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!
724 waterside campsites
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Benson Waterfront
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
A relaxing haven along the River Thames near Oxford, with boating and boat hire from the site, plus a cafe.
Windy Ridge Caravans
Tetney, Grimsby, Lincolnshire
The small, adult only site with two fishing ponds. Close to the Lincolnshire Wolds and Cleethorpes beach.
Long Beach Campsite Knoydart
Knoydart, Highlands
Back to basics, bargain accommodation in Knoydart with wild camping, a millionaire's view and fishing.
Park Foot Holiday Park
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria
Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.
Garrigill Village Hall Campsite and Bunkroom
Alston, Cumbria
Riverside campsite, welcoming large groups and located directly on the Pennine Way and C2C cycle route.
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Red Kite Touring Park
Llanidloes, Powys
A 5 star family owned touring park, welcoming adults and dogs in the historic Clywedog Valley, near the Severn Way.
Church Stretton Camp and Fish
Church Stretton, Shropshire
Camping, wild camping and a lakeside cabin set in an AONB with a fishing lake. Campfires allowed.
Longlands Devon
Ilfracombe, Devon
Luxury ensuite safari tents with an onsite lake for wild swimming. Within 15 minutes of the beach and Ilfracombe!
Owl Valley Glamping
Bideford, Devon
A beautiful off-grid eco glamping site situated in North Devon with a wildlife pond, glamping cabins and a geodome!
Firbank Park Certificated Location
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
A small, peaceful touring site located in the Cairngorms National Park, 20 minutes from Balmoral Castle.
Exe Valley Glamping
Tiverton, Devon
Luxury ensuite safari tents on a family farm with countryside views, 20 minutes from Exeter. Dog friendly.
Keepers Meadow
Oxnead, Norwich, Norfolk
A small glamping site with luxury bell tents, nestled in the woodland beside the River Bure in North Norfolk.
Stonebridge Fishing Lakes
Scruton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
A peaceful family site with coarse fishing lakes and waterside bell tents, by the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Shepreth Mill Camping and Caravan Site
Shepreth, Cambridgeshire
Touring and camping along a riverside, set on the Cambridgeshire - Hertfordshire border.
Valley Farm Campsite
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Beautiful site situated just 3 miles from Oxford city centre, with luxury fully furnished glamping bell tents too!
By the Wye
Hay on Wye, Powys
Luxury treehouse glamping overlooking the River Wye, at the edge of the Brecon Beacons.
Canvas and Campfires
Lampeter, Ceredigion
Luxury safari tents overlooking the Teifi Valley. Some with hot tubs, accessible features and welcoming dogs.
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
Lakenheath, Suffolk
Six fully furnished bell tents each with a private shower room on a working family farm. Family and dog friendly.
Go Eco Glamping
Llanwnnen, Ceredigion
Luxury, off-grid, adult only yurts with ensuites, private kitchens and hot tubs, 20 minutes from the coast.
Kingfisher Lakes Glamping
Brandesburton, Driffield, East Yorkshire
A much-loved family glamping site set on stunning lakes in East Yorkshire. Onsite kayaking available!
