40 State Parks We Love
At Great American RV SuperStores, we understand the value of community, adventure, and making the most of every moment with your family. That’s why we’ve gathered 40 of our favorite state parks within a short drive of our dealerships, perfect for your next RV getaway! Whether you’re seeking the tranquility of the Gulf Coast beaches or the adventure of exploring mountain landscapes, these parks provide the ideal setting for making unforgettable memories with the ones you love.
LOUISIANA
1.
FOUNTAINBLEAU STATE PARK · MANDEVILLE, LA
Located in Mandeville, LA on the natural shores of Lake Ponchartrain, this 2,800-acre State Park is the former site of an 1800s sugar mill. Today, the park is home to a beautiful sandy beach, nature trails, and over 400 species of birds and animals. It features over 150 campsites and is located just 40 miles from our Hammond, LA dealership and less than 2 hours from our Hattiesburg, MS, and Grand Bay, AL dealerships.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
2.
TICKFAW STATE PARK · SPRINGFIELD, LA
Just 12 miles south of our Hammond, LA dealership in Springfield, you’ll find Tickfaw State Park. Stroll through four different ecosystems on the nature trails, canoe, or kayak on the Tickfaw River, and learn more about the area’s wildlife in the Nature Center featuring an 800-gallon aquarium! The park has over 50 campsites to accommodate your RV.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
3.
LAKE FAUSSE POINTE STATE PARK · ST. MARTINVILLE, LA
Located on over 6,000 acres in the Atchafalaya Basin, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park is the perfect place to explore the natural wildlife and cultural heritage of South Louisiana. There are many opportunities to get out on the water and explore with a 7-mile canoe trail, a boat launch, rentals, and more. The park features over 40 campsites and is less than 45 minutes from our Breaux Bridge, LA dealership.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
4.
FAIRVIEW RIVERSIDE STATE PARK · MADISONVILLE, LA
Spend some time on the banks of the Tchefuncte River at Fairview Riverside State Park in Madisonville, LA in one of “the most peaceful campgrounds in the state”. It features a playground, a nature trail, and plenty of water access for fishing, boating, canoeing, and more. The park is located just 30 miles from our Hammond, LA dealership and has over 80 campsites.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
5.
SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK · LAKE CHARLES, LA
Tree-filled lagoons and a mixed pine and hardwood forest create a unique natural environment at Sam Houston State Park. It’s located just north of the most productive birding region in Louisiana where over 200 species of birds can be seen at or within 30 miles of the park. There are 30 premium campsites and it’s located 1.5 hours west of our Breaux Bridge, LA dealership.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
6.
BOGUE CHITTO STATE PARK · FRANKLINTON, LA
There’s something for everyone at Bogue Chitto State Park – located less than 2 hours from our Hammond, LA, and Hattiesburg, MS dealerships. The park features a 14-mile mountain bike trail, equestrian trail, hiking, disc golf, tubing, and more. The 80+ campsites are all prime locations and pull-throughs with water and electrical hookups.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
7.
CHICOT STATE PARK · VILLE PLATTE, LA
On over 6,400 acres of rolling hills and water in Ville Platte, LA – just 1 hour north of our Breaux Bridge, LA dealership – you’ll find Chicot State Park. The clear waters of Lake Chicot have yielded record freshwater catches of numerous species of fish and are easily accessible with the park’s 3 boat launches, boat house, 400 ft. fishing pier, rental facility, and more. For land-based fun, you’ll find a playground, the Louisiana State Arboretum, a hiking trail, and more. The park hosts over 190 improved camping sites with water and electrical hookups.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
8.
PALMETTO ISLAND STATE PARK · ABBEVILLE, LA
Travel 43 miles south of our Breaux Bridge dealership and you’ll find Palmetto Island State Park located on the Vermilion River in Abbeville, LA. It’s the perfect place for a real South Louisiana outdoor experience with plenty of fishing, boating, kayaking, and canoeing on the river and in the interior lagoons. The visitor center has a water playground and the park also features a trail for hiking/biking. Rest easy in your RV with one of the 95 premium campsites featuring water, sewer, and electrical hookups.
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
9.
