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!
724 waterside campsites
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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.
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan Park
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon
Award winning, family friendly touring park and farm. Indoor swimming. Pets welcome.
Kingfisher Meadow Camping and Caravanning Park
Hereford, Herefordshire
Family friendly glamping, camping, and touring with an outdoor play area and fishing onsite.
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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Buddens Activity Centre
Puddletown Road, Wareham, Dorset
Camping, touring and glamping with watersports and site activities. Ten minutes from the Dorset National Landscape!
Higher Culloden Farm
Camelford, Cornwall
Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Braemar Caravan Park
Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Camping, touring, and glamping in the scenic Cairngorms National Park with a shop. A ten minute walk from Braemar!
Llanberis Touring Park
Llanberis, Gwynedd
A touring base just a short walk from Llanberis, set beside Llyn Padarn and at the foot of Snowdon.
Quiet family and dog friendly campsite on an award-winning marina with a licenced cafe! Ten minutes from Nantwich.
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!
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.
Zeacombe House Caravan Park
Tiverton, Devon
Tranquil caravan park for tents and tourers with extra large pitches close to Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly.
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.
