Best Lakeside & Riverside Camping in America
Find waterfront spots with a campground nearby — wake up steps from the water for swimming, fishing, and paddling.
All Lakeside & Riverside Camping
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4.7(1,224)Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
Surfing & fishing are popular at this sandy shoreline with picnic tables & toilet facilities.
4.7(1,257)Jackson Lake Dam
Concrete dam completed in 1916, with panoramic views of Jackson Lake & the Grand Teton mountains.
4.7(1,828)Jalama Beach County Park
Public beachfront area with a popular snack shack, a sundry store, picnic tables & fire boxes.
4.7(2,274)Chula Vista Bayfront Park
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.
4.7(4,612)Burke Lake Park
County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.
4.7(268)Carlyle Lake
Large 26,000-acre lake used for sailing & fishing, with sandy beach areas & state park trails.
4.7(973)Cape May Beach NJ
Standby featuring a boardwalk near restaurants, Victorian-style homes & seasonal lifeguards.
4.7(2,024)Cayucos State Beach
This sandy beach with lifeguards in the summer offers swimming, surfing & night fishing on the pier.
4.7(8,776)Huntington State Beach
A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.
4.7(291)Wright's Beach Campground
Compact campground adjacent to the beach in a scenic, remote locale with restrooms. Dog friendly.
4.7(1,519)Trap Pond State Park
Wetland forest with cypress trees features a nature center, trails & a pond for boating & fishing.
4.7(1,151)Poplar Beach
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby.
4.7(157)Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Long, wooded shoreline dotted with beaches & campsites, offering hiking, fishing & hunting.
4.7(4,881)Lake Havasu State Park
Home of the original London Bridge with lake beaches, campsites, trails & a garden with wildlife.
4.7(1,475)Manresa Main State Beach
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets.
Tips for Visiting Lakeside & Riverside Camping
Reserve campsites early — waterfront spots book out fastest in summer
Check whether the campground is first-come or reservation-only
Pack a bear canister where required and store food safely
Confirm potable water and fire-ban status before you arrive