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
Woodhouse Farm Holiday Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
A 50 acre site with touring and camping pods, ten minutes to Ripon. Onsite fishing, bar, restaurant and play areas!
Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria
40 reviews
98%
would recommend
Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.
Bainside House
Kirkby-on-Bain, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
39 reviews
92%
would recommend
A friendly and adult only camping and caravan site, with a camping pod, lodge and 1.75 acre coarse fishing lake.
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
South Molton, Devon
35 reviews
83%
would recommend
A five star family-friendly park with award winning facilities, on the gateway to Exmoor and the North Devon coast.
Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping
Coniston, Cumbria
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!
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Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage
Dundonnell, Garve, Highlands
65 reviews
91%
would recommend
Stunning lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.
Cerenety Eco Campsite
Upton, Bude, Cornwall
43 reviews
91%
would recommend
Serene eco camping set in seven acres of sprawling fields, just a short stroll from Bude's seaside.
Hafod Hall Camping Club
Bylchau, Denbigh, Denbighshire
37 reviews
86%
would recommend
Picturesque back-to-basics campsite at the edge of Snowdonia. Family and dog friendly with campfires allowed.
Cottage of Content Pub Camping and Caravan
Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, Warwickshire
36 reviews
92%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly site with an onsite pub in Warwickshire. Just 20 minutes to Stratford-upon-Avon!
Tarbert Holiday Park
Tarbert, Argyll
45 reviews
93%
would recommend
A tranquil park on the Kintyre Peninsula with touring, ensuite glamping pods and watersports on hand. Dog friendly.
Loch Tay Highland Lodges
Killin, Perthshire
24 reviews
96%
would recommend
Glamping on the shores of Loch Tay, some with hot tubs and ensuites. Onsite water sports and a bar/restaurant!
Huxtable Farm
Barnstaple, Devon
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Four spacious grass pitches with their own private wash room. Explore the site's Devon Wildlife trail!
Baldwin's Brook
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
17 reviews
100%
would recommend
Dog friendly, ensuite pods and fully serviced pitches on the banks of the River Severn. A ten minute walk to a pub.
Dale2Swale Glamping
Richmond, North Yorkshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Idyllic pet friendly glamping in family friendly, luxury safari tents on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales.
Nature's Nest
Hereford, Herefordshire
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite safari tents with hot tubs. Family and dog friendly with direct access to the River Wye!
Three Streams Glamping
Llanfairfechan, Conwy
27 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only, luxury glamping pods with private hot tubs. Set below the Carneddau mountains and stunning Snowdonia.
Riverside Pods
Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury riverside glamping pods set in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. Just a 20 minute walk to Llandovery!
Henllan Caravan Park
Welshpool, Powys
32 reviews
88%
would recommend
A tranquil riverside park suitable for tourers and tents. Set in beautiful Mid-Wales surroundings.
Cambrian Mountains Glamping and Camping
Tregaron, Ceredigion
Highly ratedPeaceful family-run camping and glamping site with stunning mountain views. Just 30 minutes from Aberaeron town.
Little Owls Caravan and Camping
North Owersby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
13 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only camping and touring park on the edge of the Wolds. Ideal for a quiet getaway with onsite fishing!
