Water Feature Camping

[Bigfoot Mike]

Lava Lake
Cascades east of Bend, OR.

We are getting ready to go full time. Our goal is to camp at the perfect camp grounds around North America that have a wonderful water feature: Lakes, Rivers, Streams, Ocean Front, Bays.





Our camp at Lava Lake with a lake view in the Cascades east of Bend Or.





Lava Lake as we were heading out.

Please share any places you know of. This thread is for all to have a great list of places to go camping by a nice water feature places around North America.

Lava Lake
Picturesque is the best way to describe this lake with its lodge and grassy picnic area. This is one of our many lakes that is well known for its good fishing.<blockquote>Amenities: camp sites/rv sites/lodge/grocery store / gas
Activities: boating/fishing (motors allowed - 10 mph)/ fishing
Rentals: canoes/paddle boats/row boats/fishing/ boats & motors/fishing equipment</blockquote>Location info:
http://tripcheck.com/Pages/SBcascadeLakes.asp
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/recr...voir/lava.shtml
http://www.flyandfield.com/Pages/lakes.lava-lakes.htm

[Bigfoot Mike]

Lake Pleasent
Just north of Phoenix, AZ.

We had a wonderful time and Great sunsets at Lake Pleasent.

http://members.cox.net/gmorse7/dp/lakepleasant.htm

One of the most scenic water recreation areas in the “Valley of the Sun,” this northwest Valley park is a recreationist’s dream. The park offers many activities, such as camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. At the Lake Pleasant Visitor Center, guests learn about the history of the area and desert wildlife. Step out onto the balcony surrounding the Visitor Center to get a beautiful view of Lake Pleasant and an up-close look at Waddell Dam. The breathtaking views offer visitors a great place to relax, whether it is from a boat or shoreline picnic site.

[Bigfoot Mike]

Rancheria RV Park
http://www.rancheriarv.com/

Northern California RV Camping at Rancheria RV Park in Hat Creek, California!
Nestled between lush green mountains and Shasta Lake in Hat Creek, California, Rancheria RV Park is an exceptional Northern California camping facility consisting of 75 spaces just off Highway 89.

Rancheria RV Park
15665 Black Angus Lane
Hat Creek, CA 96040
Phone: (530)335-7418

[Bigfoot Mike]

Lyman Lake State Park, AZ
http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/parkhtml/lyman.html





Sunset on Lyman Lake





A few FiberglassRV Moderators get together to build the team.

Lyman Lake really comes into its own during the spring, summer, and fall. Summer days, with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s are perfect for fishing, swimming, leisure boating, water-skiing, rock-hounding, hiking, or just plain relaxing. Special programs are scheduled throughout the spring and summer months.
Regional points of interest include: Petrified Forest National Park, just 55 miles to the north; the White Mountains, which begin just 25 miles to the south; and the Sunrise ski area, only 42 miles to the south. A small herd of buffalo, owned by the St. Johns Chamber of Commerce, is located at the entrance to Lyman Lake State Park.

[Bigfoot Mike]

I’m looking for some places to camp in Montana and/or Wyoming. Can anyone help?

[Byron Kinnaman]

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Deschutes River where it dumps into the Columbia River.




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Fish Creek Camp Ground on the Clackamas River. Fish Creek dumps into the Clackamas about 100 yards up stream, hence the name "Fish Creek CG".

[Byron Kinnaman]

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Dechutes River about 5 miles down river from Maupin, OR. Almost a dispersed camp site. One site is there is in this campground.



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Not exactly a camp site, but "baby" gets a boat ride. Lots of water underneath.

[Bigfoot Mike]

Those are great Byron, Thanks.

[BobB]

Hi Mike,

Just got back from down on the Stanislaus River. Not MT or WY, but nice!

[Bigfoot Mike]

Hi Mike,
Just got back from down on the Stanislaus River. Not MT or WY, but nice!

Oh Man Bob, that is nice.

Hey, the Bigfoot looks great too. Congratulations on the new rig.

[Morgan]

One of our favorites is Gilita Creek Campground on Gilita Creek in the Gila National Forest.

You can't quite see our Casita behind the willows across the creek.





Here's a shot of the Casita from the other side of the creek.





This is the Winnebago trap entering the campground.

[Morgan]

Getting there is half the fun.

NM-159 from US-180 climbing into the mountains.





There is a decent view, however.





The road gets narrower and steeper.





Camp coffee.





A nearby attraction, Snow Lake.

[Gina D.]

Bob, I stayed on the Stanislaus River a couple weeks ago.

It was a bit lower and didn't look a THING like that

Where is that located?

[BobB]

Take hiway 4 thru Calaveras Big Trees SP. Turn right at Dorrington. Follow Boards Crossing Road to the Stanislaus River. It is a Forest Service CG called Sourgrass. First come, $16 per night, showers. Native American site and influence. Opens about mid May and closes near end of Sept. The river is a short walk from the campsites. Great sleeping! You can hear the river.

[Lou & Lora E.]

Hi Bob, like Mike said, the Bigfoot looks good and so does the river.

[Al and Cindy K]

We do have a few nice spots back east as well - Dispersed site along Santeelah Creek in Nantahala National Forest.


Al

[Jay Herb]

Catherine Cr. SP. by La Grande in Eastern Oregon.

[Al Stansell]

Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth MA. America's home town! Alec

[JamesBeck]

Hey Mike, If you end up anywhere near Milwaukee, take the Great Lakes Express across Lake Michigan to Muskegon,MI. Or drive around the lake. North Muskegon State park camp grounds have some of the greatest beaches in the world. Sugar sand as far as you can see. Miles of trails through the dunes. They have two camp grounds, one on the channel of muskegon lake and one right on lake Michigan. The sunsets are perfect to watch from the dunes just above the beach. Just make sure it's summer time or you will have cheap camp sites and views of icebergs. Email me if you need a guide llttfod@yahoo.com

[AbenDeb]

Hi Bob,

Is that Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo ? We stayed there last year pretty nice place.

Abe