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Best Lakeside & Riverside Camping in Washington

25 top-rated lakeside & riverside camping in Washington. 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 Washington

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14.7(5,044)

Lake Sammamish State Park

State park · Issaquah, Washington

Camping nearby

512-acre park with ample waterfront access & boat launch, plus seasonal kayak rentals & picnicking.

24.7(2,788)

Lake Wilderness Park

Park · Maple Valley, Washington

Camping nearby

This 117-acre park in Maple Valley features a seasonal swim beach with lifeguards on the scenic 42-acre Lake Wilderness, plus boat rentals (no combustion engines). An 8-mile loop trail winds through a 42-acre arboretum with cultivated gardens, a nature preserve, and a Tribal Life Trail highlighting Native American plant use. Facilities include pickleball and tennis courts, a disc golf course, picnic shelters, and connections to the regional Cedar River Trail.

34.7(2,724)

Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park

State park · Coulee City, Washington

Camping nearby

Ice Age floods created huge waterfalls-now-cliffs overlooking a lake & with camping & a golf course.

44.6(1,979)

Alder Lake Park

Park · Eatonville, Washington

Camping nearby

Camping park by Alder Dam offering tent & RV sites, boat ramps, a dock & a protected swimming area.

54.5(1,713)

Five Mile Lake Park

Park · Auburn, Washington

Camping nearby

Lakeside place with a beach & fishing dock, plus a playground, baseball field & tennis courts.

64.5(856)

Yakima River

River · Washington

Camping nearby

The longest river entirely within Washington State at 214 miles, the Yakima is a world-class fly fishing destination producing over 15,000 wild rainbow trout per mile in its top sections. The 75-mile Blue Ribbon catch-and-release section between Easton and Roza Dam is the most renowned stretch, with trophy trout regularly exceeding 20 inches. Three reservoirs ensure good flows and cool water in summer, and the river enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine per year. Fishing season runs mid-February through mid-November.