Campsites near canals
Our selection of canal camping sites will have you pitched up in easy reach of the towpath. From off-grid spots along the Caledonian Canal as well as the Grand Union Canal, stretching from London to Birmingham, head out to the riverside from any of these campsites near canals.
41 campsites near canals
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park
Fort William, Highlands
249 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with mountain views at the foot of Ben Nevis. Onsite restaurant/bar, shop and park!
Pitches: 71 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 11 x Large Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Somers Wood Caravan Park
Meriden, Coventry, Warwickshire
94 reviews
97%
would recommend
Adult only touring park set in mature woodlands with modern facilities. Ten minutes from Birmingham NEC.
Pitches: 6 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (8m), 7 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding and Grass Pitches (7m)
Ben Nevis Holiday Park
Fort William, Highlands
171 reviews
91%
would recommend
Riverside camping and touring with a cafe and mountain views. Ten minutes from Fort William and Glen Nevis.
Pitches: 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 25 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Little Acre Holiday Park
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
778 reviews
99%
would recommend
Adult only (18+) touring park with modern facilities. By the Lancaster Canal, close to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.
Pitches: 35 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, Electric Hardstanding Small Pitch
Little Acre Camping
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
293 reviews
99%
would recommend
Adult only (18+) site, two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.
Pitches: 20 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 7 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
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West Highland Way Campsite
Blanefield, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
143 reviews
84%
would recommend
Camping and glamping directly on the West Highland Way, with a cafe and 35 minutes from Glasgow. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, Shepherd's Hut (Dog Friendly)
Linwater Caravan Park
Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
146 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park open year round, with a camp shop and bike hire. Just a 25 minute drive to Edinburgh.
Pitches: 11 x Large Electric Grass Pitches, 25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Oakwood Marina
Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire
94 reviews
95%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping by the Trent and Mersey Canal. Onsite tea room, pizza hut, shop and a pub in a boat!
Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 5 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Camping Pod Heaven
Inverness, Highlands
20 reviews
95%
would recommend
Well designed, chic camping pods, camping and touring close to Loch Ness, Inverness and the Culloden Battlefield.
Pitches: 3 x Non Electric Forest Floor Tent Pitches, 3 x Hardstanding Pitches (optional electric)
Manor Farm Catthorpe
Catthorpe, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Opens 1 March
52 reviews
92%
would recommend
A pretty, family friendly campsite overlooking the River Avon Valley with an onsite shop and cafe. Pet friendly.
Pitches: 16 x Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Abbey Green Farm
Whitchurch, Shropshire
15 reviews
80%
would recommend
A peaceful camping, glamping and touring park ideal for walking and cycling in Shropshire. Order onsite food too!
Pitches: 3 x Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Backpacker Pitches
Billing Aquadrome
Northampton, Great Billing, Northamptonshire
39 reviews
72%
would recommend
Family holiday park in 235 acres of parkland with lakes. Swimming pool, restaurant, entertainment complex and more!
Pitches: 12 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (Field 1) , 100 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Field 2)
The Pig Place
Adderbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire
53 reviews
85%
would recommend
Adult-only campsite on the banks of the Oxford Canal, ten minutes to Banbury. Onsite shop/bar and firepit areas!
Pitches: 10 x Sow - Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 5 x Piglet - Small Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire
Opens 28 May
17 reviews
88%
would recommend
Just 15 minutes from London, get close to nature with wild camping and glamping. Cafe and playground on site.
1500 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Hilly Cow Wigwams
Kirknewton, Edinburgh and the Lothians
23 reviews
100%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pods with optional hot tubs. 30 minutes to Edinburgh, close to the Forth Valley.
Pitches: 2 x Standard Wigwam Camping Pod , 2 x Standard Plus Wigwam Glamping Pods
Eden Leisure Village
Cumbernauld, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
6 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly glamping including a unique bus, with an onsite salon/spa. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow!
Pitches: 5 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly), Deluxe Camping Pod
Linnhe Lochside Holidays
Corpach, Fort William, Highlands
Opens 15 December
140 reviews
88%
would recommend
Dog friendly camping and touring by a peaceful loch in the Highlands with a private beach. On Jacobite train route.
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Ardtower Caravan Park
Inverness, Highlands
A family friendly site with camping, touring, glamping and an onsite cafe. Just ten minutes from Inverness.
Canal Camping
Dilham, North Walsham, Norfolk
Beautiful and secluded campsite nestled alongside the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, with easy canoe access.
Avon Valley Camping
Keynsham, Bristol, Somerset
Camp at one of the South West's best family visitor attractions, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park!