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
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Llanberis, Gwynedd
A touring base just a short walk from Llanberis, set beside Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Mount Snowdon.
Henlow, Bedfordshire
Family friendly campsite surrounded by countryside. Ideal for fishing with multiple lakes onsite open all year.
Geldeston, Beccles, Suffolk
Waterside campsite with electric hook-ups, river access, boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard and floating sauna hire.
Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
An adult only site with top fishing in 10 lakes, close to the Hambleton Hills and Kilburn White Horse.
Reeth, North Yorkshire
Riverside, dog friendly camping, touring and glamping in Reeth - your base for the Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale.
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Corwen, Denbighshire
A quiet, family run camping and touring site set by the River Dee in and easy reach of Llangollen. Open year round.
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Camping with yurts, cabins and more set by Loch Ken. Perfect for watersports, zip wire rides, archery and more.
Bishops Green, Newbury, Berkshire
A small, quiet, family friendly site with modern facilities and farm views, close to Newbury.
Holsworthy, Devon
Peaceful family friendly site with waterside views, lovely for exploring North Devon's countryside and beaches.
Fortrose, Highlands
Touring site on the shores of the Moray Firth, close to Inverness and Loch Ness, on the lovely Black Isle.
Bilsington, Ashford, Kent
Members and adult only site with a lake and four fishing ponds, ideal for air history buffs.
Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, Devon
Back-to-basics off-grid almost wild woodland camping with a river running through the site, 15 minutes to Dartmoor.
Henfield, West Sussex
Family friendly site in an oak-enclosed meadows with an onsite playpark and fishing. Just 20 minutes to Brighton!
Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen, Wrexham
A peaceful site by a river in Llangollen, in the heart of Wales' beauty and near to Offa's Dyke.
Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
A small, peaceful adults only campsite with a private and well stocked fishing lake - in the heart of Suffolk.
Aros, Isle Of Mull, Inner Hebrides
Pet friendly camping and touring with views of the Sound of Mull and access to great walking and water sports.
Dilham, North Walsham, Norfolk
Beautiful and secluded campsite nestled alongside the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, with easy canoe access.
Llansantffraid, Welshpool, Powys
Secluded riverside camping and glamping, close to the Powys/Shropshire border. Yurt, Cabin,Tipis and more!
Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway
A peaceful, adults only site open all year by the coastline, with fishing on site and great walks all around.
Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
A scenic, tranquil campsite, perfectly located to explore South and Mid Wales beside the Afan Forest Park.
