If you're bringing a boat, keen for some canoeing or just looking for tranquil views and a lovely setting, these lakeside campsites are just the ticket. Campsites near water are often teeming with wildlife and birds to spot and you can head to the shores at sunset to watch the sky light up and skim stones into the pretty canal, river or lake. See if our tempting selection of waterside campsites can really float your boat!
Little Singleton, Blackpool, Lancashire
Only 6 miles from Blackpool, the park is a family friendly touring getaway with a Jacuzzi and heated pool.
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Discover a magical break with luxury treehouses, cabins and bell tents. Field to fork restaurant and wild swimming!
St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
With exclusive views across Colliford Lake immerse yourself in nature and experience wild camping on Bodmin Moor.
Kendal, Cumbria
Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
A small caravan site beside the Peak District National Park, close to Chesterfield and Bakewell.
Lakenheath, Suffolk
Six fully furnished bell tents each with a private shower room on a working family farm. Family and dog friendly.
Tarbet, Argyll
A tranquil park on the shores of Loch Lomond, with panoramic views across the 'Bonnie Banks' and glamping cabins.
Settle, North Yorkshire
Back-to-basics tent camping in the peaceful Yorkshire Dales, in reach of Pen-y-Ghent and the Settle's steam train.
Carperby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A unique camp in nature, a beautiful 30 acre woodland in the Yorkshire Dales.10 minutes, to Aysgarth Water Falls
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
A small, picturesque site with a fishing lake, set in woodland close to Cadair Idris and within Snowdonia.
Rhosneigr, Anglesey
Family owned and operated site in a popular seaside village of Rhosneigr, just minutes from the beach.
Hereford, Herefordshire
Camping in charming apple orchards by the River Wye and two glamping yurts perfect for families. Cafe on site.
Rowton, Chester, Cheshire
Chester's nearest campsite and is an ideal base for touring the Cheshire Plain, Delamere Forest, and the Wirral.
Tattershall, Lincolnshire
A relaxing tent camping and touring site with space for rallies and two excellent fishing lakes. Family friendly.
Lewes, East Sussex
Idyllic back-to-basics camping on the riverbank, opposite the Bluebell Railway in Sussex. Campfires allowed.
Machrie, Isle Of Arran, Ayrshire and Arran
Premium luxury glamping lodges with a hot tub suitable for families - pets are welcome.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
A great back to nature experience for canoeists staying right by the River Wye in the beautiful Wye Valley AONB.
Ferryside, Carmarthenshire
Dog friendly camping and caravan pitches with sea views, set by the beach and very close to Carmarthen Bay.
Tregaron, Ceredigion
Traditional tent only camping in a remote and stunning position in the Cambrian Mountains.
Wigton, Cumbria
Secluded and off-grid woodland camping for tents in the Lake District with a communal firepit and breakfast!
Coniston, Cumbria
A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.
Corwen, Conwy
A peaceful, riverside campsite in easy reach of Snowdonia National Park, showing the best of rural North Wales.
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
A family-run holiday park with touring and seasonal pitches with direct access to activities park nearby.
Selby, North Yorkshire
An arable farm in the midst of Skipwith Common, close to York, with tranquil pitches and a large coarse fishery.
Wheldrake, York, North Yorkshire
A family owned, adult only peaceful touring park with coarse fishing lake, set in a beautiful wildlife habitat.
York, North Yorkshire
Serviced waterfront pitches with romantic views and great sunsets, a handy four miles from York's attractions.
Golden Valley, Peterchurch, Herefordshire
Award-winning, dog friendly touring park offering fully serviced pitches in Herefordshire. Open all year.
Downham Market, Norfolk
A peaceful haven in Norfolk for anglers and tourers, with EHUs and three lakes and fishing lodges.
Narborough, Norfolk
Set in 26 acres of picturesque secluded grounds, with lakeside pitches and five fishing lakes for all abilities.
Brean, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
A quiet farm touring and camping park, peacefully located close a beach and Weston Super Mare. Cafe on site.