Wild swimming: Campgrounds
316 bookable campsites
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Murphy's Gold Creek Campground
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada- Remote campsite in a good stargazing area in the Canadian Rockies
- Horse riding, fishing, hiking and cycling within 45 minutes’ drive
- Dog-friendly pitches, hot tub and forest walks; shops 20 mins’ drive
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Valdombre
Lévis, Québec, Canada- Manicured, shaded grass sites half an hour’s drive from Québec City
- Chaudière Falls Park 10 minutes’ drive; Levis 15 minutes
- Farm location with fenced dog park; hiking trails from the campground
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
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
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
Morfa Farm Caravan Park
Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, Wales- Family-friendly campsite with direct access to a Cardigan Bay beach
- A 15-minute drive from Aberaeron and 20 minutes from Aberystwyth
- Play ground and sea fishing; Llanrhystud shops five minutes’ drive
Camping de la Dune Bleue
Carcans, Gironde, France- Family-friendly Gironde site with a peaceful car-free atmosphere
- Forest location with bike trails to Carcans Plage; bike hire on site
- Swimming pool, yoga sessions and access to lake beach and activities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Draughton Heights Campsite
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England- Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
- Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 mins’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
- Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
Woodside Country Park
Ledbury, Herefordshire, England- Family-run site with on-site fishing and wild water swimming
- Over 28 acres of landscaped grounds and a conservation area
- Peaceful rural location, but near the M50; lakeside sauna on site
Camping Mont Blanc Plage
Passy, Haute-Savoie, France- Lakeside setting in the French Alps, facing mighty Mont Blanc
- Private beach with waterslide, sun loungers and umbrellas
- Lakeside restaurant with views over the water and Mont Blanc
Camping Annecy-Veyrier-du-Lac
Veyrier-du-Lac, Haute-Savoie, France- Small family-friendly site on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy
- At the foot of Mont Veyrier; a 10-minute drive from Annecy
- Direct access to a beach on the lake; cycle hire available on site
Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
- A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops
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