- Camping with Swimming
Campsites with swimming near Chester
93% (324) • 130 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chester
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
1. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
100%
(32)
11km from Chester · 5 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
2. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
100%
(27)
36km from Chester · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£86
/ night
The Peacock Shepherds Hut
3. The Peacock Shepherds Hut
100%
(14)
37km from Chester · 1 unit
This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£79
/ night
Hollow Oak Glamping
4. Hollow Oak Glamping
100%
(42)
49km from Chester · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£123
/ night
Pentre Du Camping Club
5. Pentre Du Camping Club
98%
(71)
51km from Chester · 40 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
6. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
100%
(14)
59km from Chester · 1 unit
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£129
/ night
Cae Nant Glamping
7. Cae Nant Glamping
100%
(30)
61km from Chester · 3 units
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£170
/ night
The White Lodge
8. The White Lodge
90%
(55)
73km from Chester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Hamperley Hideaways
9. Hamperley Hideaways
99%
(142)
77km from Chester · 2 units
Almost wild camping and rustic glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with campfires and compost loos
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
10. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(93)
78km from Chester · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell.
The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving.
All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away.
And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all.
Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm
11. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm
94%
(87)
82km from Chester · 10 units
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£23
/ night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
12. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
98%
(275)
91km from Chester · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£22
/ night
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
13. Smugglers Cove Boatyard
97%
(94)
102km from Chester · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway
14. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway
100%
(104)
115km from Chester · 2 units
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from
£165
/ night
Nantcellan Barns
15. Nantcellan Barns
90%
(26)
115km from Chester · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales
16. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales
100%
(11)
116km from Chester · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway.
Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£104
/ night
NightSky Glamping
17. NightSky Glamping
100%
(43)
117km from Chester · 12 units
Tented glamping with en-suite facilities and hot tubs within walking distance of two sandy beaches
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£130
/ night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
18. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
98%
(61)
117km from Chester · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Woodman's Huts
19. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
117km from Chester · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Hazel Mount Fellside
20. Hazel Mount Fellside
98%
(49)
122km from Chester · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
93% (324) • 130 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Chester
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
1. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping
100%
(32)
11km from Chester · 5 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£96
/ night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
2. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
100%
(27)
36km from Chester · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£86
/ night
The Peacock Shepherds Hut
3. The Peacock Shepherds Hut
100%
(14)
37km from Chester · 1 unit
This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£79
/ night
Hollow Oak Glamping
4. Hollow Oak Glamping
100%
(42)
49km from Chester · 2 units
Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£123
/ night
Pentre Du Camping Club
5. Pentre Du Camping Club
98%
(71)
51km from Chester · 40 units
Simply good camping with campfires allowed near Colwyn Bay
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£28
/ night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
6. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays
100%
(14)
59km from Chester · 1 unit
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£129
/ night
Cae Nant Glamping
7. Cae Nant Glamping
100%
(30)
61km from Chester · 3 units
Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£170
/ night
The White Lodge
8. The White Lodge
90%
(55)
73km from Chester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Hamperley Hideaways
9. Hamperley Hideaways
99%
(142)
77km from Chester · 2 units
Almost wild camping and rustic glamping in the Shropshire Hills, with campfires and compost loos
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
10. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(93)
78km from Chester · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell.
The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving.
All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away.
And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all.
Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm
11. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm
94%
(87)
82km from Chester · 10 units
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£23
/ night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
12. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes
98%
(275)
91km from Chester · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£22
/ night
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
13. Smugglers Cove Boatyard
97%
(94)
102km from Chester · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway
14. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway
100%
(104)
115km from Chester · 2 units
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from
£165
/ night
Nantcellan Barns
15. Nantcellan Barns
90%
(26)
115km from Chester · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales
16. Northcote Pods - Yorkshire Dales
100%
(11)
116km from Chester · 2 units
We are ideally located in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, with our stunning Northcote Pods situated near Kilnsey Crag. Here, you’ll find spectacular views across Upper Wharfedale. Couples and families alike love to escape to our spacious, comfortable pods; there’s no better place for a holiday getaway.
Parking outside the pod leads to a paved patio area with a private wood fired hot tub (Pheasant Pod ONLY), seating, BBQ. Inside offers double bed and sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children and a hanging rail for clothes. Smart TV with a Netflix account connected, wifi and bluetooth ceiling speakers. Shower room with sink, toilet, shavers socket and heated towel rail. Fully fitted kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, 2 ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. Dining table and chairs. Electric heating, USB sockets.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£104
/ night
NightSky Glamping
17. NightSky Glamping
100%
(43)
117km from Chester · 12 units
Tented glamping with en-suite facilities and hot tubs within walking distance of two sandy beaches
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£130
/ night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
18. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
98%
(61)
117km from Chester · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Woodman's Huts
19. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
117km from Chester · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Hazel Mount Fellside
20. Hazel Mount Fellside
98%
(49)
122km from Chester · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Kathryn
2 weeks ago
With pets
This is the perfect mix of luxury and the outdoors. Charlie was amazing from start to finish and couldn’t do enough for us. There’s nothing better than sleeping under the stars (in a proper bed!). We can’t wait to return. Thanks for the perfect break ❤️
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Jourdan
3 weeks ago
With pets
We had the most wonderful stay at this gorgeous shepherds hut. Everything about our visit was just perfect. The setting was so peaceful and private and dreamy, such a beautiful little escape to relax and switch off. The hut itself was cosy, spotless, and had everything we could possibly need, you can really tell how much care and thought has gone into it. The hosts were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience feel even more special. Honestly, there is nothing we would change. We left feeling so happy and refreshed and would absolutely love to come back again. Could not recommend it more 💖
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Michael
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to The Peacock Shepherds Hut
Absolutely delightful place!! We arrived in the pitch black but found it very easily. The hut was beautifully furnished, when we woke this complemented the absolutely breathtaking views on what was a very cold winter morning but the hut was very warm and cosy. I will 100% recommend this stay and will most likely be returning for a longer stay to take in some more of the Welsh countryside.
