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!
719 waterside campsites
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Aqueduct Marina and Caravan Park
Nantwich, Cheshire
Opens 24 July
Quiet family and dog friendly campsite on an award-winning marina with a licenced cafe! Ten minutes from Nantwich.
Glanusk Caravan Park
Crickhowell, Powys
Camping, touring, and glamping on the Glanusk Estate in the Brecon Beacons! Onsite fishing, shooting, and a sauna.
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.
Llys-Y-Frân Meadow Campsite
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Family run meadow campsite with fire pits for hire. A five minute walk to Llys y Frân Reservoir with wild swimming!
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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.
Cockingford Farm
Newton Abbot, Devon
Back-to-basics touring and camping on Dartmoor, set on a working farm with a river. Ideal for Scout groups.
Uppertown Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Hognaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Back to basics camping on large pitches, very close to Carsington Water and just a 10 minute drive from the Peaks.
Selby Camping Certificated Location
Carlton, Goole, East Yorkshire
Family run, small, friendly CL site nestled between Carlton and Snaith. Pet friendly.
Lakeview Paddock Certificated Site
Grafham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Family friendly camping and touring site beside Grafham Water, ten minutes from Grafham village. Dogs welcome!
Sunny Side Touring Park
Nantwich, Cheshire
A family-run campsite set in the beautiful countryside of Nantwich, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife.
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.
Pennine Lodge
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Family friendly camping and touring at a small riverside site in Weardale AONB.
Mill Farm Camping
Felmingham, Norwich, Norfolk
Peaceful and tranquil small campsite in North Norfolk with onsite fishing lakes and tennis courts. Dog friendly.
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.
Mousehole Camping
Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall
A family and pet-friendly site just a mile's walk downhill to the famous Mousehole Harbour.
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.
