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Best Lakeside & Riverside Camping in Florida

48 top-rated lakeside & riverside camping in Florida. Find waterfront spots with a campground nearby — wake up steps from the water for swimming, fishing, and paddling.

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Top Lakeside & Riverside Camping in Florida

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14.7(15,477)

St. Pete Pier

Park · St. Petersburg, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts.

24.6(11,067)

Destin Harbor Boardwalk

Tourist attraction · Destin, Florida

Camping nearby

Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions.

34.8(8,589)

Pensacola Beach

Public beach · Pensacola Beach, Florida

Camping nearby

This public beach with white sand, a pier & lifeguards is a popular swimming & sunbathing spot.

44.8(8,533)

Henderson Beach State Park

State park · Destin, Florida

Camping nearby

Beach haven featuring a boardwalk & a pet-friendly nature trail, plus a playground & campground.

54.7(8,473)

Sebastian Inlet State Park

State park · Melbourne Beach, Florida

Camping nearby

Park boasting salt-water fishing including mackerel, snook & bluefish plus surfing & scuba diving.

64.8(7,798)

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

State park · Fort White, Florida

Camping nearby

Park featuring a 6-mi. river with summer tubing through wetlands, wildlife sightings & snorkeling.

74.8(6,159)

Coquina Beach

Beach · Bradenton Beach, Florida

Camping nearby

Long public swimming beach featuring picnic tables, cabanas & play areas, plus a casual cafe.

84.8(4,481)

North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park

Beach · St. Petersburg, Florida

Camping nearby

Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area.

94.4(4,093)

Higgs Beach

Public beach · Key West, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

Fenced beachside dog park provides benches & grassy areas for small & large pets to roam off-leash.

104.6(3,940)

Canova Beach Park

Park · Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

Dogs on leashes are allowed at this beach park with a picnic pavilion, showers & restrooms.

4.8(3,503)

Juno Beach Park

Park · Juno Beach, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

This park provides sandy beach frontage, picnic areas & a pier with bait shop & concessions.

4.7(2,685)

Ocean Reef Park

Public beach · Riviera Beach, Florida

Camping nearby

Public beach offering on-site lifeguards, a playground, saltwater fishing areas & picnic tables.

4.7(2,668)

Cortez Beach

Beach · Bradenton Beach, Florida

Camping nearby

Tucked away on Anna Maria Island, Cortez Beach offers 140 feet of undeveloped shoreline with powdery white sand, clear turquoise Gulf waters, and an "Old Florida" charm that's hard to find. The calm, warm waters rival Caribbean conditions and are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. During turtle season, marked sea turtle nests dot the shore, and dolphins and manatees are frequent visitors. Free admission and roadside parking, though no lifeguards or restrooms on the beach itself.

4.8(2,636)

Wall Springs Park

Park · Palm Harbor, Florida

Camping nearby

Natural area with bayou views, walking paths, an observation tower & a playground.

4.7(2,628)

Little Talbot Island State Park

State park · Jacksonville, Florida

Camping nearby

Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking.

4.8(2,494)

Fort De Soto

Beach · St. Petersburg, Florida

Camping nearbyDog-friendly

Spanning 1,136 acres across five interconnected islands south of St. Petersburg, Fort De Soto Park offers over 7 miles of award-winning beaches. North Beach features long, silky sand perfect for swimming, while a designated dog beach welcomes four-legged visitors. The park protects mangroves, wetlands, and over 328 documented bird species as a Great Florida Birding Trail gateway site. Built as a coastal defense fort during the Spanish-American War (1898-1906), visitors can explore the historic fort, kayak, bike, fish from two piers, or take the ferry to Egmont Key.