Lake camping in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve

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You’ll find over 60 lakeside camping options in and around Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, where freshwater meets shifting dunes and rare orchids hide in the grass. Damson View Glamping (26 reviews), Oakwood Marina (26 reviews), and Woodman's Huts (25 reviews) lead the pack—expect proper showers, room for pets, and campfires that don’t end in a telling-off. Lakes here aren’t just for staring at: surfing, fishing, and wild swimming are all on the menu. Nights start as low as £18, with most spots averaging around £59. Pack your wetsuit, mind the sand in your boots, and don’t forget your rubbish bag—locals take pride in keeping these shores clean.

98% (123) 66 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve

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92%
(93)
Grizedale, England · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Woodman's Huts

2. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
Greener Glamping

3. Greener Glamping

100%
(6)
Corwen, Wales · 2 units
An off-grid two-yurt glamping site in the Welsh Berwyn Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

4. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
Mouldsworth, England · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
mark rowland

5. mark rowland

100%
(1)
Whitchurch, England · 1 unit
New Farm is situated in the heart of the rural Cheshire countryside. Set within 57 acres of farmland we have 3 delightful fishing lakes bursting with wildlife which is where our two glamping pods are positioned. You will see the cows grazing the land in the summer months and enjoy country walks through the field's.We are close to Oulton Park, canal walks in Bunbury, Beeston and Barbridge, Delamere Forest with lots of fun activities, Bolesworth Castle with many special events throughout the year, the local village of picturesque Bunbury, Tarporley full of boutique shops, cafe’s and restaurants, Snugburys ice cream, explore the historic city of Roman Chester, or shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and there are so many more places to discover within this area.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£207
 / night

You’ll find over 60 lakeside camping options in and around Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, where freshwater meets shifting dunes and rare orchids hide in the grass. Damson View Glamping (26 reviews), Oakwood Marina (26 reviews), and Woodman's Huts (25 reviews) lead the pack—expect proper showers, room for pets, and campfires that don’t end in a telling-off. Lakes here aren’t just for staring at: surfing, fishing, and wild swimming are all on the menu. Nights start as low as £18, with most spots averaging around £59. Pack your wetsuit, mind the sand in your boots, and don’t forget your rubbish bag—locals take pride in keeping these shores clean.

98% (123) 66 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve

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1. S

92%
(93)
Grizedale, England · 14 units
Lake District camping on the banks of Lake Windermere, with direct access to the water.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£50
 / night
Woodman's Huts

2. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
Haverthwaite, England · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night
Greener Glamping

3. Greener Glamping

100%
(6)
Corwen, Wales · 2 units
An off-grid two-yurt glamping site in the Welsh Berwyn Mountains
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£99
 / night
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

4. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
Mouldsworth, England · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
mark rowland

5. mark rowland

100%
(1)
Whitchurch, England · 1 unit
New Farm is situated in the heart of the rural Cheshire countryside. Set within 57 acres of farmland we have 3 delightful fishing lakes bursting with wildlife which is where our two glamping pods are positioned. You will see the cows grazing the land in the summer months and enjoy country walks through the field's.We are close to Oulton Park, canal walks in Bunbury, Beeston and Barbridge, Delamere Forest with lots of fun activities, Bolesworth Castle with many special events throughout the year, the local village of picturesque Bunbury, Tarporley full of boutique shops, cafe’s and restaurants, Snugburys ice cream, explore the historic city of Roman Chester, or shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and there are so many more places to discover within this area.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£207
 / night

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