Matagorda Bay Nature Park offers 1,600 acres of coastal habitat and several miles of pristine beach where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The unique location provides both river and Gulf access, creating diverse fishing opportunities and ecosystems. The park features 2-story screened shelters for overnight stays, RV sites, and tent camping areas. […]
Caspersen Beach is famous as the ‘Shark Tooth Capital of the World,’ where visitors use special sifting scoops to find fossilized shark teeth millions of years old. The beach remains in a natural, undeveloped state with a wild, rugged beauty unlike manicured tourist beaches. Extensive wetlands, dunes, and coastal hammocks support diverse wildlife including gopher […]
Pristine beach park featuring 3 miles of shoreline, the historic Atalaya Castle, and world-class bird watching opportunities. Known for its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and excellent camping facilities.
South Carolina’s most popular state park featuring a historic lighthouse, maritime forest, and a naturally eroding beach that creates a stunning “boneyard” of fallen trees. Offers camping, nature trails, and excellent wildlife viewing.
One-mile stretch of natural beach with a maritime forest, providing a contrast to the developed areas of Myrtle Beach. Features camping, a fishing pier, nature trails, and educational programs. Popular with families and nature enthusiasts.
Five miles of shoreline with pristine beaches, picnic areas, and the historic Fire Island Lighthouse. Less crowded than Jones Beach with excellent facilities and fishing pier. Designated surfing areas available.
A state park featuring a mile-long sandy beach on Nantucket Sound adjacent to the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Offers hiking trails through salt marshes and pine woods.
A pristine 4-mile sandy beach managed by The Trustees of Reservations with dunes and maritime forest. Features walking trails, bathhouse facilities, and conservation efforts protecting piping plover habitat.
A sandy beach on Lake Groton within the extensive Groton State Forest. Features a beach house with changing facilities, hiking trails, and connections to other recreational areas in the forest.
Features one of the longest natural sand beaches on Lake Champlain with rare sand dune formations. The southerly exposure provides warm, shallow water for swimming and panoramic lake views.