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
The Shepherd's Loft
Dorrington, Shropshire
24 reviews
92%
would recommend
Touring caravan site with onsite carp fishing lake, five minutes from a farm shop. Just 15 minutes to Shrewsbury.
8 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
7m x 5m
Riverside Chalet and Caravan Park
Strathpeffer, Highlands
Opens 1 May
42 reviews
98%
would recommend
Touring, camping and a cosy yurt in the centre of the Highlands, near the Munro mountains and Strathpuffer 24.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Small Campervan Pitches, 8 x Non-Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Teifi Meadows
Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter, Ceredigion
6 reviews
83%
would recommend
Small, peaceful camping and glamping site by a stream and with a play park. 30 minutes to Aberaeron and the coast!
21 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
8m x 8m
Green Hill Farm Holiday Village
Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
5-star glamping within the New Forest. Featuring luxury safari tents and shepherd's huts overlooking the lake!
Pitches: 2 x Forest Snug Ensuite Shepherd's Huts with Hot Tubs, 5 x Ensuite Safari Tents with Hot Tubs
Nature's Nest
Hereford, Herefordshire
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite safari tents with hot tubs. Family and dog friendly with direct access to the River Wye!
4 x Ensuite Safari Tents with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)
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Hart Lake Escapes
York, North Yorkshire
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Tranquil shepherd's huts with hot tubs set by a lake surrounded by woodland, 15 minutes from York.
Pitches: The Nest Ensuite Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub, The Roost Ensuite Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub
The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Pitches: Two Person Camping (Pod 9, Dog Friendly), Three Person Camping (Pod 1, Dog Friendly)
Farm and Fell
Sedbergh, Cumbria
31 reviews
89%
would recommend
A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Main Field)
6m x 8m
The Pig Place
Adderbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire
45 reviews
87%
would recommend
Adult-only site on the banks of the Oxford Canal. Onsite shop/bar and firepit areas!
Pitches: 20 x Weaner - Medium Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 10 x Sow - Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Oasis Lakes and Holidays
North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only touring site with three large fishing lakes and a shop. Within 15 minutes of the beach and Mablethorpe.
15 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
8m x 3m
Camping at Tipi Adventure
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
15 reviews
80%
would recommend
Family and group friendly campsite on the banks of the River Wye. Fire pits and onsite watersports are available!
16 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Grooby's Pit
Thorpe St Peter, Skegness, Lincolnshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only touring park with waterside pitches and onsite fishing lakes. Just 15 minutes to Skegness!
Pitches: 2 x Electric Gravel Motorhome/Campervan Pitches (Main Lake), 2 x Electric Grass Pitches (Nursery Lake)
Easy on the Wye
Llyswen, Brecon, Powys
Highly ratedAdult only, ensuite shepherd's hut with a hot tub. Views of the River Wye, five minutes to the Brecon Beacons.
Ensuite Shepherd's Hut with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Highly ratedAdult only, landscaped park with touring pitches and glamping pods. Onsite fishing lakes, shop, bar and tea rooms!
Pitches: 14 x Electric Hardstanding Standard Pitches (Northern Close), 4 x Ensuite Glamping Pods
Rolling Fields Glamping
Moulsford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Opens 24 April
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
A gorgeous glamping site in the rolling hills bordering Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Private facilities.
Pitches: 2 x Star Bell Tents, Capella Bell Tent
Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
Brecon, Powys
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!
Pitches: Boutique Bell Tent, Large Bell Tent
Parley Court Camping
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
Opens 3 July
18 reviews
79%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 4 x Unfurnished Bell Tents (Dog Friendly)
Woodbridge Inn
Pewsey, Wiltshire
26 reviews
81%
would recommend
Camping and touring site with a riverside pub serving food and drinks, 20 minutes to Stonehenge
Pitches: 6 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 26 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Banwy Glamping
Welshpool, Powys
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful glamping site with ensuites, private hot tubs and fire pits! 20 minutes to Snowdonia (Eryi) National Park.
Pitches: Ensuite Embden Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Ensuite Stag Lodge with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Fenview Lakes
Ely, Cambridgeshire
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly touring and glamping with beautiful views and onsite fishing lakes. Just 15 minutes from Ely.
Pitches: 9 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
