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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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718 waterside campsites

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

65 reviews

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

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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


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Bryn Gloch

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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4.77 /5

210 reviews

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


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


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Harford Bridge Park

Tavistock, Devon

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4.84 /5

114 reviews

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

2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 49 x Electric Grass Pitches, 16 x Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside)


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Roundhill Campsite

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

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4.79 /5

240 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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Sandyholme Holiday Park

Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset

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4.76 /5

58 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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Hillside Caravan Park

Knayton, North Yorkshire

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4.88 /5

62 reviews

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Family run and dog-friendly touring and glamping park near the North York Moors, with views of the Hambleton Hills.

2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 35 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 2 x Mega Ensuite Pods (Dog Friendly)


Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, Cheddar, SomersetPlaceholder image
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4.88 /5

108 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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


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

222 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 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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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4.8 /5

82 reviews

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

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Pitches: 13 x Electric Grass And Hardstanding 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

215 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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


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Hurley Riverside Park

Hurley, Berkshire

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4.9 /5

119 reviews

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Award-winning park with direct access to the River Thames. Ideal for visiting Henley, Windsor, Oxford and London.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 50 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Oak), 26 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches with Awning (Ash)


Knight Stainforth Hall Camping and Caravan Park, Settle, North YorkshirePlaceholder image
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4.83 /5

73 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: 25 x Electric Grass Pitches, 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


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Gatton Waters Caravan Park

Hillington, King's Lynn, Norfolk

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4.9 /5

137 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

75 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches

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Tyndrum Holiday Park, Tyndrum, PerthshirePlaceholder image
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Tyndrum Holiday Park

Tyndrum, Perthshire

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4.64 /5

158 reviews

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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


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Bank House Farm

Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire

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4.77 /5

262 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!

2026 Outstanding Sites list

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


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Wick River Campsite

Wick, Highlands

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4.86 /5

162 reviews

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Peaceful site by the River Wick with a shop and modern facilities. On the NC500 route, a five mintue walk to Wick!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 36 x Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Little Acre Holiday Park, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

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4.9 /5

800 reviews

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Adult only (18+) touring park with modern facilities. By the Lancaster Canal, close to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 35 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, Electric Hardstanding Small Pitch


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4.81 /5

192 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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


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Bwch yn Uchaf

Bala, Gwynedd

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4.88 /5

88 reviews

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Simple, riverside campsite a ten minute drive from Llyn Tegid. Family and dog friendly with no light pollution.

2026 Outstanding Sites list

50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

x 6


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Lickhill Manor Caravan Park

Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

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4.85 /5

53 reviews

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Family friendly, riverside touring park. Onsite fishing and a play park, a 20 minute walk to Stourport-on-Severn.


Pitches: 29 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 112 x Riverside Grass Non Electric Pitches


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Campsites in The Broads, the Lake District and Dorset are amongst the most popular.

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

An excellent selection of campsites are located in easy reach of the UK's 4000+ miles of navigable canals. Browse our selection of campsites near canals here. Find campsites near Grand Union Canal here.

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