Wild swimming: Campsites
216 bookable campsites
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Little 5 Camp
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Limpopo glamping site in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve
- Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive; Blyde River Canyon 90 minutes
- Family-friendly safari tents with private kitchens; wildlife on site
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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
New Favourite
Spinlea Farm
Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa- Peaceful, simple and spacious Western Cape farm site
- A 20-minute drive to Greyton; 45 minutes to Franschhoek
- Trail runs, mountain biking and swimming dam on site
New Favourite
Tweni Lagoon Resort
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Small family-friendly waterside resort at Umtentweni in KwaZulu-Natal
- Leopard Rock and Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve both 40 minutes’ drive
- Swimming pool, kids’ gym and zipwire; communal braai with lagoon views
- Favourite
Billing Aquadrome
Great Billing, Northamptonshire, England- Pet-friendly site on 235 acres of parkland
- Half an hour's drive from Silverstone
- Fishing lakes, bars and restaurants
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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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Oasis Camp
Lagoa, Lagoa, Portugal- Algarve site with a natural swimming pond made of clear spring water
- In Carvoeiro in Lagoa, 25 minutes’ drive from Albufeira; 30 from Lagos
- Surf camp, sauna and activities like barbecue evenings and yoga
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon, England- Family-run site with sea views and direct access to Broadsands beach
- A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
- On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
- Favourite
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 background music on site
New Favourite
Portmeirion Motorhome Park
Portmeirion, Gwynedd, Wales- Tourer site in the grounds of Portmeirion village in Gwynedd
- A 20-minute drive from Harlech Beach; Zip World Llechwedd 25 minutes
- Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-ups and drinking water
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
New Favourite
Paris Camping Île du Roi
Triel-sur-Seine, Yvelines, France- Family-friendly site on the Seine, one hour by train from Paris
- Médan 15 minutes’ walk; Palace of Versailles 35 minutes’ drive
- Riverside restaurant; playground and pétanque court; dogs welcome
New Favourite
Camping Le Moulin Fort
Francueil, Indre-et-Loire, France- Well-kept grass pitches on the river Le Cher, in the Loire Valley
- Château de Chenonceau five minutes’ drive; Tours 40 minutes
- Wild swimming and pool; playground and pétanque; restaurant and bar
- Favourite
St Andrews Lakes
Upper Halling, Kent, England- Lakeside Kent motorhome pitches five minutes’ drive from Halling
- Rochester 20 minutes’ drive, and Leeds Castle 25 minutes
- Watersports hub in a former chalk quarry; café and takeaway on site
- Favourite
Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
- A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
- Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive
