Riverside Camping in Cannock Chase AONB

Pitch your tent by the water in Cannock Chase AONB, where over 50 riverside campsites put you right at the edge of clear streams and shaded banks. Expect sites with showers, toilets, and campfires allowed—essentials sorted, no fuss. Take a dip, stretch your legs on hiking trails, or saddle up for some horseback-riding. Nightly rates start at just £17, with an average closer to £95. Top picks? Try Wild conTENTment (41 reviews), The White Lodge (33 reviews), or Great Haywood Canalside Campsite (31 reviews)—each with regulars who’ll tell you the riverside mornings are worth it. Bring your kit, mind the rubbish, and enjoy the water’s edge without the crowds.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Pitch your tent by the water in Cannock Chase AONB, where over 50 riverside campsites put you right at the edge of clear streams and shaded banks. Expect sites with showers, toilets, and campfires allowed—essentials sorted, no fuss. Take a dip, stretch your legs on hiking trails, or saddle up for some horseback-riding. Nightly rates start at just £17, with an average closer to £95. Top picks? Try Wild conTENTment (41 reviews), The White Lodge (33 reviews), or Great Haywood Canalside Campsite (31 reviews)—each with regulars who’ll tell you the riverside mornings are worth it. Bring your kit, mind the rubbish, and enjoy the water’s edge without the crowds.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. River Dove Camp

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10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

2. Little Ranch Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Nantwich, England

Glamping on a charming smallholding beside the Llangollen Canal

3. Heygates Lodging

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2 units · Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.

4. Press Brook Park

1 unit · Glamping · England

Press Brook Park is in the village of Holmgate near Clay Cross. The site is situated in the countryside however still within walking distance to a dog friendly pub and farm shop with tea room.

5. Wild conTENTment

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands

Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border

6. Treflach Farm

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8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

7. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

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8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands

The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road

8. The White Lodge

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5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

9. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

10. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

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3 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands

Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal

11. Worfe Camping

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7 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shropshire, West Midlands

A riverside meadow with just six pitches for tents and campervans, each with its own toilet, shower and fire pit – and an unlimited supply of logs

12. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

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2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England

Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.

13. School Farm Holidays

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5 units · Glamping ·

Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire. We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.

14. Fords Farm Glamping

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4 units · Glamping · Oswestry, England

Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.

Camper favorites in and near Cannock Chase AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

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3 units · Glamping · Warwickshire, West Midlands

Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal

Worfe Camping

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7 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shropshire, West Midlands

A riverside meadow with just six pitches for tents and campervans, each with its own toilet, shower and fire pit – and an unlimited supply of logs

Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

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2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England

Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.

School Farm Holidays

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5 units · Glamping ·

Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire. We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.

Fords Farm Glamping

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4 units · Glamping · Oswestry, England

Bell tent glamping in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse in Shropshire.

Stories from the community

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Hussain

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

Alex was very helpful and kind. He accommodated all our needs and made sure we had a comfortable stay.

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Keith

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The White Lodge

Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.

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susan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

Lovely field for camping and enjoying its natural beauty

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Ian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at River Dove Camp

Lovely spot, nice and private. Host was great, helpful and friendly Would book again without hesitation

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Sapphira

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at River Dove Camp

Lovely, quiet spot. So picturesque and peaceful. Had a great stay with the family.

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Emily

August 2025

3 m travel trailer

2 nights at The White Lodge

It was our first time camping with our new teardrop camper and we definitely chose the right place! David was so lovely and helped me to reverse it onto the pitch. Due to bad reviews I expected the facilities to be dirty but they were far from it! Very clean and plenty of toilet roll! As for the location, it’s amazing for people who love walking, we had a few hours walk down the canal and I definitely recommend walking across the road to the Riverside cafe for some lunch. Other than that there’s not much to do unless you want to drive into Stafford Centre but perfect for a quiet chilled couple of nights!

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Helen

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at River Dove Camp

Basic but exactly what we needed. Stayed with 3 teenage boys who spent most the time in the river or round the campfire. Loo and drinking tap were a bit of a trek. Alex and family were very welcoming.

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Fiona

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

A lovely clean campsite with plenty of activities to do locally. There is someone on site all of the time which is reassuring . We had a beautiful spot right overlooking the canal junction . We had a great 3 night stay at Great Haywood . Thank you so much

Shanine

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

Lovely view! Farm Shop opposite where we got ice cream, fresh milkshake and fresh pizza cooked! Then we went on a walk past the canals and found Essex bridge where the kids swam with other children in a river! Kids had the best time!

Eddie

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Little Ranch Glamping

Loved it! Beds were so comfortable and the cabin was well thought out. Petting zoo was great for the kiddos. Would definitely stay here again!

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Mia

August 2025

3 nights at Heygates Lodging

Had an amazing stay with Graham and Allison! They were such gracious hosts and have created a little slice of heven on their land. The lodge is so cute and well furnished, we wished for nothing. A perfect romantic destination. We will definitely be back to stay again!

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Nicola

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at River Dove Camp

Really peaceful, magical spot. Stayed as a group of four adults and 10 kids. Loved having the whole field to ourselves and a gorgeous stream to swim in. Bliss x

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Effie

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at River Dove Camp

Absolutely fabulous camping spot, we were 4 adults and 10 kids ten and under and it was great to have so much space for them to run around, and the river to cool off in. It is absolutely no frills, just one compost toilet and a water tap, but that’s all you really need!

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Jenny

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at River Dove Camp

One night, 10 kids and 4 adults! We stayed at the weir side, expecting a stay in the wild. Having had to re book due to a storm the previous weekend, Alex put up two hammocks, and with the fire, an empty field bar a few sheep, a bouldery climb to the paddling area and a laddered climb to a dip, we were totally entertained for our stay. Alex gave good chat, the chickens were entertaining, and most importantly for us, the kids were able to be wild and loud and free.

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Trudi

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The White Lodge

Clean washrooms and toilet amenities. On site bar and entertainment was excellent. Short walk to town, shops and pubs. Highly recommend.

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Sarah

July 2025

With kids

3 nights at Little Ranch Glamping

We had a lovely stay at Little Ranch. Rod made us feel so welcome and our daughter loved exploring the farm and meeting the animals. The hut is beautifully designed being both spacious and and cosy, with everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay. The little extras on arrival really made it special. We enjoyed some nice walks along the canal, evenings toasting marshmallows by the fire and just really appreciated the peaceful location. We highly recommend Little Ranch and hope to be back again soon!

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Lindz

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Little Ranch Glamping

It was a really relaxing get away, the cabin is beautiful and well made. The canal view is really tranquil and calming. The cabin is well equipped and the beds are lovely The animals onsite were adorable. Lovely play area for the kids. A nice little place to escape to.

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Ian

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

Great little spot by the canal. Facilities are quite basic but the swans and goslings more than made up for it.

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Amanda

June 2025

5 m car

1 night at The White Lodge

Lovely clean, spacious camping site, Friendly hosts and in a great location. River Trent next door, lovely walk along the canal & lovely garden centre opposite. In fact we liked it so much we stayed an extra night 😊

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Sarah

June 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at The White Lodge

Views and location was amazing, we had such a lovely time just enjoy the scenery and the peace and quiet. Camp site has everything you need. Just gutted we had only booked the 3 nights, which we would of booked longer. Thank you!