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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.

Park bench and picnic table at Memorial Lake State Park

Memorial Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_35960" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park bench and picnic table at Memorial Lake State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0,…

Lake Wilhelm in Maurice K. Goddard State Park

Maurice K. Goddard State Park

Lake Wilhelm in Maurice K. goddard state park. Photo: The Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away in…

White Deer Creek at McCalls Dam State Park

McCalls Dam State Park

[caption id="attachment_35905" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] White Deer Creek at McCalls Dam State Park. Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli, CC BY 2.0, via…

Spillway, lake, and bathhouse at Lyman Run State Park

Lyman Run State Park

Located in a remote part of the Pennsylvania Wilds, north of Susquehannock State Forest, Lyman run state park provides a brilliant escape into…

Picnic area, playground and lake in winter at Little Pine State Park

Little Pine State Park

[caption id="attachment_35901" align="aligncenter" width="1202"] Picnic area, playground and lake in winter at Little Pine State Park. Photo: Nicholas,…

Lake and hills with turning leaves in Little Buffalo State Park

Little Buffalo State Park

[caption id="attachment_35899" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Lake and hills with turning leaves in Little Buffalo State Park. Photo: Smallbones,…

Linn Run State Park Family Cabin District

Linn Run State Park

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Laurel Highlands Cabin Retreat — Stay in rustic cabins, hike to Adams Falls
(you can stand behind it!), explore 50,000 acres of…

view of the river running through the grand canyon of Pennsylvania at Leonard Harrison State Park

Leonard Harrison State Park

🏜️ Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon — Experience breathtaking views of
Pine Creek Gorge, a 47-mile canyon carved 1,000 feet deep through ancient…

waterfall at Ohiopyle State Park

Ohiopyle State Park

🏆 Pennsylvania’s Whitewater Capital — Over 2 million annual visitors
experience world-class rafting, stunning waterfalls, and 79 miles of…

creek running through Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

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Big Sur’s Iconic Redwood Gateway — 1,346 acres of towering redwoods, a 60-foot
waterfall, 172 riverside campsites, 8 miles of trails…

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park from the top of a hill

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

🏆 Researched by State Park Experts — Based on California State Parks
data, Sempervirens Fund conservation records, and Santa Cruz Mountains…

Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park entrance sign

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

[caption id="attachment_35848" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park entrance sign. Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY…

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park on a clear day

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Deep within the western Mojave Desert habitat surrounded by Joshua trees and California juniper trees lies Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park….

aerial photograph of Ano Nuevo State Park

Ano Nuevo State Park

Scenic Año Nuevo State Park, known for its low, rocky, windswept point that extends out into the Pacific Ocean, is located just 55 miles south of San…

a person walking through a walkway under a tree at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

The world’s largest trees lie within Sierra Nevada mountains just 4 miles northeast of Arnold and 76 miles northeast of Modesto. Calaveras Big Trees…

Wolf Rock Loop trail at Laurel Summit State Park

Laurel Summit State Park

Wolf Rock Loop trail at Laurel Summit State Park. Photo: David Fulmer, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Situated just over an hour and 20 minutes from…

One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park

Laurel Ridge State Park

One tree grows from the rotting stump of another at Laurel Ridge State Park. Photo: Chris Collins from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia…

The ski area entrance at Laurel Mountain State Park

Laurel Mountain State Park

[caption id="attachment_35745" align="aligncenter" width="1203"] The ski area entrance at Laurel Mountain State Park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via…

Tree stump and wooden fence in front of a wooded tree line with a green field of grass in Lauren Hill State Park in Pennsylvania

Laurel Hill State Park

Laurel Hill State Park is one of several fabulous Pennsylvania state parks located in the Laurel Highlands.

Spanning over 4,000 acres, its bosky…

The lake at Lackawanna State Park during Autumn

Lackawanna State Park

Located just 20 minutes from Scranton, Lackawanna State Park, is a fabulous public recreational space which many people don’t know about.

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The lake at Kooser State Park during Autumn

Kooser State Park

Tucked away at an altitude of 2,600 feet in the beautiful Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, about an hour from Pittsburgh, Kooser State Park is…

a picture of Chino Hills State Park with mountains in the background

Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park is Southern California’s urban wilderness escape—14,102
acres of rolling hills, oak woodlands, and grassy meadows…

scenic viewpoint at Castle Rock State Park overlooking trees

Castle Rock State Park (California)

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Santa Cruz Mountains Rock Climbing Paradise — 34 miles of rugged trails through
sculpted sandstone formations, high-elevation…

sunlight shining through the trees at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s oldest state park, established in
1902 to protect ancient coast redwoods—some over 1,000 to 2,000…

aerial photograph of Andrew Molera State Park

Andrew Molera State Park

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Big Sur’s Gateway Park — 5,000 acres of dramatic coastal bluffs, 20+ miles of trails
from river to ridge, walk-in camping beneath…

A lake at Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, where sparkling freshwater springs hug rugged lava rocks, and an oak, pine, and juniper woodland, lies only 82 miles…

Northeast-facing vista, Clinton County, within Kettle Creek State Park

Kettle Creek State Park

[caption id="attachment_35620" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Northeast-facing vista, Clinton County, within Kettle Creek State Park. Photo:…

View of the West Branch Susquehanna River valley, with Pennsylvania State Route 120 (the Bucktail Trail) crossing it, looking west-northwest from Hyner View State Park

Hyner View State Park

View of the West Branch Susquehanna River valley, with Pennsylvania State Route 120 (the Bucktail Trail) crossing it, looking west-northwest from Hyner…

Namesake stream, Hyner Run State Park, Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Hyner Run State Park

Namesake stream, Hyner run state park, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nestled in the…

Fishing pier at Hills Creek State Park

Hills Creek State Park

[caption id="attachment_35612" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fishing pier at Hills Creek State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Nestled…

A marsh at Hillman State Park

Hillman State Park

A marsh at hillman state park. Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
For those who like to escape to nature, Hillman State Park is a…

Trading post museum at Mormon Station State Park

Mormon Station State Park

[caption id="attachment_35574" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trading post museum at Mormon Station State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Entrance to Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Kershaw-Ryan State Park is a beautiful park located in a remote part of southeastern Nevada, just a few miles from the city of Caliente.

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Group horse ride through Little Missouri State Park

Little Missouri State Park

Little Missouri State Park is one of North Dakota’s most wild and remote treasures — a sprawling
6,000-acre wilderness of rugged Badlands terrain…

Pavilion by the water at Lake Sakakawea State Park

Lake Sakakawea State Park

[caption id="attachment_35568" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pavilion by the water at Lake Sakakawea State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

The lake through the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park

[caption id="attachment_35566" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The lake through the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park

Icelandic State Park

Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Picturesque Icelandic State Park lies nestled within the thick woodlands along the…

Campsites under the trees at Grahams Island State Park

Grahams Island State Park

[caption id="attachment_35533" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Campsites under the trees at Grahams Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Sunrise sky over the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park, North Dakota, USA

Fort Ransom State Park

Fort Ransom State Park lies within the heavily wooded Sheyenne River Valley only 84 miles west of Fargo. This picturesque area features 20 miles of…

View from Holts Landing State Park of Calhoun Landing. On Indian River Bay in Sussex County, Delaware

Holts Landing State Park

If you are looking for somewhere that has a serene atmosphere, breathtaking views and offers numerous recreational opportunities, then Holts Landing…

Building and picnic tables at Fox Point State Park

Fox Point State Park

[caption id="attachment_35525" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Building and picnic tables at Fox Point State Park. Photo: Ethelred unraed, CC BY-SA…

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