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(343)Riverside Park
Partially landscaped, riverfront space on 30 acres with athletics, a pool, campsites & kayaking.
4.6(1,585)San Clemente State Beach
State park featuring a mile-long beach, picnic areas & campsites, plus biking & hiking trails.
4.6(100)Abiquiu Lake
Popular lake for fishing, boating & sunset watching, with a campground & several picnic spots.
4.6(1,976)Summit Lake State Park
Lakefront park known for fishing is home to the Zeigler Woods nature preserve & 5 miles of trails.
4.6(2,808)Chula Vista Bayside Park
Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.
4.6(1,082)Delaware Seashore State Park
Built in 1876, this restored, historic home offers period artifacts, history exhibits & a gift shop.
4.6(1,968)North Beach, Tybee Island
The quieter side of Tybee Island, North Beach sits across from the historic Tybee Lighthouse and Fort Screven, just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. This wide, clean beach is favored by locals for its peaceful atmosphere, excellent dolphin watching, and views of massive container ships passing through the shipping channel. Public restrooms, showers, a boardwalk, and a fishing pier are available. The nearby North Beach Bar and Grill offers beachside dining with ocean views.
4.6(1,528)San Elijo State Beach
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics.
4.6(670)Henrys Lake State Park
585-acre sprawling park includes campsites, hiking trails, fishing & boating, plus native wildlife.
4.6(2,366)Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex
The only facility of its kind in the Intermountain West, this swimming complex in Lava Hot Springs features an Olympic-size pool with 50-meter racing lanes, a 10-meter diving tower, four water slides, and an indoor aquatic center open year-round with a poolside rock climbing wall. Located just four blocks from the town's famous natural hot pools, the complex offers clear, warm water reaching 17 feet deep. The indoor center includes a kiddie water playground and hot tub.
4.6(2,042)Sand Dunes Recreation
Outdoor pool for year-round use, with a water slide, volleyball, basketball & more, plus a hot tub.
4.6(6,755)Doheny State Beach
Park area & beach has campsites in the southern end; volleyball, picnics & surfing up north.
4.6(214)Four Mile Beach
A mile-long stretch of white sand in Wilder Ranch State Park, a popular destination for surfers.
4.6(34)Mother's Beach
Secluded, rocky neighborhood beach set along the shoreline of the Russian River.
4.6(101)Lake James
25 miles of trails surround this scenic, 6,812-acre lake for kayaking, boating, fishing & swimming.
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