Smith Rock State Park
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Birthplace of American Sport Climbing — Over 1,500 routes on volcanic
spires, the legendary Monkey Face, and the stunning Misery…
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Smith Falls State Park
Located near the Niobrara River, just 25 minutes from Valentine, Smith Falls State Park is a popular outdoor recreation area in north-central…
Silver Lake State Park
Located just a 45 minute drive from Concord in New Hampshire, Silver Lake State Park is the perfect place to visit for a nature getaway.
Centered…
Silver Falls State Park
Discover Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Sica Hollow State Park
Thick hardwood forests, rustic bridges across streams, and wildflower prairies surround Sica Hollow State Park 30 miles east of Britton in Northeastern…
Sherwood Island State Park
Nestled on Long Island Sound, Sherwood Island State Park is a stunning public recreational space in Westport, Connecticut.
Located an hour’s drive…
Scioto Trail State Park
If you are looking for somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in Ohio then consider Scioto Trail State Park.
Situated less than an…
Sandy Point State Park
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Maryland’s Chesapeake Gateway – A mile of beach, 22 boat ramps,
world-class Bay Bridge views. The most popular state park in the…
Sand Hollow State Park
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Official IRONMAN 70.3 Swim Location – Warm-Water Reservoir, 15,000
Acres of OHV Dunes, Scuba with Sunken Aircraft. All info…
Sand Harbor State Park
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Lake Tahoe’s Crown Jewel — Crystal-clear water with 75+ feet visibility,
iconic granite boulders shaped by ancient glaciers,…
Roy Lake State Park
Cabins on the edge of the lake at roy lake state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
Roy Lake State Park lies nestled within the woodlands surrounding…
Rocky Point State Park
View of Rocky Point State Park, with the Arch on the left and Olympic swimming pool on right. Photo: Mlanni98, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia…
Rocky Neck State Park
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Connecticut’s Premier Beach Destination — 710 acres on Long Island Sound
featuring a pristine half-mile sandy beach, salt marsh…
Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland features the stunning 243-acre Lake Habeeb (bluest
water in the state!), the Rocky Gap Casino Resort, over 260…
Rocky Fork State Park
[caption id="attachment_35032" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Aerial photograph of the western end of Rocky Fork Lake in Rocky Fork State Park….
Rock Island State Park
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Tennessee’s Waterfall Wonderland — Great Falls, Twin Falls, and the stunning
Caney Fork Gorge where three rivers converge. Swimming…
Rock Cut State Park
Picturesque Rock Cut State Park, a 3,092 wooded area nestled along Pierce Lake and Olson Lake, lies near Rockford in Winnebago County. This serene…
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
[caption id="attachment_34963" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Reconstructed East Ranch buildings and corrals at Rock Creek Station State Historical…
Roaring River State Park
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Missouri’s Premier Trout Destination — Fed by a first-magnitude spring gushing 20
million gallons daily, with a hatchery producing…
Red Rock Canyon State Park
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Hollywood’s Favorite Desert – 140+ films shot here including Jurassic
Park & Westworld. Est. 1968.
Quail Hollow State Park
[caption id="attachment_34947" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Harry Bartlett Stewart Property, located at the center of Quail Hollow State Park….
Pulaski State Park
Pulaski State Park is a lovely state park located in the town of Glocester in Rhode Island.
Named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman who fought…
Providence Canyon State Park
🏜️ Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon — 150-foot-deep canyons in 43 shades of color, man-made geological wonder, canyon floor hiking, rare…
Pictograph Cave State Park
Montana is blessed with its fair share of outstanding state parks and one of the most enchanting of them has to be Pictograph Cave State Park…
Peninsula State Park
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Wisconsin’s Most Complete State Park — 3,776 acres of Door County’s finest:
Eagle Tower, 20+ miles of trails, 468 campsites, 18-hole…
Pawtuckaway State Park
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New Hampshire’s Boulder Paradise — Over 5,000 acres featuring
world-class glacial erratics, New England’s premier bouldering…
Percy Quin State Park
[caption id="attachment_34892" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset at Percy Quin State Park. Photo: Bart Everson from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA,…
Palisades State Park
Palisades State Park showcases 1.2-billion-year-old Sioux quartzite
formations—ancient pink and red rock rising in dramatic 50-foot cliffs…
Oakwood Lakes State Park
Oakwood Lakes State Park lies nestled within the woodlands and grasslands surrounded by 8 ancient glacial lakes only 40 miles south of Watertown. This…
Niobrara State Park
Enjoying a picturesque location along the banks of the Niobrara River, Niobrara State Park is a beautiful public recreational space in northeastern…
Platte River State Park
Platte River State Park is Nebraska’s crown jewel for cabin camping and family adventure—a forested
oasis along the scenic Platte River Valley…
Ponca State Park
[caption id="attachment_34858" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Towers of Time monument at Ponca State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Malibu Creek State Park
Discover Malibu Creek State Park in California. Plan your visit with trail info, best times to go, camping tips, and everything you need for a great outdoor adventure.
Nickerson State Park
Nickerson State Park is Cape Cod’s premier camping destination—1,900 acres of pine
and oak forests surrounding eight glacial kettle ponds with…
Newton Hills State Park
Whether you need somewhere just to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, or a place that provides you with an active outdoor experience, Newton Hills…
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park showcases one of nature’s most spectacular creations—a massive
78-foot sandstone arch towering 65 feet above the…
Myrtle Beach State Park
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South Carolina’s First State Park — 312 acres of pristine maritime forest and oceanfront
beach, preserving the last natural…
Matthiessen State Park
🏞️ Starved Rock’s Hidden Sibling — Fewer crowds, same stunning
canyons. 1,938 acres of waterfalls, sandstone formations, and equestrian…
Killens Pond State Park
Killens Pond State Park in Autumn. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
If you are looking for somewhere to spend some quality and fun times with the family in…
Makoshika State Park
If you love to explore the great outdoors, Makoshika State Park is a must-visit destination for anyone heading to Glendive in eastern…
Lums Pond State Park
If you are looking for a place to enjoy a digital detox, Lums Pond State Park is a terrific destination.
Situated just a 25 minute drive from…
Little River State Park
Little River State Park lies along Waterbury Reservoir nestled within the thick woodlands of Mount Mansfield State Forest. This large campground state…
Lincoln Woods State Park
[caption id="attachment_34749" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Olney Pond at Lincoln Woods State Park. Photo: Swampyank, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Lewis and Clark State Park
Lewis and Clark State Park, which is located in Williams County, North Dakota, 18 miles east of Williston, encompasses 525 acres along the northern…
Lake Sammamish State Park
Lake Sammamish State Park lies along the south end of Lake Sammamish surrounded by woodlands and wetlands only 15 miles east of Seattle. This gorgeous…
Lake Norman State Park
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Charlotte’s Outdoor Escape — 31 miles of world-class mountain biking trails,
a 125-yard swim beach, 44 campsites with full hookups,…
Lake Herman State Park
Sunset over the boat launch at lake herman state park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
Scenic Lake Herman State Park lies along Lake Herman, nestled within…
Kachemak Bay State Park
Kachemak Bay State Park is Alaska’s very first state park and was founded in 1970. Located approximately 225 miles south of Anchorage, this extremely…
Jay Cooke State Park
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Minnesota’s River Gorge Adventure — One of the state’s Top 10 most visited parks,
featuring the iconic 220-foot CCC-era Swinging…