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!
716 waterside campsites
Bryn Gloch
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
199 reviews
95%
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, 17 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Roundhill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
155 reviews
99%
would recommend
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
Pitches: 249 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Bell Tents
Laneside Caravan Park
Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
145 reviews
98%
would recommend
Riverside park with a shop and dog walk. In the heart of the Peak District, ten minutes to Ladybower Reservoir!
Pitches: 30 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 12 x Large Electric Grass Pitches (Adult Only)
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset
78 reviews
99%
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, 15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park
Windermere, Cumbria
30 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
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Harford Bridge Park
Tavistock, Devon
56 reviews
100%
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
Bluebell Coppice Park
Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex
52 reviews
96%
would recommend
Secluded, family site for tents, touring and glamping at the heart of 1066 country. Ensuite options too!
Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 11 x Electric Grass Pitches
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park
Fort William, Highlands
147 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with stunning views at the foot of Ben Nevis. Onsite restaurant/bar, shop and park!
Pitches: 270 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 71 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Back of Beyond Touring Park
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
88 reviews
95%
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), 16 x Electric Astroturf Pitches
Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite
Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
101 reviews
99%
would recommend
Award winning family and dog friendly campsite nestled in the foothills of Snowdon. A two minute walk from a pub.
Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 20 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)
Bank House Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
239 reviews
95%
would recommend
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river in the Peak District. Ten minutes to Thor's Cave!
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Meadow Field), 10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (No Awnings)
Tyndrum Holiday Park
Tyndrum, Perthshire
133 reviews
95%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping on The West Highland Way with mountain and river views. Family and dog friendly!
Pitches: 55 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highlands
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
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)
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd
214 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping and touring site at the foot of Snowdon with mountain views. A ten minute walk to Beddgelert village!
Pitches: 40 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Pitches with Water, 79 x Electric Grass Tent and Campervan Pitches
Little Acre Holiday Park
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
802 reviews
99%
would recommend
Adult only (16+) 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
Wick River Campsite
Wick, Highlands
125 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
Lakeside Caravan Park
Brecon, Powys
115 reviews
98%
would recommend
Tent and touring park in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. By Llangorse Lake with an onsite cafe and watersports!
Pitches: 29 x Electric Grass Pitches, 22 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Pen y Bont Touring Park
Bala, Gwynedd
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family owned, camping, touring and glamping park with a shop. In Snowdonia (Eryri), a two minute walk to Bala Lake!
Pitches: 6 x Deluxe Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (7m)
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
Opens 1 May
65 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
Pitches: 4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 4 x Electric Grass Pitches (10 amp)
Waterrow Touring Park
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset
61 reviews
98%
would recommend
Award winning, 5-star adult only, peaceful touring site by the River Tone. Just 15 minutes to Exmoor National Park.
Pitches: 31 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Super Pitches
