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
Fenview Lakes
Ely, Cambridgeshire
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly touring and glamping with beautiful views and onsite fishing lakes. Just 15 minutes from Ely.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Parley Court Camping
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
Opens 23 July
13 reviews
77%
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)
Inside Out Camping @ Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, just 20 minutes from Keswick.
5 x Yurts (Dog Friendly)
New Farm Cheshire Holidays
Wettenhall, Winsford, Cheshire
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only caravan site, two luxury glamping pods and coarse fishery set in the heart of rural Cheshire.
26 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
9m x 6m
The Shepherd's Loft
Dorrington, Shropshire
30 reviews
93%
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
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Camping at Tipi Adventure
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
19 reviews
84%
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
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: Large Bell Tent, Cabin By The River
Morndyke Shepherds' Huts
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
Ensuite adult only shepherd's huts with wood burners, WiFi and herb gardens. Set on a farm with a fishing lake.
5 x Ensuite Shepherds' Huts (Dog Friendly)
Wellington Country Park
Riseley, Reading, Berkshire
Woodland campsite on a family country park. Attractions for under 8s include a farm, play areas and more!
Pitches: 42 x Electric Woodland Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Woodland Tent Pitches
Salhouse Broad
Salhouse, Norfolk
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Back-to-basics camping near the water on the Norfolk Broads, where you can canoe and enjoy getting back to nature.
Pitches: 21 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, Camping Pod (Dog friendly)
Brook House Farm
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
53 reviews
83%
would recommend
Glamping and camping site based on the River Severn. Cafe, breakfast, river fishing and fires in fire pits!
Pitches: 8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Adult Only), 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Family Friendly)
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), Five Person Camping (Pod 6, 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
Waterloo Farm Leisure
Great Oxendon, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
Lakeside touring park with fishing and a tearoom. On the Brampton Valley Way, five minutes to Market Harborough!
24 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Adult Only, Wellington View)
Alum House Littlebeck
Whitby, North Yorkshire
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family-friendly site nestled in secluded woodland. Enjoy hot tub glamping and a beautiful night sky.
Pitches: Jenny Wren Bell Tent with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Barn Owl Bell Tent with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
Crickhowell, Powys
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Glamping bell tents with private facilities amongst the Black Mountains. On the bank of the River Grwyne.
Pitches: Bryn Hafod Bell Tent (Dog Friendly), Cuddfan Bell Tent (Dog Friendly)
Grooby's Pit
Thorpe St Peter, Skegness, Lincolnshire
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only touring park with waterside pitches and onsite fishing lakes. Just 15 minutes to Skegness!
Pitches: 6 x Electric Gravel Touring Pitches (Main Lake), 2 x Electric Grass Pitches (Nursery Lake)
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
Cherry Trees Farm
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
61 reviews
95%
would recommend
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
2 x Camping Pods with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
South Molton, Devon
29 reviews
83%
would recommend
A five star family-friendly park with award winning facilities, on the gateway to Exmoor and the North Devon coast.
Pitches: 100 x Jumbo Non Electric Grass Pitches, 24 x Jumbo Electric Grass Pitches
