Riverside Camping Near Blackburn

Camping near Blackburn puts you close to the River Ribble’s winding banks, with 33 riverside options that locals swear by for peace and easy access to the water. You’ll find campsites that let you pitch up right on the river—ideal if you’re after a spot for fishing, a brisk morning swim, or just watching kingfishers dart past. The crowd favourites include The Black Swan (12 reviews), where you can stroll to the river’s edge in minutes, Little Ranch Glamping (8 reviews) for a more secluded feel, and Deerstone Glamping (6 reviews) if you want to combine river views with a solid night’s sleep. Expect standard facilities like toilets and showers—plus plenty of pitches that welcome pets. Climbing, hiking, and fishing are never far away. Prices start at £25, with the average night coming in around £130, so you’ll find something for every budget. If you like your camping riverside and practical, Blackburn delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping near Blackburn puts you close to the River Ribble’s winding banks, with 33 riverside options that locals swear by for peace and easy access to the water. You’ll find campsites that let you pitch up right on the river—ideal if you’re after a spot for fishing, a brisk morning swim, or just watching kingfishers dart past. The crowd favourites include The Black Swan (12 reviews), where you can stroll to the river’s edge in minutes, Little Ranch Glamping (8 reviews) for a more secluded feel, and Deerstone Glamping (6 reviews) if you want to combine river views with a solid night’s sleep. Expect standard facilities like toilets and showers—plus plenty of pitches that welcome pets. Climbing, hiking, and fishing are never far away. Prices start at £25, with the average night coming in around £130, so you’ll find something for every budget. If you like your camping riverside and practical, Blackburn delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. River Dove Camp

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95km from Blackburn · 10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

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

2. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

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146km from Blackburn · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.

3. Little Ranch Glamping

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76km from Blackburn · 3 units · Glamping · Nantwich, England

Glamping on a charming smallholding beside the Llangollen Canal

4. Aldwark Bridge Glamping

85km from Blackburn · 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. The White Lodge

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109km from Blackburn · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands

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

6. Eden's Nook

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128km from Blackburn · 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

7. Wild conTENTment

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112km from Blackburn · 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

8. Treflach Farm

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110km from Blackburn · 8 units · Tents, Glamping · Oswestry, Shropshire, West Midlands

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

9. Camping at Cardewlees

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127km from Blackburn · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

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

10. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

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125km from Blackburn · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

11. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

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109km from Blackburn · 8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands

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

12. King Garth

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136km from Blackburn · 1 unit · Glamping · Carlisle, England

Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position. In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you. The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river. My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay. You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk! Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there. This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host. The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.

13. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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135km from Blackburn · 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.

14. Bechan Retreats

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145km from Blackburn · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

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

15. RHC & Glamping

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16km from Blackburn · 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.

16. Bwch Yn Uchaf

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126km from Blackburn · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales

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

17. Primrose Cottage Camping

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12km from Blackburn · 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.

18. Dolwen Riverside Camping

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93km from Blackburn · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

19. Cae Nant Glamping

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128km from Blackburn · 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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106km from Blackburn · 3 units · Glamping · Conwy, North Wales

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

Camper favorites near Blackburn

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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135km from Blackburn · 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.

Bechan Retreats

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145km from Blackburn · 4 units · Glamping · Powys, England

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

RHC & Glamping

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16km from Blackburn · 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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126km from Blackburn · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Bala, Wales

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

Primrose Cottage Camping

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12km from Blackburn · 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.

Dolwen Riverside Camping

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93km from Blackburn · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Denbigh, Wales

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

Cae Nant Glamping

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128km from Blackburn · 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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106km from Blackburn · 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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Ellen

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to King Garth

We absolutely loved our stay at King Garth! It is located in such a tranquil location beside the river and away from other houses, but with alpacas for company! The hot tub was perfect to relax in and we enjoyed a cosy, candlelit evening inside by the fire afterwards! It was fascinating to read about the history of the building too! Will definitely be back :)

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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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Chris

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

A magical place - even in the torrential rain that persisted while we were there.

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Macky

September 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Nice place, nice spot, beautiful location. Recommended.

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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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Sean

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to King Garth

We stayed as a birthday treat for my 12 year old. 2 adults, 4 children and our dog. It was a truly fantastic stay from start to finish. Such a unique house and experience. The kids absolutely loved swimming in the river, looking after the alpacas, the hot tub and going back to basics. It was lovely seeing them enjoying themselves with no distractions of the modern world. Games by candle light and food over the bbq, what more could you ask for. Jane was fantastic and made sure we knew everything that was needed before we arrived. Can’t wait to come back.

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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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Liam

August 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

loved the woodland sauna, the farm shop ( great fennel!) and the atmosphere - and the setting was fantastic with view of the sea in the distance - will come again !

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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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Kate

August 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Great views of Eryri (Snowdonia) and across to Holyhead mountain. Great that you can have fires, although I didn't on my one night stay. The bonus of being able to book the sauna was fab! I was on one of the few campervan pitches and it was very spacious.

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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!