#1 · Camden State Park
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Though Camden State Park was not established until 1935, it has long been a popular place for people to gather. The wooded valley provided shelter from the frequent winds and periodic fires that moved through the surrounding tallgrass prairie. The cold water springs within the river valley’s steep walls keep it cooler and more humid than the surrounding prairie. Moist soils and cooler temperatures allow the growth of one of the most westerly examples of a native sugar maple/basswood forest. The park’s diverse habitats also includes tallgrass prairie and wetland complexes. Amid the landscape, visitors will see original Veteran’s Conservation Corps buildings from the 1930s. Discover all the park has to offer as you hike miles of trails, bike, swim, fish and picnic.