RV TRAVEL: FISHING AND CAMPING DESTINATIONS IN THE U.S.

Fishing is a popular summer pastime, and with the many waterways and biomes throughout America, there are endless opportunities for anglers to go out and catch a prize fish.

If you're thinking of renting or buying an RV to go on a camping trip where you can also go fishing, here are a few places to discover that you may enjoy.

BROWN COUNTY STATE PARK, INDIANA

Nicknamed the "Little Smokies," this state park encompasses almost 16,000 acres of hills, ridges, and ravines. It's the largest park in Indiana and is a hot spot for fishing, with multiple lakes and campground options so you can camp the way you want to and fish at a few different locations. In this area, you can find:

• Bass
• Bluegill
• Crappie

ELLACOYA STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE

This state park is home to Lake Winnipesaukee, a 45,000-acre body of water with plenty of fishing and boating opportunities available. If you have family members who aren't as interested in fishing as you are, there are also plenty of beaches available for sunbathing and swimming as well as hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. During the summer, the types of catches you can find are:

• Rainbow trout
• Salmon
• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass

WAHWEAP RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND, ARIZONA

This park provides an ideal waterside getaway for people who are excited to fish. The campgrounds have plenty of amenities, including Wi-Fi, fire rings, and toilets, so you'll have some of the best parts of home available to you even while you're on vacation. Plenty of fish call the waters in this campground home, such as:

• Catfish
• Largemouth bass
• Striped bass
• Panfish
• Walleye

TOPSAIL HILL PRESERVE STATE PARK, FLORIDA

This state park is located within the heart of the Florida panhandle and has plenty of hiking trails and waterways that will help you soak up the natural beauty of the area. It's a great fishing spot thanks to the coastal ecosystem and freshwater lakes on the property, and it's also within walking distance to the Gulf of Mexico, so you can try freshwater and saltwater fishing all in one trip. Cast your line for:

• Largemouth bass
• Catfish
• Panfish
• Redfish
• Mackerel

JORDANELLE STATE PARK, UTAH

This state park is located near Salt Lake City and Park City and is made up of three different areas for camping and fishing that offer different amenities and experiences. With more than 200 campsites here, you'll be able to choose between camping in an RV or pitching a tent, then go out to catch any of the fish common in the Jordanelle Reservoir, like:

• Rainbow trout
• Largemouth bass
• Smallmouth bass

YAMPA RIVER STATE PARK, COLORADO

The Yampa River spans 172 miles, so whether you want to go fishing, float on a raft, swim, or sunbathe, you'll have plenty of space to do so! This river has 13 boat access points and safe swimming areas. People have been known to catch 20-pound pike and brown trout weighing almost 7 pounds, so you may find your own prize fish if you camp here!

• Pike
• Trout
• Smallmouth bass

ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE STATE PARK, NEW MEXICO

The lake in this state park is an attractive option for camping and fishing because it can accommodate boats of all sizes and has plenty of campgrounds that have electric and water hookups for RVs as well as places to pitch a tent. This state park has a large lake with options to catch:

• Largemouth bass
• Smallmouth bass
• White bass
• Striped bass
• Walleye
• Catfish

MAGNOLIA BEACH, TEXAS

Magnolia Beach is located in Port Lavaca, Texas, and it's a great spot for camping and fishing because not only are you close to Matagorda Bay, but the Gulf of Mexico is just a stone's throw away.

• Trout
• Redfish
• Flounder

JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK, SOUTH CAROLINA

This park is just outside of historic Charleston, South Carolina, and is a great place to get some rest and relaxation while camping. There are plenty of shared amenities for all kinds of campers, and while you're out fishing on the creek or any of the 16 acres of freshwater lakes in the park, other members of your family can visit the seasonal water park and climbing walls nearby. Campers at this park are also near the Stono River and the Atlantic Ocean, giving you even more variety in the types of fish you can catch.

• Brown trout
• Rainbow trout
• White bass
• Bluegill
• Spotted bass

GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK, VIRGINIA

This is the best place in the entire state of Virginia to catch trout! This state park spans almost 5,000 acres, including a variety of places to fish both on the shore and on a boat. When you're done fishing for the day, you can check out the multi-use hiking trails available on the property and then curl up at night at any of the bunkhouses, campsites, or yurts available to rent. During the summer, you can expect to find the following kinds of fish:

• Brown bass
• Rainbow trout