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
Carn Springs
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
72 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful lakeside camping and touring site with a host of wildlife and campfires allowed. Five minutes from Tenby.
Pitches: 13 x Electric Lake View Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
Broadway Farm Camping
Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
42 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, orchard campsite beside the River Severn with fire pits to borrow. A ten minute drive to Gloucester.
10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
101 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
Lickhill Manor Caravan Park
Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly, riverside touring park. Onsite fishing and a play park, a 20 minute walk to Stourport-on-Severn.
Pitches: 29 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches (By the Play Area)
Westgate Carr Farm Caravan and Motorhome Touring Park
Pickering, North Yorkshire
22 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small adult only park with onsite animals and riverside walks. By the North York Moors, five minutes to Pickering!
Pitches: 4 x Gravel Non Awning Motorhome Pitches (Optional Electric), 2 x Fully Serviced Standard Super Pitches (Optional Electric)
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Laleham Camping Club
Chertsey, Surrey
57 reviews
98%
would recommend
Family friendly campsite by the River Thames. On the outskirts of London, just ten minutes of Thorpe Park!
Pitches: 40 x Grass Pitches with Optional Electric, 50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Pennine View Park
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
59 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family-friendly site on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite facilities include a bar, campers kitchen and shop!
Pitches: 14 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Six Person), 18 x Electric Grass and Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Campsie Glen Holiday Park
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
49 reviews
88%
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
South Ford Farm Camping
Clapworthy, South Molton, Devon
26 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful riverside farm site with pigs, sheep and chickens, 15 minutes from Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 12 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 3 x Electric Grass And Gravel Touring Pitches
Waveney River Centre
Burgh St Peter, Norfolk
215 reviews
84%
would recommend
Riverside touring site in the Broads National Park. Onsite marina, pub, indoor swimming pool and more!
Pitches: 14 x Electric Bittern Grass Pitches, 9 x Electric Hardstanding Kingfisher Touring Pitches
Brook Meadow
Sibbertoft, Leicestershire
50 reviews
94%
would recommend
Lakeside camping, touring and glamping on a family run farm. Onsite fishing and summer food and film nights!
Pitches: 70 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 15 x Electric Grass Pitches
Colemere Caravan Park
Ellesmere, Shropshire
42 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only, dog friendly lakeside camping, touring and glamping with a hot tub for hire. Five minutes to Ellesmere.
Pitches: 16 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Grandtully Station Campsite
Grandtully, Pitlochry, Perthshire
120 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite for outdoor enthusiasts, couples and families. Set by the River Tay and Tay Forest Park.
Pitches: 9 x Non Electric Grass Medium Tent Pitches, 3 x Basic Small Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Field Farm Fisheries
Wrentham, Beccles, Suffolk
61 reviews
100%
would recommend
Close to great beaches at Southwold, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth (and Latitude Festival), with six fishing ponds.
Pitches: 40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , Unfurnished Log Cabin (Dog Friendly)
Black Rock Caravan and Camping Park
Dingwall, Evanton, Highlands
67 reviews
100%
would recommend
Riverside site with fully serviced pitches and camping pods. Five minutes from a pub and 30 minutes to Inverness.
Pitches: 23 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x Camping Pods (Dog Friendly)
The Loft
Kinloss, Forres, Highlands
29 reviews
90%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping, touring and pod site in Moray Speyside. Ten minutes from Findhorn Beach!
Pitches: 10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 10 x Electric Grass Pitches
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and touring in the Lake District by the River Irt and a pub. Ten minutes to Wast Water and the coast!
Pitches: 9 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 4 x Electric Hardstanding and Grass Campervan Pitches
Woodview Campsite
Youlstone, Bude, Cornwall
12 reviews
92%
would recommend
Peaceful, family-run camping, touring and glamping park with a games room. Within 20 minutes of Bude and the coast.
Pitches: 10 x Standard Grass Pitches with Hardstanding (Optional Electric), 3 x Large Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
A 50 acre site with camping, touring and glamping, ten minutes to Ripon. Onsite fishing, restaurant and play areas!
Pitches: 46 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches, 24 x Electric Grass Pitches
Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park
Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
132 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: 46 x Electric Grass Pitches (Family Friendly), 11 x Electric Grass Pitches (Adult Only)
