Wild swimming campsites
It's the kind of unique back-to-nature experience that goes with camping! Book a spot at one of these wild swimming campsites and you'll find a cool lake, river or maybe even waterfall close by where you can take the perfect dip.
75 wild swimming campsites
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
108 reviews
97%
would recommend
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
Pitches: 8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 5 x Large Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
104 reviews
99%
would recommend
Family-friendly riverside caravan and camping park, just outside the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales.
Pitches: 48 x Electric Grass Pitches, 47 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Nantcol Waterfalls
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
153 reviews
97%
would recommend
Camping, touring and glamping in Snowdonia. Home to waterfalls and a river to swim in. Ideal for walkers!
Pitches: 62 x Grass Camping Pitches (Optional Electric), 18 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highlands
55 reviews
100%
would recommend
Waterside camping, touring and glamping. On the NC500 by Loch Shieldaig, a five minute walk to the local village.
Pitches: 22 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric), 5 x Grass Tent Pitches (Optional Electric)
Cae Du Campsite
Beddgelert, Gwynedd
264 reviews
98%
would recommend
Camping and touring site at the foot of Snowdon with mountain views. A ten minute walk to Beddgelert village!
Pitches: 79 x Electric Grass Tent and Campervan Pitches, 48 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
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The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and touring in the Lake District by the River Irt and a pub. Ten minutes to Wast Water and the coast!
Pitches: 8 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Super Pitches, 7 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Cornish Tipi Holidays
St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall
15 reviews
93%
would recommend
Off-grid camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake swimming or fishing, plus a cafe!
Pitches: 18 x Grass Campervan Pitches (Meadow), Large Wild Camping Pitches
Burhope Farm Campsite
Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire
34 reviews
100%
would recommend
Quiet adult only campsite with ensuite shepherd's huts. At the foothills of the Black Mountains in the Wye Valley.
Pitches: 37 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 19 x Non Electric Grass Camping Pitches
Graig Wen
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
25 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small and tranquil Snowdonia glamping and camping site with direct access to the Mawddach Estuary and cycle trail.
Pitches: 3 x Hardstanding Touring Pitches (Optional Electric), 15 x Lower Tent Camping Fields
Red Squirrel Campsite
Glencoe, Highlands
125 reviews
98%
would recommend
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views, with the River Coe flowing past.
100 x Non Electric Wild Pitches
Stanton Lakes
Stoney Stanton, Leicester, Leicestershire
26 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
Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park
Sandwich, Kent
45 reviews
84%
would recommend
Family friendly camping and ensuite cabins with an aqua park, restaurant, sauna, and more! Ten minutes to beaches.
Pitches: 20 x Electric Grass Pitches, 5 x Ensuite Cabins
Top of the Woods
Capel Coleman, Boncath, Pembrokeshire
Opens 17 September
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping, ideal for groups with a waterfall trek, cinema barn and nearby beach!
Pitches: 17 x Non Electric Meadow Camping Pitches, 2 x Large Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Llyn Gwynant Campsite
Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd
52 reviews
88%
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, 9 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Marina Bay Holiday Park
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
33 reviews
97%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly park set along an award-winning Lido beach for swimming. Onsite play area, shop and cafe!
Pitches: 17 x Hardstanding Touring Pitches, 2 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Locksters Pool Camping
Clifford, Hereford, Herefordshire
62 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)
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd
45 reviews
98%
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, 23 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches
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
29 reviews
86%
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 Non Electric Grass Pitches - Tagglemead, 20 x Grass Pitches With Optional Electric - Main Site
Drybeck Farm
Carlisle, Cumbria
48 reviews
94%
would recommend
Peaceful camping and glamping in the Eden Valley. Wild swimming, stunning views and hot tubs too! Dog friendly.
Pitches: 10 x Riverside - Non Electric Grass Pitches, 30 x Barn Field - Non Electric Grass Pitches
