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!
749 waterside campsites
Wootton Park Pods
Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Cosy glamping pods with onsite wakeboarding and horse riding! 20 minutes to Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stargaze Glamping
Nolton, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Luxury adult only shepherd's huts and geodomes, with hot tubs. In a rural setting, great for stargazing.
Church Stretton Camp and Fish
Church Stretton, Shropshire
24 reviews
92%
would recommend
Camping, wild camping and a lakeside cabin set in an AONB with a well stocked fishing lake. Campfires allowed.
Oasis Lakes and Holidays
North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only touring site with three large fishing lakes and a shop. Within 15 minutes of the beach and Mablethorpe.
Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite
Colchester, Essex
25 reviews
92%
would recommend
Small adult only campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
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Farm and Fell
Sedbergh, Cumbria
34 reviews
85%
would recommend
A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.
Higher Culloden Farm
Camelford, Cornwall
Highly ratedFamily-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Mountview Pod
Lochinver , Highlands
Highly ratedLuxury, ensuite pod on the NC500 with sea and mountain views. Includes a hot tub, kitchenette, WiFi and more!
New Farm Cheshire Holidays
Wettenhall, Winsford, Cheshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only caravan site, two luxury glamping pods and coarse fishery set in the heart of rural Cheshire.
Stamford Meadows Glamping
Stamford, Lincolnshire
Highly ratedRiverside yurts and glamping cabin with private kitchen facilities and hot tubs. Open year round and dog friendly.
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping
Preston, Lancashire
18 reviews
94%
would recommend
Charming camping pods and bell tents, just 15 minutes from Blackpool. Wood fired hot tubs and campfires!
Wold View Country Park and Fisheries
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful park with seven fully stocked fishing lakes and an onsite café, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Eden Grange Glamping
Shildon, County Durham
Highly ratedFamily-run glamping and motorhome site with an onsite restaurant and fishing lakes. Just five minutes from Shildon!
Bosworth Lakeside Lodges
Market Bosworth, Warwickshire
Family 50 acre touring park. Includes 20 acres of lakes, a man-made beach, fishing, crazy golf and watersports!
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Mouldsworth, Chester, Cheshire
Highly ratedAdult only, couples peaceful glamping in furnished bell tents with campfires near Delamere Forest and Chester.
Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon
8 reviews
100%
would recommend
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon with a wildlife pond, glamping cabins and a geodome!
Orchard Holiday Park and Fishery
St Michaels, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet campsite set just five minutes from Tenbury Wells. Ideal for solo, couples and families.
Eco Retreats
Ceinws, Machynlleth, Powys
Highly ratedOff-grid, relaxing yurts with outdoor baths and campfires. Set deep in the Dyfi Forest, 15 minutes from main roads.
Cae Llwyd Farm
Penmachno, Conwy
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Off-grid site by the River Machno on a working farm. Set in Snowdonia National Park, ten minutes from Betws-y-Coed.
Nearly 7 Acres
Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon
Family campsite on the 1200 acre Dartington Estate. Onsite cafe, pub, barn cinema, activities, shop and deer park!
