Prettiest State Parks in the US

We don’t need to travel far to find beautiful places – some of the most extraordinary places on earth can be found in the United States!

Whether you want a nice quiet place to camp or a lovely spot to lay back, relax and read a book, you will surely find the perfect place at one of the prettiest state parks in the U.S.

The U.S. has an amazing state park system, each with its unique natural, scenic and historical assets. As we all know, the best place to enjoy nature and the peace of our nation is in a state park.

#1 Yellowstone National Park

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#2 Bear Lake State Park, Utah/Idaho

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#3 Letchworth State Park, New York

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#4 Custer State Park, South Dakota

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#5 Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas

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