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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!

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720 waterside campsites

Little Acre Holiday Park, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

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4.88 /5

807 reviews

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Adult only (16+) touring park with modern facilities. By the Lancaster Canal, close to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 35 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, Electric Hardstanding Small Pitch


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Wick River Campsite

Wick, Highlands

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4.86 /5

141 reviews

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Peaceful site by the River Wick with a shop and modern facilities. On the NC500 route, a five mintue walk to Wick!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 24 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 36 x Electric Grass Pitches


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Hurley Riverside Park

Hurley, Berkshire

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4.9 /5

99 reviews

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Award-winning park with direct access to the River Thames. Ideal for visiting Henley, Windsor, Oxford and London.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 50 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Oak), 17 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Pine)


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Cosawes Park

Truro, Cornwall

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4.79 /5

52 reviews

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Secluded and peaceful, adult only campsite in a 100 acre valley. Within 15 minutes of Truro and Falmouth!

2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 14 x Premium Plus Hardstanding Pitches, 24 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches


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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders

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4.86 /5

76 reviews

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Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)


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Waterrow Touring Park, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, SomersetPlaceholder image
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Waterrow Touring Park

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset

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4.83 /5

64 reviews

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Award winning, 5-star adult only, peaceful touring site by the River Tone. Just 15 minutes to Exmoor National Park.

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Pitches: 31 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Super Pitches


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Ben Nevis Holiday Park

Fort William, Highlands

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4.68 /5

175 reviews

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Riverside camping and touring with breathtaking mountain views. Ten minutes from Fort William and Glen Nevis.


Pitches: 44 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches


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Brook Meadow

Sibbertoft, Leicestershire

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4.67 /5

46 reviews

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Lakeside camping, touring and glamping on a family run farm. Onsite fishing and summer food and film nights!


Pitches: 70 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Electric Hardstanding Lakeside Pitches


Cobleland Campsite, Gartmore, Stirling and Forth ValleyPlaceholder image
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Cobleland Campsite

Gartmore, Stirling and Forth Valley

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4.8 /5

183 reviews

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Dog friendly, riverside camping and glamping, Within the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, five minutes from Aberfoyle.

2025 Runner up of Best Family Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland

Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Pitches, 25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches


Blair Drummond Caravan Park, Stirling, Stirling and Forth ValleyPlaceholder image
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Blair Drummond Caravan Park

Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley

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4.82 /5

101 reviews

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Family friendly site adjacent to Blair Drummond Safari Park with tents, touring and shepherd huts. Dog friendly.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Pitches: 51 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


Lickhill Manor Caravan Park, Stourport-on-Severn, WorcestershirePlaceholder image
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Lickhill Manor Caravan Park

Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

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4.79 /5

34 reviews

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Family friendly, riverside touring park. Onsite fishing and a play park, a 20 minute walk to Stourport-on-Severn.


Pitches: 29 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Grass Pitches with Electric and Water


Ream Hills Holiday Park, Weeton, Blackpool, LancashirePlaceholder image
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Ream Hills Holiday Park

Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire

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4.78 /5

52 reviews

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Touring and luxury glamping with domes and a helicopter, enjoy onsite watersports just ten minutes from Blackpool.


20 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

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8m x 7m


Meadow Lakes Holiday Park, St Austell, CornwallPlaceholder image
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Meadow Lakes Holiday Park

St Austell, Cornwall

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4.71 /5

15 reviews

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Family holiday park with a swimming pool, play areas, fishing, pets' corner and cafe. Only 15 minutes to the beach!


Pitches: 21 x Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Cosy Cabins (Dog Friendly)


Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park, Langholm, Dumfries and GallowayPlaceholder image
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Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway

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4.85 /5

219 reviews

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Situated at the base of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, just 30 mins from Northumberland National Park.


Pitches: 14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 10 x Hardstanding EcoGrid Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Bluebell Coppice Park

Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex

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4.86 /5

54 reviews

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Secluded, family site for tents, touring and glamping at the heart of 1066 country. Ensuite options too!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Ensuite Electric Grass Pitches


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Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire

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4.93 /5

154 reviews

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Family run caravan and campsite in the Yorkshire Dales with panoramic views. Onsite shop, take away and dog walk!


Pitches: 100 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 20 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches


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Nantcol Waterfalls

Llanbedr, Gwynedd

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4.9 /5

163 reviews

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Camping, touring and glamping in Snowdonia. Home to waterfalls and a river to swim in. Ideal for walkers!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 62 x Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric), 18 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Barrow Campsite Nairn

Nairn, Highlands

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4.83 /5

86 reviews

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Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set by the North Coast 500 route.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2025 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 9 x Electric Grass Pitches


Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park, Sandwich, KentPlaceholder image
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4.8 /5

15 reviews

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Family friendly camping and ensuite cabins with an aqua park, restaurant, sauna, and more! Ten minutes to beaches.


Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Ensuite Cabins


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Rockbridge Country Park

Presteigne, Powys

Riverside camping and touring with fishing. A Dark Skies area with a stargazing dome, five minutes to Presteigne.


Pitches: 12 x Electric Grass Riverside Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches


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Campsites in The Broads, the Lake District and Dorset are amongst the most popular.

Top watersports destinations include campsites near Kielder Water, Carsington Water, Rutland Water and Cotswold Water Park.

An excellent selection of campsites are located in easy reach of the UK's 4000+ miles of navigable canals. Browse our selection of campsites near canals here. Find campsites near Grand Union Canal here.

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