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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Elan Oaks Caravan and Camping Site
Rhayader, Powys
A fully equipped site at the foot of the beautiful Elan Valley in Mid Wales, with large hardstanding super pitches.
South Whittlieburn Farm Certificated Location
Largs, Ayrshire and Arran
Peaceful, family friendly working farm for tents and tourers. A hidden gem just 2.5 miles from Largs.
Croft Farm Water Park
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Lakeside camping, touring and glamping pods by the Cotswolds with water sports, a beauty salon and a gym on site.
The Orchard Campsite
Wickham Market, Suffolk
Friendly, family run campsite set by the River Deben with grass pitches suited to tents and tourers.
Stanton Lakes
Stoney Stanton, Leicester, Leicestershire
A rural, peaceful and picturesque dog friendly site with lakeside pitches, bar and a decked terrace.
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New Farm Holidays
Stickney, Boston, Lincolnshire
Dog friendly camping, plus glamping in ensuite pods and bell tents nestled in woodland south of the Wolds.
Riverside Caravan Park
Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
The perfect camping and touring base at Pateley Bridge, deep in the Nidderdale AONB and fabulous Yorkshire Dales.
The Hideaway at Baxby Manor
Amplecarr, York, North Yorkshire
Unique camping and glamping including a luxury treehouse with a hot tub, by the North York Moors National Park.
Glentress Forest Lodges
Eshiels, Peebles, Scottish Borders
Camping, touring and cosy pods set right by the 7Stanes Trails for mountain biking in a fab forest setting.
Wimbleball Lake
Dulverton, Somerset
Pitches in the Exmoor National Park with glamping pods, bell tents, cosy cabin, play area, cafe and water sports.
Wyreside Lakes
Bay Horse, Lancaster, Lancashire
Award winning campsite in 120 acres of farmland at the foot of the Bowland Fells, with 7 on site fishing lakes.
Trewan Sands Caravan Park
Rhosneigr , Bryngwran, Anglesey
Idyllic site accepting tourers, motorhomes and tents. Family and dog friendly.
Reedham Ferry Complex
Reedham, Norfolk
Situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, this is an idyllic setting for a Norfolk holiday near the Broads.
Basingstoke Canal Centre Campsite
Mytchett, Surrey
This family campsite is the perfect place for picnics, boat hire and towpath walks.
Roadford Lake
Okehampton, Devon
An outdoor camping holiday like no other! Explore Devon's beautiful countryside by bike, boat and foot.
Blacklands Farm Caravan and Camping
Henfield, West Sussex
Family friendly site in an oak-enclosed meadows with an onsite playpark and fishing. Just 20 minutes to Brighton!
Keltie Bridge Caravan Park
Callander, Perthshire
Quiet, riverside location in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, family run and only 20 mins from major roads.
Kinloch Campsite
Isle Of Skye, Highlands
A welcoming, family-run site on the beautiful Isle of Skye at the head of Loch Dunvegan and near Dunvegan Castle.
Lakeside Caravan Park & Fisheries
Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk
A family run lakeside touring site, set in the peaceful and picturesque Norfolk village of Denver.
Greenacre Lakes
Stickney, Lincolnshire
A peaceful adult-only campsite in Lincolnshire with fishing available onsite.