Collier-Seminole State Park
Looking for somewhere that combines gorgeous scenery with a little bit of history and plenty of outdoor recreational activities? Then Collier-Seminole…
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Colt Creek State Park
Nestled within Florida’s Green Swamp Wilderness Area, Colt Creek State Park is the perfect place to visit for those who want to rest and relax in…
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32325" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. Photo: Monkeyboy0076, Public domain, via Wikimedia…
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32323" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Cedar Key Museum State Park
At just 18 acres, Cedar Key Museum State Park is one of the smallest state parks in Florida. However, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for…
Camp Helen State Park
Bordered on three sides by water, Camp Helen State Park is an ecological wonder that should be on everyone’s must visit list.
Situated to the west…
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Visit the historic ruins of a once prosperous sugar mill plantation along Bulow Creek in East Florida only 20 miles north of Daytona Beach. Now a 150…
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Resaca de la Palma State Park is one of three state parks in America that fall under the umbrella…
Village Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_32309" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pavilion at sunset in Village Creek State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Bulow Creek State Park
Picturesque Bulow Creek State Park is located 15 miles north of Daytona Beach in Ormond Beach, FL. This peaceful 5,000 acre park is surrounded by…
Blackwater River State Park
Visit Blackwater River State Park for a chance to tube, kayak and canoe in crystal clear waters along pristine sandy shoreline. This 600 acre…
Bill Baggs Cape State Park
Picturesque Bill Baggs Cape State Park lies along Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic coastline only 15 minutes from downtown Miami. This popular resort area…
Big Talbot Island State Park
One of Florida’s most unique and picturesque islands lies along the Atlantic Ocean just 28 miles from downtown Jacksonville. The black rocky…
Big Shoals State Park
Suwannee River through the trees at Big Shoals State Park. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Big Shoals State Park lies along…
Tenkiller State Park
Affectionately known as ‘Heaven in the hills’, Tenkiller State Park is a fantastic place to get away from it all.
Boasting one of the most beautiful…
Tyler State Park
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East Texas Piney Woods Retreat — Nearly 1,000 acres of towering
pines, a crystal-clear 64-acre spring-fed lake, 35 historic CCC…
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Situated just an hour’s drive from Houston, the Stephen F. Austin State Park provides the perfect tranquil nature escape for those who need a break…
Sheldon Lake State Park
The area around northeast Harris County is renowned for its natural splendor and nowhere is this better illustrated than at the Sheldon Lake State Park…
Seminole Canyon State Park
Texas is a state rich in history and cultural attractions and nowhere is this more evident than at Seminole Canyon State Park.
Situated within a…
San Angelo State Park
Set around one of the most scenic bodies of water in the whole of Texas, San Angelo State Park is a fabulous place for some good old fashioned rest and…
Purtis Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_32190" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Dead trees in the water at Purtis Creek State Park. badkarmatx007, CC BY 3.0, via…
Old Tunnel State Park
[caption id="attachment_32188" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The tunnel in Old Tunnel State Park in Kendall County, Texas. Photo: Larry D. Moore,…
Brazos Bend State Park
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Texas alligator paradise — 4,897 acres where 300+ bird species, wild gators, and a
world-class observatory meet 45 minutes from Houston
South Llano River State Park
South Llano River State Park in Texas is an International Dark Sky Park featuring a
famous turkey roost, spring-fed river swimming, and over 22…
Bald Point State Park
Bald Point State Park’s gorgeous Gulf Coast views, sandy beaches and lush maritime hammock welcomes guests looking to kayak, swim, fish, collect…
Avalon State Park
Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Escape to breathtaking views of the Atlantic coast,…
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
🏆 Official Guide: Anclote Key Preserve State Park — Featuring 11,773 acres of pristine barrier island paradise, spectacular birding, and an iconic…
Sebastian Inlet State Park
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Florida’s Premier Surf & Fishing Destination — Home to the best waves on
America’s East Coast and world-class jetty fishing. Where…
Mission Tejas State Park
[caption id="attachment_32122" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Replica of Mission Tejas, built circa 1935. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…
Meridian State Park
[caption id="attachment_32120" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Grotto in Meridian State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Set on the eastern fringes of Texas, Martin Dies Jr. State Park enjoys a picturesque location by the confluence of two rivers.
Comprising a…
Big Lagoon State Park
Big Lagoon State Park is the Florida Panhandle’s premier birding destination—a 705-acre coastal
preserve featuring saltwater marshes, pine…
Amelia Island State Park
Amelia Island State Park lies along the Atlantic coastal plain in Nassau County, 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach and 33 miles north of Jacksonville….
Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park
Bright and colorful camellias, azaleas and many other beautiful plants and flowers are featured in the historic gardens inside Alfred B Maclay Gardens…
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32108" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sign at Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC…
Martin Creek Lake State Park
[caption id="attachment_32072" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier at Martin Creek Lake State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
As well as being the 36th President of the USA, Lyndon B. Johnson was also born and grew up in Texas Hill Country.
Situated along the beautiful…
Lockhart State Park
Situated on land that was once home to Comanche Indians, Lockhart State Park is a major outdoor public recreational area that attracts visitors from…
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Boasting miles of comely lakeshore, dense forests of stately oak trees and a fabulous modern campground, Lake Tawakoni State Park is the perfect…
Lake Somerville State Park
[caption id="attachment_32064" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Stone beach in the Nail Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park. Photo: Ken Harker,…
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
[caption id="attachment_32042" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cabin at The Cordell Hull Birthplace. Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC by 3.0, Wikimedia…
Burgess Falls State Park
Burgess Falls State Park is a waterfall lover’s dream, featuring four spectacular
waterfalls along the Falling Water River that collectively…
Booker T. Washington State Park
[caption id="attachment_32037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fishing pier at Booker T. Washington State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Fort Zachary Historic State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park: Key West’s Best Beach and Civil War Fortress
Falling Waters State Park
Falling Waters State Park is home to Florida’s tallest waterfall—a 73-foot cascade
plunging into a 100-foot-deep cylindrical sinkhole. This…
Cayo Costa State Park
Cayo Costa State Park lies along an island 2 miles south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by boat, this unspoiled and remote paradise is only about 90…
Alafia River State Park
Picturesque Alafia River State Park, located in Hillsborough County, is only a short 40 minute drive from Tampa’s shopping, dining and entertainment….
Talimena State Park
They say good things come in small packages and that can totally apply to Talimena State Park.
At just over 20 acres in size it is one of the…