Best places: State parks in United States

Immense woodland system containing many towering redwood trees, with trails, campgrounds & more.

Skywalk & observation deck on the remaining towers of a huge, historic railway bridge over a gorge.

Renowned rock climbing destination in a dramatic canyon with hiking trails & primitive campsites.

Expansive, mountain top gorge known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" features sweeping views.

1,946-acre park on the highest peak east of the Mississippi, with camping, hiking & panoramic views.

This park with over 17,000 acres of old-growth redwoods offers camping, hiking, fishing & swimming.

Natural spot located on a mountainous summit with hiking trails, a visitor center & a historic site.

Scenic park offering miles of hiking trails, camping, trout lakes, rock climbing & a visitor center.

Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring.

Dense groves of massive, old-growth redwoods, 20 miles of trails & a campground with cabins.

Over 32,000 acres, this vast park includes more than 100 lakes & offers camping, hiking & fishing.

Park with a suspension bridge & a historic cemetery offering camping, hiking & cross-country skiing.

Rugged mountain park with 80-ft. waterfall, 47 miles of trails, trout fishing & equestrian camping.

Coastal views, formal gardens & trails at day-use park open till dusk daily; no dogs & parking fee.

Mountain park known for bouldering, scenic hiking & horse trails & a resident herd of wild ponies.

Largest state park offers vast wilderness & remote lakes to explore as well as black bear sightings.

👍👍 Beautiful falls. We really enjoyed walking down the falls. If you plan enter the park and not park on the side of the road bring cash...no debit or credit is accepted for entrance fee. Stone stairs are a little bit steep and narrow but not too bad as there is a handrail

Popular with campers, this mountain valley park features rental cabins & 20 miles of hiking trails.

Scenic park featuring an overlook of a 120-foot waterfall, the tallest in the state.

Vast lakefront park offers scenic river gorge trails & waterfalls, year-round camping & recreation.