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
Henllan Caravan Park
Welshpool, Powys
A tranquil riverside park suitable for tourers and tents. Set in beautiful Mid-Wales surroundings.
4.62 /5
Lakemoor Devon Campsite
Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon
Glamping, touring and camping site based on a quiet family run small holding with access to the River Taw.
4.8 /5
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
An idyllic ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub on a tranquil site within the Lakes, backed by ancient woodland.
4.86 /5
Bwch yn Uchaf
Bala, Gwynedd
Charming campsite by a river with no light pollution or traffic, close to Bala town in the Snowdonia area.
4.86 /5
Campsie Glen Holiday Park
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
Touring and glamping between the Campsie Fells and Fintry Hills. Onsite swimming pool, bar/bistro and fishing!
4.95 /5
Park Farm Caravan and Camping
Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Rural caravan and camping site with big pitches and an adventure playground. Campfires and pets welcome.
4.5 /5
Camping at Graythwaite
Cunsey, Ambleside, Cumbria
Peaceful family friendly site with access to Lake Windermere. Spacious pitches on a farm, onsite coffee shop too!
4.44 /5
The Original Hut Company
Bodiam, Robertsbridge , East Sussex
Camping and Shepherd's Huts on a 200 acre farm. Onsite watersports and a cafe serving food, drink and cocktails!
4.47 /5
Pentwyn Pods
Llanon, Ceredigion
Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs on a family-run site with lakeside views, 15 minutes from Aberaeron Beach.
4.95 /5
Three Streams Glamping
Llanfairfechan, Conwy
Adult only, luxury glamping pods with private hot tubs. Set below the Carneddau mountains and stunning Snowdonia.
5 /5
The Hideaway at Baxby Manor
Amplecarr, York, North Yorkshire
Unique camping and glamping including a luxury treehouse with a hot tub, by the North York Moors National Park.
4.85 /5
Oakhill Leisure
Norton Disney, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
A proper country camping site with fishing in the Lincolnshire countryside. Get away from it all! Open year round.
4.83 /5
Woodfrys Farm
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Eco farm site with wild-style pitches and a charming shepherd's hut. Set by a lake and stream, great for wildlife!
5 /5
Coldstream Holiday Park
Coldstream, Scottish Borders
Peaceful, riverside camping, touring and glamping on the England and Scotland border. Just 20 minutes to the coast.
4.75 /5
Hafod Hall Camping Club
Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire
A back-to-nature family-run campsite that welcomes all! Campfires, dogs and groups are welcome.
4.58 /5
Broad Park Camping and Glamping Certificated Site
Fairy Cross, Bideford, Devon
Small, family CS for tents and touring. Five mins from The Big Sheep and 10 from a beach. Alpacas on site!
4.86 /5
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
Camping by the River Wye with a canoe/sup launch, a working farm ten minutes from the Brecon Beacons National Park.
4.73 /5
Hop Farm Camping and Touring Park
Paddock Wood, Kent
Award-winning, spacious camping park set in the beautiful countryside by the River Medway. Dog friendly.
4.34 /5
Harford Bridge Park
Tavistock, Devon
Camping, glamping and touring site in Dartmoor National Park, by the River Tavy. Five minutes to Tavistock.
5 /5
Tarbert Holiday Park
Tarbert, Argyll
A tranquil park on the Kintyre Peninsula with touring, ensuite glamping pods and watersports on hand. Dog friendly.
4.74 /5
Wigwam Holidays Ball Hall Farm
York, North Yorkshire
Award-winning site with luxury dog friendly glamping pods. Overlooking a wildlife lake amongst a woodland setting.
4.93 /5
Sunnyhill Park Campsite
Wincanton, Somerset
Small, peaceful camping, touring and glamping site with onsite animals to see. Just 25 minutes to Longleat.
4.37 /5
Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria
Three luxury camping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
4.98 /5
Waveney River Centre
Burgh St Peter, Norfolk
Riverside touring site in the Broads National Park. Onsite marina, pub, fishing, indoor swimming pool and more!
4.57 /5
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
South Molton, Devon
A five star family-friendly park with award winning facilities, on the gateway to Exmoor and the North Devon coast.
4.49 /5
Midway Holiday Park
Aymestrey, Hereford, Herefordshire
Small, family friendly campsite set in the Herefordshire countryside with an onsite cafe serving tasty breakfasts!
4.6 /5
Reforge Retreat
Black Torrington, Beaworthy, Devon
Green and tranquil 20 acre glampsite with private bathrooms, set between the Cornish and Devon coasts and Dartmoor.
4.93 /5
Spring Rock Fishery and Caravan Park
Llandegely, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Secluded and scenic adult-only site with touring pitches and glamping, along with an onsite pleasure fishing lake!
4.93 /5
Bainside House
Kirkby-on-Bain, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
A friendly and adult only camping and caravan site, with a camping pod, lodge and 1.75 acre coarse fishing lake.
4.76 /5
Hideaway in the Hills
Snowdonia, Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Peaceful tent camping and glamping site within Snowdonia National Park, 15 minutes from the coast.
4.4 /5
