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
The following sites don't share their availability with us yet and cannot be booked online
Hexham, Northumberland
A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.
Beauly, Highlands
Peaceful park at the start of the North Coast 500, and the ideal base for your Highland holiday
Dulverton, Somerset
Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.
Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex
Touring, camping, and glamping on 100 acres of farmland with fishing lakes, just 20 minutes from the South Downs!
Edmundbyers, Consett, County Durham
Heated pods with hot tubs on the shores of the Derwent Reservoir in the North Pennines, with superb views.
Add your dates to check availability
See only sites and pitches that are available for your stay
Monkscross, Callington, Cornwall
Pop-up camping and glamping site by Kit Hill with scenic sea views. Explore the Tamar Valley, Dartmoor and more!
Potterhanworth, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lakeside camping, touring and glamping with onsite fishing, swimming, restaurant and bar. 20 minutes from Lincoln.
West Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Small and peaceful site set on a working farm, just off the River Lark. Only 5 minutes from Mildenhall!
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Family run meadow campsite with fire pits for hire. A five minute walk to Llys y Frân Reservoir with wild swimming!
Penrith, Cumbria
A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.
Elton, Nottinghamshire
Peaceful adult only caravans and glamping pods with fishing, a mile from Elton and five miles from Belvoir Castle.
Aviemore, Highlands
Family and dog friendly park set in 98 acres of mixed woodland with spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Hereford, Herefordshire
Exceptional 5 star camping and touring park on the banks of the River Wye and bordered by 300 acres of woodland.
Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall
A family and pet-friendly site just a mile's walk downhill to the famous Mousehole Harbour.
East Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex
Greener Camping Club certificated site for tents and tourers with glamping in bell tents, and dog friendly.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria
A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.
Preston, Hull, East Yorkshire
Explore Hull and the coastline from this relaxing, adult only site. Fishing spot, bar and diner on site.
Hingham, Norfolk
An adults only caravanning, camping and fishing site for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Norfolk, near Norwich.
Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Pitch your tent, tourer or stay in one of the cosy camping pods, all set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park.
