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!
749 waterside campsites
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
73 reviews
93%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.
The Riverfront York
Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire
95 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family friendly, riverside touring park ten minutes from York. Onsite cafe, award winning restaurant and boat hire!
The Original Hut Company
Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Camping and Shepherd's Huts on a 200 acre farm. Onsite watersports and a cafe serving food, drink and cocktails!
Cruachan Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Killin, Perthshire
45 reviews
82%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping park by the shore of Loch Tay with rural views. Families and dogs welcome!
Nyth Robin
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
48 reviews
98%
would recommend
A small, friendly, eco glampsite and touring site, just outside the pretty seaside village of Aberdyfi, Mid-Wales.
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Birchwood Camping
Leominster, Herefordshire
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
26 reviews
96%
would recommend
Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.
Pods Pwll Coch
Amlwch, Anglesey
42 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite glamping pods on a small, remote farm with optional wood-fired hot tubs. Dogs are welcome too!
The Cob House Countryside Park
Worcester, Worcestershire
45 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and touring within a 40 acre country park and fishery. Onsite animals and play area, ideal for families.
Digeddi Wildlife Camping
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Family-run camping and glamping on the River Wye with a shingle beach. Within a 45 minute walk of Hay-on-Wye.
Nesta Valley Camping
Chew Magna, Bristol, Somerset
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco summer camping and glamping site with a wild spa, restaurant/bar and weekend music. Set by Chew Valley Lake!
Hop Farm Camping and Touring Park
Paddock Wood, Kent
43 reviews
91%
would recommend
Award-winning, spacious camping park set in the beautiful countryside by the River Medway. Dog friendly.
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Kendal, Cumbria
62 reviews
95%
would recommend
Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.
Sunnyhill Park Campsite
Wincanton, Somerset
22 reviews
86%
would recommend
Small rural camping and glamping site on the Somerset/Dorset border. Ideal base or stopover close to the A303.
Ross Rowing Club and Campsite
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
19 reviews
100%
would recommend
Back to basics site along the River Wye with river access for canoe/paddleboarding. Five minutes to Ross-on-Wye.
Lime Tree Caravan Park
Ratcliffe Culey, Leicestershire
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Peaceful touring site with open countryside views, five minutes to Atherstone. Dog friendly with great local walks!
Cripps Farm Caravan Park
East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset
23 reviews
100%
would recommend
Landscaped park with fishing lakes and riverside touring pitches. Just 15 minutes to Burnham-on-Sea!
Braidhaugh Holiday Park
Crieff, Perthshire
18 reviews
94%
would recommend
Fully serviced pitches, luxurious glamping with hot tubs and lodges set riverside. Campfires welcome.
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site
Dawlish, Devon
31 reviews
94%
would recommend
Small adult only tent and touring site. A 15 minute walk to a train station, a ten minute drive to the beach!
Loch Lomond Holiday Park
Tarbet, Argyll
Touring park on Loch Lomond with kayak hire, a small beach and a shop. Surrounded by mountains and walking routes.
