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
Wilton Farm
South Pool, Devon
4.78 /5
32 reviews
100%
would recommend
Eight acre, dog friendly campsite situated in beautiful South Devon. Eco friendly site, set near lovely beaches.
Plumptons Farm Creek Campsite
Colchester, Essex
4.85 /5
22 reviews
91%
would recommend
Small family friendly campsite in a remote and peaceful location while still just 20 minutes from Colchester.
New Farm Cheshire Holidays
Wettenhall, Winsford, Cheshire
4.81 /5
14 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful adult only caravan site, two luxury glamping pods and coarse fishery set in the heart of rural Cheshire.
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
South Molton, Devon
4.54 /5
44 reviews
91%
would recommend
A five star family-friendly park with award winning facilities, on the gateway to Exmoor and the North Devon coast.
Craskie Glamping Pods
Cannich, Beauly, Highlands
4.8 /5
4 reviews
100%
would recommend
Family and dog friendly site with glamping pods on secluded 155 acre estate in beautiful highland glens.
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Pant y March Farm
Bala, Gwynedd
Highly ratedPet friendly canvas lodges with hot tubs on a real farm beside Lake Bala in the Snowdonia National Park.
The Pig Place
Adderbury, Banbury, Oxfordshire
4.54 /5
27 reviews
93%
would recommend
Adult-only site on a pig farm on the banks of the Oxford Canal. Onsite farm shop, bar/cafe and firepit areas!
Fotheringhay Castle Farm Site
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
4.77 /5
39 reviews
97%
would recommend
(Almost) wild camping and glamping on the River Nene. Kayaking, wild swimming and a pub nearby.
Camping at Graythwaite
Cunsey, Ambleside, Cumbria
4.19 /5
46 reviews
83%
would recommend
Peaceful family friendly site with access to Lake Windermere. Spacious pitches on a farm, onsite coffee shop too!
Hideaway in the Hills
Snowdonia, Llanbedr, Gwynedd
4.32 /5
20 reviews
75%
would recommend
Peaceful tent camping and glamping site within Snowdonia National Park, 15 minutes from the coast.
Mooreacres
Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
4.64 /5
31 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small tranquil site just south of Hatfield, with excellent access to Hatfield Moors.
Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site
Bleasby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
4.28 /5
64 reviews
73%
would recommend
A peaceful family friendly park with riverside walks and pubs close by.
Stowford Manor Farm
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
4.55 /5
12 reviews
75%
would recommend
A riverside campsite on a family farm with the backdrop of a 15th century farmhouse, edging the Cotwolds and Bath.
Parley Court Camping
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset
4.3 /5
32 reviews
81%
would recommend
A family-run riverside campsite in Christchurch with excellent onsite facilities such as golf, café and a bar.
Elmbridge Farm
Droitwich, Worcestershire
Family friendly glamping set across 60 acres with three fishing lakes and farm animals! A 15 minute walk to a pub.
Stonebridge Fishing Lakes
Scruton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
4.71 /5
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
A peaceful family site with coarse fishing lakes and waterside bell tents, by the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Midway Holiday Park
Aymestrey, Hereford, Herefordshire
4.2 /5
17 reviews
76%
would recommend
Small, family friendly campsite set in the Herefordshire countryside with an onsite cafe serving tasty breakfasts!
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk
4.55 /5
11 reviews
91%
would recommend
Riverside camping in Constable Country. Hire a canoe and paddle to the pub, then relax by the campfire at night.
Billing Aquadrome
Northampton, Great Billing, Northamptonshire
4.2 /5
22 reviews
77%
would recommend
Family holiday park in 235 acres of parkland with lakes. Swimming pool, restaurant, entertainment complex and more!
Wolf Meadows Farm
High Bickington, Umberleigh, Devon
4.12 /5
15 reviews
71%
would recommend
Wild riverside, woodland camping and pods by Devon's River Taw. Just 40 mins' drive from Dartmoor and beaches.
