Few sights rival the incredible allure and allure of majestic waterfalls. Capture breathtaking pictures or cool off during a hike by taking a refreshing swim at these campsites near waterfalls; let Mother Nature inspire your adventures.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park features over one hundred waterfalls, such as the 80-foot-high Laurel Falls. Only an hour’s drive away from Sun RV resorts, it provides an ideal place for camping near waterfalls.
Hardraw Force
At the heart of Wensleydale lies Hawes, an idyllic market town known for its breathtaking Hardraw Force waterfall – England’s highest single-drop waterfall at 100ft!
Camping in Wensleydale provides a wonderful opportunity to visit this spectacular attraction, which serves as an excellent starting point for visiting Gayle Mill and Sedbursk nearby.
Accessing the waterfall requires taking a trail behind the 13th century Green Dragon Inn and paying an entrance fee; paintings by JMW Turner depict it, as well as being used as the setting for Kevin Costner’s movie Robin Hood featuring its waters as an idyllic scene.
Middle Black Clough Beck
Step out on an adventurous yet rewarding walk to experience Middle Black Clough Waterfall in the Peak District. Situated along an idyllic clough in Dark Peak area of National Park, it truly stands out as an impressive site.
As soon as you arrive at this beautiful spot, you’ll be met by the sight of its first waterfall; to reach its main one though, you must ford a river. However, heavy rainstorms may raise it dangerously high so bring wellies if visiting this stunning destination!
Once across the river, explore the breathtaking woodland and follow the clough to reach Middle Black Clough Beck – it will surely be well worth your while!
Warleigh Weir
With heatwave conditions sweltering across the West Country, many residents seek relief in cooling water by swimming wild. Warleigh Weir in Claverton – located four miles outside Bath’s city center – is one of Bath’s prime wild swimming locations.
Popular among wild swimmers, picnickers and dog-walkers, this location features a popular public right of way footpath across the field towards old ferry steps that provides easy access. Though privately owned land, public access is permitted.
Johnny Palmer has established the Warleigh Weir Project to encourage sustainable land usage and connect people with nature. He encourages visitors to treat this site with care and take away any garbage they generate when visiting.
St Nectan’s Glen
Cornwall’s St Nectan’s Glen is known for its shimmering waterfall known as St. Nectan’s Glen – steeped in legend and revered as a spiritual site. According to legend, Saint Nectan lived at his hermitage atop this waterfall where he would use his silver bell during stormy conditions to warn ships away from rocks that were coming their way.
Hermitage Hermitage Hermitage is now a cafe with an admission fee for seeing its waterfall; however, this money goes back into maintaining this beautiful space. Here you’ll find ribbons of hope, crystals and piles of stones – all contributing to its magical aura.
High Force Waterfall
High Force Waterfall, located within Raby Estate in Upper Teesdale and offering an impressive drop of 70ft, is one of England’s largest waterfalls and will astonish and inspire. A true sight to behold!
This spectacular spot was formed when the River Tees plunges over the Whin Sill – a hard layer of whinstone which has taken years to wear away, revealing carboniferous limestone underneath. A new exploratory trail for children allows families to engage all five senses while learning more about this stunning locale.
White Lady Waterfall
The White Lady Waterfall on Dartmoor offers an incredible view as it descends into Lydford Gorge. According to legend, anyone who sees this waterfall will not drown as its appearance resembles that of an elegant woman with flowing locks.
White Lady Waterfall can best be appreciated after heavy rainfall when its waters swell into Lydford Gorge Walk’s circular route. It serves as one of the highlights of its circular trail.
Discover the power of nature while camping near waterfalls in Tennessee’s state parks. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Edgar Evins State Park and Cumberland Mountain State Park all provide cabins and campsites that serve as great bases for waterfall camping adventures.
Falls of Clyde
Scotland’s Clyde Valley boasts an abundance of both natural and industrial history. Commonly referred to as “mini Scotland,” you’ll discover magnificent castles, historic towns, soaring hills and pristine natural habitats in this region of Scotland.
The Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve near New Lanark features four waterfalls on the River Clyde and offers both modern mixed woodland and ancient natural woodland, supporting an array of fauna species.
Keep an eye out for otters, kingfishers and badgers in the reserve before stopping by the visitor centre to gain some knowledge of its history and watch live peregrine falcon footage! All this awaits you just 30 minutes from New Lanark Club Site*.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iiZy_vKY_m4