Lake camping

Though it’s hard to be exact, it’s estimated that there’s over 70,439 miles of river that winds, tumbles, and careens its way though the state of Washington. Couple that with over 8,000 lakes, and the highest rainfall in the contiguous Unites States and you’ve got yourself an impressive number of waterside camping options to explore.

Featuring more than 2000 lakes and 500 portages, Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park is a canoe tripping paradise. Paddlers have the ultimate freedom to plan their own route through 1.2 acres of wilderness, choosing a trip length and preferred style to suit, camping at 2,200+ rustic campsites along the way. Canoeing doesn't get much better than this!

My guide to canoe trip in Sweden on Skåne's largest lake Ivösjön. With wilderness camping on our own little island and stay at Bäckaskog Castle

Camping near the water

Rothiemurchus campsite in Rothiemurchus Estate, Coylumbridge Rothiemurchus Forest is a remnant of the Caledonian Forest near Aviemore, Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland, Scotland.The forest is popular for recreation and contains important European wildlife, including the osprey, Scottish crossbill, capercaillie, crested tit and wild cat. Stretching from the River Spey to the high mountain plateau, Rothiemurchus sits within the Cairngorms National Park.

Planning a weekend getaway doesn't have to be complicated or require traveling far! We're showing you how to plan a low-key weekend close to home!

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