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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Brandesburton, Driffield, East Yorkshire
Dog friendly camping and glamping set lakeside. With onsite watersports, restaurants, fishing and tennis courts.
Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
A picturesque park, south-west of Aberdeen, offering camping, touring, glamping and lodge/caravan breaks.
York, North Yorkshire
5 star adult only campsite 2 miles from York centre, with all fully serviced pitches and a regular bus service.
Holmrook, Cumbria
Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Family friendly touring park in 200 acre woodland with onsite fishing lake and bike hire. Dog friendly.
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Naburn, York, North Yorkshire
Relaxing adult only site by locks on the River Ouse. 15 mins from York centre. Bus and boat to York stops at site.
Woodbury, Devon
A family run, peaceful park with electric pitches for tents and tourers. Play park onsite.
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Award winning, adult only site catering for tourers. Glamping pods, fishing lakes, clubhouse and tea room onsite.
Ashburton, Devon
Award-winning campsite set in mature parkland on the edge of the River Dart. Generous pitches and great facilities.
Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Get back to nature with an exclusive, dog friendly camping location on a river bank in the Scottish Borders.
Aston Cantlow, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
A riverside park with camping, touring, stylish glamping pods and holiday homes, deep in Shakespeare Country.
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Family and pet friendly camping for the Hay Festival, set in the Brecon Beacons and near the Offa's Dyke Path.
North Walsham, Norfolk
Award winning, family run, peaceful touring park for adults only with all weather serviced pitches. Dog friendly.
Southampton, Hampshire
Family friendly camping for tents and campervans, bordered by the River Hamble with boat hire and pizza weekends.
Exeter, Devon
Set by Dartmoor National Park, incredible stargazing and onsite fishing with a cafe and restaurant next door.
Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland
Small and quiet family run touring, camping and caravan site with views of the Cheviot Hills. Dog friendly too.
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
This dog friendly site is tucked away on a working farm by the South Coast. Enjoy river walks and the nearby beach.
Norwich, Norfolk
Back to nature tent and touring park with onsite heated swimming pools and pub. Family and dog friendly.
Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall
Unrestricted pitches and sea views. Family friendly and a ten minute walk from a sandy beach.
Carmel, Llanrwst, Conwy
Family friendly camping and glamping in a range of hills opposite Snowdonia, 8 miles from Betws-y-Coed.
