There are great places for landscape photography all over the United States, and here you’ll find a list of the top 5 locations in each state, plus you’ll see a link to where you find even more great locations in each state. The list is broken into a few different pages because of size. Below you’ll find the states starting with A – F, links to the other pages are below:
- Part 1: Alabama – Florida
- Part 2: Georgia – Kentucky
- Part 3: Louisiana – Montana
- Part 4: Nebraska – Pennsylvania
- Part 5: Rhode Island – Wyoming
Alabama
Little River Canyon
Amazing views from a scenic drive around the canyon rim.
Photo by Alby Headrick / CC BY 2.0
Desoto State Park
100-foot waterfall in beautiful mountain setting.
Photo by Jody Claborn / Public Domain
Sipsey Wilderness
Hiking trails with streams, limestone bluffs, and waterfalls.
Photo by Michael Hicks / CC BY-ND 2.0
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Privately-owned nature preserve with 14 miles of hiking trails.
Photo by Rain0975 / CC BY-ND 2.0
Cheaha State Park
The highest point in Alabama with scenic views of the surrounding area.
Photo by Amann09 / Public Domain
Alaska
Denali National Park
Popular national park with the highest peak in North America.
Photo by skeeze / CC0
Kenai National Park
Glaciers and wildlife in this park that is mostly accessed by boat.
Photo by Meg Doolittle / CC BY-SA 2.0
Katmai National Park
This remote park is a great place to photograph brown bears from a viewing area.
Photo by Christoph Strässler / CC BY-SA 2.0
Wrangell – St. Elias National Park
Beautiful, rugged Alaskan mountain landscape.
Photo by Bryan Petrtyl / CC BY-SA 2.0
Chugach State Park
Mountains, lake, and waterfalls near Anchorage.
Photo by Ian Collins / CC BY-ND 2.0
Arizona
The Grand Canyon
Iconic destination that is a must-visit for every landscape photographer.
Photo by Marc Andre
Sedona
Stunning red rock formations with plenty of hiking trails and amazing views.
Photo by Adam Baker / CC BY 2.0
Horseshoe Bend
Beautiful view of the Colorado River, north of the Grand Canyon.
Photo by Massimo Tava / CC BY 3.0
Antelope Canyon
Iconic canyon photos not far from Horseshoe Bend.
Photo by Moyan Brenn / CC BY 2.0
Canyon de Chelly
Beautiful canyon and 750-foot sandstone spire can be photographed from scenic drive.
Photo by tsaiproject / CC BY 2.0
Arkansas
Petit Jean State Park
Beautiful overlooks and the 100-foot Cedar Falls.
Photo by James Tatum / CC BY 2.0
Buffalo National River
Scenic river with beautiful bluffs and many waterfalls in the area.
Photo by Buffalo Outdoor Center / CC BY-ND 2.0
Hawksbill Crag
Also known as Whitaker Point, this rock formation with a view is a favorite of many photographers.
Photo by Noel Pennington / CC BY 2.0
Collins Creek
Hiking trail with scenic views of the creek.
Photo by Noel Pennington / CC BY 2.0
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Botanical garden in Hot Springs.
Photo by Kimberly Vardeman / CC BY-ND 2.0
California
Yosemite National Park
This iconic destination for landscape photographers is a must-visit.
Photo by Yang Song / CC0
Death Valley National Park
Photo desert, sand dunes, salt flats, canyons, and mountains, but avoid the extremely hot summer months.
Photo by skeeze / CC0
Joshua Tree National Park
Southern California park that features desert and the unique, and beautiful, Joshua trees.
Photo by Christopher Michel / CC BY 2.0
John Muir Wilderness
Snowcapped mountains and picturesque lake make this wilderness area worth the effort. Two major trails lead through it.
Photo by Jeff P / CC BY 2.0
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Beautiful coastal views with a waterfall that falls on the beach.
Photo by Michael Bundscherer / CC BY 2.0
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Close to Denver and Boulder, this park offers amazing mountain views that you would expect from Colorado.
Photo by Bryce Bradford / CC BY-ND 2.0
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Stunning, deep canyons make this park unique. The dark shadows of the canyon can be a challenge to photograph.
Photo by David Fulmer / CC BY 2.0
Garden of the Gods
Amazing rock formations and a view of Pike’s Peak.
Photo by Mark Byzewski / CC BY 2.0
Last Dollar Road
Unpaved road with some of the best mountain views in the state.
Photo by Larry Lamsa / CC BY 2.0
McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
Beautiful sandstone canyons, natural arches, and spires.
Photo by BLM / CC BY 2.0
Connecticut
Wadsworth Falls State Park
Picturesque 30-foot waterfall just a short distance outside of Hartford.
Photo by Justin G. Coleman / CC BY-SA 3.0
Sleeping Giant State Park
Rugged mountain landscape outside of Hartford.
Photo by Bob P.B. / CC BY 2.0
Devil’s Hopyard State Park
Beautiful 60-foot waterfalls easily accessible from a trail.
Photo by David Smith / CC BY 2.0
Kent Falls State Park
A series of cascading waterfalls that total a 250-foot drop.
Photo by Jaine / CC BY-ND 2.0
Dean’s Ravine
Scenic hiking trails along the ravine and waterfalls.
Photo by Doug Kerr / CC BY-SA 2.0
Delaware
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Marshes, streams, and rivers, plus many migratory birds to photograph.
Photo by Tim Williams / CC BY 2.0
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
These swamps and grasslands are also filled with migratory birds at certain times of the year.
Photo by Mike Carlo / CC BY 2.0
Assawoman Bay State Wildlife Area
Marshy swamp lands with plenty of birds.
Photo by Lee Cannon / CC BY-SA 2.0
Cape Henlopen National Park
Great beach and views of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Photo by Rob Pongsajapan / CC BY 2.0
Trapp Pond State Park
Extensive patch of bald cypress trees.
Photo by Kej605 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Florida
Everglades National Park
South Florida wetlands, mangroves, and forests with abundant wildlife.
Photo by S. Cotrell / Public Domain
Big Cypress National Preserve
A 27-mile loop road allows you to see this South Florida landscape.
Photo by Fredlyfish4 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Biscayne National Park
This park is best seen by boat with only a small part accessible by car.
Photo by NPCA Photos / CC BY-ND 2.0
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Mangroves and migratory birds abound at this refuge on Sanibel Island.
Photo by Harold Wagle / CC BY 2.0
Key West
Popular tourist destination in the Florida Keys with amazing beaches.
Photo by DayronV / CC0
- Part 1: Alabama – Florida
- Part 2: Georgia – Kentucky
- Part 3: Louisiana – Montana
- Part 4: Nebraska – Pennsylvania
- Part 5: Rhode Island – Wyoming
Photo license links: CC BY 2.0, CC BY 3.0, CC BY-ND 2.0, CC BY-SA 2.0, CC0
