Riverside Camping Near Rochdale

In Rochdale, river camping means waking up to the sound of water and having direct access to trails and woodland. With over 30 riverside campsites, you can pick from spots that allow campfires and welcome pets. Prices start at £25 per night, with the average around £130. Top picks include Little Ranch Glamping (8 reviews), Deerstone Glamping (6 reviews), and Primrose Cottage Camping (3 reviews). Facilities typically include toilets and space for a campfire—handy for cool evenings. Bring your boots; horseback riding, climbing, and hiking are all on your doorstep. Don’t forget to sort your rubbish, and be ready for changing weather—it’s Rochdale, after all.

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Top-rated campgrounds

In Rochdale, river camping means waking up to the sound of water and having direct access to trails and woodland. With over 30 riverside campsites, you can pick from spots that allow campfires and welcome pets. Prices start at £25 per night, with the average around £130. Top picks include Little Ranch Glamping (8 reviews), Deerstone Glamping (6 reviews), and Primrose Cottage Camping (3 reviews). Facilities typically include toilets and space for a campfire—handy for cool evenings. Bring your boots; horseback riding, climbing, and hiking are all on your doorstep. Don’t forget to sort your rubbish, and be ready for changing weather—it’s Rochdale, after all.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. River Dove Camp

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73km from Rochdale · 10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

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

2. Little Ranch Glamping

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67km from Rochdale · 3 units · Glamping · Nantwich, England

Glamping on a charming smallholding beside the Llangollen Canal

3. The White Lodge

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90km from Rochdale · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands

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

4. Aldwark Bridge Glamping

76km from Rochdale · 3 units · Glamping · England

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.

5. Eden's Nook

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129km from Rochdale · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Welshpool, Wales

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

6. Wild conTENTment

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109km from Rochdale · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands

Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border

7. Treflach Farm

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107km from Rochdale · 8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

8. Camping at Cardewlees

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148km from Rochdale · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

9. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

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138km from Rochdale · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

10. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

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91km from Rochdale · 8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands

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

11. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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135km from Rochdale · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Powys, Mid Wales

Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination.

12. Bechan Retreats

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141km from Rochdale · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.

13. RHC & Glamping

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14km from Rochdale · 6 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

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.

14. Bwch Yn Uchaf

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131km from Rochdale · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales

Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!

15. Bain View Glamping

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144km from Rochdale · 4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

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

16. Primrose Cottage Camping

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29km from Rochdale · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Chorley, England

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.

17. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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144km from Rochdale · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

18. Dolwen Riverside Camping

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101km from Rochdale · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

19. Cae Nant Glamping

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127km from Rochdale · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

20. The Cabins Conwy

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118km from Rochdale · 3 units · Glamping · Conwy, North Wales

Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains

Camper favorites near Rochdale

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

RHC & Glamping

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14km from Rochdale · 6 units · Glamping · Lancashire, North West England

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.

Bwch Yn Uchaf

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131km from Rochdale · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales

Narrow-gauge steam railway station, countryside views, gorgeous riverside setting. What's not to love?!

Bain View Glamping

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144km from Rochdale · 4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

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

Primrose Cottage Camping

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29km from Rochdale · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Chorley, England

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.

By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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144km from Rochdale · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Dolwen Riverside Camping

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101km from Rochdale · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

Cae Nant Glamping

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127km from Rochdale · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Glamping domes on a small-holding, with breath-taking views of the Welsh countryside

The Cabins Conwy

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118km from Rochdale · 3 units · Glamping · Conwy, North Wales

Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains

Stories from the community

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Richard

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Eden's Nook

Second visit. It will not be my last visit. Great welcome

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

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Lee

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Bwch Yn Uchaf

What a lovely clean site, everything you need, great views and peaceful, loved just sitting by the river with a brew and chilling

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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.

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Dana

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

Thank you. Place was amazing , we enjoyed this country side 💟

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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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Philippa

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Dolwen Riverside Camping

We loved the campsite, very neat and great facilities. Having the fire circle made such a difference and made an evening of star gazing even more enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

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Liam

August 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Dolwen Riverside Camping

Tranquil! Peaceful Simple Basic - in a very good way!

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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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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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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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Tom

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Dolwen Riverside Camping

Superb campsite. Peaceful, not crowded. Great having a private firepit and picnic bench.

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Alex

August 2025

Tent