If you prefer state campground parks and what they offer, you will find a directory of state parks to choose from a blessing.
They offer you areas where the campgrounds are and what they have close by as far as attractions and stores.
The directory will also help with finding out what facilities they have available and the type of hook ups they have on different sites.
If you need a water hook up, then this should be obtainable in the directory.
If you look for beach camping parks, you may want to search for a state park that has beach access either because it is located on a lake or an inland lake. Many of the state parks do have beach access, but you might not get a site close to the beach itself, so take along the bikes for a ride down to the beach and enjoy some sun and water activities. The area and locations of the parks depends on what they have to offer.
Like with any state park, you need to have a daily or yearly sticker to get in, but most parks do not require this sticker if you pay to stay in the campgrounds. Making reservations early for your stay at a state campground is recommended because they do fill up quickly during the camping season, depending on the area.
State campground parks provide many services including early reservation and some even leave a few campsites open for last minute campers. If you find a park, you would like and the area fits your travel schedule, reservations are still your best bet. Many campgrounds use this same practice during the busy times of the year. So check a directory and find a state park that you may want to stay at while camping.