state park

noun

: an area of land that is owned and protected by a U.S. state because of its natural beauty or its importance in history

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The pass will not be honored at state park units operated by federal or local government and private agencies or concessionaires. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The campground here holds the distinction of being the only state park campground in Napa Valley and has 56 tent and RV sites, plus 10 rentable yurts. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026 That site is considered the most remote of Michigan's state park system, with trails, backcountry camping and six small lakes. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Perhaps one of the biggest perks is how close this state park is to others worth visiting, including Rifle Gap State Park and Rifle Falls State Park, each less than 10 miles away. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state park

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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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