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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4.5(1,414)Trinidad Lake State Park
Scenic state park with 800-acre lake offering fishing, hiking, camping & summertime family programs.
4.5(210)Lake Lawtonka
This 2-sq-mile lake created by the Lake Lawtonka Dam in 1905 features fishing, swimming & boating.
4.5(1,576)James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park
Park boasting 5 ecological areas with river- & lake-based outdoor recreation activities.
4.4(219)Riverdale Community Park
Large park with a range of athletic fields & courts plus a trail, playground & recreation center.
4.4(15)Lake Montauk
Private homes ring this quaint bay featuring restaurants & marinas with boat traffic.
4.4(220)Lumber River
The Lumber River, sometimes referred to as the Lumbee River, is a 133-mile-long river in south-central North Carolina in the flat Coastal Plain. Due to its number of whirlpools European settlers called the river Drowning Creek, which is still used as the name of its headwater.
4.4(1,415)Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Park on the edge of a man-made reservoir, with camping facilities, bike rentals & winter recreation.
4.4(754)Lake Alma State Park
Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.
4.4(1,097)Lake Logan State Park
Wooded recreation area on 300+ acres anchored by a large lake for fishing, swimming & boating.
4.4(279)Jordanelle Reservoir
Recreational reservoir at Jordanelle State Park, popular for fishing, boating & shoreline camping.
4.4(141)Moses Lake
Sinuous reservoir offering fishing, boating & water sports, plus shores with sand dunes & camping.
4.4(563)Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area
Belton Lake outdoor recreation area offering swimming, boating & water slides from May - October.
4.4(116)Mill River Complex Park
Riverside park with baseball & soccer fields, tennis courts & a playground, plus a picnic area.
4.4(635)Smith Lake Park
Full-service campsite with pavilions, a swimming pool, fishing piers & a boat launch on the lake.
4.4(1,009)Clear Lake State Park
Forested lakefront park providing camping, boating & fishing, plus self-led & interpretative trails.
4.4(4,406)Lake Gregory Regional Park
Park's 84 acres are dominated by Lake Gregory, which is surrounded by trails, picnics & pines.
4.4(4,093)Higgs Beach
Fenced beachside dog park provides benches & grassy areas for small & large pets to roam off-leash.
4.4(1,030)Lake Kegonsa State Park
Picturesque park with prairie, forest & marsh habitats plus a lake for swimming, fishing & boating.
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