CHEMIN-A-HAUT STATE PARK · BASTROP, LA
Located a short day trip from our LA, MS, and TN dealerships is Chemin-A-Haut State Park in Bastrop, LA. The park was designed with kids in mind and features 2 playgrounds, a swimming complex, and a spacious picnic area. There are also hiking trails, an 8-mile equestrian trail, and fishing on Big Slough Lake for more outdoor adventures. Stay overnight in one of the 26 premium campsites with water, sewer, and electrical hookups!
Photo Credit: LA State Parks
MISSISSIPPI
10.
BOB M. DEARING NATCHEZ STATE PARK · NATCHEZ, MS
Just 10 miles north of Natchez, the oldest MS River settlement, you’ll find Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park. It features 48,000 acres of serene landscapes with a 9-hole disc golf course, nature trails, and a playground. For the fishing lover, the park is home to the state’s record largemouth bass! The park features 50 campsites and is located 2 hours from our Hattiesburg, MS, and Hammond, LA dealerships!
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
11.
BUCCANEER STATE PARK · WAVELAND, MS
If you’re looking for a beachfront adventure, head down to the coast for Buccaneer State Park. Located less than 1.5 hours from our Grand Bay, AL, Hattiesburg, MS, and Hammond, LA dealerships, the park has plenty of fun amenities for the whole family! Check out the 4.5-acre waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, enjoy a round of disc golf on the 18-hole course, explore the Pirate’s Alley Nature Trail, and so much more. Choose from over 250 campsites, including 44 new sites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
12.
TISHOMINGO STATE PARK · TISHOMINGO, MS
Steeped in history and scenic beauty, Tishomingo State Park is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and a less than 2-hour drive from our Columbus, MS, Tupelo, MS, and Huntsville, AL dealerships. There’s plenty to do throughout the park including 3 disc golf courses, hiking trails, playgrounds, a 6.25-mile canoe float trip, fishing, and much more. Stay overnight at one of 60+ campsites on the edge of Haynes Lake.
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
13.
CLARKCO STATE PARK · QUITMAN, MS
Located off I-59 between our Hattiesburg and Columbus, MS dealerships, you’ll find Clarkco State Park – a local favorite since 1938. The park is perfect for a weekend getaway with plenty of outdoor amenities like disc golf, 14 miles of nature trails, 3 age-appropriate playgrounds, sports fields and courts, a splash pad, 65 acres of fishing and watersports on Clarkco Lake, and more. There are 43 full hook-up RV sites along with 3 bathhouses, laundry facilities, and a central sewage dumping station.
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
14.
LAKE LINCOLN STATE PARK · WESSON, MS
Nestled in the shade of towering hardwood trees, your serene escape awaits at Lake Lincoln State Park in Wesson, MS. The 550-acre lake offers fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, and swimming from the 1.5-acre beachfront. For land-based fun, there’s an 18-hole disc golf course, nature trail, and playground! You’ll enjoy the time spent in your RV with 71 sites featuring concrete pads, picnic tables, grills, and more. The park is located an hour and a half from our Hammond, LA, and Hattiesburg, MS dealerships!
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
15.
LAKE LOWNDES STATE PARK · COLUMBUS, MS
Travel 20 miles south of our Columbus, MS dealership and you’ll find Lake Lowndes State Park! It’s just a short drive from Mississippi State University, making it the perfect place to rest during a football weekend. The opportunities for fun are endless with the park’s 150 acres of freshwater fishing, watersports, and boating. There’s also a multi-sports center, disc golf course, playground, and more. Stay overnight in one of the 50 lakeside RV sites featuring water, electric, and sewer connections.
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
16.
PAUL B JOHNSON STATE PARK · HATTIESBURG, MS
Paul B Johnson State Park is in the heart of Mississippi’s Pine Belt region and offers a picturesque setting for plenty of outdoor activities. Geiger Lake in the center of the park is well-stocked for fishing and has a boat launch, dock, sand beach, and swimming area. The park also has a 5,000-square-foot splash pad for children of all ages to enjoy. If you’re enjoying a football weekend at the University of Southern Mississippi, this park is the perfect place to rest. It features 125 campsites and is located just 30 minutes from our Hattiesburg, MS dealership.
