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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.

deck with chairs overlooking Fort Gibson Lake at Sequoyah State Park

Sequoyah State Park

[caption id="attachment_31979" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Deck overlooking Fort Gibson Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Tucked away…

picnic tables by the water at Sequoyah Bay State Park

Sequoyah Bay State Park

[caption id="attachment_31974" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Picnic tables by Fort Gibson Lake. Photo: Park Facebook Page[/caption]

Situated on…

aerial view of the Gambusia Marsh Boardwalk at Sea Rim State Park

Sea Rim State Park

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Sunrise over lake at Salt Plains State Park, Oklahoma

Salt Plains State Park

Of all Oklahoma’s 32 state parks, Salt Plains State Park is arguably the most intriguing.

Renowned for its barren landscape that developed as a…

A waterfall in the woods at Roman Nose State Park

Roman Nose State Park

Named after a prominent Cheyenne chief, Roman Nose State Park, was one of the seven original Oklahoma state parks.

Known for its incredible natural…

A big boulder at Robbers Cave State Park

Robbers Cave State Park

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Oklahoma’s Legendary Outlaw Hideout — Where Jesse James, Belle Starr, and the Dalton
Gang
once hid in sandstone caves. One…

The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park in Coryell County, Texas.

Mother Neff State Park

[caption id="attachment_31948" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The lookout tower and water storage tank in Mother Neff State Park. Photo: Larry D….

The roots of bald cypress trees and clear water in the Manatee Springs State Park, Florida, USA

Manatee Springs State Park

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Florida’s Manatee Sanctuary & Cave Diving Paradise — Home to a first-magnitude spring
where West Indian manatees gather November…

Sunset over the beach at Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park

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Florida’s Romantic Barrier Islands — Four pristine islands with 2.5 miles of white sand
beach, abundant dolphins and manatees, and a…

Lake Mineral Wells behind a tree on a sunny day at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park in Texas offers rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow,
a 640-acre lake, 12.8 miles of trails, and connects to the…

A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park in San Patricio County, Texas, United States.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

[caption id="attachment_31933" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A fishing pier in Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 3.0,…

rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City at Lake Colorado City State Park

Lake Colorado City State Park

[caption id="attachment_31930" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Rocks on the shore of Lake Colorado City. Photo: Park Facebook…

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

[caption id="attachment_31928" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Lake Casa Blanca International State Park entrance sign. Photo: Billy Hathorn at…

Stone pavilion by the water at Lake Brownwood State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park

As state parks in Texas go, Lake Brownwood State Park is right up there with the best of them.

Although only 537-acres in size, the park features…

trees reflecting in the water on a cloudy day at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

[caption id="attachment_31924" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Trees reflecting in Lake Bob Sandlin. Photo: OmgWhizBoyOmg, CC By 4.0, Wikimedia…

Dead tree in water against sunset at Lake Arrowhead State Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park

With over 100 miles of shoreline and covering some 16,000 acres, Lake Arrowhead is one of the premium destinations in Texas for those who enjoy water…

A view of Hammond Lake at Lake Louisa State Park, Florida

Lake Louisa State Park

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Florida’s Natural Theme Park — Just 30 minutes from Orlando, featuring 10
interconnected lakes, 20 cabins overlooking Dixie Lake,…

swimming hole at Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park is Florida’s premier tubing paradise—a crystal-clear spring-fed river
where eight major springs maintain a…

Boat on Falcon International Reservoir at Falcon State Park at sunset.

Falcon State Park

[caption id="attachment_31872" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Boat on Falcon International Reservoir at sunset. Photo: Park Facebook…

Sunset landscape view at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso, Texas

Hueco Tanks State Park

Less than an hour from El Paso, nestled within West Texas’s rolling, jagged rock basin lies the spectacular Hueco Tanks State Park.

The perfect…

a dirt trail through the trees at Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is Southeast Florida’s wilderness escape—10,500 acres
of pine flatwoods, sand pine scrub, and the pristine…

Hiking Trail Through Scrub Oak Hammoch at Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park

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Florida’s Crown Jewel Beach – Sugar-white sand meets emerald waters.
One of only 15 rare coastal dune lakes on Earth. Gateway to…

Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Notch State Park, Maine

Grafton Notch State Park

The Grafton Notch State Park area extends over 3100 acres. The area is rich in geological wonders throughout the park and the Mahoosuc Public Lands,…

Mission Esperitu Santo through the trees at Goliad State Park

Goliad State Park

Boasting over 300 years of history, Goliad State Park is one of the most interesting of all state parks in Texas.

