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!
717 waterside campsites
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Pennine Lodge
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Family friendly camping and touring at a small riverside site in Weardale AONB.
Yellowtail Camping
Hilperton, Wiltshire
Rural and family friendly camping site on a working farm set just a 15 minute stroll from Kennet and Avon Canal.
Aberfeldy Caravan Park
Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Located on the banks of the River Tay, this idyllic site is the ideal base from which to explore the area.
Shoreside Caravan and Camping Park
Rhosneigr, Anglesey
Family owned and operated site in a popular seaside village of Rhosneigr, just minutes from the beach.
Capesthorne Hall Caravan Park
Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Dog friendly touring, set in the beautiful grounds of a stately home in the heart of Cheshire, close to the Peaks.
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Grantley Court Certificated Location
Llanymynech, Powys
A lovely 5 van CL site in Llandrinio, close to Oswestry, Welshpool and Shrewsbury. (No tents)
Rhos y Gallt Campsite
Welshpool, Powys
Stunning views, riverside location and miles of footpaths and cycle routes from site. Family and dog friendly.
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park
Builth Wells, Powys
A family park beside a river which offers fishing, paddling and wild swimming. Dog friendly with campfires allowed.
Rosneath Castle Caravan Park
Helensburgh, Argyll
Family friendly park with views of Gare Loch and an onsite bar/restaurant, kids fun zone and live entertainment!
Broome Island
Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire
Small exclusive use riverside site in Leicestershire, only accessible by boat. Duke of Edinburgh groups welcome!
Quiet Waters Caravan Park
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
A quiet, family owned and run park since 1935, occupying five riverside acres on the banks of the Great River Ouse.
Bowland Escapes at Bowland Wild Boar Park
Ribble Valley, Preston, Lancashire
Luxury holiday lodge and family friendly pods at Bowland Wild boar park with playground, cafe and activities.
Second Chance Touring Park
Swindon, Wiltshire
A family run park with river access for canoeing and fishing. Set by the Thames and in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Kingfisher Meadows
Rushall, Diss, Norfolk
The perfect getaway for adults who want to explore Norfolk and Suffolk, ideal for caravan and campervan holidays.
Holly Farm Trotters, Gils and Moby Lakes
Ashby Magna, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Small family-run caravan park with picturesque on-site fishing lakes. Situated in rural Leicestershire.
Smugglers Cove Campsite
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
Camping and a glamping boat in a working Welsh boatyard with an exceptional location on the Dyfi Estuary.
Castle Knights
Usk, Monmouthshire
Friendly tent camping and unique glamping in a castle fort, shepherd's hut, yurt etc. Set on Usk Castle grounds.
Wild Flowers Glamping
Craven Arms, Shropshire
Glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with fully furnished shepherd's huts, log burners and campfires. Groups welcome.
The Mill Caravan Park and Camping Site
Llanbedr, Gwynedd
Back to basics site by the River Artro within Snowdonia National Park, five minutes from the coast. Dogs welcome!
Wray Valley Camping
Newton Abbot, Devon
Almost wild camping in Dartmoor National Park with direct access to the Wray Valley Trail. Campfires allowed.
