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!
719 waterside campsites
Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park
Windermere, Cumbria
47 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
Roundhill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
203 reviews
100%
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
Bryn Gloch
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
209 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
80 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), 17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside)
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset
96 reviews
98%
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
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Back of Beyond Touring Park
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
93 reviews
98%
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), 21 x Non Electric Camping Pitches (Pet Free)
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset
51 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
Pitches: 14 x Electric Grass Pitches, 100 x Meadow Non Electric Grass Pitches
Pen y Bont Touring Park
Bala, Gwynedd
21 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: 10 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitch (6m)
Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping Park
Fort William, Highlands
191 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
Burton Springs Holidays
Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset
80 reviews
99%
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, 4 x Electric Grass Tent or Campervan Pitches
Bluebell Coppice Park
Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex
55 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, 10 x Ensuite Electric Grass Pitches
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highlands
36 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)
Laneside Caravan Park
Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
181 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: 30 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 6 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping and Caravan Park
Settle, North Yorkshire
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
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
Little Acre Camping
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
272 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only (16+) 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, 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Hurley Riverside Park
Hurley, Berkshire
109 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award-winning park with direct access to the River Thames. Ideal for visiting Henley, Windsor, Oxford and London.
Pitches: 50 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Oak), 15 x Premium Pitches (Hazel)
Bank House Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
247 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!
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Meadow Field), 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Top Field)
Gatton Waters Caravan Park
Hillington, King's Lynn, Norfolk
131 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only lakeside touring with fishing and a seasonal bar. Just 20 minutes to Heacham South Beach.
75 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Presaddfed - Druids' Rest
Holyhead, Anglesey
118 reviews
99%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite situated on a farm next to an ancient Neolithic monument, 15 minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 31 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Tyndrum Holiday Park
Tyndrum, Perthshire
151 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
