Campsites with swimming near St Albans, Hertfordshire

In St Albans, you’ll find over 30 campsites where swimming takes centre stage—think river dips and pond swims, not just heated pools. Options start at £37 a night, with an average stay running about £107. The best sites put you close to the water and often throw in extras like pet-friendly spots, proper toilets, and campfires. Top picks include Finchingfield Lavender & Camping (9 reviews), where you’ll wake to lavender fields, Camping with a festival spirit (8 reviews) for a lively vibe, and Luna Domes (7 reviews) if you want a more unique stay. Beyond swimming, look out for wildlife-watching and fishing—locals know to pack binoculars as well as swimming kits. Rubbish disposal is straightforward, so leave your pitch tidy for the next camper.

98% (38) • 158 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near St Albans

Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

1. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%

(38)

51km from St Albans · 26 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

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£31

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Finchingfield Lavender & Camping

2. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping

100%

(14)

60km from St Albans · 7 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

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£40

/ night

Rolling Fields Glamping

3. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%

(35)

62km from St Albans · 6 units

Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames

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£100

/ night

Arthingworth Camping

4. Arthingworth Camping

96%

(56)

84km from St Albans · 12 units

Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.

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£13

/ night

The Real Campsite at Park Farm

5. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

98%

(21)

85km from St Albans · 9 units

Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views

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£55

/ night

Earth Camp

6. Earth Camp

90%

(34)

90km from St Albans · 32 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.

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£15

/ night

Little Thakeham Farm

7. Little Thakeham Farm

97%

(57)

91km from St Albans · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk

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£30

/ night

Tomkins Farm

8. Tomkins Farm

96%

(164)

91km from St Albans · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels

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£18

/ night

The Oaks Poultry Farm

9. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%

(10)

92km from St Albans · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm

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£45

/ night

Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

10. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%

(292)

93km from St Albans · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

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Electrical hookup

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£28

/ night

The Secret Campsite

11. The Secret Campsite

99%

(91)

93km from St Albans · 17 units · Tents, Glamping

A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged

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£26

/ night

Cuckoo Farm Campsite

12. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%

(202)

98km from St Albans · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

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£20

/ night

The Field at Findon

13. The Field at Findon

100%

(33)

98km from St Albans · 4 units

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

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£100

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Stamford Meadows Glamping

14. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%

(12)

100km from St Albans · 3 units

Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows

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£220

/ night

The T Barn

15. The T Barn

99%

(90)

109km from St Albans · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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£29

/ night

Battle Pods & Bells

16. Battle Pods & Bells

100%

(13)

109km from St Albans · 10 units

Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle

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£80

/ night

Great Cotmarsh Farm

17. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%

(13)

110km from St Albans · 5 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.

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£41

/ night

Park Farm Campsite

18. Park Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

114km from St Albans · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

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£25

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Thompson Hall Retreat

19. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%

(25)

117km from St Albans · 6 units

An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.

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£275

/ night

Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

20. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

100%

(13)

117km from St Albans · 2 units

100%

(33)

98km from St Albans · 4 units

Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park

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£100

/ night

Stamford Meadows Glamping

14. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%

(12)

100km from St Albans · 3 units

Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows

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£220

/ night

The T Barn

15. The T Barn

99%

(90)

109km from St Albans · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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£29

/ night

Battle Pods & Bells

16. Battle Pods & Bells

100%

(13)

109km from St Albans · 10 units

Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle

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£80

/ night

Great Cotmarsh Farm

17. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%

(13)

110km from St Albans · 5 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

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£41

/ night

Park Farm Campsite

18. Park Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

114km from St Albans · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

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£25

/ night

Thompson Hall Retreat

19. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%

(25)

117km from St Albans · 6 units

An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.

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£275

/ night

Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

20. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

100%

(13)

117km from St Albans · 2 units

Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens

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£105

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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carla

September 2025

6 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

Brilliant site, lovely views. Perfect for launching kayak or a bit of wild swimming. Stayed for 2 nights in our motorhome with dog. Great pizza can on Friday evening with plant based options. Will definitely be coming back

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Alexander

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Battle Pods & Bells

It was great for my first trip with my son 11. Everything was exactly as advertised and more. Will definitely be returning next year and will certainly explore more of the 460acres of stunning woodland.

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Bob

August 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Friendly welcome. Good space. Hot water in wash up and showers. Weather changed so I baled one day early so didn't get to try their Saturday night pizzas which sounded fab!

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William

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Phil, family, and staff made us all feel extremely welcome (especially the kids). The showers and facilities were great 😅. The breakfast rolls and the pizzas were really tasty and very handy as we had a lot of rain on one day 😋. Having a forest play area for kids as well as llamas nearby makes it an ideal family camp site.

