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
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New Park Farm
West Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Small and peaceful site set on a working farm, just off the River Lark. Only 5 minutes from Mildenhall!
Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria
A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.
Seven Acre Farm Campsite
Fiskerton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Peaceful family friendly site on a working farm. Hardstandings and pods overlook a beautiful leisure fishing lake.
Dalraddy Holiday Park
Aviemore, Highlands
Family and dog friendly park set in 98 acres of mixed woodland with spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains
Night Pastures
Fernhurst, Haslemere, West Sussex
A truly beautiful, high quality sustainable natural retreat in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
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Lucksall Caravan and Camping Park
Hereford, Herefordshire
Exceptional 5 star camping and touring park on the banks of the River Wye and bordered by 300 acres of woodland.
Mousehole Camping
Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall
A family and pet-friendly site just a mile's walk downhill to the famous Mousehole Harbour.
Waterside Farm Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria
A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.
Rectory Farm Caravan Camping and Fishing Site
Hingham, Norfolk
An adults only caravanning, camping and fishing site for a relaxing getaway in the heart of Norfolk, near Norwich.
Braemar Caravan Park
Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Pitch your tent, tourer or stay in one of the cosy camping pods, all set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park.
Henlow Bridge Lakes
Henlow, Bedfordshire
Family friendly campsite surrounded by countryside. Ideal for fishing with multiple lakes onsite open all year.
Three Rivers Pitch and Paddle
Geldeston, Beccles, Suffolk
Waterside campsite with electric hook-ups, river access, boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard and floating sauna hire.
Gatehouse Barns Camping and Glamping
Peldon, Essex
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping site with views towards Abberton Reservoir and close to Mersea Island.
Orchard Caravan Park
Reeth, North Yorkshire
Riverside, dog friendly camping, touring and glamping in Reeth - your base for the Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale.
Carrog Station Campsite
Corwen, Denbighshire
A quiet, family run camping and touring site set by the River Dee in and easy reach of Llangollen. Open year round.
Bishops Green Farm Camping
Bishops Green, Newbury, Berkshire
A small, quiet, family friendly site with modern facilities and farm views, close to Newbury.
South Hoggs Hideaway
Holsworthy, Devon
Peaceful family friendly site with waterside views, lovely for exploring North Devon's countryside and beaches.
Fortrose Bay Campsite
Fortrose, Highlands
Touring site on the shores of the Moray Firth, close to Inverness and Loch Ness, on the lovely Black Isle.
Little Harford
Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, Devon
Back-to-basics off-grid almost wild woodland camping with a river running through the site, 15 minutes to Dartmoor.
Ceiriog Valley Park
Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen, Wrexham
A peaceful site by a river in Llangollen, in the heart of Wales' beauty and near to Offa's Dyke.
