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!
719 waterside campsites
Pensagillas Park
Mevagissey, St Austell, Cornwall
38 reviews
97%
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), 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Pond Meadow)
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd
244 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping and touring site at the foot of Snowdon with mountain views. A ten minute walk to Beddgelert village!
Pitches: 48 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 79 x Electric Grass Tent and Campervan Pitches
Llwyn Griffri Touring and Camping Site
Talybont, Barmouth, Gwynedd
117 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
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), 2 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Lower Willow)
Hill Farm Camping
Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex
43 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
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Riverside Lakes
Horton, Dorset
35 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping. Onsite animals, fishing and crafts, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 5 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Viewpoint)
Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
Southampton, Hampshire
124 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
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Kendal, Cumbria
68 reviews
97%
would recommend
Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.
Pitches: 7 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 4 x Medium Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric)
Tyn Cornel Camping
Bala, Gwynedd
47 reviews
94%
would recommend
A beautiful 4 star site just four miles from Bala in Snowdonia with a stunning riverside location for watersports.
Pitches: 10 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches, 22 x Electric Grass Pitches
Bunroy Park
Fort William, Highlands
79 reviews
99%
would recommend
Award-winning family and dog friendly site in the Highlands. By the River Spean with views of Ben Nevis.
Pitches: 25 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 20 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Cosawes Park
Truro, Cornwall
52 reviews
92%
would recommend
Secluded and peaceful, adult only campsite in a 100 acre valley. Within 15 minutes of Truro and Falmouth!
Pitches: 14 x Premium Plus Hardstanding Pitches, 3 x Electric Grass Pitches
Whitemead Caravan Park
Wool, Dorset
53 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family touring park with a shop, play area, and games room. Five minutes to Monkey World, ten minutes to the coast!
Pitches: 3 x Electric Grass Pitches, 14 x Electric Grass Pitches (Long Stay)
Budle Bay Campsite
Belford, Northumberland
266 reviews
85%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping huts and lodges. Minutes from the coast! Takeaway onsite.
Pitches: 5 x Medium Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 9 x Medium Riverside Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Cayo Retreat Waters Edge Glamping and Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
35 reviews
97%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Pitches: 60 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches , 4 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches (Riverside with Mountain View)
Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park
Sandwich, Kent
25 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and ensuite cabins with an aqua park, restaurant, sauna, and more! Ten minutes to beaches.
Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Ensuite Cabins
Kingsmead Centre
Clayhidon, Cullompton, Devon
54 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, 5 x Electric Grass Pitches
Hensol Estate Holidays
Mossdale, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
71 reviews
92%
would recommend
Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports, too!
Pitches: 10 x Electric Grass and Gravel Pitches, 34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Glengoulandie Camping and Caravanning
Foss, Pitlochry, Perthshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping, touring, and glamping with ensuites, a cafe/shop, and views of Tay Forest Park. 15 minutes to Aberfeldy!
Pitches: 21 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Small)
Nyth Robin
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
45 reviews
98%
would recommend
Small, friendly, eco touring and glamping. In Snowdonia (Eryri), five minutes to the seaside village of Aberdyfi.
Pitches: 4 x Lower Terrace Hardstanding Touring Pitches, Small Campervan Pitch
Llandyfan Camping
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
45 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Electric Grass Pitches
