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!
726 waterside campsites
35 reviews
80%
would recommend
Campsite in the grounds of a historic house with riverside pitches, onsite cave bar, zipwire and outdoor games.
Pitches: 16 x Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Bosworth Lakeside Lodges
Market Bosworth, Warwickshire
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
Family 50 acre touring park. Includes 20 acres of lakes, a man-made beach, fishing, crazy golf and watersports.
Pitches: 12 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 9 x Waterside Fully Serviced All Weather Pitches
A simple site for campervans and motorhomes set by the River Eden at Warwick Hall. Onsite fishing and tennis.
5 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
7m x 6m
Roach Farm Park
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Quiet adult only touring with two fishing lakes, a bait shop and countryside views. Ten minutes from Skegness!
Pitches: 5 x Electric Grass Caravan Pitches, 8 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Bowland Lakes Leisure Village
Forton, Preston, Lancashire
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lakeside family and dog friendly camping pods with onsite fishing. Set on the edge of the Forest of Bowland!
4 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
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8 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quirky and secluded glamping for couples and families with private hot tubs, right by the Cotswolds AONB.
Pitches: Barn Owl Camp, Otter Camp Shepherd's Hut
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Secluded adult only, ensuite glamping pod with four onsite fishing lakes. 20 minutes from Llanrhystud Beach!
Ensuite Glamping Pod
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Dolgarrog, Conwy, Conwy
Camping pods on the edge of Snowdonia. At an activity centre with obstacle courses, high ropes, climbing and more!
Pitches: 17 x Camping Pods, 17 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Tweedbraes Glamping at Paxton House
Paxton, Scottish Borders
Ensuite glamping pods in the 80 acre grounds of Paxton House by the River Tweed. Ten minutes to Berwick-upon-Tweed!
Pitches: 3 x Ensuite Glamping Pods, 2 x Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small farm site with accessible facilities and a short walk to a pub. Onsite animals to meet, archery and more!
77 reviews
97%
would recommend
Award-winning family/dog friendly site in the heart of the Highlands. By the River Spean with views to Ben Nevis.
Graston Copse Holiday Park
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset
85 reviews
94%
would recommend
A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Owermoigne, Dorchester, Dorset
51 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park with a shop, play park and more. 15 minutes to Durdle Door and the Jurassic Coast!
Holkham Hall Pop-Up Campsite
Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk
47 reviews
100%
would recommend
Pop-up touring, camping and glamping on the historic Holkham Estate. Just ten minutes to sandy beaches!
51 reviews
84%
would recommend
Scenic camping and caravanning site by the River Severn with onsite fishing. Ten minutes to Worcester.
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
Eco summer camping and glamping site with a wild spa, restaurant/bar and weekend music. Set by Chew Valley Lake!
Cayo Retreat Waters Edge Glamping and Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Stratheck Holiday Park
Dunoon, Argyll
Ensuite pods, some with hot tubs, set on a family park. By the River Eachaig and Loch Eck, 15 minutes to Dunoon.
Metal Bridge Pods
Carlisle, Cumbria
21 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly pods with an onsite pub that overlooks the River Esk. 20 minutes from Carlisle too.
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eight acre, dog friendly campsite situated in beautiful South Devon. Eco friendly site, set near lovely beaches.
