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!
752 waterside campsites
Bryn Gloch
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
179 reviews
95%
would recommend
Award winning camping, touring and glamping park with mountain views, five minutes to the base of Snowdon.
Roundhill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
137 reviews
99%
would recommend
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset
66 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only park by the River Yeo. Five minute walk to Cheddar and 20 minute walk to Cheddar Gorge!
Laneside Caravan Park
Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
126 reviews
98%
would recommend
Riverside park with a shop and dog walk. In the heart of the Peak District, ten minutes to Ladybower Reservoir!
Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate
Windermere, Cumbria
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!
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Barrow Campsite Nairn
Nairn, Highlands
82 reviews
99%
would recommend
Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set by the North Coast 500 route.
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park
Fort William, Highlands
116 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with stunning views at the foot of Ben Nevis. Onsite restaurant/bar, shop and park!
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Gatton Waters Caravan Park
Hillington, King's Lynn, Norfolk
116 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only lakeside touring with onsite fishing and seasonal bar. Just 20 minutes to Heacham South Beach.
Burton Springs Holidays
Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset
85 reviews
99%
would recommend
Lakeside touring, camping and glamping holidays with onsite fishing on over 13 acres of stunning land.
Bank House Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
227 reviews
94%
would recommend
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river in the Peak District. Ten minutes to Thor's Cave!
Harford Bridge Park
Tavistock, Devon
49 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping, glamping and touring site in Dartmoor National Park, by the River Tavy. Five minutes to Tavistock.
Little Acre Holiday Park
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
777 reviews
98%
would recommend
Adult only (16+) touring park with modern facilities. By the Lancaster Canal, close to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd
198 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping and touring site at the foot of Snowdon with mountain views. A ten minute walk to Beddgelert village!
Wick River Campsite
Wick, Highlands
114 reviews
96%
would recommend
Peaceful family and dog friendly site on the banks of the River Wick, conveniently situated along the NC500 route.
Lakeside Caravan Park
Brecon, Powys
107 reviews
98%
would recommend
Tent and touring park in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. By Llangorse Lake with an onsite cafe and watersports!
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
63 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
Cosawes Park
Truro, Cornwall
53 reviews
92%
would recommend
Secluded and peaceful, adult only campsite in a 100 acre valley. Within 15 minutes of Truro and Falmouth!
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
96 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family-friendly riverside caravan and camping park, just outside the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales.
Bunroy Park
Fort William, Highlands
73 reviews
97%
would recommend
Award-winning family/dog friendly site in the heart of the Highlands. By the River Spean with views to Ben Nevis.
