Waterside campsites
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!
719 waterside campsites
The Poplar Patch
Burford, Oxfordshire
This idyllic site is tucked away in a bend of the River Windrush, right in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Waterfront Glamping
West Stockwith, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Two luxury camping pods set on the banks of the river Trent in West Stockwith, with a canalside pub onsite.
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park
Town Centre, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
A peaceful and friendly motorhome site on the bank of the River Dee just a short walk into the town centre.
Angharad at Meurig Cottage
Lampeter, Ceredigion
An adults only vintage shepherd's hut in West Wales, offering peace and romance for couples, 30 mins from the sea.
Ewe Glamping
Braunston, Daventry, Northamptonshire
Ensuite shepherd's hut glamping on a working farm with livestock and views of Grand Union Canal. Open all year.
Gwalia Farm
Cemmaes, Machynlleth, Powys
Wild and wonderful. Calm adults-only glamping cabin with peaceful woodland and eco-friendly facilities.
Parc Maerdy Glamping Holidays
Plwmp, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Family run site with luxury, handmade glamping pods with onsite hot tubs for couples and families.
Red Kite Tree Tents
Builth Wells, Powys
Unique spherical tree tents set in the pines of the Brecon Beacons close to Llandrindod Wells. Featured on TV.
Romany Wagon Retreat
Rhydlewis, Ceredigion
Woodland glamping in a 1920s Romany wagon with a private cabin, hammock and riverside setting. Dog friendly.
Secret Valley Escapes
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Two safari tents boasting views over a 10 acre valley, set on the edge of the Peak District. Free onsite fishing.
Wild Mountains
Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire
Explore West Wales from 'Olive', a fully furnished geodome, right by Dinefwr Castle.
Yurt Hideaway
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
An adult only treat tucked away in a Welsh forest, with private hot tub, oak bed and pizza oven. Dog friendly.
The Hop Garden at Kingstone Brewery
Tintern, Monmouthshire
A set of gorgeous glamping options - cabins, bell tents and more - close to Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley AONB.
Waterfall Caves Turn-Around-Houses
Limavady, Londonderry
Gorgeous and quirky glamping with private bathrooms, hot tubs and more. River views, fishing and caves to explore.
Bateman's Brewery
Wainfleet, Lincolnshire
Camp beside a visitor centre with bistro and bar, with electric pitches and access to the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Stretton Lakes Certificated Location
Stretton, Oakham, Rutland
A quiet site set within 120 acres of farmland in Rutland, with lakeside CL touring pitches and luxury lodges.
Ord House Country Park
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Family-friendly caravan park, with onsite bar and restaurant, soft play area, and crazy golf.
Emral Gardens Caravan Park
Holly Bush, Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham
Peaceful, adult only touring park with fully serviced seasonal caravans pitches only. Dog friendly.
Three Lakes Glamping
Ware, Hertfordshire
Bell tents situated on a 250 acre farm within a private area of a very busy family campsite with loads to do.
Billing Aquadrome
Great Billing, Northamptonshire
Family holiday park set in 235 acres of stunning Nene Valley parkland, with a range of facilities and activities.
Bowness on Windermere Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
Hardstanding pitches beside the shores of Windermere, ideal for the Southern Lakes. Family and dog friendly.
Porlock Vale Campsite
Minehead, Somerset
Peaceful adult-only camping in beautiful farmland meadow with stunning views in Exmoor National Park.
Woodbridge Inn
Pewsey, Wiltshire
A riverside pub site offering campfires and a beautiful setting by the North Wessex Downs. 20 mins from Stonehenge.
Lakeside Pods and Camping
Redruth, Cornwall
A peaceful lakeside spot sitting next to the beautiful Stithians Reservoir.
Killegruer Caravan Site
Glenbarr, Tarbert, Argyll
Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic, overlooking the islands of Islay, Gigha and Jura, with incredible sunsets.
Entick Campsite
Dunswell, East Yorkshire
Peaceful, family friendly site welcoming tents and tourers. Dogs welcome. Bike storage and shop onsite.
Oakside Camping
Sykehouse, Goole, East Yorkshire
A small family run site within the pretty village of Sykehouse. Fishing across the road at Sykehouse Fisheries.
Silloth House Campsite
Austwick, Lancaster, Lancashire
A family run, peaceful site in the Yorkshire Dales, ideal for the Pennine Way and Way of the Roses. Dogs welcome.
Forest Yurts
Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset
Lavishly furnished yurts with private facilities and campfires set by the New Forest and Sopley Lake. Dog friendly.
