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What makes the United States great for lakeside camping?
- Home to numerous rivers, streams, waterways, and lakes, with some of the deepest, broadest, brightest, and most spectacular lakes and reservoirs in the world, the United States is full of amazing places to lakeside camp.
- National and state parks and recreational areas all over the country have a plethora of campsites that offer all kinds of camping from backcountry and primitive camping to deluxe glamping.
- Soak up the spectacular natural scenery, swim in crystal clear lakes and rivers and hike in some of the most beautiful areas of the world.
- Here are some of the best lakeside campgrounds to pitch a tent and sleep under the stars.
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