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
Lower Hill Campsite
Hughley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
10 reviews
90%
would recommend
Dog friendly camping and glamping, some with hot tubs. On a farm by Wenlock Edge and the Shropshire Hills.
Pitches: 10 x Small Non Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Large Non Electric Grass Pitches
High Hall Campsite
Carlisle, Cumbria
18 reviews
100%
would recommend
Picturesque camping and glamping on a working farm with fishing and waterside views. Nearby to the Lake District.
Pitches: 12 x Electric Grass Pitches, 6 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Arrow Bank Country Holiday Park
Leominster, Herefordshire
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Park by the River Arrow with fishing, nature trails and wildlife spotting. A ten minute walk to Eardisland village.
Pitches: 4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Stretton Lakes Touring Park
Stretton, Oakham, Rutland
54 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, adult only touring park set around a picturesque fishing lake. Just 15 minutes from Rutland Water.
32 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches
12m x 12m
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria
85 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!
32 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
5m x 5m
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Cuckoo Farm Campsite
Ketton, Stamford, Rutland
33 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and relaxed family and dog friendly camping and glamping set on a farm, with an idyllic river running by.
Pitches: 30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 19 x Electric Grass Pitches
Walkmill Campsite
Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland
47 reviews
96%
would recommend
Quiet, private tent, caravan and motorhome site. Dog friendly and 15 minutes from the coast.
Pitches: 7 x Non Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches (Top Circle)
Lee Valley Caravan Park Dobbs Weir
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
22 reviews
82%
would recommend
Surrounded by Hertfordshire and Essex countryside, this camping and glamping site also offers great fishing.
Pitches: 19 x Electric Grass Pitches, 31 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Lime Tree Caravan Park
Ratcliffe Culey, Leicestershire
59 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful touring site with open countryside views, five minutes to Atherstone. Dog friendly with great local walks!
Pitches: 8 x Electric Grass Pitches, Electric Hardstanding Pitch 1
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
55 reviews
95%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.
Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
Two Jays Farm
Coltishall, Horstead, Norfolk
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly farmsite set ten minutes from the banks of a river in the Norfolk Broads, 20 minutes from Norwich.
Pitches: 7 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches, 10 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Ravensdale Glamping Retreats
York, North Yorkshire
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Family-run site with luxury ensuite pods with private hot tubs, pond views and BBQs! Dog and family friendly.
Pitches: Bowcliffe Ensuite Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly), Chaplins Club Ensuite Pod with Hot Tub (Dog Friendly)
The Rivers Edge
Pandy, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
81 reviews
95%
would recommend
Relaxed adult only, dog friendly park in the Brecon Beacons. Onsite pub serving food and drink, with a beer garden.
Pitches: 14 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches, 14 x Electric Grass Pitches
Rockbridge Country Park
Presteigne, Powys
Riverside camping and touring with fishing. A Dark Skies area with a stargazing dome, five minutes to Presteigne.
Pitches: 12 x Electric Grass Riverside Pitches, 3 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Tarbert Holiday Park
Tarbert, Argyll
39 reviews
92%
would recommend
A tranquil park on the Kintyre Peninsula with touring, ensuite glamping pods and watersports on hand. Dog friendly.
Pitches: 19 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches, Executive Ensuite Glamping Pod with Hot Tub
Bank End Waters
Finningley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only touring park with fishing lakes. Onsite cafe, farm shop and tackle shop, 20 minutes to Doncaster.
Pitches: 46 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches, 2 x XL Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk
25 reviews
96%
would recommend
Relaxed countryside camping and glamping within the Norfolk Broads National Park and a 20 minute walk to Norwich.
Pitches: 28 x Lower Meadow Non Electric Grass Pitches, 46 x Upper Meadow Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Park Farm Caravan and Camping
Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
31 reviews
84%
would recommend
Rural caravan and camping site with big pitches and an adventure playground. Campfires and pets welcome.
Pitches: 20 x Non-Electric Grass Pitches, 68 x Electric Grass Pitches
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
20 reviews
95%
would recommend
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
50 x Wild Grass Pitches
Zeacombe House Caravan Park
Tiverton, Devon
Family camping, touring and glamping, ten minutes to Exmoor and Dulverton. Onsite shop, play park and dog paddock!
Pitches: 45 x Electric Grass Pitches, 3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
