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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High Town House, Camping and Fishing
Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
A small, peaceful adults only campsite with a private and well stocked fishing lake - in the heart of Suffolk.
Pennygown Holiday Park
Aros, Isle Of Mull, Inner Hebrides
Pet friendly camping and touring with views of the Sound of Mull and access to great walking and water sports.
Canal Camping
Dilham, North Walsham, Norfolk
Beautiful and secluded campsite nestled alongside the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, with easy canoe access.
Tipis at Ponty
Llansantffraid, Welshpool, Powys
Secluded riverside camping and glamping, close to the Powys/Shropshire border. Yurt, Cabin,Tipis and more!
Garlieston Lodge Campsite
Garlieston, Dumfries and Galloway
A peaceful, adults only site open all year by the coastline, with fishing on site and great walks all around.
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Wildswim2sauna at Yeo Farm
Woodleigh, Devon
A country camping retreat with a private sauna, hot tub and wild swimming. Groups and families welcome.
Deeside Holiday Park
Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
A picturesque park, south-west of Aberdeen, offering camping, touring, glamping and lodge/caravan breaks.
York Caravan Park
York, North Yorkshire
5 star adult only campsite 2 miles from York centre, with all fully serviced pitches and a regular bus service.
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria
Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.
Greenwood Loch Holiday Park & Activity Centre
Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Family friendly touring park in 200 acre woodland with onsite fishing lake and bike hire. Dog friendly.
York Naburn Lock Caravan Park
Naburn, York, North Yorkshire
Relaxing adult only site by locks on the River Ouse. 15 mins from York centre. Bus and boat to York stops at site.
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Award winning, adult only site catering for tourers. Glamping pods, fishing lakes, clubhouse and tea room onsite.
Nene Outdoors Campsite
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Enjoy a night or more under canvas on the peaceful banks of Gunwade Lake, located in the heart of Ferry Meadows.
River Dart Country Park
Ashburton, Devon
Award-winning campsite set in mature parkland on the edge of the River Dart. Generous pitches and great facilities.
Island Meadow Caravan Park
Aston Cantlow, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire
A riverside park with camping, touring, stylish glamping pods and holiday homes, deep in Shakespeare Country.
Gypsy Castle Camping
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Family and pet friendly camping for the Hay Festival, set in the Brecon Beacons and near the Offa's Dyke Path.
Two Mills Touring Park
North Walsham, Norfolk
Award winning, family run, peaceful touring park for adults only with all weather serviced pitches. Dog friendly.
Woodleigh Caravan Park
Exeter, Devon
Set by Dartmoor National Park, incredible stargazing and onsite fishing with a cafe and restaurant next door.
Bargoed Farm Caravan Camping & Glamping Park
Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion
Camping and touring with a private hot tub right on the pitch, in the heart of Cardigan Bay.
Cuckoo Camp
Climping, Littlehampton, West Sussex
This dog friendly site is tucked away on a working farm by the South Coast. Enjoy river walks and the nearby beach.
