Wild swimming: Campsites
250 bookable campsites
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
CradleLicious Farm Camp
Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa- Quiet site 10 minutes drive from the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind
- Maropeng visitor hub 10 minutes’ drive; Bothongo Wondercave 15 minutes
- Café, restaurant and chill-out area; fishing and stargazing available
Slievyre Game Farm
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Stands on a 5000-acre game farm 20 minutes' drive from Estcourt
- More than 70 km of trail on the farm for walking, quad biking or 4WD
- Outdoor pool and play area on site; guided game drives available
Moretele River Lodge
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- Peaceful park by the Moretele river in the Dinokeng Game Reserve
- A 40-minute drive north of Pretoria; 45 minutes to Cullinan
- Outdoor pool and lake beach for swimming; game drives to book
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Transkei Rural Escapes
Mbabakazi, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Quiet adults-only bush camp with mountain views in the wild Transkei
- Nqancule River walks nearby; cliff caves to explore
- Off-grid wild campsite with breakfast and dinner available
Beach Farm Camping
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Back-to-basics site next to Selah surfing beach in the Eastern Cape
- Kap River Conservancy 15 minutes’ drive; Addo Elephant Park two hours
- Tame animals on site; surfing lessons and board hire on the beach
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
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
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
Camping de la Mer
Stella-Plage, Pas-de-Calais, France- Family-friendly site with direct access to Stella-Plage beach/dunes
- A 15-minute walk to Stella-Plage town and 15 mins' drive to Le Touquet
- Playground on site; sand yachting, kayaking, surf lessons at the beach
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
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
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
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
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