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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Ceiriog Valley Park
Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen, Wrexham
A peaceful site by a river in Llangollen, in the heart of Wales' beauty and near to Offa's Dyke.
High Town House, Camping and Fishing
Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
A small, peaceful adults only campsite with a private and well stocked fishing lake - in the heart of Suffolk.
Canal Camping
Dilham, North Walsham, Norfolk
Beautiful and secluded campsite nestled alongside the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, with easy canoe access.
Tipis at Ponty
Llansantffraid, Welshpool, Powys
Secluded riverside camping and glamping, close to the Powys/Shropshire border. Yurt, Cabin,Tipis and more!
Garlieston Lodge Campsite
Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway
A peaceful, adults only site open all year by the coastline, with fishing on site and great walks all around.
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Willow Springs Campsite
Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
A scenic, tranquil campsite, perfectly located to explore South and Mid Wales beside the Afan Forest Park.
Dacre Lakeside Park
Brandesburton, Driffield, East Yorkshire
Dog friendly camping and glamping set lakeside. With onsite watersports, restaurants, fishing and tennis courts.
Deeside Holiday Park
Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
A picturesque park, south-west of Aberdeen, offering camping, touring, glamping and lodge/caravan breaks.
York Caravan Park
York, North Yorkshire
5 star adult only campsite 2 miles from York centre, with all fully serviced pitches and a regular bus service.
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria
Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.
Greenwood Loch Holiday Park & Activity Centre
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Family friendly touring park in 200 acre woodland with onsite fishing lake and bike hire. Dog friendly.
York Naburn Lock Caravan Park
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.
Webbers Park
Woodbury, Devon
A family run, peaceful park with electric pitches for tents and tourers. Play park onsite.
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Award winning, adult only site catering for tourers. Glamping pods, fishing lakes, clubhouse and tea room onsite.
River Dart Country Park
Ashburton, Devon
Award-winning campsite set in mature parkland on the edge of the River Dart. Generous pitches and great facilities.
Rue du Chateau
Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Get back to nature with an exclusive, dog friendly camping location on a river bank in the Scottish Borders.
Island Meadow Caravan Park
Aston Cantlow, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
A riverside park with camping, touring, stylish glamping pods and holiday homes, deep in Shakespeare Country.
Gypsy Castle Camping
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.
Two Mills Touring Park
North Walsham, Norfolk
Award winning, family run, peaceful touring park for adults only with all weather serviced pitches. Dog friendly.
Fairthorne Manor Campsite
Southampton, Hampshire
Family friendly camping for tents and campervans, bordered by the River Hamble with boat hire and pizza weekends.
