USA Parks and Recreation Areas with Swimming

Bands of wild horses freely roam amongst plants and native animals that have adapted to a life of sand, salt and wind. Special thickened leaves and odd shapes reveal the plant worlds successful struggle here. Ghost crabs buried in the cool beach sand and tree swallows plucking bayberries on their southward migration offer glimpses of the animal worlds connection to Assateague. read more...

Phone: 410-641-1441   Price Range: $3 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Berlin   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Assateague Island

Located on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park encompasses over 47,000 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse habitats create striking scenery and make the park a haven for wildlife and plants. read more...

Phone: (207) 288-8800   Price Range: $5 - $20   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Bar Harbor   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Cross Country Skiing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Rock Climbing, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Acadia National Park

Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, ever changing weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. Ninety-nine percent of the land mass is federally designated Wilderness. This wilderness archipelago is 45 miles long and nine miles wide at its widest point. read more...

Phone: (906)482-0984   Price Range: $4 - $150   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Houghton   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Backpacking, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Nature Walks, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Isle Royale National Park