Riverside Camping Near Blackpool

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for discovering the perfect camping experience near Blackpool, England. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just looking for a serene getaway, we've got you covered with over 425 options in the area that feature a river. From riverside campsites to cosy cabins, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Looking for some insider knowledge? Check out the top-rated Smugglers Cove Boatyard (25 reviews), Bwch Yn Uchaf (25 reviews), or Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp (26 reviews). With popular facilities like cooking equipment, potable water, and rubbish facilities, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're up for some adventure, don't miss out on the autumn fun, snow sports, and horseback riding activities available nearby. With an average price per night of £25 and options as low as £9, you'll find a camping experience that fits your budget. So grab your gear and get ready to explore the beautiful riverside camping options near Blackpool, England!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Blackpool

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for discovering the perfect camping experience near Blackpool, England. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just looking for a serene getaway, we've got you covered with over 425 options in the area that feature a river. From riverside campsites to cosy cabins, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Looking for some insider knowledge? Check out the top-rated Smugglers Cove Boatyard (25 reviews), Bwch Yn Uchaf (25 reviews), or Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp (26 reviews). With popular facilities like cooking equipment, potable water, and rubbish facilities, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're up for some adventure, don't miss out on the autumn fun, snow sports, and horseback riding activities available nearby. With an average price per night of £25 and options as low as £9, you'll find a camping experience that fits your budget. So grab your gear and get ready to explore the beautiful riverside camping options near Blackpool, England!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Blackpool

1. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

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123km from Blackpool · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

2. Camping at Cardewlees

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(47)

115km from Blackpool · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

3. RHC & Glamping

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53km from Blackpool · 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.

4. Press Brook Park

128km from Blackpool · 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. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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137km from Blackpool · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

6. King Garth

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124km from Blackpool · 1 unit · Glamping

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.

7. River Dove Camp

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123km from Blackpool · 10 units · Tents

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

8. Little Ranch Glamping

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89km from Blackpool · 3 units · Glamping

Glamping on a charming smallholding beside the Llangollen Canal

9. Treflach Farm

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111km from Blackpool · 8 units · Tents, Glamping

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

10. Eden's Nook

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122km from Blackpool · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

11. Wild conTENTment

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113km from Blackpool · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

12. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

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(57)

131km from Blackpool · 8 units · Tents

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

13. The White Lodge

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(55)

131km from Blackpool · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

14. Nant Bach Retreat

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(27)

140km from Blackpool · 3 units · Glamping

Nantbach Retreat offers you the opportunity to step off the conveyor belt of life, reconnect with those most important to you and more importantly yourself. Nestled in our forest with far reaching views over rolling Welsh hills let your attention be focused on the beauty of nature that surrounds you. Choose to stay in either our 2 person bunkhouse with private camp kitchen and shower room, 4 person Landpod with retractable sides located in our forest or our new edition 3 person Pod Father located at the front of Nant overlooking open countryside. Truly unwind with a soak in the 2 person wood fired hot tub looking out to Madryn Garn to the left and Boduan Garn to the right, bookable with the hosts at no extra charge.

15. Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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129km from Blackpool · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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.

16. Bwch Yn Uchaf

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115km from Blackpool · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

17. Dolwen Riverside Camping

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79km from Blackpool · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

18. Cae Nant Glamping

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123km from Blackpool · 3 units · Glamping

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

19. School Farm Holidays

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135km from Blackpool · 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. Primrose Cottage Camping

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33km from Blackpool · 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.

Camper favorites near Blackpool

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The White Lodge

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(55)

131km from Blackpool · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Nant Bach Retreat

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(27)

140km from Blackpool · 3 units · Glamping

Nantbach Retreat offers you the opportunity to step off the conveyor belt of life, reconnect with those most important to you and more importantly yourself. Nestled in our forest with far reaching views over rolling Welsh hills let your attention be focused on the beauty of nature that surrounds you. Choose to stay in either our 2 person bunkhouse with private camp kitchen and shower room, 4 person Landpod with retractable sides located in our forest or our new edition 3 person Pod Father located at the front of Nant overlooking open countryside. Truly unwind with a soak in the 2 person wood fired hot tub looking out to Madryn Garn to the left and Boduan Garn to the right, bookable with the hosts at no extra charge.

Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

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(55)

129km from Blackpool · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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.

Bwch Yn Uchaf

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(161)

115km from Blackpool · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

Dolwen Riverside Camping

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(20)

79km from Blackpool · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Peaceful, riverside camping in North Wales

Cae Nant Glamping

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(29)

123km from Blackpool · 3 units · Glamping

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

School Farm Holidays

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135km from Blackpool · 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.

Primrose Cottage Camping

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33km from Blackpool · 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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp 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 💟

These are the only 3 pitches on our tent camping fields which you can park one car next to.

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Timothy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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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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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juliette lena

August 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Nant Bach Retreat

John was very hospitable, the campsite was very convenient and comfortable. Lovely areas to drive and walk around nearby, I highly recommend :)

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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!