55 parks for Swimming
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National Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore
New York
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildl…
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National Recreation Area
Gateway National Recreation Area
New Jersey, New York
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gatew…
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National Park
Glacier National Park
Montana
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors…
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National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Arizona, Utah
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation…
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National Park & Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Colorado
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to…
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National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Florida, Mississippi
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and histo…
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National Park
Haleakalā National Park
Hawaii
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endang…
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National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indi…
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National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Arizona, Nevada
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, v…
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National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Washington
The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by massive ice age floods. Come explore the shorelines and…
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National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
California
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the s…
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National Preserve
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Alabama
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pool…
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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…
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National Park Service site
National Park of American Samoa
American Samoa
The National Park of American Samoa invites you to discover the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of the South Pacific. Experience a world unlike any other, wh…
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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…
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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…
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National Monument & Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Oregon
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the won…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
U.S. Virgin Islands
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in…
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National Historical Park
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Washington
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Soun…
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National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Michigan
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear…