| When it comes to going beach camping, it can be | | | | government agency such as the Bureau of Land |
| very difficult to pick a destination. There are | | | | Management, National Forest Service, Corps of |
| many places you can go; whether you want to | | | | Engineers, Dept. Of Interior, or National Parks |
| explore thebeaches of Southern California and the | | | | Services. Lodging in a cabin or motel may be |
| West Coast or the endless beaches of Florida and | | | | limited but tent and rv camping should be readily |
| the Eastern Seaboard. This article will help you find | | | | available. If you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, |
| that perfect beach for the entire family to enjoy. | | | | and breathtaking scenery, a vacation near one of |
| Beach Camping is not limited to the shores of the | | | | the major reservoirs might be the perfect choice |
| ocean or gulf. You can find many beautiful | | | | for you. |
| beaches throughout the country along the shores | | | | You have decided where you are going to take |
| of lakes, man made reservoirs such as Lake | | | | your next beach camping vacation. Now you have |
| Mead or Lake Powell (there are literally hundreds | | | | to consider what type of accommodations are |
| of man made reservoirs in the U.S.), or on the | | | | available. Are you going to rough it in a tent and |
| banks of your favorite river. | | | | camp under the stars? Perhaps you have a |
| If you choose to go to either the East or West | | | | recreational vehicle or travel trailer. Beach camping |
| coast or perhaps the Gulf, select the State and | | | | will range from sites with full accommodations |
| research the availability of State Beach Camping. | | | | such as water, electric, and sewer to the most |
| This is definitely a hidden treasure of beach | | | | remote with no services except the ones you |
| camping. State Beaches offer many services and | | | | provide yourself. If you want to take full |
| activities as well as most have tourist information | | | | advantage of the outdoors, camping on the beach |
| centers that provide you useful information about | | | | in your tent or RV will be an experience long to |
| the surrounding area including historical places, | | | | be remembered! |
| nautical information, nature and wildlife facts, hiking | | | | A vacation along a body of water is probably the |
| trail locations, and much, much more. | | | | most popular of all family vacations; and camping |
| If you are considering an inland vacation near the | | | | on a beach tops this list. To ensure that your |
| water, you can look up county and State Parks. | | | | vacation will be a pleasant experience, take the |
| Many will have tent camping or rv sites located | | | | extra time before you leave and make a plan |
| close to the water or in the prime area of the | | | | that includes what to bring (make a checklist), the |
| park. Picnic facilities will be scattered throughout | | | | route to your destination, the places you want to |
| the parks as well. Inland beaches are usually well | | | | visit while on vacation, your planned activities, etc. |
| maintained by the park staff and are easily | | | | Planning your family beach camping trip will be |
| accessible. | | | | time well spent. |
| Most major reservoirs are managed by a federal | | | | |