Warm weather means it’s time to hit the water! Boating and fishing season is in full swing, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with a camping getaway. Whether you’re drawn to serene lakeside shores or the excitement of rushing rivers, this curated collection of private campgrounds and RV parks across the U.S. offers the perfect basecamp for your next waterfront camping adventure.
Northeast
From Piper Pond in Maine to Danforth Bay in New Hampshire and the 420-acre East Brimfield Reservoir in Massachusetts, these New England campgrounds put you right at the water’s edge with plenty of ways to stay and play.
Spacious Skies Balsam Woods
Abbot, ME
Spacious Skies Balsam Woods in Abbot, Maine is the perfect basecamp for fishing and boating adventures, with easy access to Piper Pond and Moosehead Lake. After a day on the water, relax at your RV site, cabin, or tent spot and enjoy family-friendly amenities like a heated pool, playground, and camp store.
Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort
Freedom, NH
Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort in Freedom, New Hampshire offers spacious RV sites and inviting cabins with stunning Ossipee Lake views just a short drive from Boston. Enjoy direct access to Danforth Bay for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and boating, plus on-site pools, a hot tub, and limitless family-friendly fun.
Quinebaug Cove Campground
Brimfield, MA
Situated within the scenic landscape of a 420-acre reservoir, this family-friendly destination offers an array of accommodations, including tent sites, RV camping, and cabin rentals. With a wealth of amenities including a beach, pool, and boat ramp, guests can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities, from kayaking and fishing to simply lounging and soaking up the stunning New England surroundings.
Southeast
Explore Florida’s Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, cast off on a Gulf Stream charter, or go beach fishing on North Carolina’s Hatteras Island. These campgrounds offer easy access to wildlife tours, paddling, swimming, and endless ways to enjoy life on the water.
Camp Mack
Lake Wales, FL
This Lake Wales fishing lodge, RV resort, and waterfront playground is surrounded by endless waterways just waiting to be explored. Settle into oak-shaded RV sites, stylish cabins, or fully equipped motel rooms, and explore the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes with direct access to Lake Kissimmee, Hatchineha, Cypress, and Tohopekaliga, a haven for world-class fishing and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Unhitched Foley
Foley, AL
This Alabama camping escape offers waterfront RV sites with easy access to fishing in a fully stocked lake and boating on Wolf Bay, Bon Secour River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy on-site fun with a waterpark, lazy river, and community fire pit, or unwind by the lake and explore the natural beauty of Foley’s Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
Hatteras Sands Campground
Hatteras, NC
With RV sites, cabins, cottages, and mobile homes, Hatteras Sands Campground offers a comfortable stay just steps from the water. Spend your days fishing from the beach, book a charter to the Gulf Stream, or go kayaking and swimming. Nearby, explore the area’s rich maritime history, all surrounded by the serene beauty of Hatteras Island.
Midwest
For anglers and boating enthusiasts, these Midwest campgrounds offer the perfect combination of water access and outdoor adventure. Whether it’s fishing the waters of Big Bay de Noc in Michigan, boating on a spring-fed lake in Ohio, or casting a line on the Osage River in Missouri, each destination provides exceptional opportunities to enjoy life on the water.
No-Nah-Ma Resort
Nahma, MI
No-Nah-Ma Resort offers direct access to Big Bay de Noc and beautiful waterfront cabins, perfect for boating, kayaking, and reeling in walleye, pike, and bass. Venture out to explore Hiawatha National Forest for over 50 miles of paddling routes, scuba diving, and shipwreck viewing.
Natural Springs Resort
New Paris, OH
Natural Springs Resort in Ohio is a water lover’s haven with lakefront RV sites and a spring-fed lake for boating, catch-and-release fishing, scuba diving, and a floating water park. After a day on the water, relax at the sandy beach, heated pool, or beachside café.
Ozarks Landing RV Resort
Lake Ozark, MO
Ozarks Landing RV Resort offers riverbank access and a private fishing pond, perfect for casting a line or launching a boat on the Osage River. Unwind on their sprawling 46-acre property featuring waterfront or shaded full hookup RV campsites, tent sites, RV rentals, and beautifully equipped cabin rentals. Venture out and explore nearby Lake of the Ozarks, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, and the historic Bagnell Dam for even more waterfront recreation.
Southwest
From the rivers of Texas Hill Country to the lakes of Oklahoma and the streams of northern New Mexico, these campgrounds offer endless opportunities for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and more. Explore nearby destinations like Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Oklahoma, Bernice State Park, and the pristine waters of the Rio Grande in New Mexico for even more outdoor adventure.
Dos Rios RV Park
Mason, TX
Choose from RV sites, tent spots, cabins, tiny homes, airstreams, or glamping tents at the junction of James and Llano Rivers. Just steps from your campsite, enjoy fishing, kayaking, tubing,paddleboarding, topaz hunting, and offroading right in the heart of Texas Hill Country. In the evening, unwind with some stargazing at this dark skies campground.
Marina Del Rey Resort
Afton, OK
Marina Del Rey Resort offers full hookup RV sites and an on-site marina with boat slip rentals, making it easy to launch into Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees for fishing or cruising. Nearby Bernice State Park is another hotspot for reeling in crappie, bass, catfish, and sunfish, in addition to kayaking, canoeing, and swimming on the Neosho River.
4K River Ranch RV & Lodging
Red River, NM
4K Red River RV & Lodging offers spacious RV sites and rustic cabins surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with easy access to fishing in pristine streams and lakes. Cast a line, set out for whitewater rafting, or spend the day soaking in the mountain views and wild beauty of northern New Mexico.
Pacific Coast
From California’s Kings River and Oregon’s Deschutes to Washington’s Yakima River, the Pacific Coast is packed with campgrounds made for fishing, paddling, and soaking in scenic waterways. Whether you’re exploring national parks, rafting wild rapids, or reeling in trout, these riverfront stays offer the perfect base for outdoor adventure.
Riverbend RV Park
Sanger, CA
Riverbend RV Park offers spacious RV sites along the King’s River, making it the perfect basecamp for exploring Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite National Parks. After park adventures, enjoy boating and fishing at nearby Pine Flat Lake, where you can catch bass, catfish, and trout, or cast a line at the on-site fishing pond.
Imperial River Co.
Maupin, OR
For an unforgettable riverfront Oregon camping adventure, Imperial River Company puts you right on the banks of the Deschutes River, perfect for whitewater rafting, fishing, and outdoor exploration. Stay in waterview RV sites and enjoy a private boat dock, on-site restaurant, and endless outdoor activities like rafting, fishing, and sightseeing, all set against the stunning backdrop of Central Oregon.
Whispering Pines RV Campground
Cle Elum, WA
Whispering Pines RV Campground offers nearly a mile of Yakima River access for fishing, paddleboarding, and relaxing by the water. Settle into wooded or riverfront RV sites and spend your days casting for trout, exploring the scenic river walk trail, or cooling off in the river-fed pond.
Reel in the perfect campsite for your next boating and fishing adventure with private campgrounds that offer the ideal place to launch your boat by day and unwind by the campfire at night. Whether you’re after peaceful lakes, winding rivers, or coastal waters, you’ll find campsites that put you right where the action is. Cast off on your next trip and book your stay on ReserveAmerica today!
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