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!
726 waterside campsites
Burhope Farm Campsite
Orcop, Hereford, Herefordshire
4.72 /5
34 reviews
91%
would recommend
At the foothills of the Black Mountains in the Wye Valley, find this peaceful adult only, dog friendly campsite.
Tarbert Holiday Park
Tarbert, Argyll
4.71 /5
46 reviews
96%
would recommend
A tranquil park on the Kintyre Peninsula with touring, ensuite glamping pods and watersports on hand. Dog friendly.
Higher Culloden Farm
Camelford, Cornwall
Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
The Church House Inn
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria
4.87 /5
78 reviews
94%
would recommend
An idyllic ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub on a tranquil site within the Lakes, backed by ancient woodland.
Bonnie Park
Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.
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Harford Bridge Park
Tavistock, Devon
4.97 /5
7 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping, glamping and touring site in Dartmoor National Park, by the River Tavy. Five minutes to Tavistock.
Wold View Country Park and Fisheries
Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
4.84 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful park with seven fully stocked fishing lakes and an onsite café, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site
Dawlish, Devon
4.6 /5
42 reviews
98%
would recommend
Small adult only tent and touring site. A 15 minute walk to a train station, a ten minute drive to the beach!
Mooreacres
Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
4.64 /5
31 reviews
100%
would recommend
Small tranquil site just south of Hatfield, with excellent access to Hatfield Moors.
Birchwood Camping
Leominster, Herefordshire
4.92 /5
5 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, back to basics camping and glamping with fire pits set across 6.5 acres of wildflower meadows.
Sunnyhill Park Campsite
Wincanton, Somerset
4.55 /5
19 reviews
95%
would recommend
Small, peaceful camping, touring and glamping site with onsite animals to see. Just 25 minutes to Longleat.
Pods Pwll Coch
Amlwch, Anglesey
4.9 /5
29 reviews
100%
would recommend
Luxury ensuite glamping pods on a small, remote farm with optional wood-fired hot tubs. Dogs are welcome too!
Walkmill Campsite
Guyzance, Warkworth, Northumberland
4.77 /5
45 reviews
95%
would recommend
Quiet, private setting for spacious tent, caravan and motorhome pitches. Dog friendly. 15 mins from the coast.
Llandyfan Camping and Fishing
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
4.84 /5
15 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Onsite fishing lake.
Nyth Robin
Aberdovey, Gwynedd
4.88 /5
71 reviews
99%
would recommend
A small, friendly, eco glampsite and campsite, just outside the pretty seaside village of Aberdovey in mid Wales.
Wigwam Holidays Great Tregath
Camelford, Cornwall
4.94 /5
33 reviews
100%
would recommend
Peaceful, family and dog friendly glamping pods with views of Rough Tor and optional hot tubs available.
Stowford Manor Farm
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
4.55 /5
12 reviews
75%
would recommend
A riverside campsite on a family farm with the backdrop of a 15th century farmhouse, edging the Cotwolds and Bath.
The Cob House Countryside Park
Worcester, Worcestershire
4.75 /5
38 reviews
100%
would recommend
Camping and touring within a 40 acre country park and fishery. Onsite animals and play area, ideal for families.
Henllan Caravan Park
Welshpool, Powys
4.55 /5
34 reviews
85%
would recommend
A tranquil riverside park suitable for tourers and tents. Set in beautiful Mid-Wales surroundings.
Cragg Farm Camping Pods
Cockermouth, Cumbria
4.99 /5
41 reviews
98%
would recommend
Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.