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Ika
February 2026
Weekend Trip to The Peacock Shepherds Hut
The hut was lovely and had everything that we need for weekend getaway. The land was so peaceful and there were alpacas nearby. We arrived late a night and took the wrong turn at first but once we got on the right path it was easy to find. Would recommend if you're looking for quiet time off.
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David
January 2026
3 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
Beautiful location, great for walking.
Hut was immaculate, cosy & had everything we needed.
Great communication prior to our arrival.
Highly recommend
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Charna
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut
This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️
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Beth
October 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at smugglers cove! The pitch is very well maintained with stunning views. It’s so peaceful and the fire pit was great in the evening. Facilities are clean and well kept, lovely to have warm water for washing up. We can’t wait to come and stay again in the spring/summer. We loved it!
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Kamila
September 2025
4 nights at The Peacock Shepherds Hut
The Peacock Shepherds Hut was amazing. The views are incredible and the hut was really comfortable and well thought out from the lovely Peacock details to underfloor heating. The facilities provided everything I needed to enjoy a peaceful break. Fantastic place to relax and reset listening to birds and enjoying the roaming peacocks and wandering down to see the Alpacas. Carol makes you feel so welcome. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends.
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Duco
September 2025
Tent
We loved camping at Hazel Mount Fellside. The view was stunning and it felt more like a piece of nature with some scattered campsites than the opposite, which you most often find. Ruth was a very nice and welcoming host.
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Danielle
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved everything about this campsite, the location, the view, the privacy, the facilities and the hosts were very accommodating and flexible as I needed to make changes to my booking. Thank you for amazing stay and the memories we’ll keep forever.
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Ian
September 2025
Tent
Really well laid out site. Quite steep in places with rough ground but fine if you are mobile. Toilet and shower facilities are excellent, as is the wash up area with phone charging facilities and shared fridges.
Fantastic base to explore the area, right next to the Thurscross reservoir.
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Debbie
September 2025
5 nights at Smugglers Cove Boatyard
I loved the Boy John. There was so much attention to detail in everything on board. Very comfortable bed and plenty of lighting. Also clear instructions around the site, regarding water, showers, toilets etc. All facilities very clean. Nothing compares to having your own little bit of coastline !!
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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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Yunus
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Really handy location for Borth snd Aberystwyth. Open air showers are fun!
Enjoyed our brief stay over the weekend.
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Patrick
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Another wonderful trip to this site. This was our second trip here in a few weeks. It is very handy for Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. The site itself is peaceful, the facilities are well maintained and the hosts are very friendly.
We had another couple of fun nights with a campfire roaring and loads of safe space for the kids to run around and play.
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Timothy
September 2025
Tent
the camp site is brilliant nice and tidy. toilet and shower facilities are good and clean. would defo recommend this site for anyone
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Marie
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing. Book it you won’t regret it. Best campsite of the trip.
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Dariusz
September 2025
Tent
With pets
lovely place, lovely hosts, highly recommend, I was there several times and definitely will get back again
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Filip
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Really nice camping site. Very tidy toilets and showers. Highly recommended.
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Nova
August 2025
Tent
We were lucky enough to get the site for ourselves for this trip and it was absolutely magical. the land and its views are so beautiful, it’s the first campsite i’ve been to that felt connected to the land it was on :’) ruth’s passion for the place shone, and all of the animals are so cute and special and it was so peaceful being there
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Campsites with swimming near Chester guide
Where to go
Clwydian Range And Dee Valley AONB
Grassy peaks and heather-blanketed uplands lie over the border in North Wales, just a 40-minute drive from Chester. Bring your tent or drive your campervan into the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to hike and mountain bike across wild moorlands, discover Iron-Age hillforts and historic villages, and kayak along scenic canal ways.
River Mersey
North of Chester, the mighty River Mersey flows from Liverpool to Stockport, affording plenty of options for riverside camping. Rent a houseboat to cruise the famous river, head into Liverpool to watch a football (soccer) match or follow in the footsteps of The Beatles, or snag a coastal campsite at Crosby Beach or Formby Beach along the Irish Sea coast.
Peak District National Park
Just an hour’s drive east of Chester, the Peak District National Park is Britain’s first national park and remains one of its most popular destinations for hiking, cycling, and rock climbing. Campers have endless choices here, whether you prefer pitching your tent in the backcountry, cozying up in a luxury glamping tent, or parking your caravan on a local farm.
When to go
Summer is the liveliest—and sunniest—time to visit Chester, when you can make the most of the outdoor theatre in Grosvenor Park or head to the Moonlight Flicks outdoor cinema at Chester Cathedral. The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival (April/May) also pulls in the crowds, but watch out for seasonal showers—spring and autumn weather can be temperamental, so tent campers should come prepared.