Wild swimming: Campsites
182 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seaview Holiday Park
Penzance, Cornwall, England- Family-friendly park within walking distance of Sennen Cove
- A mile from Land's End with many spectacular beaches nearby
- Outdoor pool, crazy golf and play area
Commonwood Leisure
Holt, Wrexham, Wales- Lakeside site with 60 acres, 10 minutes' drive away from Wrexham
- Chester, Llangollen and three golf courses within half an hour's drive
- Fishing lake; café and licensed bar with seasonal opening hours
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
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
Andark Lake
Southampton, Hampshire, England- Peaceful site near the River Hamble: two pubs within walking distance
- Six miles from Southampton and 12 from Portsmouth's ferry terminal
- Set in scuba diving and open-water swimming lake grounds
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Garth Glamping
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Loch Tay Highland Lodges
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland- Warm and comfy glamping in the Scottish Highlands, with loch views
- Book activities on site including archery, canoeing and gorge walking
- Boathouse restaurant serving evening meals
The Loft
Forres, Highlands and Islands, Scotland- Family-run Moray farm site in a Speyside woodland setting
- Beaches, forest walks, golf course and Malt Whisky Trail all nearby
- Woodland trails and kitchen on site; firepits for hire
Cruachan Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Killin, Stirlingshire, Scotland- Family-run park near the western end of Loch Tay
- Loch Earn and Loch Lomond within an hour's drive
- Laundry room on site; dogs welcome
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
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
Camping Bocca di Cecina
Cecina, Livorno, Italy- Family-friendly Tuscany site right by the beach in Cecina
- A 10-minute drive to Parco Gallorose; 50 minutes to Pisa
- Equipped beach, open-air pool and family activities on site
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