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!
715 waterside campsites
Hillside Caravan Park
Knayton, North Yorkshire
Family run and dog-friendly touring and glamping park near the North York Moors, with views of the Hambleton Hills.
4.93 /5
Bryn Gloch
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Award winning site with beautiful views at the foot of Snowdon in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
4.78 /5
Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
Southampton, Hampshire
Family friendly park at a marina on the River Hamble with an onsite restaurant. Ten minutes to Southampton.
4.79 /5
Burton Springs Holidays
Burton, Bridgwater, Somerset
Lakeside touring, camping and glamping holidays with onsite fishing on over 13 acres of stunning land.
4.84 /5
Back of Beyond Touring Park
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
Adult only site at the gateway to Dorset and the New Forest. Just 20 minutes to the coast and Bournemouth.
4.73 /5
Bluebell Coppice Park
Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex
Secluded, family site for tents, touring and bell tents at the heart of 1066 country. En-suite pitches too!
4.8 /5
Wern Mill Caravan Park
New Quay, Ceredigion
Quiet family and dog friendly park, five minutes to New Quay. A ten minute walk to Cei Bach beach and Cardigan Bay.
4.96 /5
Ben Nevis Holiday Park
Fort William, Highlands
Riverside camping and touring with breathtaking mountain views. Ten minutes from Fort William and Glen Nevis.
4.78 /5
Tyndrum Holiday Park
Tyndrum, Perthshire
Camping, touring and glamping on The West Highland Way with mountain and river views. Family and dog friendly!
4.78 /5
Bank House Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river, located in the heart of the Peak District.
4.74 /5
Presaddfed - Druids' Rest
Holyhead, Anglesey
Peaceful campsite situated on a farm next to an ancient Neolithic monument, 15 minutes from the coast.
4.88 /5
Gatton Waters Caravan Park
Hillington, King's Lynn, Norfolk
Lakeside adult only touring with stunning onsite fishing lakes. Just 20 minutes from Norfolk's stunning beaches.
4.92 /5
Carn Springs
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Peaceful lakeside camping and touring site with a host of wildlife and campfires allowed. Five minutes from Tenby.
4.76 /5
Meadow Lakes Holiday Park
St Austell, Cornwall
Family holiday park with a swimming pool, play areas, fishing, pet's corner and cafe. Only 15 minutes to the beach!
Sleningford Watermill Caravan and Camping Park
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Family-friendly riverside caravan and camping park, just outside the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales.
4.86 /5
Bunroy Park
Fort William, Highlands
Award-winning family/dog friendly site in the heart of the Highlands, close to Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and more.
4.86 /5
Roundhill Campsite
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A peaceful campsite with wild ponies and donkeys roaming. Five minutes to Brockenhurst and 15 minutes to Lymington.
4.73 /5
Waterrow Touring Park
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset
Award winning, 5-star adult only, peaceful touring site set by the River Tone. Close to Exmoor National Park.
4.76 /5
Linnhe Lochside Holidays
Corpach, Fort William, Highlands
Dog friendly camping and touring by a peaceful loch in the Highlands with a private beach. On Jacobite train route.
4.54 /5
Cheddar Bridge Touring Park
Cheddar, Somerset
Peaceful, adult only park by the River Yeo. Five minute walk to Cheddar and 20 minute walk to Cheddar Gorge!
Highly rated
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.
4.7 /5
Oakwood Marina
Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire
Camping, touring and glamping by the Trent and Mersey Canal. Onsite tea room, pizza hut, shop and a pub in a boat!
4.4 /5
Walkmill Campsite
Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland
Quiet, private setting for spacious tent, caravan and motorhome pitches. Dog friendly. 15 mins from the coast.
4.76 /5
Wick River Campsite
Wick, Highlands
Peaceful family and dog friendly site on the banks of the River Wick, conveniently situated along the NC500 route.
4.58 /5
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping
Preston, Lancashire
Charming camping pods and bell tents, just 15 minutes from Blackpool. Wood fired hot tubs and campfires!
4.64 /5
Nantcol Waterfalls
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Camping, touring and glamping in lovely Snowdonia with a fun river to swim and fish in, great for walkers.
4.84 /5
Cornish Tipi Holidays
St Kew, Port Isaac, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and glamping tipis, five minutes to the beach. Secluded lake for fishing or swimming, plus a cafe!
4.75 /5
Willow Valley Holiday Park
Bush, Bude, Cornwall
A friendly family-run site, with beautiful pitches and glamping options, close to Bude and the Cornish coastline.
4.87 /5
Woodview Campsite
Youlstone, Bude, Cornwall
A peaceful and friendly family-run camping and touring park set close to the coast with large onsite games room.
4.74 /5
Orcaber Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Austwick, Settle, North Yorkshire
Family run caravan and campsite in the Yorkshire Dales with stunning views of surrounding hills and countryside.
4.89 /5
