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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Thamesview Camping Certificated Site
East Tilbury, Tilbury, Essex
Greener Camping Club certificated site for tents and tourers with glamping in bell tents, and dog friendly.
Bank House Farm
Penrith, Cumbria
Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes.
Cockingford Farm
Newton Abbot, Devon
Back-to-basics touring and camping on Dartmoor, set on a working farm with a river. Ideal for Scout groups.
Doone Valley Campsite
Oare, Lynton, Devon
A peaceful, family run campsite in the Exmoor National Park with campfires. Dog and family friendly.
Rhea Farm and Fishery
Kilminster, Axminster, Devon
16 acre farm site with fishing and a games area, 15 minutes from Lyme Regis beaches.
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Two Counties Farm
Mere, Dorset
Family-friendly site on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, onsite fishing lakes and golfing.
Webbers Park
Woodbury, Devon
A family run, peaceful park with electric pitches for tents and tourers. Donkey paddock and play park onsite.
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan Park
East Worlington, Crediton, Devon
Award winning, family friendly touring park and farm. Indoor swimming. Pets welcome.
Zeacombe House Caravan Park
Tiverton, Devon
Tranquil caravan park for tents and tourers with extra large pitches close to Exmoor National Park. Dog friendly.
Kelburn Castle and Country Centre
Fairlie, Largs, Ayrshire and Arran
Camping and glamping by the sea with a castle, adventure play area and horse riding. Yurts and bell tents too.
Wensleydale Camping at Aysgarth Falls
Carperby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire
A unique camp in nature, a beautiful 30 acre woodland in the Yorkshire Dales.10 minutes, to Aysgarth Water Falls
Afon Teifi Caravan and Camping Park
Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire
A family owned riverside park close to Newcastle Emlyn with fishing and spacious dog friendly walks.
Fairthorne Manor Campsite
Southampton, Hampshire
Family friendly camping for tents and campervans, bordered by the River Hamble with boat hire and pizza weekends.
Virginia Lake Caravan Park
Marshland St James, Wisbech, Norfolk
A lively park in reach of The Wash and the Norfolk Coast with a fishing lake, ponies and clay pigeon shooting.
Head Fen Country Retreat
Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Family friendly lakeside site for campers, tourers and glampers, ideal for fishing fans and exploring the Fens.
Townsend Touring Park
Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire
Fully serviced pitches and quirky-chic glamping in pods, a glamping burrow and a lodge close to the Malvern Hills.
Cragg Hill Farm
Settle, North Yorkshire
Back-to-basics tent camping in the peaceful Yorkshire Dales, in reach of Pen-y-Ghent and the Settle's steam train.
Colliford Lake Hotel and Holiday Site
St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
Enjoy dark skies and views overlooking Colliford Lake from spacious pitches. Family and dog friendly too!
Riverside Caravan Park
Crickhowell, Powys
A tranquil adult-only site - just 5 minutes walk to town and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Lyons St Marys
Gronant, Prestatyn, Flintshire
Lyons St Mary's offers a friendly base, ideally situated to exploring all that beautiful North Wales has to offer.
