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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West Stockwith, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Family friendly touring park by the Chesterfield Canal, West Stockwith Marina and a rural pub. Dogs welcome.
Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
A tranquil picturesque site, surrounded by wildlife, with onsite fishing for guests.
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Family and pet friendly camping and touring park set in spacious 30 acre grounds, with fishing lake and small club.
Calne, Wiltshire
Situated in beautiful countryside, a peaceful break by the North Wessex Downs AONB with premium or grass pitches.
Callander, Perthshire
Touring, glamping pods, caravans and luxury lodges. In the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
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Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria
A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Glamping and touring pitches, plus hot tub lodges in the idyllic Bridge of Cally in Highland Perthshire.
Nantwich, Cheshire
A family-run campsite set in the beautiful countryside of Nantwich, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife.
Penrith, Cumbria
Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes.
Newton Abbot, Devon
Back-to-basics touring and camping on Dartmoor, set on a working farm with a river. Ideal for Scout groups.
Oare, Lynton, Devon
A peaceful, family run campsite in the Exmoor National Park with campfires. Dog and family friendly.
Kilminster, Axminster, Devon
16 acre farm site with fishing and a games area, 15 minutes from Lyme Regis beaches.
Mere, Dorset
Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon
Award winning, family friendly touring park and farm. Indoor swimming. Pets welcome.
Tiverton, Devon
Tranquil caravan park for tents and tourers with extra large pitches close to Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly.
Fairlie, Largs, Ayrshire and Arran
Camping and glamping by the sea with a castle, adventure play area and horse riding. Yurts and bell tents too.
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire
A family owned riverside park close to Newcastle Emlyn with fishing and spacious dog friendly walks.
Marshland St James, Wisbech, Norfolk
A lively park in reach of The Wash and the Norfolk Coast with a fishing lake, ponies and clay pigeon shooting.
Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Family friendly lakeside site for campers, tourers and glampers, ideal for fishing fans and exploring the Fens.
Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire
Fully serviced pitches and quirky-chic glamping in pods, a glamping burrow and a lodge close to the Malvern Hills.
