Campgrounds Recommended for
Swimming

Welcome to our reviews of campgrounds recommended for wind swimming. Camping With a View is dedicated to finding campgrounds that have camp sites with beautiful views of natural settings. Of all the campgrounds included in this site, the campgrounds below are recommended for swimming. See the "More Information" page of each of these campgrounds for more information about the swimming opportunities at this campground.

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Campgrounds Recommended for Swimming
Abbreviations:
C. G .=Campground B.L.M.=Bureau of Land Management C.O.E.=Corps of EngineersM.U.=Management Unit
N.F.=National Forest R.A.=Recreational Area S.B.=State Beach S.P.=State Park
S.R.A.=State Recreation Area
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Alabama
     
Bankhead N. F. Clear Creek Lake, Forest
     
 
Arkansas
Ozark N. F. Cove Lake Lake, Forest
Ozark N. F. Horsehead Lake Lake, Forest
     
 
California
Carpinteria S. B. Carpinteria S. B. Ocean
Clear Lake S. P. Clear Lake S. P . Lake
Doheny S. B. Doheny S. B. Ocean
El Capitan S. B. El Capitan State Beach Ocean
Eldorado N. F. Ice House Reservoir, Forest
Emma Wood S. B. Emma Wood S. B. Ocean
Half Moon Bay S. B. Half Moon Bay S. B. Ocean
Klamath N. F. Indian Scotty River, Evergreen Forest
Lassen N. F. Aspen Lake, Mountains, Evergreen Forest
Mendocino N. F. Letts Lake Lake, Evergreen and Manzanita Forest
Modoc N. F. A. H. Hogue Lake, Evergreen Forest
Modoc N. F. Hemlock Lake, Evergreen Forest
Modoc N. F. Medicine Lake, Evergreen Forest
Morro Strand S. B. Morro Strand S. B. Ocean
Oceano Dunes SVRA. Oceano Dunes S.V.R.A . Ocean, Sand Dunes
Pfeiffer Big Sur S. P. Pfeiffer Big Sur Redwood Forest, River
Point Mugu S. P . Point Mugu S. P . Ocean
San Simeon S. P . San Simeon S. P . Ocean
Seacliff S. B. Seacliff S. B. Ocean
South Carlsbad S. B. South Carlsbad S. B. Ocean
Stanislaus N. F. Big Meadow Rock Formations, Mountains, Forest
Tahoe N. F. Boca Reservoir, Mountains, Arid Landscape
Trinity N. F. Minersville Lake, Mixed Forest
     
 
Connecticut
Private Campground Peppertree River, Forest (Fall Foliage)
     
 
Florida
Private Campground Bluewater Key RV Resort Ocean
Private Campground Emerald Beach RV Park Ocean
Private Campground Holiday Campground Ocean Bay
     
Anastasia S. P. Anastasia Tropical Vegetation
Bahia Honda S. P. Bahia Honda Ocean, Tropical Vegetation
Big Lagoon S. P. Big Lagoon Native Tropical Vegetation
Blackwater River S. P. Blackwater River Fall Colors
Cayo Costa S. P. Cayo Costa Native Tropical Vegetation
Curry Hammock S. P. Curry Hammock Ocean
Fort Clinch S. P. Fort Clinch Ocean, Dunes, Forest
Grayton Beach S. P. Grayton Beach Lake, Sand Dunes
Henderson Beach. S.P. Henderson Beach Arid/Semi-Tropical Landscape
Hillsborough River S. P. Hillsborough RIver Native Tropical Vegetation
Little Talbot Island S. P. Little Talbot Island Native Tropical Vegetation
Long Key S. P. Long Key Ocean
Oscar Scherer S. P. Oscar Scherer River, Native Tropical Vegetation
St. Andrews S. R. A. St. Andrews Ocean Lagoon
St. Joseph Pen. S.P. St. Joseph Peninsula Sand Dunes
     
 
Georgia
Oconee N. F. Lake Sinclair Lake, Forest
     
 
Idaho
Private Campground Challis Hot Springs, Inc. Mountains, River
     
Boise N. F. Pine Flats Evergreen Forest
Sawtooth N. F. Stanley Lake Lake, Mountains, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Iowa
Lake Rathbun

