Woodland camping near Bedford

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Looking to camp deep in the woods around Bedford? You’ll find over 200 forest campsites in the area, with woodland views, wildlife trails, and thick canopies overhead. Expect prices averaging £120 per night, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £12 if you’re quick. Top picks include Daisy May’s Farm (83 reviews) for animal encounters and farm walks, Cuckoo Farm Campsite (60 reviews) with its quiet corners and easy access to hiking, and Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe (51 reviews) set by ancient woodland and streams. Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer showers—basic, but reliable. Bring your boots for hiking, keep your binoculars handy for wildlife-watching, and don’t be surprised if you spot horses on the bridleways nearby. You won’t run short of fresh air, privacy, or trees.

90% (361) 230 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bedford

Wingbury Farm Glamping

1. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
35km from Bedford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Secluded Woodland Camp

2. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
43km from Bedford · 26 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£12
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

3. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
44km from Bedford · 4 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Get Lost In Nature glamping

4. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
46km from Bedford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£120
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

5. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
53km from Bedford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

6. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(24)
64km from Bedford · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

7. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

90%
(20)
69km from Bedford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly. Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area! Bring your sound system and have your own party or event. Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away. Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

8. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(148)
76km from Bedford · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

9. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
80km from Bedford · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Laleham Camping Club

10. Laleham Camping Club

100%
(10)
82km from Bedford · 79 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

11. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
83km from Bedford · 10 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
The Barn KT9

12. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
90km from Bedford · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

13. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

100%
(49)
92km from Bedford · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£49
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

14. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
97km from Bedford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

15. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%
(30)
99km from Bedford · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

16. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

100%
(45)
104km from Bedford · 4 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£95
 / night
Abberton Shepherds Hut

17. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
106km from Bedford · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

18. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
107km from Bedford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

19. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
109km from Bedford · 5 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Abbey Home Farm

20. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
111km from Bedford · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night

Looking to camp deep in the woods around Bedford? You’ll find over 200 forest campsites in the area, with woodland views, wildlife trails, and thick canopies overhead. Expect prices averaging £120 per night, but you can snag a pitch for as little as £12 if you’re quick. Top picks include Daisy May’s Farm (83 reviews) for animal encounters and farm walks, Cuckoo Farm Campsite (60 reviews) with its quiet corners and easy access to hiking, and Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe (51 reviews) set by ancient woodland and streams. Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer showers—basic, but reliable. Bring your boots for hiking, keep your binoculars handy for wildlife-watching, and don’t be surprised if you spot horses on the bridleways nearby. You won’t run short of fresh air, privacy, or trees.

90% (361) 230 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bedford

Wingbury Farm Glamping

1. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
35km from Bedford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
Secluded Woodland Camp

2. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
43km from Bedford · 26 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£12
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

3. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
44km from Bedford · 4 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Get Lost In Nature glamping

4. Get Lost In Nature glamping

100%
(15)
46km from Bedford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£120
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

5. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
53km from Bedford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

6. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

100%
(24)
64km from Bedford · 3 units
Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

7. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

90%
(20)
69km from Bedford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly. Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area! Bring your sound system and have your own party or event. Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away. Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

8. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%
(148)
76km from Bedford · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£14
 / night
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

9. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
80km from Bedford · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Laleham Camping Club

10. Laleham Camping Club

100%
(10)
82km from Bedford · 79 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

11. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins

98%
(30)
83km from Bedford · 10 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
The Barn KT9

12. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
90km from Bedford · 16 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

13. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

100%
(49)
92km from Bedford · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£49
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

14. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
97km from Bedford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

15. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%
(30)
99km from Bedford · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

16. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

100%
(45)
104km from Bedford · 4 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£95
 / night
Abberton Shepherds Hut

17. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
106km from Bedford · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

18. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
107km from Bedford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Hollington Park Glamping

19. Hollington Park Glamping

95%
(11)
109km from Bedford · 5 units
Pod and bell tent glamping in woodland on the edge of the North Wessex Downs
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£105
 / night
Abbey Home Farm

20. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
111km from Bedford · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night

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