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
Llwyn Griffri Touring and Camping Site
Talybont, Barmouth, Gwynedd
93 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping and touring site on a sheep farm with sea views. A 20 minute walk to the beach!
Pitches: 26 x Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Gatton Waters Caravan Park
Hillington, King's Lynn, Norfolk
120 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only lakeside touring with onsite fishing and seasonal bar. Just 20 minutes to Heacham South Beach.
75 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches
10m x 10m
Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
33 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Chill Out), 6 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Centre Point)
Knight Stainforth Hall Camping and Caravan Park
Settle, North Yorkshire
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping park on a 45 acre estate in the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite restaurant/cafe, golf simulator, shop and more!
Pitches: 25 x Electric Grass Pitches, 19 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Presaddfed - Druids' Rest
Holyhead, Anglesey
Opens 30 April
114 reviews
99%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite situated on a farm next to an ancient Neolithic monument, 15 minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 31 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
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Hill Farm Camping
Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex
Opens 1 May
35 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small farm site with accessible facilities and a short walk to a pub. Onsite animals to meet, archery and more!
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 2 x Electric Grass Pitches
Mill Park Campsite
Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Lakeside camping, touring and glamping with onsite fishing, shop and restaurant. 25 minutes to Woolacombe Beach!
Pitches: 18 x Electric Grass Pitches (Bottom Field), 12 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Lake Field)
Cosawes Park
Truro, Cornwall
54 reviews
93%
would recommend
Secluded and peaceful, adult only campsite in a 100 acre valley. Within 15 minutes of Truro and Falmouth!
Pitches: 24 x Premium Hardstanding Pitches, 14 x Premium Plus Hardstanding Pitches
Budle Bay Campsite
Belford, Northumberland
221 reviews
86%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping huts and lodges. Five minute walk to Budle Bay and the coast!
Pitches: 5 x Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 3 x Campervan Hardstanding/Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
Southampton, Hampshire
107 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family friendly park at a marina on the River Hamble with an onsite restaurant. Ten minutes to Southampton.
Pitches: 31 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric), 3 x Marine Ensuite Glamping Lodges
Pensagillas Park
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
Opens 17 May
31 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Pitches: 15 x Electric Grass Pitches (Orchard Meadow), 4 x Electric Grass Pitches (Lake View Meadow)
Pennine View Park
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
55 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family-friendly site on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite facilities include a bar, campers kitchen and shop!
Pitches: 28 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches , 14 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Six Person)
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
104 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family-friendly riverside caravan and camping park, just outside the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales.
Pitches: 47 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , 48 x Electric Grass Pitches
Willow Valley Holiday Park
Bush, Bude, Cornwall
40 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping, ten minutes to Bude town. Onsite laundry, a shop and a play area.
Pitches: 13 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric - Middle Willow), 3 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric - Middle Willow)
Hensol Estate Holidays
Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
56 reviews
93%
would recommend
Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports, too!
Pitches: 7 x Electric Grass Pitches, 34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Meadow Springs Country and Leisure Park
Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys
46 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly touring site, with a modern onsite restaurant/bar, water sports lake and kid's play area!
Pitches: 29 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 9 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches (Adult Only)
Hillside Caravan Park
Knayton, North Yorkshire
57 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family run and dog-friendly touring and glamping park near the North York Moors, with views of the Hambleton Hills.
Pitches: 35 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Kingsmead Centre
Clayhidon, Cullompton, Devon
51 reviews
96%
would recommend
A traditional, secluded campsite set in the beautiful Blackdown Hills AONB. Pets, campfires and children welcome.
Pitches: 3 x Non-Electric Grass Pitches, Medium Electric Woodland Pitch (Honeysuckle)
Campsie Glen Holiday Park
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
45 reviews
87%
would recommend
Touring and glamping between the Campsie Fells and Fintry Hills. Onsite swimming pool, bar/bistro and fishing!
Pitches: 21 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 11 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park
Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
123 reviews
98%
would recommend
A 5 star park camping and touring site by the Brecon Beacons, a ten minute walk to Llandovery. Open year round.
Pitches: 11 x Electric Grass Pitches (Adult Only), 46 x Electric Grass Pitches (Family Friendly)
