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: 2,900+ state park profiles across all 50 states. See our editorial review methodology for how ASP researches, updates, and reviews park information.

picnic table and grill next to the lake at fort cobb state park in oklahoma

Fort Cobb State Park

[caption id="attachment_29970" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Picnic area at Fort Cobb State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]For those who…

Forest at Clayton Lake State Park

Clayton Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_29964" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Forest at Clayton Lake State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]Nestled within…

looking across Tenkiller Lake from Cherokee Landing State Park in Oklahoma

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…

sun peeking through the trees by a lake in boiling springs state park in oklahoma

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…

winding lake at black mesa state park in oklahoma

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…

Mountain Fork River flowing ati Beaver's Bend State Park in Oklahoma

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…

sunset over the water at arrowhead state park in oklahoma

Arrowhead Area at Lake Eufaula State Park

[caption id="attachment_29874" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset over the water at Arrowhead State Park. Photo by Corey Taratuta Sunset at…

underground caves at alabaster caverns state park in oklahoma

Alabaster Caverns State Park

[caption id="attachment_29876" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Exploring at Alabaster Caverns State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

tree and park bench next to the water at lake havasu state park in arizona

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…

railroad tracks leading into a cavern at natural tunnel state park in virginia

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…

Massive 215-foot natural limestone arch over Cedar Creek gorge at Natural Bridge State Park Virginia

Natural Bridge State Park

Discover Natural Bridge State Park in Massachusetts. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.

exploration station at machicomoco state park in virginia

Machicomoco State Park

[caption id="attachment_29036" align="aligncenter" width="600"] View from Machicomoco State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Virginia’s…

sun setting over the water at mason neck state park in virginia

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…

wooden bridge over a small pond at leesylvania state park in virginia

Leesylvania State Park

Trusted Guide to Virginia’s Potomac Heritage Park – Updated 2025

sunset over the water at kiptopeke state park in virginia

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…

bare winter trees and icy water at james river state park in virginia

James River State Park

Official Guide: James River State Park — Offering rolling hills, quiet forests, and spectacular views of the historic James River.

clouds and sky reflected in the water at holliday lake state park in virginia

Holliday Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The calm beauty of Holliday Lake State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

sunset over the bridge at high bridge trail state park in virginia

High Bridge Trail State Park

Official Guide: High Bridge Trail State Park — A spectacular rail-trail in Virginia, featuring the magnificent 2,400-foot-long High Bridge…

wild pony grazing at grayson highlands state park in virginia

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…

stormy skies and waves from the beach at false cape state park in virginia

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…

swimmers playing in the surf at first landing state park in virginia

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…

hilltop view overlooking fall foliage at fairy stone state park in virginia

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…

fall leaves hanging over the water at douthat state park in virginia

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…

sun shines through trees onto water at clinch river state park in virginia

Clinch River State Park

[caption id="attachment_28613" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Beautiful Clinch River. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Clinch River State Park is…

sailboat off public beach at claytor lake state park in virginia

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…

beach along the potomac river in caledon state park in virginia

Caledon State Park

Caledon State Park is a public recreation area in King George County, 23 miles east of Fredericksburg and 1½ hour drive from Richmond.

King George…

sunset over the sea at belle island state park in virginia

Belle Isle State Park

Belle Isle State Park is a public recreation area on the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County less than 2 hours from Richmond.

This 892 acre…

trees reflected in the water at bear creek lake state park in virginia

Bear Creek Lake State Park

Bear Creek Lake State Park lies less than an hour’s drive west of Richmond.

This picturesque 326-acre public recreation area managed by the…

picnic table among the trees at Lake Jackson RV Park in alabama

Lake Jackson RV Park at Florala

[caption id="attachment_28384" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A shady spot at Lake Jackson RV Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Small…

sun shining through trees by water at frank jackson state park in alabama

Frank Jackson State Park

[caption id="attachment_28382" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Peeking sun at Frank Jackson State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Frank…

sunset over the water at lake lurleen state park in alabama

Lake Lurleen State Park

[caption id="attachment_28380" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sunset at Lake Lurleen. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Lake Lurleen State Park is…

colorful fall leaves at buck's pocket state park in alabama

Buck’s Pocket State Park

Hidden Canyon in the Appalachian Foothills — 2,000 acres of
secluded wilderness featuring Point Rock’s 800-foot overlook and access to Lake…

covered picnic area at bladon springs state park in alabama

Bladon Springs State Park

[caption id="attachment_28350" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Picnic area at Bladon Springs State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]One hour…

flowers near welcome sign at paul grist state park in selma alabama

Paul M. Grist State Park

A flowery welcome to Paul Grist State Park. Photo: Park Facebook pageSeventeen miles north of historic downtown Selma lies a peaceful wooded park…

fishermen on dannelly reservoir at roland cooper state park in alabama

Roland Cooper State Park

Fishing at Roland Cooper State Park. Photo: Park Facebook pageRoland Cooper State Park lies within a majestic pine forest on the eastern shores of the…

sunrise over drucker bay at meaher state park in alabama

Meaher State Park

[caption id="attachment_28294" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sunrise over Drucker Bay at Meaher State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

picnic and recreation area at chickasaw state park in alabama

Chickasaw State Park

Alabama’s Hidden Birding Paradise — This quiet 520-acre retreat on
the Black Belt Birding Trail offers peaceful trails through CCC-built…

swimming area in the lake at chewacla state park in alabama

Chewacla State Park

Auburn’s Backyard Wilderness — 696 acres of wooded trails,
waterfalls, and a pristine swimming lake just 7 miles from Auburn University….

sun reflected in the lake at joe wheeler state park in alabama

Joe Wheeler State Park

[caption id="attachment_28248" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Wheeler Lake at Joe Wheeler State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page.[/caption]Joe Wheeler…

rainbow over the water at lakepoint state park in alabama

Lakepoint State Park

[caption id="attachment_28232" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Rainbow at Lakepoint State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Lakepoint State…

Vega State Park (Colorado)

Vega State Park

[caption id="attachment_27406" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The reservoir at Vega State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Vega State Park is…

water view at trinidad lake state park

Trinidad Lake State Park

Trinidad Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Trinidad, and is approximately 88 miles south of the city of Pueblo. The park offers…

clouds reflected in a pond at aroostook state park in maine

Aroostook State Park

Aroostook State Park is Maine’s first state park. It’s located just off Route 1, and only 10 miles south of Presque Isle.
The park is close to 1000…

stalagmites in cave at cathedral caverns state park in alabama

Cathedral Caverns State Park

One of Alabama’s best kept secrets lies only 30 miles from Huntsville in Kennamer Cove, Marshall County.

Cathedral Caverns is more than just a…

waterfall at monte sano state park in alabama

Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano means Mountain of Health in Spanish and that’s just what this scenic state park is – a restorative mountaintop area with thick hardwood…

kayaking at sylvan lake state park

Sylvan Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_27400" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Kayaking at Sylvan Lake State Park. Photo: Sylvan Lake State Park…

sunset over pier on lake martin at wind creek state park in alabama

Wind Creek State Park

[caption id="attachment_28066" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sunset at Wind Creek State Park. Photo: Park Facebook page[/caption]Seven miles south…

DeSoto State Park (Alabama)

DeSoto State Park

DeSoto State Park, located on top of Lookout Mountain in Northeast Alabama, has many miles of historic trails, waterfalls and scenic views.

This…

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