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!
Fort William, Highlands
Award-winning family/dog friendly site in the heart of the Highlands, close to Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and more.
4.85 /5
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
Family run park set in the Cornish countryside. Within ten minutes of the beach and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
5 /5
Kinloss, Forres, Highlands
Family friendly camping and glamping pods near the coast in beautiful Moray Speyside in malt whisky country.
4.69 /5
Edale, Derbyshire
Back-to-basics site in the heart of the Peak District, with stunning views and easy access to the Pennine Way.
4.86 /5
Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire
Family friendly lakeside holiday park with an onsite cafe, fishing and play areas. Just 15 minutes from Longleat.
4.6 /5
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.
4.71 /5
Wool, Dorset
Award-winning friendly family run park set in five and a half acres of Dorset countryside.
4.78 /5
Wharfedale, Kettlewell, North Yorkshire
Adult only, quiet camping and glamping site in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Five minute walk to Kettlewell.
4.73 /5
Blanefield, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Situated directly on the West Highland Way, within reach of Glasgow. Dog friendly and open year round.
4.28 /5
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.
4.89 /5
Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire
Open all year, this is a 5 star, adult only, dog friendly park with two well stocked fishing lakes in the Fens.
4.76 /5
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Surrounded by Hertfordshire and Essex countryside, this camping and glamping site also offers great fishing.
4.54 /5
Hereford, Herefordshire
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
4.73 /5
Coltishall, Horstead, Norfolk
Family friendly farmsite set on the banks of a river in the Norfolk Broads, 20 minutes from Norwich.
4.7 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall
Five-star peaceful and friendly park for tourers, ten minutes from the Eden Project. Adult only from 2024.
4.92 /5
York, North Yorkshire
A lakeside park with views over one of Yorkshire's finest country estates. Fishing and dog walk on site.
4.43 /5
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria
Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
4.85 /5
Killin, Perthshire
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping park by the shore of Loch Tay with rural views. Families and dogs welcome!
4.43 /5
Ledbury, Herefordshire
A gloriously rural setting, 28 acres of grounds for relaxed dog friendly stays by the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley.
4.64 /5
Dawlish, Devon
Small adult only tent and touring site. A 15 minute walk to a train station, a ten minute drive to the beach!
4.68 /5
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria
A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.
4.95 /5
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire
Family friendly outdoor activity centre set in the New Forest. Enjoy paddleboarding, bike hire, archery and more!
4.41 /5
Clapworthy, South Molton, Devon
Peaceful riverside site on a farm with fire pits for hire, 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly.
4.89 /5
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
A laid back, beautiful little site with campfires and a quirky glamping bothy, round house and vintage caravan.
4.93 /5
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
A small, friendly, eco glampsite and campsite, just outside the pretty seaside village of Aberdovey in mid Wales.
4.87 /5
Hellingly, East Sussex
Friendly, family run farm campsite with tent and campervan pitches, plus glamping - nearby the Cuckoo Trail.
4.91 /5
Ambleside, Cumbria
Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site with tent pitches and eco pods, nestled in the Lake District.
4.84 /5
Amlwch, Anglesey
Luxury ensuite glamping pods on a small, remote farm with optional wood-fired hot tubs. Dogs are welcome too!
4.9 /5
Welshpool, Powys
A tranquil riverside park suitable for tourers and tents. Set in beautiful Mid-Wales surroundings.
4.62 /5
Isle Of Mull, Argyll
Family run camping and touring on the banks of Loch Scridain with waterside views and a pub/restaurant next door.
4.68 /5