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!
722 waterside campsites
Ulverston, Cumbria
4.39 /5
45 reviews
82%
would recommend
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
Sedbergh, Cumbria
4.29 /5
49 reviews
83%
would recommend
A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
Preston, Lancashire
4.66 /5
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
Charming camping pods and bell tents, just 15 minutes from Blackpool. Wood fired hot tubs and campfires!
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire
4.61 /5
66 reviews
88%
would recommend
Dog-friendly pitches, pods and holiday homes right by Cairngorms National Park with onsite segway tours!
Keswick, Cumbria
4.67 /5
14 reviews
93%
would recommend
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.
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Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
4.85 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Glamping pods with furnished and heated interiors, set on a quiet, family run site. Fishing lake provided.
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
4.85 /5
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful park with seven fully stocked fishing lakes and an onsite café, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Mouldsworth, Chester, Cheshire
Highly ratedAdult only, couples peaceful glamping in furnished bell tents with campfires near Delamere Forest and Chester.
Dorrington, Shropshire
4.55 /5
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Touring caravan site with onsite carp fishing lake, five minutes from a farm shop. Just 15 minutes to Shrewsbury.
Beaworthy, Devon
Highly ratedA heated shepherd's hut with fishing lakes and stables, 30 minutes to Dartmoor National Park. Great for couples!
Bitton, Bristol, Gloucestershire
4.19 /5
48 reviews
71%
would recommend
A secluded base with a fishing lake. Situated between Bath and Bristol, perfect for exploring.
Cumbernauld, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Highly ratedFamily and dog friendly glamping including a unique bus, with an onsite salon/spa. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow!
Inverness, Highlands
4.72 /5
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
Well designed, chic camping pods set close to Loch Ness, Inverness and the Culloden Battlefield.
Moulsford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
4.98 /5
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
A gorgeous glamping site in the rolling hills bordering Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Private facilities.
Lyng, Norwich, Norfolk
4.7 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
A great getaway for grown-ups by a picturesque lake surrounded by nature, in the charming village of Lyng.
Carlisle, Cumbria
4.71 /5
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly pods with an onsite pub that overlooks the River Esk. 20 minutes from Carlisle too.
Skipton, North Yorkshire
4.87 /5
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with ensuite glamping pods. In the Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes from Grassington.
St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Highly ratedQuiet campsite set just five minutes from Tenbury Wells. Ideal for solo, couples and families.
Stamford, Lincolnshire
Highly ratedRiverside yurts and glamping cabin with private kitchen facilities and hot tubs. Open year round and dog friendly.
Colchester, Essex
4.85 /5
22 reviews
91%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
