Riverside Camping Near Retford

The Nottinghamshire market town of Retford is often overlooked in favour of nearby Lincoln but it makes for a great base for camping holidays in the East Midlands, with family camping and back-to-basics campsites nearby, along with more luxurious glamping options.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Retford

The Nottinghamshire market town of Retford is often overlooked in favour of nearby Lincoln but it makes for a great base for camping holidays in the East Midlands, with family camping and back-to-basics campsites nearby, along with more luxurious glamping options.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Retford

1. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

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(292)

108km from Retford · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

2. River Dove Camp

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(103)

66km from Retford · 10 units · Tents

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

3. Buzzard Holt Hosting

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145km from Retford · 13 units · Glamping

Glamping with a mini outdoor spa on the edge of Stowe Park in Buckinghamshire

4. Press Brook Park

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36km from Retford · 1 unit · Glamping

Press Brook Park is in the village of Holmgate near Clay Cross. The site is situated in the countryside however still within walking distance to a dog friendly pub and farm shop with tea room.

5. RHC & Glamping

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(7)

97km from Retford · 6 units · Glamping

Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.

6. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

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129km from Retford · 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

7. The Pig Place Campsite

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148km from Retford · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

8. Heygates Lodging

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104km from Retford · 2 units · Glamping

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.

9. Bain View Glamping

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(18)

57km from Retford · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.

10. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

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82km from Retford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

11. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

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(29)

105km from Retford · 108 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

🌅 Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak: The Coastal Escape Hunstanton Camping & Glamping offers a relaxed, back-to-basics coastal escape in Heacham, Norfolk. The site, a former dairy farm, maintains a peaceful, natural atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unplug. 🐾 Exceptionally Dog-Friendly Haven The site is dog-friendly, welcoming companions in all accommodation types. Its best feature is the immediate access to the sea, being just a quick 2-minute walk from the vast sands of Heacham South Beach. Crucially, this beach operates with no year-round restrictions for dogs, offering unrestricted playtime. 🌊 Prime Location and Local Area The site's unique west-facing position on the West Norfolk coast means guests witness spectacular sunsets directly over the sea—a daily, breathtaking ritual. You are perfectly situated to explore North Norfolk: Hunstanton: The nearby Victorian resort offers seaside fun and the famous striped cliffs of Old Hunstanton. Nature & Walks: Enjoy direct access to the Norfolk Coast Path and close proximity to the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project and Sandringham Estate for extensive hiking and wildlife spotting. Activities: The calm, shallow local waters are excellent for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. 🔥 Back-to-Basics Ethos and Core Facilities The ethos of the site embraces a simple, "back-to-basics" camping philosophy. Accommodation: Pitch your own tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, or choose glamping in rustic Shepherd's Huts or spacious Bell Tents. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, with private fire pits/braziers provided for glamping units, perfect for gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies Core Facilities: Essential amenities are clean and functional: shared toilet/shower blocks with hot water; designated washing-up station and access to fresh drinking water. Limited electric hook-ups are available for pitches upon request, though the emphasis is on a connected-to-nature experience. Wifi available. This site offers an unforgettable escape, blending traditional outdoor life with coastal charm.

12. The White Lodge

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(55)

91km from Retford · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

13. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

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(57)

91km from Retford · 8 units · Tents

The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road

14. Arthingworth Camping

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(56)

100km from Retford · 12 units · Tents

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

15. Primrose Cottage Camping

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116km from Retford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.

16. Podtastic @ Nelsons Wharf

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(23)

119km from Retford · 3 units · Glamping

Pod glamping and tent camping while watching boats go by on the banks of the Grand Union Canal

17. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

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140km from Retford · 13 units · Glamping

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

18. Aldwark Bridge Glamping

85km from Retford · 3 units · Glamping

A unique and cosy pop-up glamping site Located on the banks of the River Ure next to a quaint and historical wooden toll bridge, Aldwark Bridge Glamping offers a unique and personal camping experience. Nestled between York and Harrogate, the site boasts a fantastic pit stop on the Coast to Coast cycling route, free landing access to the River Ure to enjoy kayaking and stand up paddle boarding and a beautiful river side walk to the local pub. Matt and Joanna invite you to glamp in style here at our cosy garden site with luxury shower room, extensive outdoor kitchen and welcoming communal fire pit seating area.

19. School Farm Holidays

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133km from Retford · 5 units · Glamping

Welcome to School Farm Holidays in Shropshire. We are a small family run site offering unique luxury one and two bedroomed glamping pods and four bedroomed cabin surrounded by the glorious Shropshire countryside. Each unit has a private patio and seating area with stunning views and peace and quiet. Feel free to walk in the fields, pick fruit in the orchard and picnic by the brook. We have a new Nature Trail Eye Spy for the children, Walks from the doorstep and games room for rainy days. Plenty of on site Parking & charging point for Electric Vehicles Centrally located in the UK in Shropshire’s AONB we are ideally placed to relax and reconnect or visit local attractions such as Ironbridge, Blists Hill, Attingham Park and Wroxeter Wroman City. Less than a hours drive from Birmingham and 25 minutes off the M54 and yet a world apart.

20. Worfe Camping

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122km from Retford · 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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Arturas

2 weeks ago

With pets

2 nights at Press Brook Park

Really enjoyed staying in there. The cosy cabin ar so modern, showers very great, heated floors in toilet, plenty electrical sockets with usb and c connections, king size bed with very comfortable mattress.

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Hussain

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp

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

Weekend Trip to The White Lodge

Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.

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

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susan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

Lovely field for camping and enjoying its natural beauty

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Ian

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at River Dove Camp

Lovely spot, nice and private. Host was great, helpful and friendly Would book again without hesitation

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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 Camping with a festival spirit

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 Camping with a festival spirit

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 Camping with a festival spirit

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 Camping with a festival spirit

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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Sapphira

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at River Dove Camp

Lovely, quiet spot. So picturesque and peaceful. Had a great stay with the family.

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Emily

August 2025

3 m travel trailer

2 nights at The White Lodge

It was our first time camping with our new teardrop camper and we definitely chose the right place! David was so lovely and helped me to reverse it onto the pitch. Due to bad reviews I expected the facilities to be dirty but they were far from it! Very clean and plenty of toilet roll! As for the location, it’s amazing for people who love walking, we had a few hours walk down the canal and I definitely recommend walking across the road to the Riverside cafe for some lunch. Other than that there’s not much to do unless you want to drive into Stafford Centre but perfect for a quiet chilled couple of nights!

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Helen

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at River Dove Camp

Basic but exactly what we needed. Stayed with 3 teenage boys who spent most the time in the river or round the campfire. Loo and drinking tap were a bit of a trek. Alex and family were very welcoming.

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Fiona

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

A lovely clean campsite with plenty of activities to do locally. There is someone on site all of the time which is reassuring . We had a beautiful spot right overlooking the canal junction . We had a great 3 night stay at Great Haywood . Thank you so much

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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

Shanine

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

Lovely view! Farm Shop opposite where we got ice cream, fresh milkshake and fresh pizza cooked! Then we went on a walk past the canals and found Essex bridge where the kids swam with other children in a river! Kids had the best time!

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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.