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
Greencarts Campsite
Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland
84 reviews
95%
would recommend
Farm campsite set in the Tyne Valley almost atop Hadrian's Wall with glorious countryside views. Dog friendly.
Spring Rock Holidays
Llandegely, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
44 reviews
98%
would recommend
Secluded and scenic adult-only site with touring pitches and glamping, along with an onsite pleasure fishing lake!
Troutbeck Head Experience Freedom Glamping
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!
Langley Dam Glamping
Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland
20 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite pods with lake views, and some with optional hot tubs. In the North Pennines near Hadrian's Wall.
Pentwyn Pods
Llanon, Ceredigion
29 reviews
97%
would recommend
Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs. Set on a family-run site with lakeside views, 15 minutes to Aberaeron Beach.
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Worfe Camping
Shifnal, Shropshire
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco, family friendly campsite with ensuite pitches. Set on a working farm with views of the River Worfe.
Cuckoo Fen Campsite
Over, Cambridgeshire
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, eco campsite with fire pits to borrow. Five minutes to the River Great Ouse, 20 minutes from Cambridge.
California Chalet and Touring Park
Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire
Woodland camping, touring and glamping site. Dog and family friendly, within 30 minutes of Reading and Windsor.
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Almost wild, dog friendly camping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
Alum House Littlebeck
Whitby, North Yorkshire
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family-friendly site nestled in secluded woodland. Enjoy hot tub glamping and a beautiful night sky.
Green Hill Farm Holiday Village
Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
39 reviews
97%
would recommend
5-star glamping within the New Forest. Featuring luxury safari tents and shepherd's huts overlooking the lake!
Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
Brecon, Powys
9 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!
The Otter Channel
Peasmarsh, East Sussex
18 reviews
83%
would recommend
Peaceful campsite with bucket showers on the banks of the River Rother, ten minutes from Rye. Dog friendly.
Ream Hills Holiday Park
Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire
43 reviews
98%
would recommend
Touring and luxury glamping with domes and a helicopter, enjoy onsite watersports just ten minutes from Blackpool.
Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts
Pwllheli, Gwynedd
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award winning, adult only ensuite shepherd's huts overlooking a private lake. Just ten minutes from the coast.
Meadow Lakes Holiday Park
St Austell, Cornwall
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
Family holiday park with a swimming pool, play areas, fishing, pet's corner and cafe. Only 15 minutes to the beach!
Aldenham Country Park
Elstree, Hertfordshire
15 reviews
87%
would recommend
Just 15 minutes from London, get close to nature with wild camping and glamping. Cafe and playground on site.
Aqueduct Marina and Caravan Park
Nantwich, Cheshire
11 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet family and dog friendly campsite on an award-winning marina with a licenced cafe! Ten minutes from Nantwich.
Sunridge
Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon
7 reviews
86%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite glamping cubes, deluxe geodome and an EcoPod with hot tubs and an onsite fishing lake.
Lake Vyrnwy Campsite
Abertridwr, Llanwddyn, Powys
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small, eco campsite on a family farm with private fire pits. Set by a river, a 20 minute walk from Lake Vyrnwy.
