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!
750 waterside campsites
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Lucksall Caravan and Camping 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 Camping
Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall
A family and pet-friendly site just a mile's walk downhill to the famous Mousehole Harbour.
Thamesview Camping Certificated Site
East Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex
Greener Camping Club certificated site for tents and tourers with glamping in bell tents, and dog friendly.
Waterside Farm Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria
A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.
Spring Valley Campsite
Preston, Hull, East Yorkshire
Explore Hull and the coastline from this relaxing, adult only site. Fishing spot, bar and diner on site.
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Rectory Farm Caravan Camping and Fishing Site
Hingham, Norfolk
An adults only caravanning, camping and fishing site for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Norfolk, near Norwich.
Braemar Caravan Park
Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Pitch your tent, tourer or stay in one of the cosy camping pods, all set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park.
Llanberis Touring Park
Llanberis, Gwynedd
A touring base just a short walk from Llanberis, set beside Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Mount Snowdon.
Henlow Bridge Lakes
Henlow, Bedfordshire
Family friendly campsite surrounded by countryside. Ideal for fishing with multiple lakes onsite open all year.
Three Rivers Pitch and Paddle
Geldeston, Beccles, Suffolk
Waterside campsite with electric hook-ups, river access, boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard and floating sauna hire.
The Oaks Lakes Park
Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
An adult only site with top fishing in 10 lakes, close to the Hambleton Hills and Kilburn White Horse.
Orchard Caravan Park
Reeth, North Yorkshire
Riverside, dog friendly camping, touring and glamping in Reeth - your base for the Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale.
Carrog Station Campsite
Corwen, Denbighshire
A quiet, family run camping and touring site set by the River Dee in and easy reach of Llangollen. Open year round.
Galloway Activity Centre
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 Farm Camping
Bishops Green, Newbury, Berkshire
A small, quiet, family friendly site with modern facilities and farm views, close to Newbury.
South Hoggs Hideaway
Holsworthy, Devon
Peaceful family friendly site with waterside views, lovely for exploring North Devon's countryside and beaches.
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose, Highlands
Touring site on the shores of the Moray Firth, close to Inverness and Loch Ness, on the lovely Black Isle.
Hamilton Farm Airfield and Camping Certificated Location
Bilsington, Ashford, Kent
Members and adult only site with a lake and four fishing ponds, ideal for air history buffs.
Little Harford
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.
Blacklands Farm Caravan and Camping
Henfield, West Sussex
Family friendly site in an oak-enclosed meadows with an onsite playpark and fishing. Just 20 minutes to Brighton!
