113 parks for Paddling

  • National Wild and Scenic River

    Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River

    New Jersey, Pennsylvania

    The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely po…

  • National Park

    Mammoth Cave National Park

    Kentucky

    Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich di…

  • National River & Recreation Area

    Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

    Minnesota

    In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And…

  • National Recreational River

    Missouri National Recreational River

    Nebraska, South Dakota

    Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination me…

  • National Battlefield

    Monocacy National Battlefield

    Maryland

    During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influ…

  • National Battlefield

    Moores Creek National Battlefield

    North Carolina

    In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Car…

  • National Park Service site

    National Parks of New York Harbor

    New York

    These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth o…

  • National Park & Preserve

    New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

    West Virginia

    A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres…

  • National Historic Site

    Ninety Six National Historic Site

    South Carolina

    Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then aba…

  • National Scenic River

    Niobrara National Scenic River

    Nebraska

    With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recrea…

  • National Preserve

    Noatak National Preserve

    Alaska

    As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs feature some of the Arctic's finest arrays of plan…

  • National Park

    North Cascades National Park

    Washington

    Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore…

  • Wild & Scenic River

    Obed Wild & Scenic River

    Tennessee

    The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due t…

  • National Park

    Olympic National Park

    Washington

    With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects…

  • National Scenic Riverways

    Ozark National Scenic Riverways

    Missouri

    Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers fo…

  • National Seashore

    Padre Island National Seashore

    Texas

    Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the U…

  • Memorial

    Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

    Ohio

    Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the l…

  • National Lakeshore

    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Michigan

    Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of…

  • National Seashore

    Point Reyes National Seashore

    California

    From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point R…

  • National Scenic Trail

    Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

    District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania +1

    The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start you…

  • National and State Parks

    Redwood National and State Parks

    California

    Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home ha…

  • Wild & Scenic River

    Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

    Texas

    For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock. For the well prepared, an e…

  • National Battlefield Park

    River Raisin National Battlefield Park

    Michigan

    River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath. Battles that resulted in the greatest victo…

  • Park

    Rock Creek Park

    District of Columbia

    Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designat…