Our favorite places to camp are the campgrounds with a view. There’s nothing like waking up with a view outside the RV or sitting outside in the evening enjoying the scenery around us. We’ve enjoyed campgrounds with views of spectacular mountains, glaciers, forests, and all kinds of water.
For us, the best camping is beside a river, mountain stream, lake, or any body of water for that matter.
We enjoy watching the different water craft go by.
Moon rising at Ortona COE in Labelle, FL
We watched boats going through the lock at Ortona
We sat in our campsite and watched barges on the Mississippi River at Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis, Arkansas
Coal barge going down the Mississippi River from our campsite at Tom Sawyer RV Park
Sometimes we see wildlife.
White Pelicans behind Sunset Isle RV Park in Cedar Key, FL
Egret on the deck behind our campsite at Sunset Isle RV Park in Cedar Key, FL
Pair of Bald Eagles across the canal at Ortona
Blondie loves it when she gets a chance to go swimming.
Blondie swimming behind our campsite at Petersburg COE
Blondie swimming in Lake Ontario at Golden Hill State Park, NY
We love watching the sun rise and set over the water.
Sunrise over the Mississippi River at Tom Sawyer RV Park
Sunrise over Lake Barkley, Kentucky from Canal COE
Sunset at Petersburg COE on J. Strom Thurmond Lake, Appling, GA
Sunset over J. Percy Priest Lake from Seven Points Campground
Sunset at Sunset Isle RV Park in Cedar Key, FL
Wandering Dawgs 
I agree Beth, waterfront camping is great! We are always looking for spots on some kind of water while we are traveling.
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A campground on or near water is what we always look for first.
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Adding water to just about anything makes it more special! Great images. 🙂
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LuAnn, you’ve got that right!
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Gorgeous photos Beth! I agree, camping with a view and with wildlife around is the ultimate! I will let you know how we like Lake Dardannella State Park. I am disappointed that we won’t be able to stay longer! It looks lovely. Give Blondie a great big hug!!!
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Sheila, thanks! When we stayed at Lake Dardanelle we must have gotten there late in the day because I didn’t even take any pictures! Looking forward to seeing your photos. Have fun.
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There is a special quality to camping along the water. It is amazing how calming the sound of water is whether a waterfall, rapids, or waves crashing. Not to mention all the activity.
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Yes, the sounds of water are really soothing and good for the soul. Even a calm lake with no sounds can be very relaxing.
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100% agree…. love those water views. They’re the best 🙂
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Thanks Ingrid!
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Water dawgs!
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Yep, that’s us!
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So fun seeing your photos from Sunset Isle in Cedar Key — we loved our stays at that quirky and colorful RV park last winter.
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Isn’t Cedar Key a fun place? We’ve enjoyed both our stays at Sunset Isle. Walking out on the docks to watch the birds and the sunset was wonderful. We spent a Thanksgiving there one year. The owners cooked turkey and ham and everyone brought side dishes. So fun!
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Absolutely! I have very fond memories of Golden Hill SP and my all time favorite J Percy Priest Lake. Keep the posts coming…
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Look for posts from the road coming soon…
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I love these posts! When we aren’t traveling or visiting family, my blog is quiet. Who knows, you may inspire me to write about other things.
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Thank you Holly!
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