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!
720 waterside campsites
Wigwam Holidays Great Tregath
Camelford, Cornwall
Peaceful, family and dog friendly glamping pods with views of Rough Tor and optional hot tubs available.
4.9 /5
Riverside Chalet and Caravan Park
Strathpeffer, Highlands
Touring, camping and a cosy bell tent in the centre of the Highlands, near the Munro mountains and Strathpuffer 24.
4.64 /5
Wigwam Holidays Builth Wells
Erwood, Builth Wells, Powys
Luxurious en-suite glamping pods with hot tubs, set beside a lake for kayaking and swimming. Open year round.
4.94 /5
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk
Relaxed countryside camping and glamping within the Norfolk Broads National Park and a short drive to Norwich.
4.64 /5
Glenesk Caravan Park
Brechin, Dundee and Angus
Woodland and waterside camping and glamping, great for wildlife spotting. Onsite fishing, play park and cafe!
4.6 /5
Wigwam Holidays Hafren
Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys
Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs, set beside a lake and the Cambrian Mountains. Open all year and dog friendly.
4.82 /5
Cerenety Eco Campsite
Upton, Bude, Cornwall
Serene eco camping set in seven acres of sprawling fields, just a short stroll from Bude's seaside.
4.34 /5
Wellstone Yurts and Camping
Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire
Peaceful camping with fire pits and furnished yurts. Meet the onsite alpacas with wild swimming in the River Taf.
4.77 /5
Burhope Farm Campsite
Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire
At the foothills of the Black Mountains in the Wye Valley, find this peaceful adult only, dog friendly campsite.
4.61 /5
Brook House Farm
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Glamping and camping site based on the River Severn. Cafe, breakfast, river fishing and fires in fire pits!
4.6 /5
Ivy Lodge
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Well-maintained site with a fishing lake, a peaceful haven away from the hustle of Skegness (20 minutes).
Highly rated
Huxtable Farm
Barnstaple, Devon
Three camping pitches each with own private wash room, for tents and small vans. Explore the Wildlife farm trail.
4.94 /5
Wigwam Holidays Brecon
Pontfaen, Brecon, Powys
En-suite glamping pods on the doorstep of the Brecon Beacons. Three cabins have a wood-fired hot tub! Pets welcome.
4.81 /5
Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage
Dundonnell, Garve, Highlands
Stunning lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.
4.58 /5
Grooby's Pit
Thorpe St Peter, Skegness, Lincolnshire
Adult only touring and glamping park with waterside pitches and onsite fishing lakes. Just 15 minutes to Skegness!
4.97 /5
Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site
Bleasby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A peaceful family friendly park with riverside walks and pubs close by.
4.2 /5
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
4.76 /5
Wigwam Holidays Ribble Valley
Dinckley, Blackburn, Lancashire
Peaceful, family friendly glamping in en-suite pods just 10min walk from the River Ribble. Pet friendly.
4.9 /5
Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park
Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys
Family-friendly touring site, set within the beautiful countryside of Mid Wales. Perfect for peace and quiet.
4.92 /5
Stretton Lakes Touring Park
Stretton, Oakham, Rutland
Peaceful, adult only touring park set around a picturesque fishing lake. Just 15 minutes from Rutland Water.
4.98 /5
Eco Escape Campsite
Blackbridge, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
A relaxed, dog-friendly, off grid, family-run farm campsite in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.
4.84 /5
Sun Haven Holiday Park
Newquay, Cornwall
Award winning, 5 star holiday park offering shepherd's huts with hot tubs. A 15 minute walk to Mawgan Porth beach.
4.92 /5
Stargaze Glamping
Nolton, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Surrounded by nature, gaze at the starry night sky in these luxury adult-only shepherd's huts and geodomes.
4.92 /5
Eden Valley Glamping
Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria
Peaceful, family and couple friendly glamping pods with ensuites and campfires. Onsite sauna and pizza oven!
4.94 /5
Mooreacres
Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Small tranquil site just south of Hatfield, with excellent access to Hatfield Moors.
4.56 /5
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
(Almost) wild camping and glamping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
4.75 /5
Hart Lake Escapes
York, North Yorkshire
Tranquil shepherd's huts with hot tubs set by a lake surrounded by woodland, 15 minutes from York.
4.86 /5
South Hoggs Hideaway
Holsworthy, Devon
Peaceful family friendly site with waterside views, lovely for exploring North Devon's countryside and beaches.
5 /5
Wolf Meadows Farm
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon
Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.
4.32 /5
The Cob House Countryside Park
Worcester, Worcestershire
Camping and touring within a 40 acre country park and fishery. Onsite animals and play area, ideal for families.
4.67 /5
