Ferry Beach State Park
Ferry Beach State Park is located on a long stretch of white sand beach in southern Maine. The park is a half-hour from Portland and only 10 minutes…
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a 423-acre riparian oasis in the heart of Arizona’s Verde Valley, where the lush green corridor of the Verde River…
Damariscotta Lake State Park
damariscotta lake state park is a 17-acre park next to Route 32 in Jefferson Maine, about ½-hour east of Augusta, the state capitol. The park’s…
Crescent Beach State Park
Crescent Beach State Park is a mile-long stretch of sandy beach in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The light surf and ocean views make it hard to believe…
Colorado River State Historic Park
Located in the heart of Yuma and along the historic Colorado River lies this important day-use park, the Colorado River State Historic Park. Important…
Big Spring State Park
There’s a particular kind of beauty to the West Texas plains that takes getting used to. It’s not the lush, obvious kind—no cascading waterfalls or towering old-growth forests here. Instead, it’s a beauty of scale and sky, of horizons that stretch so far in every direction that the Earth’s curvature starts to feel like something…
Cattail Cove State Park
Cattail Cove State Park, in southern Mohave County, is a 2,000 acre public recreation area alongside Lake Havasu and only 19 miles from Lake Havasu…
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Picturesque Buckskin Mountain State Park lies along the historic Colorado River in Parker, Arizona only 30 minutes south of Lake Havasu City. This…
Blanco State Park
Texas Hill Country River Escape — Swim, tube, and fish in the spring-fed Blanco River,
framed by CCC-built stone dams. Borrow…
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Just a few miles southwest of Mission, you will find a birder’s paradise – the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. The park sits in a historically rich area along the Rio Grande and is home to more than 360 bird species. Before it was a Texas state park, the land was home to Spanish settlers…
Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park protects a unique ecosystem: the Lost Pines—loblolly pines
isolated 100 miles west of the main East Texas pine belt! Though…
Atlanta State Park
Drive out to Atlanta State Park – just 13 miles from Atlanta, Texas – for a peaceful retreat into nature. Located along the Wright Patman Lake, previously known as Lake Texarkana, the park expands 1,475 acres along its shores. Humans began to settle in the region before it was a park due to its rich…
Alamo Lake State Park
Peaceful Alamo Lake State Park lies 38 miles north of Wenden in the western part of the state. This picturesque public recreation area is nestled…
Abilene State Park
Abilene State Park is located in Elm Creek recreational area, a mere 16-mile drive southwest of Abilene. This area was frequented by Native American…
Little Sahara State Park
It’s not surprising why Little Sahara State Park in Oklahoma is so called.
Made up of over 1,600 acres of sand dunes, some of which soar up to 75…
Lake Texoma State Park
Centered around the second largest lake in Oklahoma – which also sprawls into Texas – Lake Texoma is a dream spot for those who enjoy water based…
Lake Wister State Park
Situated in southeast Oklahoma, Lake Wister State Park is one of the Sooner state’s most beautiful public recreational spaces.
Regarded as the…
Lake Murray State Park
Oklahoma’s Oldest & Largest State Park — Explore 5,700 acres of lake paradise,
climb the iconic Tucker Tower for panoramic views,…
Keystone State Park
Sailboat on blue waters at keystone state park. Photo: Park Facebook PageTucked away in the northeastern part Oklahoma, Keystone State Park is an…
Greenleaf State Park
Nestled within eastern Oklahoma’s lush and picturesque hills, Greenleaf State Park is one of the Sooner State’s pre-eminent public outdoor recreational…
Great Plains State Park
Tucked away between the eastern fringes of the Tom Steed Reservoir, and the foothills of Wichita Mountains, the Great Plains State Park is undoubtedly…
Grand Lake State Park
Grand Lake State Park in northeastern Oklahoma is made up of separate areas: Bernice, Cherokee, Disney, Little Blue, Honey Creek, Spavinaw and Twin Bridges. Overview and links.
