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Best Lakeside & Riverside Camping in America

Find waterfront spots with a campground nearby — wake up steps from the water for swimming, fishing, and paddling.

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Russian River4.3(567)

Russian River

River · Guerneville, California
Camping nearbyRedwood ForestsWine Country

Scenic river winding through redwood forests and wine country, offering swimming holes, kayaking, canoeing, and beach areas.

Swimming Holes · Kayak Rentals · Beaches · Camping

Utah Lake State Park4.3(1,898)

Utah Lake State Park

State park · Provo, Utah
Camping nearby

Reserve encompassing Utah's largest freshwater lake, with fishing, boating & camping access.

Pacific Beach Park4.3(158)

Pacific Beach Park

Park · San Diego, California
Camping nearby

Public park/recreation center with basketball & tennis courts, a sports field, gyms & a weight room.

Woods Lake Park4.3(420)

Woods Lake Park

Park · Kalamazoo, Michigan
Camping nearby

Serene lake bordered by wooded areas, featuring a small sandy beach for swimming & a playground.

Hawlings River Stream Valley Park4.3(68)

Hawlings River Stream Valley Park

Park · Brookeville, Maryland
Camping nearby

Hawlings River Stream Valley is undeveloped for active recreation. M-NCPPC acquired this 550-acre park in parcels from 1978 through 2001.

Johnson's Beach4.3(1,115)

Johnson's Beach

Tourist attraction · Guerneville, California
Camping nearby

A Russian River tradition, Johnson’s Beach is a favorite summer spot for locals and visitors alike.

Rest Beach4.3(48)

Rest Beach

Beach · Key West, Florida
Camping nearbyDog-friendly

Picnic tables & mature palms fringe this beach with soft white sand popular for shell searching.

Riverside Park4.3(745)

Riverside Park

Park · Salt Lake City, Utah
Camping nearbyDog-friendly

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.

Rocky Point Park and Beach4.3(2,055)

Rocky Point Park and Beach

Park · Essex, Maryland
Camping nearby

On 375 acres on the Back & Middle Rivers, this park offers swimming, boating, fishing & picnicking.

White Lake Water Park4.3(1,212)

White Lake Water Park

Water park · Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Camping nearby

Family-friendly aquatic park with waterslides, swimming & wading pools, plus a snack & gift shop.

Sunset State Beach Campground4.2(174)

Sunset State Beach Campground

Public beach · Watsonville, California
Camping nearby

Tranquil beach campground providing tent & RV sites, picnic spots & ocean fishing with a permit.

Beach Park4.2(1,273)

Beach Park

Park · Bakersfield, California
Camping nearby

City park set on the Kern River, offering biking, skating & softball, plus shaded picnic areas.

Raging Rivers WaterPark4.2(1,116)

Raging Rivers WaterPark

Water park · Grafton, Illinois
Camping nearby

Sprawling riverside spot with numerous pools, flumes, rafting & slides plus cabanas, stages & eats.

Dutch Springs4.2(97)

Dutch Springs

Lake · Pennsylvania
Camping nearby

Lively lake with big inflatables, watercraft rentals & scuba attractions, plus an aerial park.

Tips for Visiting Lakeside & Riverside Camping

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Reserve campsites early — waterfront spots book out fastest in summer

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Check whether the campground is first-come or reservation-only

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Pack a bear canister where required and store food safely

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Confirm potable water and fire-ban status before you arrive