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!
716 waterside campsites
Carn Springs
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
69 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful lakeside camping and touring site with a host of wildlife and campfires allowed. Five minutes from Tenby.
Pitches: 13 x Electric Lake View Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Hurley Riverside Park
Hurley, Berkshire
97 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award-winning park with direct access to the River Thames. Ideal for visiting Henley, Windsor, Oxford and London.
Pitches: 50 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Oak), 17 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Pine)
Ben Nevis Holiday Park
Fort William, Highlands
174 reviews
90%
would recommend
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
Whitemead Caravan Park
Wool, Dorset
50 reviews
96%
would recommend
Award-winning family park set in five and a half acres. Five minutes to Monkey World, ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 17 x Electric Grass Pitches, 13 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Lickhill Manor Caravan Park
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
30 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly, riverside touring park. Onsite fishing and a play park, a 20 minute walk to Stourport-on-Severn.
Pitches: 64 x Riverside Grass Electric Pitches , 28 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches
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Cobleland Campsite
Gartmore, Stirling and Forth Valley
184 reviews
96%
would recommend
Dog friendly, riverside camping and glamping, Within the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, five minutes from Aberfoyle.
Pitches: 25 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 35 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
119 reviews
94%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
The Riverfront York
Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire
113 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family friendly, riverside touring park ten minutes from York. Onsite cafe, award winning restaurant and boat hire!
Pitches: 21 x Hardstanding Pitches (No Awning), 2 x Shepherd's Huts (Dog Friendly)
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria
81 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!
32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
7m x 7m
Riverside Holiday Village
Bleadon, Somerset
Opens 1 May
18 reviews
89%
would recommend
Family friendly park by the River Axe. Onsite swimming pool, bar/restaurant, arcade, play park, shop and more!
Pitches: 38 x Large Electric Grass Pitches, 13 x Standard Electric Grass Pitches
Reraig Caravan and Camping
Kyle Of Lochalsh, Highlands
79 reviews
97%
would recommend
The perfect stopover for the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye and North Coast 500. Dog and family friendly.
33 x Optional Electric Hardstanding Pitches
7.5m x 3.5m
Ream Hills Holiday Park
Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire
52 reviews
96%
would recommend
Touring and luxury glamping with domes and a helicopter, enjoy onsite watersports just ten minutes from Blackpool.
20 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
8m x 7m
Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park
Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway
216 reviews
96%
would recommend
Situated at the base of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, just 30 mins from Northumberland National Park.
Pitches: 10 x Hardstanding EcoGrid Pitches (Optional Electric), 14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Nantcol Waterfalls
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
166 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping in Snowdonia. Home to waterfalls and a river to swim in. Ideal for walkers!
Pitches: 62 x Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric), 18 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)
Wern Mill Caravan Park
New Quay, Ceredigion
115 reviews
98%
would recommend
Quiet family and dog friendly park, five minutes to New Quay. A ten minute walk to Cei Bach beach and Cardigan Bay.
Pitches: 23 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire
164 reviews
97%
would recommend
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, 8 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
Burton Springs Holidays
Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset
87 reviews
99%
would recommend
Lakeside touring, camping and glamping holidays with onsite fishing on over 13 acres of stunning land.
Pitches: 4 x Electric Grass Tent or Campervan Pitches, 13 x Electric Grass And Hardstanding Pitches
Meadow Lakes Holiday Park
St Austell, Cornwall
Opens 15 May
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family holiday park with a swimming pool, play areas, fishing, pets' corner and cafe. Only 15 minutes to the beach!
Pitches: 25 x Electric Grass Pitches, 2 x Cosy Cabins
Little Acre Camping
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
246 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only (16+) site, two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.
Pitches: 15 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 7 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Barrow Campsite Nairn
Nairn, Highlands
86 reviews
99%
would recommend
Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set by the North Coast 500 route.
Pitches: 32 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 9 x Electric Grass Pitches
