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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Glenbarr, Tarbert, Argyll
Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic, overlooking the islands of Islay, Gigha and Jura, with incredible sunsets.
Heathfield, East Sussex
Set near the High Weald AONB, this dog friendly park is close to Eastbourne and Beachy Head with fishing nearby.
Milnthorpe, Kendal, Cumbria
Touring and camping set on the edge of the beautiful Lake District, a few miles from Kendal. Bar on site.
Keynsham, Bristol, Somerset
Camp at one of the South West's best family visitor attractions, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park!
Ludlow, Shropshire
Five star camping and touring near Ludlow, its castle and beautiful countryside. Riverside and dog friendly.
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Falmouth, Cornwall
Idyllic two acre site with well spaced grass pitches for tents, vans, motorhomes and tourers. Glamping pods too.
Menherion, Redruth, Cornwall
Family friendly campsite by a 275 acre lake with incredible watersports, in the Cornish countryside.
Little Steeping, Spilsby, Lincolnshire
A naturist resort close to the Lincolnshire Wolds, with a boating and fishing lake on site - open all year round.
Stanmore, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Family friendly camping and touring on lakeside pitches, perfect for exploring rural Shropshire. Open year round.
Colliston Park, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway
A small and sheltered site, set beside Colliston Park in the centre of Dalbeattie.
Algarkirk, Boston, Lincolnshire
Adult only camping, touring and lodges set around pretty fishing lakes in the heart of beautiful Lincolnshire.
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Calm, simple, no-frills camping and touring suitable for families and pets - set close to Cranborne Chase AONB.
Caolasnacon, Kinlochleven, Argyll
Friendly, family-run campsite between Kinlochleven and Glencoe. The perfect base for a Highland holiday!
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
A family friendly park set on the shores of Loch Ken, in a lovely area of South West Scotland near Galloway Forest.
Hereford, Herefordshire
Friendly site set in beautiful countryside in the Wye Valley, with fishing lakes on site.
Darsham, Saxmundham, Suffolk
Dog friendly touring site with onsite accessible fishing, just three miles from Minsmere Reserve and coast.
Cabus, Preston, Lancashire
A park with superb fishing in a well stocked lake, set by the River Wyre and overlooking The Trough of Bowland.
Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex
Small and quiet camping and glamping, with private campfire pitches in secluded corners. Pitches have own toilets!
Bielby, York, North Yorkshire
Adult only site. Peace and tranquility, excellent fishing. 4 miles from the historic market town of Pocklington.
Callington, Saltash, Cornwall
Set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, picturesque farm camping 30 minutes from the coast and beaches.
