Lehigh Gorge State Park
Spread across an area that covers over 6,000 wonderful acres, Lehigh Gorge State Park is a great place to head to when you need some time to rest and…
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Hickory Run State Park
National Natural Landmark — Home to the Boulder Field, a 16-acre expanse of Ice Age
boulders designated a National Natural Landmark…
Gifford Pinchot State Park
Covering some 2,338-acres, Gifford Pinchot State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most acclaimed public recreational areas.
Located in Lewisberry…
French Creek State Park
The Largest Contiguous Forest Between DC and NYC — 7,730 acres of unbroken
Pennsylvania woodlands with two lakes, 35+ miles of…
Chapman State Park
Established in 1951, Chapman State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and most popular public recreational spaces.
Spread across 862 splendid…
Canoe Creek State Park
Located within Blair County, the stunning 958 acre Canoe Creek State Park is a popular outdoor recreational space in Pennsylvania.
Just 12 miles…
Bald Eagle State Park
Bald Eagle State Park centers around the spectacular 1,730-acre Foster Joseph Sayers
Reservoir with 23 miles of shoreline in the Allegheny…
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park is Texas’s largest state park at 311,000 acres—a vast
Chihuahuan Desert wilderness with 238 miles of trails, remote…
Camden Hills State Park
Official Guide: Camden Hills State Park — Offering sweeping views of Penobscot Bay from atop Mount Battie.
Birch Point State Park
Birch Point State Park is off Route 73, and 15 minutes south of Rockland and Route 1. The park is also known as Birch Point Beach State Park as it’s…
Widewater State Park
[caption id="attachment_30273" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Widewater State Park small boat launch from Above. Photo: Photo courtesy of the…
York River State Park
Beautiful York River State Park lies on the south bank of the historic York River only 11 miles west of Colonial Williamsburg. This 2,531 acre public…
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park
This year-round, 244-acre park is located five miles from the center of Freeport and a half-hour from Portland. This makes the park a welcoming,…
Wilderness Road State Park
Peaceful and rustic Wilderness Road State Park lies near Cumberland Gap and Ewing in Southwest Virginia. This 310 acre public recreation area was…
Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park sits on 1,321 acres along the Potomac River in Virginia’s Northern Neck region, where towering Horsehead Cliffs rise 150 feet…
Warren Island State Park
View from the shore at Warren Island State Park. Photo courtesy of Loop by Loop Studio, taken on a J&E Riggin windjammer cruise.The old Maine…
Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Platform on the Trail Vaughan Woods State Park. Photo: InAweofGod’sCreation,…
Two Lights State Park
This 41-acre park features two historic lighthouses and a stretch of rocky coastline that is one of Maine’s natural signatures. The park is open all…
Twin Lakes State Park
[caption id="attachment_30037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fog on Goodwin Lake at Twin Lakes State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Tubac Presidio State Historic Park sign. Photo: Mosamiazaz,…
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in Pine, about halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This public recreation area consists mainly of trails…
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
This historic courthouse, in the town of Tombstone, lies about 70 miles east of Tucson. Often referred to as ‘The Town Too Tough to Die’, Tombstone…
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located along the Colorado River in Yuma. The prison is an important piece of Yuma’s (and the…
Swan Lake State Park
Swan Lake State Park is a 67-acre park located on the shores of 1370-acre Swan Lake in Swanville. The location is a quick 20-minute drive from the…
Staunton River State Park
A peaceful woodland park lies along the Staunton River near Scottsburg in Halifax County. This rustic park is only 25 miles from the border of North…
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Photo: Virginia…
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park building front. Photo: Blackoffee, Wikimedia
A Victorian mansion dedicated to Southwest Virginia’s…
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a public recreation area near Huddleston in Bedford County. This picturesque park is only 40 miles from both Roanoke…
Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park lies amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwest Fauquier County in Delaplane, Virginia. This 1,862 acre public…
Shot Tower Historical State Park
[caption id="attachment_30037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Jackson Ferry Shot Tower at Shot Tower State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Slide Rock State Park
Arizona’s #1 Swimming Hole — Updated for 2026 with current fees, seasonal hours, and trail closures
Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. Shenandoah River State Park
Picturesque Shenandoah River State Park is located in Bentonville, 1 ½ hours from Northern Virginia. This 1,619 acres of public recreation area lies…
Shackford Head State Park
View of Cobscook Bay from Shackford Head State Park in city of Eastport. Photo: Ken Gallager, Wikimedia
This 90-acre park is one of the country’s…
Seven Bends State Park
Scenic Seven Bends State Park is located a few miles from historic downtown Woodstock in Shenandoah County, and 35 miles southwest of Winchester and 40…
Sebago Lake State Park
This park sits on the shores of Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake. This expansive body of water complements the park’s diverse 1,342 acres…
Scarborough Beach State Park
This state park is the site of a marvelous stretch of sandy beach in southern Maine. It is managed by a unique partnership between the state of Maine…
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park sign. Photo: Virginia State Parks staff,…
Roque Bluffs State Park
Roque Bluffs State Park is a water-wrapped setting on Schoppee Point in Washington County, just eight miles south of Machias. The 274-acre setting…
Roper Lake State Park
Picturesque Roper Lake State Park is located outside Safford in Graham County. This cozy recreation area near Mount Graham and ‘Sky Island’ is only…
River Island State Park
Clouds over the hills at River Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Scenic River Island State Park is located in the Parker Strip of Western…
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Riordan Mansion State Park, Flagstaff, Arizona. Photo: Lockley, Wikimedia
🏆 Official Guide: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park — A stunning…
Reid State Park
Official Guide: Reid State Park — Home to Maine’s essential nesting grounds for endangered shorebirds and stunning sandy beaches.
Red Rock State Park
Sedona’s Hidden Nature Sanctuary — 286 acres of stunning red rock
formations, riparian Oak Creek habitat, over 150 bird species, and…
Range Pond State Park
Snow on the bank of Range Pond. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Range Pond State Park is an all-season, multi-activity destination. Located in Poland…
Cape Henlopen State Park
Where Delaware Bay Meets the Atlantic: 5,000 Acres of Beaches, Dunes, and WWII History
Rangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley Lake State Park is located in western Maine, known for its year-round beauty and outdoor activities. Its abundant lakes, forests, and…
Quoddy Head State Park
Official Guide: Quoddy Head State Park — Visit the easternmost point in the contiguous United States, featuring dramatic cliffs and a historic…
Powhatan State Park
[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] James River at Powhatan State Park. Photo: Wikipelli, Wikimedia[/caption]
Beautiful…