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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4.6(1,397)Blythe Island Regional Park
This 1,100-acre park features a lake with fishing & swimming, plus a playground & picnic pavilions.
4.6(2,357)De Anza Cove Park
Beachfront park offering volleyball courts, picnic space, a multiuse path, boat launch & playground.
4.6(6,289)Pier Santa Barbara
Stearns Wharf is California's oldest working wooden wharf, built in 1872 and stretching 2,300 feet into Santa Barbara Harbor. The 3.8-acre pier has survived storms, tornadoes, and fires over 150 years and today hosts restaurants, a shellfish market, the Sea Center marine museum with interactive touch tanks, a winery, and free fishing access. The Dolphin Fountain sculpture marks the entrance, and visitors enjoy panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Channel Islands.
4.6(567)Grandview Surf Beach
White sandy beach below cliff bluffs with a well known surfing break & clifftop parking.
4.6(915)Hopeville Pond State Park
This serene spot offers an 80-site campground, boat launch, biking & walking trails & picnic tables.
4.6(74)Carpinteria City Beach
Small, bustling beach for swimming, surfing, boogey boarding & other water activities.
4.6(568)Hillsborough River State Park Campground
Scenic state park with seven miles of nature trails & a kayak launch, plus an outdoor swimming pool.
4.6(1,760)Cuivre River State Park
Prairie & forest trails for hikers & equestrians plus lake access for boating, fishing & swimming.
4.6(1,910)Thomas F. Regan Memorial City Beach
Secluded lakefront park often used for weddings, with a playground & a seasonal restaurant.
4.6(471)Alamo Lake State Park
Desert state park around a manmade lake with campsites, hiking & OHV trails & a visitor center.
4.6(69)Budd Lake
Angling is popular on this scenic, 175-acre lake bordering a state park with a beach & campsites.
4.6(11,067)Destin Harbor Boardwalk
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions.
4.6(529)McConaughy Lake
Expansive recreational lake offering beaches, boat ramps, campgrounds, fishing spots & restaurants.
4.6(1,808)Lakeview Commons
Public beach offering lakeside picnic tables, BBQ grills & a boat ramp, plus summer concerts.
4.6(173)Claytor Lake
Created for a hydroelectric project, this 4,472-acre reservoir is a popular boating & fishing spot.
4.6(1,709)Calusa Beach & Loggerhead Beach
Narrow strip with a campground, restrooms & showers, popular for kayaking, swimming & snorkeling.
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