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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!

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720 waterside campsites

Roundhill Campsite, Brockenhurst, HampshirePlaceholder image
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Roundhill Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

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4.82 /5

176 reviews

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A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.

2025 Runner up of Best Campsite South East England

Pitches: 249 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Bell Tents


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Bryn Gloch

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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4.77 /5

208 reviews

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Award winning camping, touring and glamping park with mountain views, five minutes to the base of Snowdon.


Pitches: 46 x Electric Grass Pitches, 29 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.89 /5

35 reviews

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Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!

2025 Winner of Best Family Campsite North West England

Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Fellside Grass Pitches, 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches


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4.91 /5

84 reviews

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Peaceful, adult only park by the River Yeo. Five minute walk to Cheddar and 20 minute walk to Cheddar Gorge!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 30 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Harford Bridge Park

Tavistock, Devon

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4.86 /5

65 reviews

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Camping, glamping and touring site in Dartmoor National Park, by the River Tavy. Five minutes to Tavistock.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 16 x Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside), 46 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Wern Mill Caravan Park

New Quay, Ceredigion

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4.93 /5

122 reviews

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Quiet family and dog friendly park, five minutes to New Quay. A ten minute walk to Cei Bach beach and Cardigan Bay.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 23 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches


Back of Beyond Touring Park, St Leonards, Ringwood, DorsetPlaceholder image
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Back of Beyond Touring Park

St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset

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4.8 /5

88 reviews

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Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 16 x Electric Astroturf Pitches, 21 x Non Electric Camping Pitches (Pet Free)


Pen y Bont Touring Park, Bala, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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4.98 /5

9 reviews

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Family-owned camping, touring and glamping park with a shop. In Snowdonia (Eryri), a two minute walk to Bala Lake!


Pitches: 10 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 6 x Deluxe Electric Grass Tent Pitches


Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park, Fort William, HighlandsPlaceholder image
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4.84 /5

160 reviews

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Family and dog friendly park with stunning views at the foot of Ben Nevis. Onsite restaurant/bar, shop and park!

2025 Winner of Best Campsite Highlands and Argyll

Pitches: 270 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 71 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches


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Burton Springs Holidays

Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset

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4.83 /5

86 reviews

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Lakeside touring, camping and glamping holidays with onsite fishing on over 13 acres of stunning land.

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 4 x Electric Grass Tent or Campervan Pitches, 7 x Grass Pitches With Optional Electric


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Laneside Caravan Park

Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire

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4.84 /5

160 reviews

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Riverside park with a shop and dog walk. In the heart of the Peak District, ten minutes to Ladybower Reservoir!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 30 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches


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Sandyholme Holiday Park

Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset

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4.69 /5

55 reviews

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Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!


Pitches: 100 x Meadow Non Electric Grass Pitches, 14 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Shieldaig Camping and Cabins

Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highlands

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4.95 /5

26 reviews

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Waterside camping, touring and glamping. On the NC500 by Loch Shieldaig, a five minute walk to the local village.


Pitches: 22 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Little Acre Camping

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

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4.91 /5

257 reviews

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Adult only (16+) site, two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 19 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 7 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches


Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite, Llanrug, Caernarfon, GwyneddPlaceholder image
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Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite

Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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4.94 /5

107 reviews

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Award winning family and dog friendly campsite nestled in the foothills of Snowdon. A two minute walk from a pub.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 20 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric), 20 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches


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Bank House Farm

Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire

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4.79 /5

242 reviews

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Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river in the Peak District. Ten minutes to Thor's Cave!

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Meadow Field), 24 x Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field)


Knight Stainforth Hall Camping and Caravan Park, Settle, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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4.84 /5

29 reviews

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Camping park on a 45 acre estate in the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite restaurant/cafe, golf simulator, shop and more!


Pitches: 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 25 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Presaddfed - Druids' Rest

Holyhead, Anglesey

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4.87 /5

108 reviews

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Peaceful campsite situated on a farm next to an ancient Neolithic monument, 15 minutes from the coast.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 31 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Gatton Waters Caravan Park

Hillington, King's Lynn, Norfolk

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4.91 /5

127 reviews

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Peaceful, adult only lakeside touring with fishing and a seasonal bar. Just 20 minutes to Heacham South Beach.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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75 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches

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4.85 /5

132 reviews

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Tent and touring park in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. By Llangorse Lake with an onsite cafe and watersports!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 29 x Electric Grass Pitches, 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Top watersports destinations include campsites near Kielder Water, Carsington Water, Rutland Water and Cotswold Water Park.

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