COLUMBIA, SC – Nineteen of South Carolina’s 47 state parks are on the list of parks recognized across the country in ReserveAmerica’s annual Outdoor Recreation Awards. Six made the list of “America’s Top 100 Campgrounds,” based on testimonials, campground ratings and feedback from rangers, park management and campers at nearly 4,000 parks nationwide.

They are Aiken State Natural Area, Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area, Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area, Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area, Paris Mountain State Park and Table Rock State Park.

ReserveAmerica is the nation’s leading recreation and campground reservation provider, with more than 150,000 campsites, cabins, day-use facilities and other amenities available through its call center and Web site at www.ReserveAmerica.com. The South Carolina State Park Service has been a client for three years.

South Carolina state parks named in the other Outdoor Recreation Awards categories for 2008 are:

• Top 25 Amazing Spots: Jones Gap State Park
• Top 25 Biking Trails: Paris Mountain State Park
• Top 25 Bird-Watching Spots: Huntington Beach State Park
• Top 25 Canoeing Spots: Colleton State Park
• Top 50 Fishing Spots: Dreher Island State Recreation Area, Myrtle Beach State Park
• Top 50 Hiking Trails: Caesars Head State Park
• Top 25 Kid-Friendly Parks: Sesquicentennial State Park
• Top 25 Park Beaches: Edisto Beach State Park, Huntington Beach State Park
• Top 25 Picnic Areas: Lake Warren State Park
• Top 25 Romantic Spots: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
• Top 50 Scenic Views: Devils Fork State Park, Hunting Island State Park, Caesars Head
  State Park, Table Rock State Park
• Top 25 Unique Cabins: Santee State Park