33 parks for Stand Up Paddleboarding

  • National Park

    Acadia National Park

    Maine

    Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a ri…

  • National Historic Trail

    Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail

    Hawaii

    Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a 175-mile c…

  • National Seashore

    Assateague Island National Seashore

    Maryland, Virginia

    Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy…

  • National Recreation Area

    Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

    Montana, Wyoming

    The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experi…

  • National Park

    Biscayne National Park

    Florida

    Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,00…

  • National Seashore

    Cape Cod National Seashore

    Massachusetts

    The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands s…

  • National Historic Trail

    Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

    Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland +3

    People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Capt…

  • National Park

    Channel Islands National Park

    California

    Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources.…

  • National Recreation Area

    Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

    Georgia

    Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish th…

  • National Recreation Area

    Chickasaw National Recreation Area

    Oklahoma

    Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

  • National Recreation Area

    Curecanti National Recreation Area

    Colorado

    Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist togeth…

  • National Park

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Ohio

    Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wild…

  • National Monument

    Dinosaur National Monument

    Colorado, Utah

    150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their fossils are still embedded in the rocks. Today, mountains, desert, and rivers flowing in canyons support a variet…

  • National Historical Reserve

    Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

    Washington

    This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American pioneers north of the Columbia River to Ebey’s L…

  • 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 Park

    Grand Teton National Park

    Wyoming

    Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 1…

  • National Park Service site

    Great Egg Harbor River

    New Jersey

    Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as…

  • 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 Park & Preserve

    Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

    Alaska

    Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise l…

  • 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 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 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…