It’s almost impossible to imagine camping without a little fishing. Whether you prefer fishing in saltwater or along the banks of a fresh water lake, the United States caters to almost every type of fisherman. Most national parks offer a wide variety of camping grounds with fishing sites. Whether you choose to sleep in an RV or camp in a tent, there is undoubtedly a camp site that can accommodate your needs.

The Adirondacks

The Adirondacks are located in upstate New York and provide the fishing enthusiast with over 3,000 ponds and lakes. With such a large number of fishing sites, you can find areas conducive to both fly fishing and lure fishing. Expect to catch trout, bass, land-locked salmon, northern pike, muskies, walleyes and much, much more. Regardless of what you’re fishing for, you will need a fishing permit to cast your pole in the Adirondacks if you are older than 16. The best place to fly fish in the Adirondacks is Ausable River, but if you are looking for the biggest fish on the boat, try lure fishing in Lake George or Lake Champlain. Of course, there are dozens of campgrounds to choose from and most offer modern day conveniences like toilets, showers and running water.

The National Park Service

Without a doubt, the National Park Service website offers the most comprehensive list of campgrounds for every interest and activity. You can narrow your park search down by visiting the Parks and Recreation link from the homepage (www.nps.gov/). From here, select fishing to pull up a complete list of fishing campgrounds located all over the United States. If you would like to fish in a certain environment or weather type, search by state. Regardless of your camping requirements, you are bound to find the best fit for your vacation by using the tools provided by the National Park Service.