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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St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
Enjoy dark skies and views overlooking Colliford Lake from spacious pitches. Family and dog friendly too!
Crickhowell, Powys
A tranquil adult-only site - just 5 minutes walk to town and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Gronant, Prestatyn, Flintshire
Lyons St Mary's offers a friendly base, ideally situated to exploring all that beautiful North Wales has to offer.
Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Set in a country park near Nottingham, this site has a fab lake for water sports and a range of other activities.
Hartland, Bideford, Devon
Luxury glamping cabins in the North Devon countryside. Hot tub, BBQ cabin, tennis court and more onsite!
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Simonstone, Hawes, North Yorkshire
A quiet, central base in the Yorkshire Dales with dog friendly camping and touring by the Buttertubs Pass.
Northiam, Rye, East Sussex
Beautiful Sussex site with river cruises available. Explore the landscape with kayaks, row boats, and canoes.
Kingston Seymour, Somerset
Spacious campsite set in a 12-acre field adjacent to popular fishing lakes in North Somerset. Open all year round.
Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex
Cedar Gables is a small camp site with excellent facilities, surrounded on three sides by trees.
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Friendly and peaceful tent and touring park with electric pitches and just three miles from Bexhill beach.
Kingston Seymour, Clevedon, Somerset
A members only site, open all year round and set around a peaceful fishing lake. The site is dog friendly.
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
Family-run countryside campsite on a pretty riverbank between Dolgellau and Bala, close to the mountains and sea.
Edenbridge, Kent
An ideal site to relax at, offering fishing and lovely wildlife close to Hever Castle and the High Weald.
Y Ffor, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
A central base on the Llyn Peninsula, 10 mins from beaches and even closer to Pwllheli. Pub and fishing on site.
Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd
Family friendly campsite set within the Snowdonia National Park on the Afon Dwyfor and 15 minutes to the beach.
Highbridge, Somerset
A riverside caravan park offering touring and camping in rural Somerset. Fishing available onsite and dog friendly.
Limavady, Londonderry
Gorgeous and quirky glamping with private bathrooms, hot tubs and more. River views, fishing and caves to explore.
Llandysul, Ceredigion
Rural camping and touring site with round door glamping yurt and five miles from the Cenarth Falls. Dog friendly.
Ullapool, Highlands
Nestled in stunning Highlands scenery and overlooking Loch Broom, this is your base for groups in the Hebrides.
Martham, Norfolk
A peaceful and secluded, back to nature, waterside campsite in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
