Riverside camping in New Forest National Park

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Pitch your tent by the water in New Forest National Park, where over 430 riverside sites make it easy to wake up to the sound of running water. Here, you’ll find grassy meadows spilling to riverbanks and shady woodland clearings, ideal for campers who want to swim, fish, or saddle up for a horseback ride. Many sites offer hot showers, pet-friendly spots, and proper toilets—nothing fancy, just practical facilities that work. Some favourites among regulars include Frome Meadow Campsite (62 reviews), Snelling Farm Campsite (46 reviews), and Farrs Meadow (41 reviews). Nights by the river start as low as £14, with the average hovering around £110. Pack your kit, mind the ponies, and don’t forget to tidy your rubbish—camping here is all about keeping nature as you found it.

90% (313) 113 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near New Forest National Park

Frome Meadow Campsite

1. Frome Meadow Campsite

93%
(167)
114 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Farrs Meadow

2. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
31 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Bredy Farm

3. Bredy Farm

87%
(63)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

4. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

87%
(39)
51 units · Glamping · Trowbridge, England
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Harry's Field New Forest

5. Harry's Field New Forest

92%
(60)
63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£32
 / night
Haywards Bridge Farm

6. Haywards Bridge Farm

75%
(12)
99 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shillingstone,, England
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. Eight acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Snelling Farm Campsite

7. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%
(140)
70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
The Old Airfield

8. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

9. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

10. Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

100%
(8)
6 units · Glamping · England
Handcrafted, eco-conscious stays in harmony with nature. Tucked away in a secluded pocket of countryside, Nordic Glamping offers an off-grid retreat designed for those who seek peace, privacy and a gentler pace of life. Our four beautifully handcrafted yurts sit within five acres of unspoilt organic hay meadow—surrounded by ancient woodland, thick hedgerows, a bubbling stream, a weather-led newt pond and charming little bridges. There is a lot to explore! This untouched, undulating landscape is home to thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly facilities: soft composting toilets, hot showers, fresh running water, and a covered kitchen and dining area. Shaded spaces for gathering or unwinding allow you to connect with nature in comfort. Each yurt is carefully dressed with organic cotton or linen bedding atop handcrafted wooden beds—combining rustic charm with deep rest and relaxation. Everything here is off-grid and in rhythm with the land… although a reliable 4G signal is on hand for those absolutely necessary connections ;-) Nordic Glamping shares Botswicky Copse with award-winning organic farmer Helen Browning. Together, we’re committed to working with the land—not against it—ensuring its vitality for generations to come. We’re proud members of the Greener Camping Club, which helps support more sustainable, low-impact camping in the UK. To stay with us, we kindly ask that one person per booking is, or becomes, a member. A seasonal membership is just £12 and supports our shared vision of responsible travel and eco-conscious living. (*Existing members do not need to pay again.)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Stud Farm

11. Stud Farm

100%
(4)
1 unit · Glamping · Brockenhurst, England
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

12. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
2 units · Glamping · Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

13. Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

100%
(8)
1 unit · Glamping · Shepton Mallet, England
Farm stays on a Somerset smallholding with a cheese dairy
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£160
 / night
Korkhouse

14. Korkhouse

1 unit · Glamping · England
KorkHouse is an off-grid cozy, sustainable tiny house for two, made with eco-friendly cork cladding and a plywood interior. The cabin features it's own outdoor hot tub/bath, private mini island, solar power, a kitchenette, memory foam bed, wood burner, TV, shower, and it is surrounded by restaurants, art galleries and fun things to do even on a rainy day. Located at the crossroads of Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire, it's perfect for creatives seeking inspiration. Near Bruton, Glastonbury, and Frome, with easy access from London. 4 min Taxi & 10 min Bike from Gillingham station. 4min drive & 30 min walk to nearest pub.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£162
 / night
Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

15. Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Bruton, England
Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night

Pitch your tent by the water in New Forest National Park, where over 430 riverside sites make it easy to wake up to the sound of running water. Here, you’ll find grassy meadows spilling to riverbanks and shady woodland clearings, ideal for campers who want to swim, fish, or saddle up for a horseback ride. Many sites offer hot showers, pet-friendly spots, and proper toilets—nothing fancy, just practical facilities that work. Some favourites among regulars include Frome Meadow Campsite (62 reviews), Snelling Farm Campsite (46 reviews), and Farrs Meadow (41 reviews). Nights by the river start as low as £14, with the average hovering around £110. Pack your kit, mind the ponies, and don’t forget to tidy your rubbish—camping here is all about keeping nature as you found it.

