55 parks for Swimming

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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

    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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…