Buck Creek

 Lake, Forest
Lake Rathbun Island View Lake
Lake Rathbun Prairie Ridge Lake, Prairie/Meadow, Forest
     
 
Kentucky
Daniel Boone N. F. Twin Knobs Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Hillman Ferry Lake, Forest
     
 
Louisiana
Kisatchie N. F. Beaver Dam Lake, Forest
     
 
Maine
Private Campground Chewonki C. G. River, Fall Colors
Private Campground Gray Homestead Oceanfront Camping Ocean, Meadow/Prairie
Private Campground Hermit Island C. G. Ocean and Sand Dunes
Private Campground Lobster Buoy Campsite Ocean
Private Campground Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort Ocean Bay
Private Campground Sagadahoc Bay C. G. Ocean
Private Campground Saltwater Farms C. G. Ocean Inlet, Meadow, Fall Colors
Private Campground Shore Hills C. G. Ocean Tidal Basin
Private Campground Somes Sound View C G. Ocean, Mountains, Quarry
     
 
Massachusetts
Private Campground Cape Ann Camp Site Ocean
     
 
Michigan
Ottawa N. F. Black River Lake, Forest
     
 
Minnesota
Chippewa N. F. Cass Lake Loop Lake, Forest
     
 
Mississippi
Holly Springs N. F. Chewalla Lake Lake, Forest
Homochitto N. F. Clear Springs Lake, Forest
Tombigbee N. F. Choctaw Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Montana
Flathead N. F. Holland Lake Lake, Mountains, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Nevada
Lake Tahoe Basin M.U. Nevada Beach Lake, Mountains, Forest
     
 
New Hampshire
Private Campground Barrington Shores C. G. Lake
Private Campground Fransted Family C. G. River, Mtns, Meadow
Private Campground Long Island Bridge C. G. Mtns, Lake
Private Campground Lost River Valley C. G. River, Fall Colors
     
 
New Mexico
Private Campground Lakeside RV Park Mountains, Desert Landscape
     
 
New York
Private Campground Association Island RV Resort & Marina Lake
Private Campground Lakeside C. G. Lake, Fall Colors
Private Campground Mayfair C. G. Meadow/Prairie, River
     
 
North Carolina
Private Campground Cascade Lake R. A. Lake, Mountains and Fall Colors
     
 
Oregon
Private Campground Casey's Riverside RV Park Mountains, River
Private Campground Mountain View Motel & RV Park Mountains
     
Rogue River N. F. Doe Point Lake, Evergreen Forest
Siuslaw N. F. Carter Lake Sand Dunes, Lake
Umpqua N. F. Poole Creek Lake, Evergreen Forest
     
 
South Carolina
Private Campground Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort & Marina Ocean
Private Campground Ocean Lakes Family C. G. Ocean
     
 
Tennessee
Private Campground Deer Run RV Resort Lake & Forest
Private Campground Lakeview RV Park Lake, River, Mountains, Forest
     
Cherokee N. F. Indian Boundary Lake and Mixed Forest
     
 
Texas
Private Campground Sunset Point on Lake LBJ Lake
     
Cedar Breaks Park COE Cedar Breaks Park C.O.E. Lake
Davey Crockett N. F. Ratcliff Lake Lake & Forest
Emma Long Park Emma Long Met. Park Lake
Fairfield Lake S.P. Fairfield Lake S. P. Lake
Hickory Creek Park COE Hickory Creek Park C.O.E. Lake
Huntsville S. P. Huntsville S. P. Lake
Inks Lake S. P. Inks Lake S. P. Lake
Jim Hogg Park COE Jim Hogg Park C.O.E. Lake
Lake Livingston S. P. Lake Livingston S. P. Lake
Lake Mineral Wells S. P. Lake Mineral Wells S. P. Lake
Mustang Island S. P. Mustang Island S. P. Ocean & Sand Dunes
Pace Bend Park Pace Bend Park Lake & Rock Formations
     
 
Vermont
Private Campground Champlain Adult Campground Meadow/Prairie, Lake
Private Campground Greenwood Lodge & Campsites Fall Colors, Lake
Private Campground Lake Champagne Campground Mountains, Fall Colors, Meadow, Pond
     
 
Virginia
Jefferson N. F. Cane Patch Mature Fall Colors Forest
     
 
Wisconsin
Private Campground Village Inn on the Lake Lake
     
 
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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