While our National Parks often get the most attention, there are also many state parks that offer breathtaking scenery, inspiring natural wonders, and experiences unlike anywhere else in the country. So which ones do visitors enjoy the most?
To find out, tourism company Niagara Falls Tours & Tickets analyzed TripAdvisor reviews of the country’s nearly 7,000 state parks. It compiled a list of the 10 with the most positive reviews overall, skipping those with fewer than 50 reviews.
At the top is world-famous Humboldt Redwood State Park in California, where visitors can see the state's famous towering trees. Just beyond is Kachemak Bay State Park in Alaska, which offers great canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing.
Two state parks in Oregon and one in Virginia were in the top 5.
Check out the full list below. Each park's average rating is listed out of a maximum possible five stars on TripAdvisor.
- Humboldt Redwood State Park, CA – 4,884 stars
- Kachemak Bay State Park, AK – 4,882 stars
- Shore Acres State Park, OR – 4,862 stars
- Smith Rock State Park, OR – 4,855 stars
- Grayson Highlands State Park, VA – 4,853 stars
- Waimea Canyon State Park, HI – 4,844 stars
- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, CA – 4,839 stars
- Moro Bay State Park, AR – 4,838 stars
- Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, OR – 4,833 stars
- Ludington State Park, MI – 4,833 stars
- Beartown State Park, WV – 4,832 stars