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
17.
TRACE STATE PARK · BELDEN, MS
Just a short 9-mile drive south of our Tupelo, MS dealership, you’ll find Trace State Park, a former home of American Pioneer, Davy Crockett! There are plenty of amenities in this quiet natural retreat like 35 combined miles of trails for hiking, off-road vehicles, equestrian, and mountain biking. Enjoy 565 acres of fresh water for fishing, water sports, and boating, plus playgrounds, disc golf, picnic sites, and more. Spend the night in one of 76 RV camping sites!
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
18.
TOMBIGEE STATE PARK · TUPELO, MS
Tombigee State Park is another great option for the outdoor recreation enthusiast while being just minutes from the shopping, dining, and entertainment, Tupelo, MS has to offer! The park features a 90-acre freshwater lake that’s stocked for fishing, a playground, a sand volleyball court, a multi-use sports field, and more. It’s located less than 20 minutes from our Tupelo, MS dealership and has 20 developed sites for RV camping!
Photo Credit: MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
ALABAMA
19.
CHEAHA STATE PARK · DELTA, AL
With either a day trip or overnight stay, Alabama’s oldest State Park provides hiking, fishing, two campgrounds, and other lodging options such as chalets, a hotel, or glamping tents. Only 33 minutes away from our Heflin, AL location, you’ll experience a view of Alabama that you can’t find anywhere else! Cheaha State Park provides the highest point in Alabama sitting at 2,407 feet. Drive to the peak via Bunker Loop which is a 3.2-mile loop leading you to the Upper Improved Campground and the Mountain Store for refreshments.
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
20.
DESOTO STATE PARK · PAYNE, AL
Visiting our Heflin or Huntsville locations and ready for adventure? DeSoto State Park is just a short 1.5-hour drive! Located on top of Lookout Mountain, visitors are encouraged to connect with nature through a variety of activities! With 3,502 acres, you can explore the Little River by fishing, swimming, or kayaking! Don’t have a kayak? No problem, kayak rentals are available at the Miller’s Bend Paddle Shack. Camping is made easy here at DeSoto State park. With over 94 full hook-ups, memories are meant to be made here on top of Lookout Mountain!
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
21.
GULF STATE PARK · GULF SHORES, AL
Located on the coast, the Gulf State Park provides a wealth of entertainment for you and your family! Walk or bike along the park’s paved award winning Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. Stay overnight in one of 400+ improved full hook-up campsites! To end your day, check out the park’s newly renovated Pier to see one of Alabama’s most beautiful Sunsets! The Gulf State Park is located just under 1.5 hours from our Grand Bay, AL and Defuniak Springs, FL locations.
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
22.
OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK · PELHAM, AL
Alabama’s largest State Park is located 15 minutes from our Calera, AL location. With over 100 miles of trails, opportunities are endless here at Oak Mountain State Park. That includes horseback riding, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. Stay overnight in either the newly Improved Campground with 85 sites, or tent camp in the Primitive Campground. If you are an avid golfer, check out the 18-hole golf course located 1.5 miles into the park!
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
23.
LAKE GUNTERSVILLE STATE PARK · GUNTERSVILLE, AL
Nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River, Lake Guntersville State Park offers 6,000 acres of outdoor fun. Activities include 36 miles of hiking and biking trails, a beach, an 18-hole golf course, and waterfront camping! With 282 campsites, enjoy a picnic or a fire with the family in all improved campsites! If you look to the sky, you might see a Bald Eagle as the population is continuously growing in the area! Lake Guntersville State Park is just over 50 miles from our Huntsville, AL location and 88 miles from the Heflin, AL location.
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
24.
RICKWOOD CAVERNS STATE PARK · WARRIOR, AL
Want to adventure into the earth… literally? Rickwood Caverns State Park gives you access to look back into history both in-person and in virtual reality. Take a guided tour 175 feet under the earth deep into the caves to see rock formations that were made over 260 million years ago! Can’t make the hike? Rickwood Caverns State Park utilizes technology to bring tours to virtual reality. Test your luck and mine for gemstones as well after your tour. Located under 60 miles from our Calera and Huntsville, AL dealerships, stay the night in one of 13 campsites!
