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!
717 waterside campsites
Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park
Windermere, Cumbria
72 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!
Pitches: 37 x Non Electric Fellside Grass Pitches, 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Bryn Gloch
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
213 reviews
96%
would recommend
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
Harford Bridge Park
Tavistock, Devon
124 reviews
99%
would recommend
Camping, glamping and touring site in Dartmoor National Park, by the River Tavy. Five minutes to Tavistock.
Pitches: 16 x Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside), 28 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset
56 reviews
98%
would recommend
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
Pen y Bont Touring Park
Bala, Gwynedd
47 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family-owned camping, touring and glamping park with a shop. In Snowdonia (Eryri), a two minute walk to Bala Lake!
Pitches: 8 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches (10m), Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitch (6m)
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Back of Beyond Touring Park
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
104 reviews
97%
would recommend
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
Pitches: 25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (Gravel), 23 x Fully Serviced Standard Hardstanding Pitches
Wern Mill Caravan Park
New Quay, Ceredigion
154 reviews
98%
would recommend
Quiet family and dog friendly park, five minutes to New Quay. A ten minute walk to Cei Bach beach and Cardigan Bay.
Pitches: 23 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park
Fort William, Highlands
247 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, 270 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset
120 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only park by the River Yeo. Five minute walk to Cheddar and 20 minute walk to Cheddar Gorge!
Pitches: 30 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Nantcol Waterfalls
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
151 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping in Snowdonia. Home to waterfalls and a river to swim in. Ideal for walkers!
Pitches: 18 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 62 x Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric)
Laneside Caravan Park
Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
226 reviews
97%
would recommend
Riverside park with a shop and dog walk. In the heart of the Peak District, ten minutes to Ladybower Reservoir!
Pitches: 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 12 x Large Electric Grass Pitches (Adult Only)
Burton Springs Holidays
Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset
83 reviews
98%
would recommend
Lakeside touring, camping and glamping holidays with onsite fishing on over 13 acres of stunning land.
Pitches: 13 x Electric Grass And Hardstanding Pitches, 7 x Grass Pitches With Optional Electric
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping and Caravan Park
Settle, North Yorkshire
77 reviews
99%
would recommend
Camping park on a 45 acre estate in the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite restaurant/cafe, golf simulator, shop and more!
Pitches: 12 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 25 x Electric Grass Pitches
Hurley Riverside Park
Hurley, Berkshire
117 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award-winning park with direct access to the River Thames. Ideal for visiting Henley, Windsor, Oxford and London.
Pitches: 15 x Premium Pitches (Hazel), 17 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Pine)
Little Acre Camping
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
290 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
Bank House Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
262 reviews
93%
would recommend
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river in the Peak District. Ten minutes to Thor's Cave!
Pitches: 24 x Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field), 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Meadow Field)
Tyndrum Holiday Park
Tyndrum, Perthshire
162 reviews
96%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping on The West Highland Way with mountain and river views. Family and dog friendly!
Pitches: 50 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Wick River Campsite
Wick, Highlands
177 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful site by the River Wick with a shop and modern facilities. On the NC500 route, a five mintue walk to Wick!
Pitches: 36 x Electric Grass Pitches, 24 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Little Acre Holiday Park
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
783 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
Whitemead Caravan Park
Wool, Dorset
56 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family touring park with a shop, play area, and games room. Five minutes to Monkey World, ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 3 x Electric Grass Pitches, 13 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
