands Hammock State Park is one of Florida’s oldest state parks, opened in 1931 and officially dedicated in 1935 — a living monument to the…
Gasparilla Island State Park
If you are really looking for somewhere to get away from it all, then Gasparilla Island State Park is a terrific option.
Detached from the mainland…
George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
George Crady Bridge at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Situated less than an hour from…
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32667" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Mansion at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
Discover pristine white sandy beaches along an Atlantic coast barrier island just 70 miles north of West Palm Beach.
This picturesque 340 acre…
Fort Mose Historic State Park
Take a step back in time to the early 1700s as you explore this National Historic Landmark in St Augustine, Florida. Fort Mose Historic State Park…
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
Ribault Inn Club at Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hike, bike, kayak, picnic and more at…
Fort Cooper State Park
Old military road in Fort cooper state park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
🏆 Official Guide: Fort Cooper State Park —…
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
An authentic 19th century homestead nestled…
Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park
View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park. Photo: Judson McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picturesque Fernandina…
Faver-Dykes State Park
[caption id="attachment_32598" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Fanning Springs State Park
A beautiful clear spring lies near the expansive Suwannee River Wilderness Trail only 40 miles west of Gainesville in Fanning Springs, FL. Located…
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is Florida’s largest state park and the
“Orchid Capital of North America” — a primeval swamp wilderness…
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Picturesque Estero Bay Preserve State Park lies just 22 miles south of Fort Myers in Estero, Florida. This public recreation area consists of mainly…
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
[caption id="attachment_32562" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Manatee statue and fountain near the entrance to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs…
Egmont Key State Park
Official Guide: Egmont Key State Park — An island accessible only by boat, primarily known as a wildlife refuge and historical site featuring a…
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
[caption id="attachment_32554" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Puddin’ Head Lake at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC…
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
A majestic spring and 6,000 acre wildlife sanctuary is safely tucked away just 30 minutes south of Tallahassee in Wakulla County, Florida.
This…