Campsites with swimming near Dunstable

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Swimming spots near Dunstable attract campers looking to cool off in wild ponds and rivers, not just indoor pools. With over 50 places to pitch a tent, you’ll find sites where you can take a morning dip before coffee, or end the day with a sunset swim. Expect prices averaging £55 a night, with some pitches as low as £18. Campfires are allowed at many sites—perfect for drying off and swapping stories. Most spots provide toilets and welcome pets, so bring the dog along. Fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife watching round out the experience. Top picks include Arthingworth Camping (30 reviews), Finchingfield Lavender & Camping (9 reviews), and Camping with a festival spirit (8 reviews). Many sites keep things simple—think grassy fields, woodland edges, and plenty of fresh air, with facilities focused on what you actually need. Bring your swimsuit and a towel; you’ll want to dive in.

99% (77) 170 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dunstable

Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

1. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
33km from Dunstable · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Rolling Fields Glamping

2. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
58km from Dunstable · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Arthingworth Camping

3. Arthingworth Camping

96%
(56)
65km from Dunstable · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping

4. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping

100%
(14)
68km from Dunstable · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench. Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs. We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
The Real Campsite at Park Farm

5. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

98%
(21)
75km from Dunstable · 9 units
Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£55
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
81km from Dunstable · 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
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

7. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%
(292)
84km from Dunstable · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night
Stamford Meadows Glamping

8. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
85km from Dunstable · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night
The T Barn

9. The T Barn

99%
(90)
96km from Dunstable · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

10. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
101km from Dunstable · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Great Cotmarsh Farm

11. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%
(13)
102km from Dunstable · 7 units
Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Bring your own tent to share our little slice of heaven.  Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and a pizza oven for your to make the best tasting stonebaked pizzas with bases provided. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£41
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

12. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
104km from Dunstable · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

13. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
106km from Dunstable · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Earth Camp

14. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
109km from Dunstable · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Oaks Poultry Farm

15. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
109km from Dunstable · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£45
 / night
Tomkins Farm

16. Tomkins Farm

96%
(164)
110km from Dunstable · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
The Secret Campsite

17. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
111km from Dunstable · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
The Field at Findon

18. The Field at Findon

100%
(33)
113km from Dunstable · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

19. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
116km from Dunstable · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

20. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

100%
(13)
121km from Dunstable · 2 units
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Campfires
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£105
 / night

Swimming spots near Dunstable attract campers looking to cool off in wild ponds and rivers, not just indoor pools. With over 50 places to pitch a tent, you’ll find sites where you can take a morning dip before coffee, or end the day with a sunset swim. Expect prices averaging £55 a night, with some pitches as low as £18. Campfires are allowed at many sites—perfect for drying off and swapping stories. Most spots provide toilets and welcome pets, so bring the dog along. Fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife watching round out the experience. Top picks include Arthingworth Camping (30 reviews), Finchingfield Lavender & Camping (9 reviews), and Camping with a festival spirit (8 reviews). Many sites keep things simple—think grassy fields, woodland edges, and plenty of fresh air, with facilities focused on what you actually need. Bring your swimsuit and a towel; you’ll want to dive in.

99% (77) 170 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dunstable

Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

1. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
33km from Dunstable · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Rolling Fields Glamping

2. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
58km from Dunstable · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Arthingworth Camping

3. Arthingworth Camping

96%
(56)
65km from Dunstable · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping

4. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping

100%
(14)
68km from Dunstable · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench. Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs. We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£40
 / night
The Real Campsite at Park Farm

5. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

98%
(21)
75km from Dunstable · 9 units
Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£55
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
81km from Dunstable · 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
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

7. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%
(292)
84km from Dunstable · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night
Stamford Meadows Glamping

8. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
85km from Dunstable · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night
The T Barn

9. The T Barn

99%
(90)
96km from Dunstable · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

10. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
101km from Dunstable · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Great Cotmarsh Farm

11. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%
(13)
102km from Dunstable · 7 units
Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Bring your own tent to share our little slice of heaven.  Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and a pizza oven for your to make the best tasting stonebaked pizzas with bases provided. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£41
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

12. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
104km from Dunstable · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

13. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
106km from Dunstable · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Earth Camp

14. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
109km from Dunstable · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Oaks Poultry Farm

15. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
109km from Dunstable · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£45
 / night
Tomkins Farm

16. Tomkins Farm

96%
(164)
110km from Dunstable · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
The Secret Campsite

17. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
111km from Dunstable · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
The Field at Findon

18. The Field at Findon

100%
(33)
113km from Dunstable · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

19. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
116km from Dunstable · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

20. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

100%
(13)
121km from Dunstable · 2 units
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Campfires
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£105
 / night

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