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
25.
LAKE LURLEEN STATE PARK · COKER, AL
Heading to an Alabama football game this fall? Just 23 minutes north of Tuscaloosa, Lake Lurleen State Park offers gameday camping! Sitting on a beautiful scenic 250-acre lake is 91 campsites! Enjoy 23 miles of hiking trails that surround the beautiful Lake Lurleen. Looking to fish? As of 9/12/2024, the park has issued a no-creel limit on bass due to overpopulation. Lake Lurleen State Park is located just over an hour from our Calera, AL and Columbus, MS dealerships.
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
26.
MONTE SANO STATE PARK · HUNTSVILLE, AL
Just over 30 minutes from our Huntsville, AL location, is 2,140 acres of gorgeous views courtesy of Monte Sano State Park. Known as the “Mountain of Health”, many come for fresh air and the change of seasons. Witness the beautiful fall scenery in one of 89 RV campsites or gaze at the blooming azaleas in the springtime. If you are looking for adrenaline, Monte Sano State Park offers 14 miles of mountain biking trails as well!
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
27.
PAUL GRIST STATE PARK · SELMA, AL
If you are searching for a peaceful getaway, Paul Grist State Park is your answer. Located exactly an hour from our Calera, AL location, relax with waterfront camping including 11 full hook-up campsites. This 1,080-acre state park includes a fishable 100-acre lake and up to 23 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Relax by the water where you can cast a line for bass, bluegill, red-ear sunfish, and catfish. Boat rentals are also an option here at the park for those who enjoy time on the water.
Photo Credit: AL State Parks
FLORIDA
28.
BIG LAGOON STATE PARK · PENSACOLA, FL
Located 1.5 hours from our Grand Bay, AL, and Defuniak Springs, FL dealerships, you’ll find Big Lagoon State Park! There are plenty of outdoor adventures to choose from whether you enjoy paddling, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, or bird watching. It is an endpoint for the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail and the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. The park features 75 campsites each equipped with electricity, water, a picnic table, and a fire ring.
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
29.
BLACKWATER RIVER STATE PARK · MILTON, FL
Float under the pines in the largest contiguous longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem remaining in the world, described as being rarer than a tropical rainforest. Blackwater River State Park has plenty of outdoor adventure to be found like fishing, geo-caching, hiking, paddling, swimming, and more. Stay in one of 50 campsites equipped with electric, water, and sewer connections, a picnic, a fire ring, and a grill. The park is located just 40 minutes west of our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership.
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
30.
FALLING WATERS STATE PARK · CHIPLEY, FL
Explore Florida’s highest waterfall and the 100-foot-deep Falling Waters Sink at Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, FL. Located 55 miles east of our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership, the park is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy bird watching, hiking, fishing, swimming, and a playground for the kids. Overnight camping is available at one of over 20 RV sites.
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
31.
FLORIDA CAVERNS STATE PARK · MARIANNA, FL
Venture underground and explore the geological beauty at Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna, FL – just over an hour from our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership! Take a guided tour through the cave and see stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and flowstone. The park also features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, boating, paddling, swimming, and more. It hosts 38 campsites for your overnight stay in your RV!
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
32.
THREE RIVERS STATE PARK · SNEADS, FL
Florida meets the Southwest corner of Georgia at Three Rivers State Park where the Chattahoochee, Flint, and Apalachicola meet to form Lake Seminole. The park hosts 9.7 miles of multi-use trails, bountiful bird-watching opportunities, fishing, paddling, and more. There are 30 campsites and it’s located 1.5 hours from our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership!
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
33.
ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK · PANAMA CITY, FL
Explore sugar white sands and emerald waters at St. Andrews State Park. This 1,260-acre park is located on a peninsular and features dunes, marshes, pines, a lake, and 1.5 miles of beaches. Take the boat tour to Shell Island, bike the 2-mile paved road, scuba dive along the jetty rocks, or hike one of 2 trails found in the park. Stay overnight at one of over 175 campsites featuring electricity, water, picnic tables, and grills. The park is located 1.5 hours southeast of our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership.
