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Best Lakeside & Riverside Camping in America

Find waterfront spots with a campground nearby — wake up steps from the water for swimming, fishing, and paddling.

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Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site4.7(1,224)

Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site

State park · Gleneden Beach, Oregon
Camping nearby

Surfing & fishing are popular at this sandy shoreline with picnic tables & toilet facilities.

Jackson Lake Dam4.7(1,257)

Jackson Lake Dam

Scenic spot · Moran, Wyoming
Camping nearby

Concrete dam completed in 1916, with panoramic views of Jackson Lake & the Grand Teton mountains.

Jalama Beach County Park4.7(1,828)

Jalama Beach County Park

Park · Lompoc, California
Camping nearby

Public beachfront area with a popular snack shack, a sundry store, picnic tables & fire boxes.

Chula Vista Bayfront Park4.7(2,274)

Chula Vista Bayfront Park

Park · Chula Vista, California
Camping nearby

A popular South Bay destination offering expansive views of San Diego Bay, Chula Vista Bayfront Park features a public boat-launching ramp, shoreline public art including Kenneth Capps' "Konoids" sculpture, picnic areas, and ample free parking. The park is part of a larger 535-acre waterfront redevelopment transforming former industrial land into a vibrant recreation corridor, with the adjacent 39-acre Sweetwater Park recently adding even more public green space along the bay.

Burke Lake Park4.7(4,612)

Burke Lake Park

Park · Fairfax Station, Virginia
Camping nearby

County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.

Carlyle Lake4.7(268)

Carlyle Lake

Lake · Carlyle Township, Illinois
Camping nearby

Large 26,000-acre lake used for sailing & fishing, with sandy beach areas & state park trails.

Cape May Beach NJ4.7(973)

Cape May Beach NJ

Beach · New Jersey
Camping nearby

Standby featuring a boardwalk near restaurants, Victorian-style homes & seasonal lifeguards.

Cayucos State Beach4.7(2,024)

Cayucos State Beach

Public beach · Cayucos, California
Camping nearby

This sandy beach with lifeguards in the summer offers swimming, surfing & night fishing on the pier.

Huntington State Beach4.7(8,776)

Huntington State Beach

State park · Huntington Beach, California
Camping nearby

A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.

Wright's Beach Campground4.7(291)

Wright's Beach Campground

Campground · Bodega Bay, California
Camping nearby

Compact campground adjacent to the beach in a scenic, remote locale with restrooms. Dog friendly.

Trap Pond State Park4.7(1,519)

Trap Pond State Park

State park · Laurel, Delaware
Camping nearby

Wetland forest with cypress trees features a nature center, trails & a pond for boating & fishing.

Poplar Beach4.7(1,151)

Poplar Beach

Beach · Half Moon Bay, California
Camping nearby

Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby.

Tenkiller Ferry Lake4.7(157)

Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Lake · Oklahoma
Camping nearby

Long, wooded shoreline dotted with beaches & campsites, offering hiking, fishing & hunting.

Lake Havasu State Park4.7(4,881)

Lake Havasu State Park

State park · Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Camping nearby

Home of the original London Bridge with lake beaches, campsites, trails & a garden with wildlife.

Manresa Main State Beach4.7(1,475)

Manresa Main State Beach

Beach · Watsonville, California
Camping nearby

Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets.

Tips for Visiting Lakeside & Riverside Camping

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Reserve campsites early — waterfront spots book out fastest in summer

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Check whether the campground is first-come or reservation-only

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Pack a bear canister where required and store food safely

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Confirm potable water and fire-ban status before you arrive