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(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(3,882)Lake Norman State Park
State park next to NC's largest man-made lake, with fishing, boating, camping, hiking & more.
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(1,179)Jones Lake State Park
Featuring an expansive relict lake, this wooded park offers camping, fishing, hiking & swimming.
4.7(1,475)Manresa Main State Beach
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets.
4.7(2,628)Little Talbot Island State Park
Barrier-island nature area with sandy beaches & activities such as kayaking, surfing & picnicking.
4.7(964)Carolina Beach Lake Park
Park featuring a lake with a walking path, a playground, a picnic shelter, a gazebo & restrooms.
4.7(2,245)Seven Lakes State Park
Popular camping park offers 230 acres of shoreline, fishing & trails criss-crossing diverse terrain.
4.7(166)Kanopolis Lake
Kanopolis Lake is a reservoir in Ellsworth County in the Smoky Hills of central Kansas, about 31 miles southwest of Salina and a few miles southeast of the town of Kanopolis. The lake is formed by Kanopolis Dam.
4.7(373)Wilson Lake
Large recreational reservoir popular for sport fishing, plus camping & swimming at waterfront parks.
4.7(714)Quarry Falls
Roadside waterfall, a popular spot for cliff jumping, swimming & clambering over rocks.
4.7(2,067)Kankakee River State Park
4,000 acres along 11 miles of river for year-round outdoor sporting & recreation plus horse stables.
4.7(168)Caspar Headlands State Beach
A large number of activities are performed at this beach known for spotting migrating gray whales.
4.7(1,698)Cold Spring Harbor State Park
Hilly 40-acre park with harbor vistas, hardwood forest & mountain laurel plus seasonal songbirds.
4.7(2,100)Caddo Lake State Park
Cypress swamp with camping, boating & fishing amid diverse birds & animals, including alligators.
4.7(2,938)Marina Park
A 15-acre oceanfront park sprinkled with palm trees, featuring a playground & volleyball area.
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