According to a recent analysis of TripAdvisor data, a state park in California is America’s highest-rated.
Researchers with Niagara Falls Tours & Tickets looked at TripAdvisor to determine the average rating visitors gave to each state park in the country. The platform helps people plan trips by providing reviews and opinions from other travelers.
While conducting their research, the team only factored in state parks with more than 50 online reviews. One particular state park in Northern California came out on top with 90.3% of its reviews being rated as five stars.
Can you guess which one?
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, located about 233 miles north of San Francisco and 25 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, is considered America’s highest-rate, based on this study. Visitors come to admire the giant redwood trees that are scattered over roughly 53,000 acres of land. Also at the park are several campgrounds, as well as trails for hiking and biking.
Another California state park ranked No. 7 on the list. Located a little under 10 miles east of Crescent City, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park also received praise from travelers with 86.2% of its reviews being rated as five stars. This park is grounds for old-growth redwoods that trickle along the Smith River.
Here’s a look at the top 10 highest-rated state parks in America, according to the researchers:
| Rank | State | Park | City/region | Average rating (/5) | Percentage of reviews that are 5 stars |
| 1 | California | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Weott | 4.884 | 90.3% |
| 2 | Alaska | Kachemak Bay State Park | Homer | 4.882 | 89.7% |
| 3 | Oregon | Shore Acres State Park | Coos Bay | 4.862 | 87.6% |
| 4 | Oregon | Smith Rock State Park | Redmond | 4.855 | 87.0% |
| 5 | Virginia | Grayson Highlands State Park | Mouth of Wilson | 4.853 | 88.2% |
| 6 | Hawaii | Waimea Canyon State Park | Waimea | 4.844 | 86.6% |
| 7 | California | Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park | Crescent City | 4.839 | 86.2% |
| 8 | Arkansas | Moro Bay State Park | Jersey | 4.838 | 87.7% |
| =9 | Oregon | Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor | Brookings | 4.833 | 84.1% |
| =9 | Michigan | Ludington State Park | Ludington | 4.833 | 86.2% |
| 10 | West Virginia | Beartown State Park | Marlinton | 4.832 | 85.7 |
For those looking for an outdoor adventure in California, these state parks may be a great option.