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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.

sunset behind palm trees at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

Sitting on over 54,000 breathtaking acres of pristine land, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is the perfect destination for those who want to…

Front of the museum at John Gorrie Museum State Park

John Gorrie Museum State Park

[caption id="attachment_32758" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Front of the museum at John Gorrie Museum State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…

clouds above the ocean at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

Boasting a diverse mix of tropical and coastal hammocks, as well as dense mangrove forest, the John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is an enchanting…

tree in front of the ocean at Indian Key Historic State Park

Indian Key Historic State Park

While there are few Florida state parks that can only be accessed by boat, one of the best of them has to be Indian Key Historic State Park.
Located…

park sign at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Nestled right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has been referred to as the city’s version of ‘Central Park’.

A gift to…

panther walking at a state park in florida

Haw Creek Preserve State Park

Situated just an hour from Daytona Beach and about 90 minutes from Jacksonville, Haw Creek Preserve State Park is one of Florida’s most isolated state…

man fishing at Hontoon Island State Park

Hontoon Island State Park

Located on the St. Johns River, Hontoon Island State Park is a scenic 1,650-acre public recreation space that can only be accessed by park ferry or…

boardwalk through the trees at Highlands Hammock State Park

Highlands Hammock State Park

Highlands Hammock State Park is one of Florida’s oldest state parks, opened in 1931 and officially dedicated in 1935 — a living monument to the…

A lighthouse stands atop a sand dune in a State Park.

Gasparilla Island State Park

If you are really looking for somewhere to get away from it all, then Gasparilla Island State Park is a terrific option.

Detached from the mainland…

George Crady Bridge at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

George Crady Bridge at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Situated less than an hour from…

Mansion at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

[caption id="attachment_32667" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Mansion at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…

aerial view of the beach at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Discover pristine white sandy beaches along an Atlantic coast barrier island just 70 miles north of West Palm Beach.

This picturesque 340 acre…

marshes at Fort Mose Historic State Park

Fort Mose Historic State Park

Take a step back in time to the early 1700s as you explore this National Historic Landmark in St Augustine, Florida. Fort Mose Historic State Park…

Ribault Inn Club at Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Ribault Inn Club at Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Hike, bike, kayak, picnic and more at…

Old military road in Fort Cooper State Park

Fort Cooper State Park

Old military road in Fort cooper state park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
🏆 Official Guide: Fort Cooper State Park —…

Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park

Forest Capital Museum State Park

Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
An authentic 19th century homestead nestled…

View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park

Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park

View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park. Photo: Judson McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picturesque Fernandina…

Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park

Faver-Dykes State Park

[caption id="attachment_32598" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…

People swimming in the spring at Fanning Springs State Park

Fanning Springs State Park

A beautiful clear spring lies near the expansive Suwannee River Wilderness Trail only 40 miles west of Gainesville in Fanning Springs, FL. Located…

clouds reflecting in the water at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is Florida’s largest state park and the
“Orchid Capital of North America” — a primeval swamp wilderness…

sunset over Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Picturesque Estero Bay Preserve State Park lies just 22 miles south of Fort Myers in Estero, Florida. This public recreation area consists of mainly…

waves crashing against the beach at Egmont Key State Park

Egmont Key State Park

🏆 Official Guide: Egmont Key State Park — An island accessible only by boat, primarily known as a wildlife refuge and historical site featuring a…

Puddin head lake at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

[caption id="attachment_32554" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Puddin’ Head Lake at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC…

park sign for Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

A majestic spring and 6,000 acre wildlife sanctuary is safely tucked away just 30 minutes south of Tallahassee in Wakulla County, Florida.

This…

water fountain under a live oak tree at Eden Gardens State Park

Eden Gardens State Park

Picturesque Eden Gardens State Park with its historic mansion and beautiful gardens lies along Tucker Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach 23 miles east of…

park sign for Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park

Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park sign. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away in the north-westernmost part…

Pelicans fishing from atop the water at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

If you love the beach then you need to put Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park high on your must visit list!

A popular destination for Floridians, it…

The Center Hill Lake impoundment of the Caney Fork River, just upstream from Center Hill Dam at Edgar Evins State Park

Edgar Evins State Park

[caption id="attachment_32476" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Center Hill Lake impoundment of the Caney Fork River, just upstream from Center…

Entrance to the cave at Dunbar Cave State Park

Dunbar Cave State Park

If you have never gone cave exploration before, Dunbar Cave is a good place to start. It is the 280th largest cave complex in the world. The cave is…

Crockett Falls in David Crockett State Park, located a half mile west of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

David Crockett State Park

[caption id="attachment_32468" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Crockett Falls in David Crockett State Park. Photo: Christopher Hollis, Public domain,…

Cummins Falls from below at Cummins Falls State Park

Cummins Falls State Park

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Tennessee’s Most Visited Waterfall – GORGE PERMIT REQUIRED. All info
verified January 2026.

The Beautiful Wekiwa River slowly moving through Wekiwa Springs State Park in Opapka, Seminole County, Florida

Wekiwa Springs State Park

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Orlando’s Natural Oasis – 7,000 acres of springs, trails & wilderness
since 1970. 4.6★ Google (10,000+ reviews)

tree growing in the clear water at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

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Florida’s Legendary Underwater Wonderland — Home of the world-famous mermaid
shows since 1947, crystal-clear 72°F springs,…

Park sign at Econfina River State Park

Econfina River State Park

Park sign at Econfina River State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Econfina River State Park lies along the northern coast of…

Pavilion and picnic tables at Dunns Creek State Park.

Dunns Creek State Park

[caption id="attachment_32427" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pavilion and picnic tables at Dunns Creek State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…

Historic farm buildings at Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Visit this picturesque living farm in Newberry, Florida and experience for yourself what life must have been like on a 1918 farmstead. This unique farm…

Two boats on the water at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park

Scenic undeveloped shoreline and maritime hammock greet visitors to this picturesque state park seven miles south of Ft. Lauderdale.
Dr. Von D….

Clear sky over the water at Don Pedro Island State Park

Don Pedro Island State Park

[caption id="attachment_32394" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Clear sky over the water at Don Pedro Island State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0,…

Sand dunes at Deer Lake State Park

Deer Lake State Park

Sharing its name with the stunning coastal dune lake that lies within its confines, Deer Lake State Park is a must visit destination for anyone who…

Clouds reflect off of the water at De Leon Springs State Park

De Leon Springs State Park

When the Mayaca Indians inhabited the area they referred to it as ‘Acuera’ or ‘Healing Waters’. However, today it is better known as De Leon…

Entrance to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

[caption id="attachment_32364" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Entrance to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…

tree growing through the sand on the beach at Curry Hammock State Park

Curry Hammock State Park

🛶 Trusted Guide to the Florida Keys’ Hidden Wilderness – Updated 2025

boats cruising on the Crystal River at Crystal River Preserve State Park

Crystal River Preserve State Park

Formerly known as the Crystal River Buffer Preserve, the Crystal River Preserve State Park is one of Florida’s most diverse and spectacular state…

Stairs to Temple Mound A - Crystal River Archaeological State Park

Crystal River Archaeological State Park

Situated just two miles northwest of the city of Crystal River, as well as the body of water it is named after, the Crystal River State Archaeological…

Outside of the museum building at Constitution Convention Museum State Park.

Constitution Convention Museum State Park

[caption id="attachment_32331" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Outside of the museum building at Constitution Convention Museum State Park. Photo:…

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