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(2,670)Cove Lake State Park
Hiking trails & campgrounds in a 717-acre park comprising forests, wetlands & diverse wildlife.
4.6(612)Lady Bird Lake
Riverlike reservoir for kayaking & rowing, plus trails alongside for jogging & wildlife viewing.
4.6(167)Lake Georgetown
Large reservoir popular for boating & bass fishing, plus camping & a circular hike on wooded shores.
4.6(695)Historic Blakeley State Park
A onetime town, this 1,400-acre wooded riverside park now offers camping, hiking & Civil War events.
4.6(2,523)Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Park on a 18,256-acre lake with piers, boat ramps, campsites, 200-plus bird species & alligators.
4.6(3,490)Lake Livingston State Park
Camping, white bass fishing, hiking & swimming destination with horseback riding & a pool.
4.6(2,725)Patagonia Lake State Park
Park with a 265-acre, manmade lake as its main attraction also features camping & fishing.
4.6(87)Lake Bridgeport
Man-made reservoir popular for water sports & boating with camp sites, picnic areas & marinas.
4.6(437)Comal River
The Comal River is the shortest navigable river in the state of Texas in the United States. Proclaimed the "longest shortest river in the world" by locals, it runs entirely within the city limits of New Braunfels in southeast Comal County. It is a tributary of the Guadalupe River.
4.6(94)Devils Lake
Small lake linked to native tribal legends, popular for bass fishing, camping & kayaking.
4.6(376)Little River State Park
Popular spot for hiking, biking & camping, plus boat rentals, fishing & swimming at a reservoir.
4.6(823)Schodack Island State Park
State park in the Hudson River, featuring trails, a kayak/canoe launch & a bird conservation area.
4.6(1,053)South Lake Park
This 14-acre park features a playground, a trail, a fishing lake, basketball, restrooms & more.
4.6(4,279)Silver Strand State Beach
Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
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