Dankworth Ponds State Park is a quiet subunit of Roper Lake State Park, with ponds used for fishing and birdwatching. It also has Dankworth Village, an outdoor exhibit with recreated paleo-Indian structures and artifacts.
It is a gentle local stop rather than a big wilderness trip. Families may like the mix of easy water-side time and the small cultural-history exhibit, especially when combined with nearby Roper Lake.