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!
750 waterside campsites
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Capesthorne Hall Caravan Park
Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Dog friendly touring, set in the beautiful grounds of a stately home in the heart of Cheshire, close to the Peaks.
The Merry Harriers
Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey
Peaceful glamping in five luxury shepherd's huts between Surrey Hills AONB and South Downs.
Grantley Court Certificated Location
Llanymynech, Powys
A lovely 5 van CL site in Llandrinio, close to Oswestry, Welshpool and Shrewsbury. (No tents)
Rhos y Gallt Campsite
Welshpool, Powys
Stunning views, riverside location and miles of footpaths and cycle routes from site. Family and dog friendly.
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
Builth Wells, Powys
A family park beside a river which offers fishing, paddling and wild swimming. Dog friendly with campfires allowed.
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Broome Island
Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire
Small exclusive use riverside site in Leicestershire, only accessible by boat. Duke of Edinburgh groups welcome!
Quiet Waters Caravan Park
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
A quiet, family owned and run park since 1935, occupying five riverside acres on the banks of the Great River Ouse.
Bowland Escapes at Bowland Country Park
Ribble Valley, Preston, Lancashire
Holiday lodges, pods, safari tents, shepherd's huts and an iron age roundhouse. Onsite wild boar park!
Second Chance Touring Park
Swindon, Wiltshire
A family run park with river access for canoeing and fishing. Set by the Thames and in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Kingfisher Meadows
Rushall, Diss, Norfolk
The perfect getaway for adults who want to explore Norfolk and Suffolk, ideal for caravan and campervan holidays.
Holly Farm Trotters, Gils and Moby Lakes
Ashby Magna, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Small family-run caravan park with picturesque on-site fishing lakes. Situated in rural Leicestershire.
Wharf Caravan Park
Market Drayton, Shropshire
A peaceful caravan park along the Shropshire Union Canal with an onsite pub. Ten minutes from Market Drayton!
LeoBay
Rushenden, Isle Of Sheppey, Kent
A beautiful campsite in Kent, tucked away up a private drive and overlooking Queenborough Harbour on Kent's coast.
West Stow Pods
West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Truly unique glamping site in Suffolk. Stay in the charming pet-friendly pod or cheery cabin.
Castle Knights
Usk, Monmouthshire
Friendly tent camping and unique glamping in a castle fort, shepherd's hut, yurt etc. Set on Usk Castle grounds.
Wild Flowers Glamping
Craven Arms, Shropshire
Glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with fully furnished shepherd's huts, log burners and campfires. Groups welcome.
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
A pet friendly site in an idyllic setting surrounded by Aboyne loch, with fishing permits and boat hire available.
Rockinghams Farm Glamping and Camping
Colchester, Essex
Peaceful and secluded working farm site only 20 minutes from Mersea Island! Family and dog friendly.
Willow Holt Caravan Park
Tattershall, Lincolnshire
A relaxing tent camping and touring site with space for rallies and two excellent fishing lakes. Family friendly.
Wray Valley Camping
Newton Abbot, Devon
Almost wild camping in Dartmoor National Park with direct access to the Wray Valley Trail. Campfires allowed.