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Demi

August 2025

3 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Earth Camp

really lovely welcome onto the site and friendly hroughout. facilities were nice and clean! loved the coffee van int he morning :)

Grass Pitch with access to Electric Hook Up

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Sandra

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cuckoo Farm Campsite

Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant

Chris

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tomkins Farm

Have stayed here before and would again. Really well organised from logs to food, good facilities including the open air showers. staff all really friendly. space is perfectly located for walk (to lots of well placed pubs) pitches are large and no space is very far from the facilities. if i had one request for next time it would be better coffee but that’s a bit picky! really good, reasonable camp for couples and families.

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Daniela

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Arthingworth Camping

It was my first time camping and the views were amazing. Really nice and relaxing

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Zoe

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

I read mixed reviews before I visited. I personally had an amazing time with my daughter. The atmosphere was great. The staff were so amazing. Rob especially was an awesome help and vibe. Along with Luke and the soul kitchen crew and the big boss was so nice too. The river was beautiful. The music was good. My daughter and myself loved it. I would thoroughly recommend. Great memories

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Danny

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

Brilliant campsite backing in to the River Nene. Great place to launch kayaks and paddle boards. Clean toilets and showers and fire pits on every pitch. 10/10

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Natalie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

As first-time campers, we couldn't have chosen a better location! Everything, from start to finish was fantastic. The instructions on arrival were clear, we ordered our golf buggy carriage to collect us and our belongings from the car park. We were chauffeured by the lovely Rob, to a spot of our choice (right by the river so beautiful views) and we set up camp. For our first night, we made full use of the pizza van onsite and bought 2 delicious pizzas and drinks from the bar. In the morning, we used the Soul-Full Kitchen for our coffee shot. I think the energy from the staff in the coffee/breakfast van alone would have stood us in good stead for the day. Despite some queues, they were bright, full of energy and welcoming to every person. As we didn't have littlies with us, I can't vouch for the kids activities, but we fully enjoyed our Coached Paddleboarding session with Dom, our Sound Bath with Shereen, Yoga with Lisa and a Sauna provided by Charlotte. We had a quick dip in the river too. The toilets were cleaner than most service stations I've been into....all weekend! The showers were better in the morning than the evenings and if I really, really had to be pressed for an area of improvement, it would be the showers but hey, it's a campsite, not a 5* accommodation right?! We will absolutely be coming back for 2026, along with the rest of the family next time! Absolutely loved it....thank you sooo much! Natalie & Ross

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Laura

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

The campsite location was beautiful - we camped on the riverbank . Great DJs in the evening and a chilled vibe all weekend .

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annaliesetruman

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

Great campsite in a beautiful setting with really friendly vibes

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Michelle

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Arthingworth Camping

Lovely spaced out campsite. Clean compost toilet and well stocked pantry. Eva was helpful when asked about local walks. Would recommend x

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Charlotte

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Park Farm Campsite

Absolute gem of a place. Zoe was so welcoming and sorted me out with some wood for the fire pit as well. Clean facilities and beautiful views. Felt very safe as a solo camper. Will definitely be back!

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Owen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at The T Barn

We had a really lovely stay at the T-Barn! The site is in a peaceful, beautiful location with a thoughtful layout that offers a real sense of privacy. The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and perfectly in keeping with the relaxed, off-grid feel of the place. We really appreciated the light-touch hosting style – it made the experience feel calm and connected to nature. A real highlight for our kids was watching the cows wander past each day – such a treat and a unique part of the stay. One thing to note: the listing currently says “no pets,” which was one of the main reasons we chose it (as a family with small children, we specifically look for dog-free sites). However, there were several dogs on site during our visit, and one in particular was quite disruptive. It didn’t change how much we enjoyed our time overall, but it felt important to mention for others who might be relying on that detail. All in all, T-Barn is a beautiful, welcoming place, and we’d happily recommend it – and hope to return again ourselves.

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Jassey

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Tomkins Farm

Hot water in shower and sinks. Drinking water a bit cloudy. Lovely and peaceful. Nice walks nearby. Quite surreal with the camels in the distance! Alpacas were sweet but a little far for petting. Not windy as sheltered location. A very large area with many pitches near alpacas, the camels or trees as you prefer. Completely safe and enclosed. Manager came to offer firewood which is available at any time for the permanent fire pits. Bring your own logs

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Sharon

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Oaks Poultry Farm

I stayed for 4 nights last week with 5 children aged between 2 and 7. We had an absolute blast. The indoor play area and the play barn were both fantastic. We had lunch in the tea room which was wholesome and a great price too. The animal petting and sand pit were an added bonus which the kids also loved. Most of all for me was a lovely flat field and to be able to have a camp fire was a must. We will definitely be back. Don’t miss out on purchasing meat, veg and really good apple juice from the farm shop.

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ANDREW

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Arthingworth Camping

Lovely campsite with well spread out pitches and plenty to do o the surrounding area

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PHILIP

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

We loved our short stay at Four Winds. The river is right next to the site so we took a couple of paddle boards and were able to paddle into town. Safe, clean, welcoming site. Great pizzas on Friday night too.