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
Ream Hills Holiday Park
Weeton, Blackpool, Lancashire
4.78 /5
31 reviews
97%
would recommend
Touring and luxury glamping with domes and a helicopter, enjoy onsite watersports just ten minutes from Blackpool.
Wharfe Camp Kettlewell
Wharfedale, Kettlewell, North Yorkshire
4.79 /5
36 reviews
100%
would recommend
Adult only, quiet camping and glamping site in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Five minute walk to Kettlewell.
Valleyside Escapes
Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon
5 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Award-winning, luxury, family and dog friendly glamping. Set in the beautiful Exe Valley with picturesque views.
Perran Springs Holiday Park
Newquay, Perranporth, Cornwall
4.73 /5
3 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly site with three fishing lakes, a play park and free WiFi. Ten minutes to Perranporth.
Sunridge
Yealmpton, Plymouth, Devon
4.87 /5
6 reviews
83%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite glamping cubes, deluxe geodome and an EcoPod with hot tubs and an onsite fishing lake.
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Cuckoo Farm Campsite
Ketton, Stamford, Rutland
4.91 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful and relaxed family and dog friendly camping and glamping set on a farm, with an idyllic river running by.
Love2Yurt
Farthinghoe, Brackley, Northamptonshire
4.88 /5
10 reviews
100%
would recommend
Glamping in luxury, dog and family friendly yurts near the Cotswolds. Tearoom, petting farm and playpark nearby.
Cayo Retreat Glamping & Holiday Site
Hereford, Herefordshire
4.76 /5
46 reviews
96%
would recommend
Idyllic camping and touring with modern onsite facilities and incredible views towards the Black Mountains.
Woodfrys Farm
Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury, Dorset
5 /5
12 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eco farm site with wild-style pitches and a charming shepherd's hut. Set by a lake and stream, great for wildlife!
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Saltash, Cornwall
4.86 /5
19 reviews
94%
would recommend
Almost wild camping with campfires on a 200 acre farm. Easy access to Plymouth and suitable for tents and tourers.
Mill House Caravan Site and Boatyard
Hawford, Worcester, Worcestershire
4.8 /5
30 reviews
87%
would recommend
Scenic camping and caravanning site by the River Severn with onsite fishing. Ten minutes to Worcester.
Nature's Nest
Hereford, Herefordshire
Highly ratedLuxury ensuite safari tents with hot tubs. Family and dog friendly with direct access to the River Wye!
Camp Cynrig Glamping Village
Brecon, Powys
5 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family friendly glamping with private facilities and BBQs. Ten minutes to Brecon with a river for wild swimming!
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Mouldsworth, Chester, Cheshire
Highly ratedAdult only, couples peaceful glamping in furnished bell tents with campfires near Delamere Forest and Chester.
Birchwood Camping
Leominster, Herefordshire
4.92 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
Whichford, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
4.7 /5
41 reviews
90%
would recommend
A magical space in the rolling Cotswolds, for quiet camping surrounded by nature. Airstream and yurt on site.
Camping at Tipi Adventure
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
4.62 /5
11 reviews
73%
would recommend
Family and group friendly campsite on the banks of the River Wye. Fire pits and onsite watersports are available!
Re:treat Glamping
Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire
Highly ratedSleeping seven, a luxurious safari lodge with a spacious private deck and waterside setting.
Greenacres Glamping
Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
4.9 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Glamping with an excellent view located between the outstanding Wye Valley AONB and the Forest of Dean.
Cuckoo Fen Campsite
Over, Cambridgeshire
4.91 /5
16 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, eco campsite with fire pits to borrow. Five minutes to the River Great Ouse, 20 minutes from Cambridge.
