Campsites with wild swimming
252 bookable campsites
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Litton Lakes
Litton Cheney, Dorset, England- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Glanllyn Lakeside Caravan and Camping Park
Bala, Gwynedd, Wales- On the shoreline of Bala Lake, with stunning mountain views
- Half-hour drive to Coed y Brenin Forest Park; 40 minutes to the coast
- Beach for wild swimming and, for a small fee, fishing or watersports
Wasdale Lakeside Campsite
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England- Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
- Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
Laleham Camping Club
Chertsey, Surrey, England- Superbly located Surrey campsite with easy motorway access
- Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor within 30 mins' drive
- On the banks of the River Thames, with Thames Path access
Downend Point Campsite
Croyde, Devon, England- Peaceful two-acre site five minutes’ walk from Croyde Beach
- Ilfracombe 25 minutes’ drive; Watermouth Castle half an hour
- Café and bar; surf school, surfboard hire and beach shop on site
Billing Aquadrome
Great Billing, Northamptonshire, England- Pet-friendly site on 235 acres of parkland in Northamptonshire
- Half an hour's drive from Silverstone; Northampton 15 minutes
- Fishing lakes, bars and restaurants
The Wild Retreat
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England- Well-kept and family-friendly Hertfordshire site
- London Stanstead Airport 20 minutes’ drive; Lea Valley Park 25 minutes
- On-site archery lessons, inflatable assault course and dog walks
Cefn Coed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Simple pitches on a peaceful 75-acre historic farm estate
- Within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive
- Easy access to the Mawddach Trail and local walking/bike trails
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Portmeirion Motorhome Park
Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales- Gwynedd touring site in the grounds of Portmeirion village
- A 20-minute drive from Harlech beach; Zip World Llechwedd 25 minutes
- Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups and drinking water
The Riverfront York
York, North Yorkshire, England- Excellent location on the banks of the River Ouse in Bishopthorpe
- A 10-minute drive to York city centre, with summer riverbus available
- Restaurant, café-bar, playground, beauty salon and kayak hire on site
Draughton Heights Campsite
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England- Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
- Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 minutes’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
- Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
Newgale Campsite
Newgale, Pembrokeshire, Wales- Family-friendly site with easy access to Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire
- Haverfordwest 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 50 minutes
- On the Pembrokeshire Coast Path; bistro-bar on site
Border Forest Caravan Park
Otterburn, Northumberland, England- Dog-friendly park with direct access to Kielder Forest and Pennine Way
- A 15-minute drive from Otterburn and 25 to Jedburgh
- Well-kept amenities with plenty of free hot water
Gyrn Ddu Campsite
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales- Adults-only site on Llŷn Peninsula, 15 minutes’ drive from Pwllheli
- Direct walks to Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch; Caernarfon 20 minutes' drive
- Spacious, secluded pitches; footpath to the beach
Dolgamedd Caravan and Camping Park
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales- Peaceful and laidback no-frills site in Eryri/Snowdonia National Park
- Dolgellau 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to the coast or Cadair Idris
- On the banks of the Wnion river for fishing and wild swimming
River Wye Campsite
Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales- Family-friendly Powys campsite on the banks of the River Wye
- Hay-on Wye and Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; Hereford 40 minutes
- Kayak and canoe hire at the adjacent activity centre; café on site
Port nan Gael Campsite
Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland- Family-run lochside getaway on the Isle of Mull with views of Ben More
- Dog-friendly setting with an on-site pub, restaurant and shop
- Digital contactless check-in upon arrival
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Walberswick Camping
Walberswick, Suffolk, England- Family camping 50 yards from gorgeous Walberswick Beach in Suffolk
- Rural coastal area 20 minutes’ drive from Southwold
- Two good pubs and a well-known deli in pretty Walberswick village
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