- Riverside Camping
Riverside camping near Northampton
89% (551) • 161 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Northampton
Arthingworth Camping
1. Arthingworth Camping
96%
(56)
19km from Northampton · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
2. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
19km from Northampton · 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
Heygates Lodging
3. Heygates Lodging
100%
(21)
21km from Northampton · 2 units
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£180
/ night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
4. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
100%
(24)
33km from Northampton · 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
The Pig Place Campsite
5. The Pig Place Campsite
92%
(93)
38km from Northampton · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
46km from Northampton · 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
Stamford Meadows Glamping
7. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
52km from Northampton · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£220
/ night
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
8. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(148)
53km from Northampton · 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
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
9. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
72km from Northampton · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
10. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
97km from Northampton · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
11. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
98km from Northampton · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
12. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
98km from Northampton · 8 units
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Laleham Camping Club
13. Laleham Camping Club
100%
(10)
98km from Northampton · 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
The White Lodge
14. The White Lodge
90%
(55)
98km from Northampton · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
15. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
100km from Northampton · 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
River Dove Camp
16. River Dove Camp
100%
(105)
103km from Northampton · 10 units
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Worfe Camping
17. Worfe Camping
100%
(50)
108km from Northampton · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£58
/ night
The Barn KT9
18. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
109km from Northampton · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
19. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
100%
(47)
109km from Northampton · 9 units
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£300
/ night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
20. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
99%
(50)
113km from Northampton · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
89% (551) • 161 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Northampton
Arthingworth Camping
1. Arthingworth Camping
96%
(56)
19km from Northampton · 12 units
Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
2. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
19km from Northampton · 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
Heygates Lodging
3. Heygates Lodging
100%
(21)
21km from Northampton · 2 units
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£180
/ night
Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
4. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
100%
(24)
33km from Northampton · 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
The Pig Place Campsite
5. The Pig Place Campsite
92%
(93)
38km from Northampton · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£10
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
6. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
46km from Northampton · 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
Stamford Meadows Glamping
7. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
52km from Northampton · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£220
/ night
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
8. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(148)
53km from Northampton · 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
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
9. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(292)
72km from Northampton · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£28
/ night
The Meadow @ Waples Mill
10. The Meadow @ Waples Mill
95%
(40)
97km from Northampton · 12 units
Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside
A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End
Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks,
How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)?
The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life.
Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks).
Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby.
London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
11. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
98km from Northampton · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
12. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
98km from Northampton · 8 units
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Laleham Camping Club
13. Laleham Camping Club
100%
(10)
98km from Northampton · 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
The White Lodge
14. The White Lodge
90%
(55)
98km from Northampton · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
15. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
100km from Northampton · 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
River Dove Camp
16. River Dove Camp
100%
(105)
103km from Northampton · 10 units
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Worfe Camping
17. Worfe Camping
100%
(50)
108km from Northampton · 7 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£58
/ night
The Barn KT9
18. The Barn KT9
97%
(271)
109km from Northampton · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
19. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
100%
(47)
109km from Northampton · 9 units
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£300
/ night
By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
20. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping
99%
(50)
113km from Northampton · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£21
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Tasha
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf
Had a lovely experience here, the pod was great and had everything we needed and the hosts we fantastic.
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Nicholas
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Brilliant location, lovely view everything we needed 👍
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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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Charlie
September 2025
Tent
Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend
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Ryan
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!
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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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Liam
September 2025
Tent
Had such a great stay at The Barn!!
Such a lovely campsite and it has everything you need for a relaxing stay! There are great walks in the local area and the on site cafe had amazing pastries!
Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful break!
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Millie
September 2025
Tent
Great campsite, really peaceful, beautiful views and great amenities.
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Hussain
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
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
Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.
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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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Issy
September 2025
Tent
Lovely, small campsite on working farm. Each pitch comes with a fire pit and bbq which is a nice touch. Great cafe on site and food trucks/ street food on certain days. We’ll be back!
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Craig
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Awesome set up, with thoughtful amenities like BBQ, BBQ utensils, camp fire pit, wood, hammocks, seats, etc.
After it rained, we were treated to a wonderful rainbow display.
The coffee and pastries in the morning were a treat.
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Greg
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Martin was a great host! Welcomed us upon arrival and was very relaxed about where we could pitch up. The campsite is a hidden gem! Peaceful location. Perfect for our festival weekend in Chelmsford! Campsite has many toilets and heated showers. Would stay here again!
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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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Simon
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely site, well spaced out pitches, deckchairs, bbqs and picnic tables provided, facilities clean and functional. There’s also a cafe on site and good walks through the woodland to local pubs.
My only issue was the background road noise but that can’t be helped given the location. It isn’t loud at all but hearing it does take away that feeling of being out in the countryside a little.
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Georgia
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Peaceful, lovely field in a great location, good facilities
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Sophie
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely, wild-looking campsite but super close to London. Great walks nearby and recommend the Jolly Coopers pub for lunch
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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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susan
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely field for camping and enjoying its natural beauty
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