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(755)Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach
A beach with seasonal lifeguards, plus a playground, volleyball courts, picnic pavilions & grills.
4.7(475)Lake Elizabeth
Recreation area with a bird-filled island, plus a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields & boat ramp.
4.7(2,251)Bavarian Belle Riverboat
The Bavarian Belle is an authentic stern-driven paddlewheel riverboat offering one-hour narrated historical cruises along the Cass River in Frankenmuth, Michigan's "Little Bavaria." The 150-passenger vessel operates from River Place Shopping Village from May through mid-October, departing every 90 minutes. The fully enclosed lower salon and open-air canopied upper deck are both handicap accessible, with on-board snacks and drinks available. A family-owned tradition and one of Frankenmuth's signature attractions.
4.7(2,004)Pope Beach
This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics.
4.7(310)Falls Lake
Backed by pine trees, this peaceful 12,000-acre lake offers camping, swimming, hiking & biking.
4.7(75)Foss Reservoir
Foss Reservoir, also known as Foss Lake, is in Custer County, Oklahoma on the Washita River, about 15 miles west of Clinton, Oklahoma. The reservoir was constructed during 1958–1961 by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation. The project was known originally as the Washita Basin Project.
4.7(322)Lost Lake
Tranquil lake in the Mount Hood National Forest for recreational boating, swimming & forested hikes.
4.7(412)Morro Strand State Beach
Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying.
4.7(62)Manchester State Park
Part of a California state park, this lengthy beach offers nearby hiking trails & campgrounds.
4.7(29)Upper Peoria Lake
Fishing, boat cruises, camping & other activities offered along a part of the Illinois River.
4.7(296)Milford Lake
Huge reservoir renowned for fishing, with campgrounds, boat ramps, beaches & an arboretum on shore.
4.7(10)Duck Lake
Duck Lake is a lake in Glacier County, Montana located four miles east of the community of Babb, Montana. The lake covers 1,446 acres and is fished for brown, bull and rainbow trout.
4.7(50)Buckeye Lake
A 3,100-care state park lake formed in 1826 with boat ramps & popular water sport & picnic area.
4.7(40)Clear Lake
Popular lake with water sports, boating, fishing, picnic areas & a seasonal swimming beach.
4.6(24)Little Fork River
The Little Fork River is a river of Minnesota. It flows into the Rainy River. It flows 160 miles from central St. Louis County to its confluence with the Rainy River near International Falls. This river passes through forested areas with sparse population, and the small towns of Cook and Littlefork.
4.6(1,774)Moonshine Beach
Small, sandy public swimming beach on Table Rock Lake, with changing rooms & picnic shelters.
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