State Parks

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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: 4,080 park profiles across all 50 states, including 2,500+ state parks. See our editorial review methodology for how ASP researches, updates, and reviews park information.

sunset over the reservoir at seminoe state park in wyoming

Seminoe State Park

Seminoe State Park is often referred to as the ‘true treasure of Wyoming’ with its wide open water and friendly atmosphere. It’s located in Carbon County 35 miles north of the small town of Sinclair and 75 miles west of Caspar. This Wyoming state park lies on the northwest side of the Seminoe Reservoir at…

rock formations at sinks canyon state park in wyoming

Sinks Canyon State Park

This stunning nature preserve and rugged canyon lies at the base of the Southern Wind River Mountains only a 3 hour drive from Jackson and 6 miles…

spanish peaks from lathrop state park

Lathrop State Park

Lathrop State Park is a Colorado Park located in Walsenburg, and is around 52 miles south of the city of Pueblo. The park offers biking, boating,…

reservoir at boysen state park in wyoming

Boysen State Park

Boysen State Park is located in Fremont County just outside of Shoshoni and about a 100 miles from Caspar. The small historic town of Shoshoni (named for the Shoshone Tribe) lies between Thermopolis and Riverton. This beautiful Wyoming state park is the largest in the state and surrounds the state’s largest reservoir, Boysen Reservoir. The…

lake pueblo state park

Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Pueblo, and is about 50 miles south of the city of Colorado Springs. The park offers…

jet skiing at john martin reservoir state

John Martin Reservoir State Park

John Martin Reservoir State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Hasty, and is around 105 miles east from the city of Pueblo. The park offers boating, birding, geocaching, and hiking with great views of John Martin Reservoir. Activities There are a number of amusements available to John Martin Reservoir State Park patrons. Here…

rock formations beside reservoir at buffalo bill state park in wyoming

Buffalo Bill State Park

Buffalo Bill State Park is located in Park county about 9 miles from the historic town of Cody, WY. It’s only 40 miles from Yellowstone and…

view from the shore of the reservoir at keyhole state park in wyoming

Keyhole State Park

Keyhole State Park is located in Crook county, 10 miles northeast of the small town of Moorcroft. It’s on the western edge of the Black Hills, between Sundance and Moorcroft and is easily accessed by I-90 (exit 165). The spacious Wyoming park surrounds Keyhole Reservoir and 14,720 acres of lake water perfect for all types…

reflection in reservoir at guernsey state park in wyoming

Guernsey State Park

Guernsey State Park is located in Platte county about one mile northwest of the town of Guernsey and 100 miles north of Cheyenne, and only 13 miles from historic Fort Laramie. This Wyoming state park surrounds the Guernsey Reservoir which flows from the North Platte River. The entire reservoir is open to visitors for swimming…

rock formations at hot springs state park in wyoming

Hot Springs State Park

Hot Springs State Park is a Wyoming state park located in Thermopolis, about 30 miles southwest of Worland, WY, and only 3 hours outside of Yellowstone…

rock formations by guernsey reservoir at glendo state park in wyoming

Glendo State Park

guernsey reservoir at Glendo State Park in Wyoming. Photo: Park Facebook pageScenic Glendo State Park lies just outside of the small town of Glendo in…

thunder clouds above highline lake state park

Highline Lake State Park

Highline Lake State Park is a Colorado Park located in Loma, and is approximately 24 miles northwest of the city of Grand Junction. The park offers…

sunset over reservoir at eleven mile state park

Eleven Mile State Park

Eleven Mile State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Lake George, and is approximately 50 miles west from the city of Colorado Springs. The park…

reservoir at curt gowdy state park in wyoming

Curt Gowdy State Park

IMBA EPIC Mountain Biking Destination — 35+ miles of world-class trails through
granite formations, three reservoirs for trout…

hikers along mountain stream at eldorado canyon state park

Eldorado Canyon State Park

World-Class Rock Climbing Destination — 500+ technical routes on 700-foot sandstone
walls,
legendary climbs like The…

sign at cheyenne mountain state park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs offers 28+ miles of trails,
61 campsites with stunning Front Range views, abundant wildlife…

Crawford State Park (Colorado)

crawford state park is a state park in Colorado located in Crawford, and is about 72 miles southeast of the city of Grand Junction. The park offers…

waterfall on cherry creek at castlewood canyon state park

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Castlewood Canyon State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Franktown, and is approximately 40 miles north of the city of Colorado Springs. The park offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, and birding with breathtaking views of Castlewood Canyon. Activities There are a large variety of things to do available to Castlewood Canyon State…

waterfalls at rifle falls state park

Rifle Falls State Park

Rifle Falls State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Rifle, and is about 74 miles northeast of the city of Grand Junction. The park offers…

moon over the rockies at barr lake state park

Barr Lake State Park

Barr Lake State Park is a state park in Colorado located in Brighton, and is about 27 miles northeast of the city of Denver. The park offers hiking,…

rocky mountains seen from a state park near cheyenne wyoming

Boyd Lake State Park

Boyd Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Loveland, and is around 36 miles northeast from the city of Boulder. The park offers boating,…

welcome sign at golden gate canyon state park

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Colorado’s Mountain Paradise Near Denver — Over 12,000 acres with 35 miles of trails,
panoramic views of 100 miles of the…

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (Colorado)

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is a Colorado State Park located in Salida, and is approximately 25 miles south of the city of Buena Vista. The park offers boating, fishing, hiking, and biking with scenic views of The Arkansas River. Activities There are a number of things to do available to Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area patrons.…

view of the peak at fishers peak state park

Fishers Peak State Park

🏔️ Colorado’s Newest State Park — 19,200 Acres Where the Great Plains Meet the Rockies, with a 9,633-Foot Volcanic Mesa, Labor History, and a $25.4 Million Conservation Story — Fishers Peak State Park near Trinidad, Colorado with Fishers Peak summit 9,633ft, 19,200 acres (CO’s 2nd largest SP, opened Oct 2020), Great Plains/Rocky Mountain transition, 3.5-million-year…

harvey gap lake

Harvey Gap State Park

Lake at harvey gap state park. Photo: Leah Durham, FacebookHarvey Gap State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Rifle, and is around 71 miles…

sunset over chatfield state park reservoir

Chatfield State Park

Denver’s Backyard Escape — 5,381 acres with Colorado’s premier
reservoir, 26+ miles of trails, 197 campsites, a full-service marina,…

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