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.

Light shining through the tunnel at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in Pine, about halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This public recreation area consists mainly of trails…

The trees Fall colorful leaves on the shore of Staunton River State Park

Staunton River State Park

A peaceful woodland park lies along the Staunton River near Scottsburg in Halifax County. This rustic park is only 25 miles from the border of North…

A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park

Staunton River Battlefield State Park

[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A clearing through the trees at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Photo: Virginia…

Towels on the shore of Smith Mountain Lake at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park is a public recreation area near Huddleston in Bedford County. This picturesque park is only 40 miles from both Roanoke…

View of farms and hills from Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park

Sky Meadows State Park lies amongst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwest Fauquier County in Delaplane, Virginia. This 1,862 acre public…

Jackson Ferry Shot Tower at Shot Tower State Park

Shot Tower State Park

[caption id="attachment_30037" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Jackson Ferry Shot Tower at Shot Tower State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…

Natural water slide at Slide Rock State Park Oak Creek Canyon Arizona

Slide Rock State Park

🏆 Arizona’s #1 Swimming Hole — Updated for 2026 with current fees, seasonal hours, and trail closures

tree branches hanging over the water at Shenandoah River State Park

Shenandoah River State Park

Picturesque Shenandoah River State Park is located in Bentonville, 1 ½ hours from Northern Virginia. This 1,619 acres of public recreation area lies…

snow on a bridge at Seven Bends State Park

Seven Bends State Park

Scenic Seven Bends State Park is located a few miles from historic downtown Woodstock in Shenandoah County, and 35 miles southwest of Winchester and 40…

Aerial view of colorful autumn foliage over the Scarborough Beach State Park

Scarborough Beach State Park

This state park is the site of a marvelous stretch of sandy beach in southern Maine. It is managed by a unique partnership between the state of Maine…

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Hillsman Farm House Museum behind a Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park sign

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park

[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park sign. Photo: Virginia State Parks staff,…

shoreline campsites at Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park

Picturesque Roper Lake State Park is located outside Safford in Graham County. This cozy recreation area near Mount Graham and ‘Sky Island’ is only…

clouds over the hills at River Island State Park

River Island State Park

Clouds over the hills at River Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page
Scenic River Island State Park is located in the Parker Strip of Western…

red sandstone canyon above the desert in Red Rock State Park

Red Rock State Park

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Sedona’s Hidden Nature Sanctuary — 286 acres of stunning red rock
formations, riparian Oak Creek habitat, over 150 bird species, and…

WWII observation tower on sand dunes overlooking pristine Atlantic beach at Cape Henlopen State Park

Cape Henlopen State Park

Where Delaware Bay Meets the Atlantic: 5,000 Acres of Beaches, Dunes, and WWII History

Trees on the river bank at Powhatan State Park

Powhatan State Park

[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] James River at Powhatan State Park. Photo: Wikipelli, Wikimedia[/caption]

Beautiful…

Marsh at Pocahontas State Park near Richmond Virginia

Pocahontas State Park

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Virginia’s Largest State Park & IMBA Ride Center — Nearly 8,000 acres with
60+ miles of mountain biking trails (IMBA Bronze level),…

A boat dock at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park is Arizona’s premier swimming and birding destination—a
250-acre lake in the Sky Islands with a sandy beach, 7 lakeside…

Foggy sky above the desert at Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park

Beautiful Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge along the Catalina Mountains one hour north of Tucson and two hours south of Phoenix. This…

A view of a body of water in a State Park with trees in the background.

Occoneechee State Park

[caption id="attachment_30151" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Buggs Island Lake, at Occoneechee State Park in Virginia. Photo: Wikipelli,…

A wooden bridge across the water at New River Trail State Park

New River Trail State Park

🏆 Official Guide: New River Trail State Park — A 57-mile linear park along the historic New River in Virginia.

Rocky coastline of Penobscot Bay in Moose Point State Park

Moose Point State Park

Moose Point State Park is a 146-acre spot located on a point of land overlooking Penobscot Bay. It’s right off Route 1, often called the Acadia…

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Lyman Lake among the hills in Lyman Lake State Park

Lyman Lake State Park

Lyman Lake State Park lies 10 miles north of St Johns in Eastern Arizona. This beautiful public recreation area surrounds Lyman Lake, a large man-made…

The Superstition Mountains rise high in the background of Lost Dutchman State Park

Lost Dutchman State Park

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Gateway to Arizona’s Mystery Mountains — Named for America’s most famous lost gold mine,
with trails into the legendary…

Leaves turning in Autumn at Lamoine State Park

Lamoine State Park

Lamoine State Park looks out on the picturesque waters of Eastern Bay and Frenchman Bay, backed by views of Mount Desert Island. The area is a national…

view from the shore at dankworth pond state park in arizona

Dankworth Pond State Park

View form the shore at Dankworth Pond. Photo: Facebook PageDankworth Pond State Park is a small day-use park in the town of Safford, just 115 miles…

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