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Turkey Run State Park ranked No. 10 Nature-Forward Getaway, by HomeToGo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM

By Staff report

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, released its 2025 State Park Index, ranking the best destinations for nature-forward getaways for the remainder of the year.

After trekking through mountains of internal data, including exclusive pricing statistics and search demand insights, the marketplace then analyzed external research, such as park acreage, the number of trails, wildlife diversity, and scenic appeal, to rank the top 100 state parks for great value breaks based on the factors most important to nature enthusiasts.

“Our 2025 Travel Forecast found that one-third of Americans want to explore nature’s wonders this year, with many also prioritizing affordability and avoiding overcrowded spots,” said Eleanor Moody, HomeToGo Spokesperson and Travel Expert.* “This year’s State Park Index highlights 100 incredible destinations, showcasing just how many beautiful parks are tucked away across the United States. From the Midwest and Northeast topping the charts to a strong presence of Southern parks throughout the full list, this ranking is a go-to guide for scenic, budget-friendly escapes.”

The State Park Index assigns each park a total score based on scores across the following six indicators:

●      Affordability Score: The lower the median nightly per-person vacation accommodation price via HomeToGo, the higher the score.

●      Hidden Gem Score: The lower the search volume via HomeToGo, the higher the score.

●      Size Score: The larger the state park, the higher the score.

●      Trails Score: The more trails, the higher the score.

●      Wildlife Score: The more observed wildlife species, the higher the score.

●      Scenic Score: The more photographs taken at each state park, the higher the score.

Rank

Location

State

Median Price Per Night

Affordability Score

Hidden Gem Score

Size Score

Trails Score

Wildlife Score

Scenic Score

Total Score

#1

Ohiopyle State Park

PA

$65.81

6.74

8.97

9.86

7.95

10.00

9.59

53.11

#2

Pocahontas State Park

VA

$60.84

7.14

9.91

9.46

8.21

8.44

9.41

52.57

#3

Franconia Notch State Park

NH

$50.08

7.98

8.53

9.41

9.36

7.59

9.69

52.56

#4

DeSoto State Park

AL

$47.85

8.16

7.97

9.08

6.67

9.96

9.13

50.97

#5

Hueston Woods State Park

OH

$71.37

6.31

9.48

9.13

7.05

9.64

8.81

50.42

#6

Patapsco Valley State Park

MD

$81.32

5.53

9.78

9.67

10.00

5.69

9.52

50.19

#7

Starved Rock State Park

IL

$51.48

7.87

6.25

9.25

7.31

9.18

9.90

49.76

#8

Garner State Park

TX

$65.96

6.73

8.84

7.63

7.05

9.59

9.62

49.46

#9

Fall Creek Falls State Park

TN

$65.93

6.74

6.94

9.95

6.92

9.37

9.32

49.24

#10

Turkey Run State Park

IN

$59.28

7.26

9.05

9.15

6.67

7.57

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