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
34.
FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK · NICEVILLE, FL
This former World War 2 training site has been transformed into a stunning natural landscape shaded by 300-year-old longleaf pines. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is a prime spot for saltwater and freshwater fishing, hiking, biking, canoeing, and seeing diverse wildlife communities. There are 42 spacious RV campsites and the park is located just 25 minutes south of our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership.
Photo Credit: FL State Parks
TENNESSEE
35.
BIG HILL POND STATE PARK · POCAHONTAS, TN
Known for its diverse landscape, Big Hill Pond State Park gives you the option to explore a range of activities. Located just under 1.5 hours from our Tupelo, MS, and Memphis, TN locations, you can adventure into 4,138 acres of forest via 30 miles of trails! Want views from above? Check out the 70-foot observation tower that offers panoramic views of the park! Down below, visitors can view a variety of bird species and other activities around the 35-acre Big Hill Pond. There are 28 tent and small RV campsites available that can accommodate units up to 20 feet.
Photo Credit: TN State Parks
36.
PICKWICK LANDING STATE PARK · COUNCE, TN
Located on over 1,400 acres, Pickwick Landing State Park has plenty of activities for you to enjoy at camp! Fish in the famous Pickwick Lake, home of the Catfish World Championship Tournament, the annual Sauger Fishing Tournament, and more. There’s a challenging golf course, 3 public swimming beaches, 2 hiking trails, a dog park, boat and kayak rentals, a playground, and more. The park is located less than 2 hours from our Memphis, TN, Tupelo, MS, and Huntsville, AL dealerships and hosts 48 RV campsites.
Photo Credit: TN State Parks
37.
MEEMAN-SHELBY FOREST STATE PARK · MILLINGTON, TN
Just 30 minutes north of our Memphis, TN dealership, on the banks of the Mississippi River, you’ll find the over 12,000-acre Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. For the wildlife enthusiast, the park features deer, turkey, otters, foxes, over 200 species of birds, and more. There are more than 20 miles of hiking trails, a 36-hole disc golf course, a horse trail, and plenty of opportunities for paddling, boating, and fishing. Camp in one of 49 RV sites, each featuring a table, grill, electric, and water hookups.
Photo Credit: TN State Parks
38.
CHICKASAW STATE PARK · HENDERSON, TN
Named for the Chickasaw Tribe that once inhabited the area, Chickasaw State Park is located on 1,400 acres on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee. There’s plenty of adventure to be found with amenities like horseback riding, biking, hiking, swimming, paddling, golfing, and more. The park hosts 3 campgrounds with 53 sites and is less than 2 hours from our Memphis, TN and Tupelo, MS dealerships.
Photo Credit: TN State Parks & Matthew Cunningham
39.
TIMS FORD STATE PARK · WINCHESTER, TN
Located on one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast, Tims Ford State Park has 3,546 acres of outdoor fun. The marina within the park offers pontoon, canoe, and kayak rentals to get out on the water. There are also 23 miles of trails for hiking, and biking, one of which includes two singing bridges and spectacular views of the reservoir. For the kids, there’s a playground, a recreation complex, and plenty of recreational programs and events. The park is located 1.5 hours north of our Huntsville, AL dealership and has 52 RV campsites.
Photo Credit: TN State Parks
40.
FORT PILLOW HISTORICAL STATE PARK · HENNING, TN
Located on one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast, Tims Ford State Park has 3,546 acres of outdoor fun. The marina within the park offers pontoon, canoe, and kayak rentals to get out on the water. There are also 23 miles of trails for hiking, and biking, one of which includes two singing bridges and spectacular views of the reservoir. For the kids, there’s a playground, a recreation complex, and plenty of recreational programs and events. The park is located 1.5 hours north of our Huntsville, AL dealership and has 52 RV campsites.
Photo Credit: TN State Parks
Archives
- December 2024 (1)
- November 2024 (1)
- October 2024 (1)
- September 2024 (1)
- August 2024 (1)
- July 2024 (1)
- June 2024 (1)
- May 2024 (1)
- April 2024 (1)
- March 2024 (1)
- February 2024 (1)
Recent Comments