Riverside caravan parks near Watford
89% (180) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Watford
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
1. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
104km from Watford · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
2. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
58km from Watford · 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
The Slips
3. The Slips
91%
(85)
82km from Watford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£19
/ night
The Pig Place Campsite
4. The Pig Place Campsite
92%
(93)
72km from Watford · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Laleham Camping Club
5. Laleham Camping Club
100%
(10)
30km from Watford · 124 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
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
106km from Watford · 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
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
7. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(148)
88km from Watford · 14 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
Baldwins Brook Glamping
8. Baldwins Brook Glamping
100%
(7)
135km from Watford · 6 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn
Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal
Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn
Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill.
This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock.
From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal.
When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
The Hop Farm
9. The Hop Farm
82%
(37)
75km from Watford · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted - we also rent these out (subject to availability). It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light.
SITE RULES:
Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
10. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
96%
(13)
143km from Watford · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£112
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
11. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
69km from Watford · 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
Daisy May’s Farm
12. Daisy May’s Farm
87%
(178)
52km from Watford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm!
Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more!
PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS!
Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food
(Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm)
Local pub - 5 mins walk
Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk
Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk
Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months)
There will be mud. Bring your wellies!
Drinking water and bins available.
Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated!
CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking)
We look forwards to welcoming you soon!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
The Old Airfield
13. The Old Airfield
85%
(143)
133km from Watford · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
89% (180) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Watford
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
1. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
104km from Watford · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
2. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
58km from Watford · 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
The Slips
3. The Slips
91%
(85)
82km from Watford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£19
/ night
The Pig Place Campsite
4. The Pig Place Campsite
92%
(93)
72km from Watford · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Laleham Camping Club
5. Laleham Camping Club
100%
(10)
30km from Watford · 124 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
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
106km from Watford · 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
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
7. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(148)
88km from Watford · 14 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
Baldwins Brook Glamping
8. Baldwins Brook Glamping
100%
(7)
135km from Watford · 6 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn
Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal
Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn
Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill.
This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock.
From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal.
When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£30
/ night
The Hop Farm
9. The Hop Farm
82%
(37)
75km from Watford · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted - we also rent these out (subject to availability). It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light.
SITE RULES:
Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
10. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
96%
(13)
143km from Watford · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£112
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
11. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
69km from Watford · 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
Daisy May’s Farm
12. Daisy May’s Farm
87%
(178)
52km from Watford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm!
Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more!
PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS!
Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food
(Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm)
Local pub - 5 mins walk
Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk
Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk
Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months)
There will be mud. Bring your wellies!
Drinking water and bins available.
Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated!
CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking)
We look forwards to welcoming you soon!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
The Old Airfield
13. The Old Airfield
85%
(143)
133km from Watford · 114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Andrea
November 2025
Tent
Easy to get on the pitches by ourselves and had the whole site for us, not surprising as it’s late November! Very quiet and loved it! We will be back again for the 3rd time
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Elisa
September 2025
Tent
With kids
LOVED this stay. If your little one has sensitive ears you may need ear plugs/defenders as the aircrafts are rather loud. But over all, I loved this trip. Maybe need to take your own headlamp/torch as bathroom lamps were temperamental. Staff were amazing, everything well equipped. Would definitely recommend.
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Bob
September 2025
5 m Class B
Right by the river. Clean site, hot showers, friéndly host
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Olly
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Had a lovely, welcoming and friendly, and really enjoyed the farm, getting to hold 2 day old ducks and bottle feed baby goats. We'll be back
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Q
September 2025
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Great spot! The field was clean, the views were awesome, and the host was friendly. I’d come back!
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Paul
September 2025
Tent
Plenty of space where you’re pretty much left to your own devices. Portaloo in close proximity which was immaculate. You can pick your own pitch either in the wood, the field or next to the lake. We absolutely loved it. A great place to sit round the fire pit, listen to music, sink a beer and reminisce the good times. I found it the perfect place to decompress and forget the outside world! Took paddle boards and a kayak for a day down at Paper Mill Lock and it was perfect. Well worth a visit. £5 for all day parking, tea room and ice cream stall. The place was buzzing!! Tim’s land was the perfect base camp. Bravo Tim!!
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Sandra
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
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
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NA
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Campsite has lots of space. Farm animals are lovely.
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lauren
August 2025
5 m Class B
Absolutely loved camping at The Old Airfield. Very friendly staff and helpful. Loads of space to park up and tent so you'll never feel 'on top' of other campers. Lovely vibe, clean showers and toilets.
Had a nice bar and pizza trailer on site too to order from every night.
Very relaxing and loads of free roaming animals near by! Definitely will be coming back!
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Brian
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Love Daisy Mays. The staff are polite and helpful. The vibe is relaxed and the site is generally clean and well maintained.
The only thing that could do with attention are the toilets. They are basic (which is ok, no-one is expecting luxury) but they could do with being checked by staff more regularly. The bins were always full and the locks on the doors were a nightmare.
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Elspeth
August 2025
7 m Class A
This is a beautiful area and we have stayed at The Slips before.
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Sal
August 2025
Tent
Good site decent facilities and lots of animals around the camp.
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Maria
August 2025
7 m Class B
With pets
Very relaxed campsite, lots of space and good facilities as advertised! Thanks for a lovely stay!
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The staff were fab as were the showers, toilets and the sociable communal space serving drinkings and tasty pizzas. The only downside was the noise from the adjacent road.
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dan
August 2025
5 m Class A
Awesome to be able to forage your own wood and have a fire pretty much anywhere you like. Tim was very friendly and laid back. A few decent options to pitchup in a field or woods. Heads up no wild swimming there any more as stream has silted up but is still a natural spring there though and some incredbile old oak trees. Tim recommend the River Stour as a paddleboarding spot which was great and 30mins ish drive away. Subbury, henny or Bures all good for getting on the river if you that way inclined
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
With kids
An amazing site for young children. Would definitely come again, and for longer. Staff were great, really helpful.
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Snowdonia
August 2025
3 m pop-up camper
Lovely tranquil camp site in a nice location in the Cotswolds. Good pitches with plenty of space. Shame the local pub was closed for renovation works.
All in all a fabulous couple of days chilling, thank you Sally 😀
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Emma
August 2025
Tent
We’ve stayed here many times and it’s a great spot for a peaceful weekend. The site is very pretty with the surrounding orchard and green hills, and well situated for country walks and visits to nearby towns. The facilities are great - everything you might need (including hammocks!) - and everyone we met was so relaxed and friendly.
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Helen
August 2025
Tent
My son and I had a very peaceful weekend here, despite it being packed! A really clean and tidy, well equipped site and although we felt that the pitches were quite close together, the long grasses made it feel private enough and fellow campers were very respectful and quiet! Oh ... and we LOVED the church bells! 😄
We'll definitely be going again and highly recommend for an 'almost wild' and restful camping experience!
Special thanks to Antonia who came to greet us when we first arrived, was very helpful and then left us to it!
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Vidmantas
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Out family loved this camp site. Well recommended.
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