90% (313) 113 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near New Forest National Park

Frome Meadow Campsite

1. Frome Meadow Campsite

93%
(167)
114 units · Tents · Dorset, South West England
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Farrs Meadow

2. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
31 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£35
 / night
Bredy Farm

3. Bredy Farm

87%
(63)
31 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

4. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

87%
(39)
51 units · Glamping · Trowbridge, England
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Harry's Field New Forest

5. Harry's Field New Forest

92%
(60)
63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£32
 / night
Haywards Bridge Farm

6. Haywards Bridge Farm

75%
(12)
99 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Shillingstone,, England
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. Eight acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
Snelling Farm Campsite

7. Snelling Farm Campsite

99%
(140)
70 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
The Old Airfield

8. The Old Airfield

85%
(143)
114 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

9. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

10. Nordic Glamping at Botswicky

100%
(8)
6 units · Glamping · England
Handcrafted, eco-conscious stays in harmony with nature. Tucked away in a secluded pocket of countryside, Nordic Glamping offers an off-grid retreat designed for those who seek peace, privacy and a gentler pace of life. Our four beautifully handcrafted yurts sit within five acres of unspoilt organic hay meadow—surrounded by ancient woodland, thick hedgerows, a bubbling stream, a weather-led newt pond and charming little bridges. There is a lot to explore! This untouched, undulating landscape is home to thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly facilities: soft composting toilets, hot showers, fresh running water, and a covered kitchen and dining area. Shaded spaces for gathering or unwinding allow you to connect with nature in comfort. Each yurt is carefully dressed with organic cotton or linen bedding atop handcrafted wooden beds—combining rustic charm with deep rest and relaxation. Everything here is off-grid and in rhythm with the land… although a reliable 4G signal is on hand for those absolutely necessary connections ;-) Nordic Glamping shares Botswicky Copse with award-winning organic farmer Helen Browning. Together, we’re committed to working with the land—not against it—ensuring its vitality for generations to come. We’re proud members of the Greener Camping Club, which helps support more sustainable, low-impact camping in the UK. To stay with us, we kindly ask that one person per booking is, or becomes, a member. A seasonal membership is just £12 and supports our shared vision of responsible travel and eco-conscious living. (*Existing members do not need to pay again.)
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Stud Farm

11. Stud Farm

100%
(4)
1 unit · Glamping · Brockenhurst, England
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

12. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
2 units · Glamping · Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

13. Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

100%
(8)
1 unit · Glamping · Shepton Mallet, England
Farm stays on a Somerset smallholding with a cheese dairy
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£160
 / night
Korkhouse

14. Korkhouse

1 unit · Glamping · England
KorkHouse is an off-grid cozy, sustainable tiny house for two, made with eco-friendly cork cladding and a plywood interior. The cabin features it's own outdoor hot tub/bath, private mini island, solar power, a kitchenette, memory foam bed, wood burner, TV, shower, and it is surrounded by restaurants, art galleries and fun things to do even on a rainy day. Located at the crossroads of Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire, it's perfect for creatives seeking inspiration. Near Bruton, Glastonbury, and Frome, with easy access from London. 4 min Taxi & 10 min Bike from Gillingham station. 4min drive & 30 min walk to nearest pub.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£162
 / night
Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

15. Brue Field, Gladwill Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Bruton, England
Reconnect with nature in a peaceful escape away from the hecticness of life. Exclusive to a family group or friends sharing a well equipped field kitchen & dining area in an organic meadow by the River Brue. Wildlife teems in the meadow and the surrounding Stourhead woodlands offering adventures in nature. There are 5 unique living pods with proper beds and creative interiors. A booking includes 2 days use of a natural swimming pond. This is a journey into simple living - not a party venue.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night

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