Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Letchworth State Park In New York is the best state park to visit this fall, according to HomeToGo. getty You don’t have to fight the crowds at National Parks to experience epic nature this fall. Across the country, you’ll find 9,817 state parks with just as much gorgeous scenery and memorable adventures as their national counterparts, plus a lot more solitude.

With so many options, finding the perfect state park can be overwhelming. Fortunately, researchers at HomeToGo have put out a new report highlighting the best state parks to visit this fall. They used internal data to pinpoint the top 50 state parks travelers have been searching for as they plan upcoming getaways.

Then, they analyzed data on each one’s size, number of trails, wildlife diversity, and photogenic appeal to figure out which state parks offer the best overall experience. Here’s a look at the 11 best state parks, according to the 2024 HomeToGo State Park Index . 1.

Letchworth State Park (New York) Letchworth State Park in New York getty Letchworth State Park took top honors on the list of the best state parks, and for good reason. It features more than 20 waterfalls that tower as high as 600 feet, 66 miles of hiking trails, and dramatic cliffs that have earned it the nickname the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Make your visit to this state park even more memorable by taking a hot air balloon ride over the falls and getting a bird’s-eye view of t.