Foss State Park
Once the home of the Plains Indian Tribes, the Foss State Park is a stunning 1,749-acre park in western Oklahoma. Centered around the picturesque Foss Lake, the park is the perfect destination for those who enjoy having fun in the great outdoors. Throughout the park, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking,…
Gloss Mountain State Park
Tucked away, about an hour’s drive west of Enid, you’ll find one of Oklahoma most stunning public recreational spaces – the Gloss Mountain State…
Fort Cobb State Park
For those who love nothing more than to escape to a scenic nature spot that is blessed with a beautiful waterway, Fort Cobb State Park could well be the place for you. Flanking the southern part of the 4,000 acre Lake Cobb, this fabulous Oklahoma state park offers plenty of boating, fishing and swimming opportunities,…
Clayton Lake State Park
Nestled within the Kiamichi Mountains, Clayton Lake State Park, is a spectacular state park in the southeast of Oklahoma. Incorporating some 500 acres, the park features a dazzling landscape of pine hardwood forests and stunning foliage. It is also centered around the shimmering waters of the lake which gives its name. For those who love…
Cherokee Landing State Park
Nestled on a peninsula that juts dramatically into Lake Tenkiller, Cherokee Landing State Park is a spectacular 146-acre public recreation space in the…
Boiling Springs State Park
During the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps built a number of wonderful state parks throughout the USA. One of the best of them in Oklahoma was…
Black Mesa State Park
Black Mesa State Park sits in the far northwestern corner of the Oklahoma Panhandle, where the shortgrass prairie meets the foothills of the Rocky…
Beavers Bend State Park
Oklahoma’s Mountain Escape – Year-round trout fishing on the Mountain
Fork River. Luxurious cabins. Pristine Broken Bow Lake in the…
Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park
Previously known as Arrowhead State Park, the Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park is one of Oklahoma State Park System’s most popular public recreational spaces. Tucked away in northern Pittsburg County, the 2,200-acre state park is located on the stunning peninsula of Eufaula Lake. It’s a popular day trip and camping spot for visitors…
Alabaster Caverns State Park
Established in 1956, Alabaster Caverns State Park is a picturesque state park that covers 200-acres in the northwestern part of Oklahoma, near its panhandle. Situated about 4.5 miles south from the town of Freedom, the park is renowned for housing the world’s largest natural gypsum cave. Despite this, it’s a park that faces an uncertain…
Lake Havasu State Park
Lake Havasu State Park is a premier watersports destination on the Colorado River
in Arizona, famous for its proximity to the relocated London…
Natural Tunnel State Park
Natural Tunnel State Park is located in the Appalachian Mountains near Duffield in Scott County. Only a 1 ½ hour drive from Knoxville, TN this public…
Natural Bridge State Park
Discover Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Machicomoco State Park
🏆 Machicomoco State Park — Virginia’s first state park dedicated to honoring Indigenous peoples — located on the York River in Gloucester County, near historic Werowocomoco (capital of the Powhatan Chiefdom) — featuring an open-air interpretive pavilion (longhouse design), 6.4+ miles of trails (paved + natural), car-top boat launch (kayak/canoe to York River), camping (tent…
Mason Neck State Park
Picturesque Mason Neck State Park lies in Southern Fairfax County about 20 miles from Washington, DC.
This Northern Virginia public recreation area…
Kiptopeke State Park
Kiptopeke State Park guards Virginia’s Eastern Shore at the southern tip—a unique coastal sanctuary
where nine World War II-era concrete ships…
James River State Park
James River State Park — Offering rolling hills, quiet forests, and spectacular views of the historic James River.
Holliday Lake State Park
Picturesque Holliday Lake State Park is located in Appomattox County just 2 hours from both Richmond and Roanoke. This 560 acre park lies within the confines of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest and is known for its great lake fishing. This Virginia park’s oak-hickory and pine forest surrounds a peaceful 119 acre lake and offers visitors a…
High Bridge Trail State Park
High Bridge Trail State Park — A spectacular rail-trail in Virginia, featuring the magnificent 2,400-foot-long High Bridge…
Grayson Highlands State Park
Where Wild Ponies Roam Free — Virginia’s highest state park offers
iconic encounters with free-ranging ponies, access to the Appalachian…
False Cape State Park
Not far from the North Carolina border lies a vast area of undeveloped land along the coast and near Virginia Beach.
This Virginia park, on the…
First Landing State Park
Where American History Began — Virginia’s most popular state park
marks where English colonists first landed in 1607, now featuring 1.5…
Fairy Stone State Park
Home of the Legendary Fairy Stones — Discover rare cross-shaped
crystals, swim in a pristine mountain lake, and explore one of Virginia’s…
Douthat State Park
Douthat State Park is a National Register of Historic Places gem built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Nestled in Virginia’s…
Clinch River State Park
Clinch River State Park is located along the Clinch River in St. Paul at the heart of the Appalachians. The Clinch River is considered to be the most bio-diverse river in the world, second only to the mighty Amazon. By creating a public recreation area around it the state hopes to raise awareness and appreciation…
Claytor Lake State Park
Claytor Lake State Park offers a resort-style experience on a beautiful 4,500-acre lake in
Virginia’s Blue Ridge foothills. With 3 lodges, 15…