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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4.3(567)Russian River
Scenic river winding through redwood forests and wine country, offering swimming holes, kayaking, canoeing, and beach areas.
Swimming Holes · Kayak Rentals · Beaches · Camping
4.3(1,898)Utah Lake State Park
Reserve encompassing Utah's largest freshwater lake, with fishing, boating & camping access.
4.3(158)Pacific Beach Park
Public park/recreation center with basketball & tennis courts, a sports field, gyms & a weight room.
4.3(420)Woods Lake Park
Serene lake bordered by wooded areas, featuring a small sandy beach for swimming & a playground.
4.3(68)Hawlings River Stream Valley Park
Hawlings River Stream Valley is undeveloped for active recreation. M-NCPPC acquired this 550-acre park in parcels from 1978 through 2001.
4.3(1,115)Johnson's Beach
A Russian River tradition, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for locals and visitors alike.
4.3(48)Rest Beach
Picnic tables & mature palms fringe this beach with soft white sand popular for shell searching.
4.3(745)Riverside Park
A peaceful green space along the Jordan River in Salt Lake City, Riverside Park offers paved walking and biking trails that connect to the larger Jordan River Parkway Trail system. The park features picnic areas, a playground, sports courts, and river access for fishing and wildlife watching. Its location along the Jordan River corridor provides a natural escape within the city, with cottonwood-lined paths and views of the Wasatch Mountains.
4.3(2,055)Rocky Point Park and Beach
On 375 acres on the Back & Middle Rivers, this park offers swimming, boating, fishing & picnicking.
4.3(1,212)White Lake Water Park
Family-friendly aquatic park with waterslides, swimming & wading pools, plus a snack & gift shop.
4.2(174)Sunset State Beach Campground
Tranquil beach campground providing tent & RV sites, picnic spots & ocean fishing with a permit.
4.2(1,273)Beach Park
City park set on the Kern River, offering biking, skating & softball, plus shaded picnic areas.
4.2(1,116)Raging Rivers WaterPark
Sprawling riverside spot with numerous pools, flumes, rafting & slides plus cabanas, stages & eats.
4.2(97)Dutch Springs
Lively lake with big inflatables, watercraft rentals & scuba attractions, plus an aerial park.
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