Recall the early years of camping on the shore. Finding a rock ledge to make the "kitchen" then trying to level it, keeping the coolers covered with blankets, trying to build a shade out of some tent poles and a blue tarp - then watching the wind take the whole thing into the sky while everyone roared with laughter, charcoal-grilled sandburgers, fireworks (we were rebels back then), frying fish in the rain....it was hell...and a hell of a good time. 
). Houseboating is probably the best way overall, as long it's someone else's houseboat. 
Just bought a 28 ft cabin cruiser so that will be our MO going forward....