Home to the magnificent 18th…

Field of Spring Flowers at Fort Richardson State Park in Panhandle Plains of Texas

Fort Richardson State Park

When it comes to state parks in Texas, few can match Fort Richardson State Park for its sheer beauty and variety.

Officially called The Fort…

Old Fort Parker Blockhouse at Fort Parker State Park

Fort Parker State Park

[caption id="attachment_31827" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Old Fort Parker Blockhouse. Photo: Patrick Feller, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia…

trees reflecting in the water at Big Hill Pond State Park

Big Hill Pond State Park

Imagine a beautiful quiet lake surrounded by tall cypress woodlands with great trails and camping grounds. That’s Big Hill Pond State Park.

The…

an aerial photo of Caladesi Island State Park

Caladesi Island State Park

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Florida’s Untouched Island Paradise — Accessible only by boat, Caladesi Island features
pristine Gulf beaches consistently ranked…

a sailboat in the water at Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park is Florida history at its finest—a beautifully preserved 1847 brick
fortress built from nearly 5 million bricks…

The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park, Texas

Fort Boggy State Park

[caption id="attachment_31825" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The swimming area in Fort Boggy State Park. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

reeds on the edge of the lake at Fairfield Lake State Park

Fairfield Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_31782" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Fairfield Lake State Park in Fairfield, Texas. Photo: Chamberlain2007, CC BY-SA 4.0,…

a dirt trail through the trees at Estero Llano Grande State Park

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Regarded as a fantastic example of habitat restoration within the Rio Grande Valley, the Estero Llano Grande State Park is one of the most unique state…

long exposure shot of a tent underneath the stars at Copper Breaks State Park

Copper Breaks State Park

Home to two picturesque bodies of water and over ten miles of trails, Copper Breaks State Park is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and…

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Caprock Canyons State Park

Caprock Canyons State Park is where the Texas Panhandle drops 1,000 feet into a world of red rock
canyons—and where the Official Texas State…

Sunset at Lake Ray Roberts at Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

[caption id="attachment_31754" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sunset at Lake Ray Roberts. Photo: Morcup, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia…

Scenic bay view of the mangrove swamp along the bay in Oleta River State Park

Oleta River State Park

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Florida’s Largest Urban Park — Just 30 minutes from downtown Miami, discover
15 miles of mountain biking trails, 14 rustic cabins on…

swings at beautiful Raymond Gary State Park over looking the lake

Raymond Gary State Park

Named in honor of a former Governor of Oklahoma who served between 1955 to 1959, Raymond Gary State Park is a popular state park in the southeast…

Sunset over the lake at Quartz Mountain State Park

Quartz Mountain State Park

Of the 32 public recreational spaces that fall within Oklahoma’s state park system, Quartz Mountain State Park is one that is much loved by everyone…

waterfalls at Osage Hills State Park in autumn

Osage Hills State Park

Sprawled across 1,100 acres, Osage Hills State Park is a historic and picturesque state park in northeast Oklahoma.

Established in 1935, it was one…

waterfalls at Natural Falls State Park

Natural Falls State Park

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Oklahoma’s Ozark Waterfall Treasure — Home to a stunning 77-foot waterfall
in a hidden V-shaped valley, the filming location of…

Palo Duro Canyon with Lighthouse hoodoo formation at sunset Texas

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

🏜️ The Grand Canyon of Texas — 120 miles long, 800 feet deep, the second-largest canyon in America, Lighthouse Trail, horseback riding,…

a trail through the trees at Palmetto State Park

Palmetto State Park

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Texas Tropical Oasis — Experience a swampy “Deep South” landscape in Central Texas,
CCC-crafted sandstone architecture, 240+ bird…

Buckley’s yucca and grass in a hilly desert terrain at Davis Mountain State Park

Davis Mountains State Park

Davis Mountains State Park in West Texas features the historic Indian Lodge
(CCC-built pueblo-style), world-class stargazing near McDonald…

Beach canopies at Mustang Island State Park

Mustang Island State Park

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Texas Gulf Coast Paradise — Nearly 4,000 acres of barrier island
with 5 miles of pristine Gulf beach, world-class surf fishing,…

flowers growing in the sand at Monahans Sandhills State Park

Monahans Sandhills State Park

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Texas’ Living Sand Dunes — 3,840 acres of constantly shifting Sahara-like
dunes perfect for sandboarding and sand surfing, home…

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