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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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719 waterside campsites

Lakeside Caravan Park, Brecon, PowysPlaceholder image
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4.83 /5

157 reviews

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Tent and touring park in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. By Llangorse Lake with an onsite cafe and watersports!

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 29 x Electric Grass Pitches, 31 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

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4.89 /5

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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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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

149 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 36 x Electric Grass Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


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Bwch yn Uchaf

Bala, Gwynedd

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4.86 /5

74 reviews

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Simple, riverside campsite just a 30 minute walk from Lake Bala. Family and dog friendly with no light pollution.

2026 Outstanding Sites list

50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders

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4.86 /5

87 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches


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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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4.67 /5

176 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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Graston Copse Holiday Park

Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset

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4.66 /5

72 reviews

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A quiet retreat deep in the West Dorset countryside next to the River Bride and just a mile from the coast.


Pitches: 35 x Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Lower Meadow Non Electric Grass Pitches


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Blair Drummond Caravan Park

Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley

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4.83 /5

100 reviews

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

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


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Cobleland Campsite

Gartmore, Stirling and Forth Valley

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4.8 /5

188 reviews

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

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 35 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 20 x Electric Grass Pitches


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The Cob House Countryside Park

Worcester, Worcestershire

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4.8 /5

54 reviews

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Camping and touring within a 40 acre country park and fishery. Onsite play area and animals, including reindeer!

2025 Winner of Best Family Campsite West Midlands

Pitches: 21 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Touring Pitches, 30 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches


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Meadow Lakes Holiday Park

St Austell, Cornwall

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4.71 /5

16 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)


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Wern Mill Caravan Park

New Quay, Ceredigion

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4.94 /5

136 reviews

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Quiet family and dog friendly park, five minutes to New Quay. A ten minute walk to Cei Bach beach and Cardigan Bay.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 23 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches


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Hillside Caravan Park

Knayton, North Yorkshire

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4.88 /5

62 reviews

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Family run and dog-friendly touring and glamping park near the North York Moors, with views of the Hambleton Hills.

2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 35 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 2 x Mega Ensuite Pods (Dog Friendly)


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Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire

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4.92 /5

146 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

158 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

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


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Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway

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4.87 /5

214 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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Llys Derwen Caravan and Campsite

Llanrug, Caernarfon, Gwynedd

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4.95 /5

117 reviews

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Award winning family and dog friendly campsite nestled in the foothills of Snowdon. On Snowdon Sherpa Bus route

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 20 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric), 20 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches


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Barrow Campsite Nairn

Nairn, Highlands

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4.83 /5

88 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
2026 Outstanding Sites list

Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 23 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches


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Mill Park Campsite

Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon

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4.83 /5

13 reviews

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Lakeside camping, touring and glamping with onsite fishing, shop and restaurant. 25 minutes to Woolacombe Beach!


Pitches: 18 x Electric Grass Pitches (Bottom Field), 3 x Bell Tents


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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.

From kids clubs to bush ranger sessions, archery, water-based activities and more - around 1 in 5 campsites and holiday parks offer activities. Choose from our selection here.