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
Broad Park Camping and Glamping Certificated Site
Fairy Cross, Bideford, Devon
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, family campsite with alpacas, goats and horses. Minutes to The Big Sheep, ten minutes from the beach!
Pitches: 8 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric), 2 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
South Allington House
Chivelstone, Kingsbridge, Devon
39 reviews
90%
would recommend
Tranquil and eco-conscious back-to-basics campsite, within easy reach of beaches at Salcombe and Beesands.
45 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
7m long
Llyn Gwynant Campsite
Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd
21 reviews
86%
would recommend
Lakeside camping in the heart of Eryri/Snowdonia with brewery, food outlet, boats and close access to the mountain.
Pitches: 328 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Stanton Lakes
Stoney Stanton, Leicester, Leicestershire
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only site with lakeside pitches, seasonal watersports and a restaurant and bar. 30 minutes from Leicester.
Pitches: 9 x Electric Grass Pitches, 8 x Electric Grass Lakeside Pitches
Camping Pod Heaven
Inverness, Highlands
16 reviews
94%
would recommend
Well designed, chic camping pods, camping and touring close to Loch Ness, Inverness and the Culloden Battlefield.
Pitches: 3 x Hardstanding Pitches (optional electric), 10 x Camping Pods (Four Person)
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Riverside Holiday Village
Bleadon, Somerset
Opens 24 July
23 reviews
91%
would recommend
Family friendly park by the River Axe. Onsite swimming pool, bar/restaurant, arcade, play park, shop and more!
Pitches: 38 x Large Electric Grass Pitches, 13 x Standard Electric Grass Pitches
Little Owls Caravan and Camping
North Owersby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only camping and touring park on the edge of the Wolds. Ideal for a quiet getaway with onsite fishing.
Pitches: 10 x Fully Serviced Grass Pitches, 5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Braidhaugh Holiday Park
Crieff, Perthshire
30 reviews
97%
would recommend
Fully serviced pitches, ensuite glamping with hot tubs and lodges set riverside. Within a 20 minute walk of Crieff.
Pitches: 7 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 4 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches With Hot Tubs
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd
47 reviews
96%
would recommend
Spacious park in Snowdonia with a shop and play area. Private access onto Bala Lake for watersports and fishing!
Pitches: 33 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Hideaway in the Hills
Snowdonia, Llanbedr, Gwynedd
30 reviews
83%
would recommend
Peaceful tent camping and glamping site within Snowdonia National Park, 15 minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 24 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Electric Grass Pitches
Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park
York, North Yorkshire
134 reviews
90%
would recommend
Lakeside park with views over Castle Howard and an onsite shop, fishing and dog walk. Just 20 minutes from York!
Pitches: 90 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 28 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
The Riverfront York
Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire
124 reviews
94%
would recommend
Family friendly, riverside touring park ten minutes from York. Onsite cafe, award winning restaurant and boat hire!
Pitches: 21 x Hardstanding Pitches (No Awning), 4 x Hardstanding Pitches
Greencarts Campsite
Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland
81 reviews
98%
would recommend
Farm campsite set in the Tyne Valley almost atop Hadrian's Wall with glorious countryside views. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 16 x Electric Grass Pitches
Oakhill Leisure
Norton Disney, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
43 reviews
100%
would recommend
A proper country camping site with fishing in the Lincolnshire countryside. Get away from it all! Open year round.
Pitches: 20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 40 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Billing Aquadrome
Northampton, Great Billing, Northamptonshire
31 reviews
81%
would recommend
Family holiday park in 235 acres of parkland with lakes. Swimming pool, restaurant, entertainment complex and more!
Pitches: 111 x Electric Grass Family Camping Pitches (Field 2), 100 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches (Field 2)
Balloch O Dee
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
33 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping site located on a farm with a communal cookhouse. 20 minutes to Galloway Forest Park.
Pitches: 15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches , The Yurt (Dog Friendly)
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
56 reviews
98%
would recommend
Campsite by the River Wye with wild swimming and a canoe/SUP launch. Just ten minutes from the Brecon Beacons.
Pitches: 42 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Couples Only)
Woodside Country Park
Ledbury, Herefordshire
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
A gloriously rural setting, 25 acres of grounds for relaxed dog friendly stays by the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley.
Pitches: 40 x Cider Mill Field Electric Grass Pitches, Standard Camping Pod (Dog Friendly)
Stowford Manor Farm
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
26 reviews
85%
would recommend
Riverside camping on a family farm. Five minutes to Bradford-on-Avon, within 15 minutes of the Cotwolds and Bath.
Pitches: 20 x Grass Pitches With Optional Electric - Main Site, 10 x Grass Pitches With Optional Electric - Cricket Ground
Fishery Creek Touring Park
Hayling Island, Hampshire
50 reviews
98%
would recommend
Waterfront camping park with onsite Galleon Cafe Bar. Perfect for water sports and just 20 minutes from Portsmouth!
30 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
7m long
