Riverside Camping in Rendlesham Forest

Pitch your tent by the river in Rendlesham Forest—this area offers over 110 campsites with direct access to flowing water. You’ll find everything from wildlife-watching and fishing to snow-sports, all within easy reach. Top picks like Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid (13 reviews), and Constable Park (11 reviews) sit right by the water and let you wake to the sound of birds and the river. Most sites welcome pets and offer basics like toilets and showers. Prices start as low as £13 a night, with the average around £112, so there’s something for every budget. If you care about quick river access, good facilities, and a proper countryside vibe, Rendlesham Forest delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Pitch your tent by the river in Rendlesham Forest—this area offers over 110 campsites with direct access to flowing water. You’ll find everything from wildlife-watching and fishing to snow-sports, all within easy reach. Top picks like Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid (13 reviews), and Constable Park (11 reviews) sit right by the water and let you wake to the sound of birds and the river. Most sites welcome pets and offer basics like toilets and showers. Prices start as low as £13 a night, with the average around £112, so there’s something for every budget. If you care about quick river access, good facilities, and a proper countryside vibe, Rendlesham Forest delivers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

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72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

2. Brightwell Country Park

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1 unit · Glamping · Woodbridge, Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door

3. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

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39 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Sudbury, Suffolk, East Anglia

Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly. Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area! Bring your sound system and have your own party or event. Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away. Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.

4. Firs Glamping

5 units · Glamping · Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia

Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.

5. Constable Park

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17 units · Tents, Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options

6. Toad Hall Lodges

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5 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland

7. North Farm

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1 unit · Glamping · North Walsham, Norfolk, East Anglia

North Farm is situated in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, between the villages of Skeyton, Oxnead and Burgh. . Guests can spot all sorts of wildlife during the day and stargaze at night, with no streetlights to spoil the view. Being centrally located in Norfolk means that Norwich, the famous Norfolk broads and the Norfolk coast are all a short car ride away.

8. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

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13 units · Glamping · Lakenheath, England

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

Camper favorites in and near Rendlesham Forest

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Firs Glamping

5 units · Glamping · Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia

Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.

Constable Park

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(20)

17 units · Tents, Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options

Toad Hall Lodges

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(2)

5 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland

North Farm

88%

(4)

1 unit · Glamping · North Walsham, Norfolk, East Anglia

North Farm is situated in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, between the villages of Skeyton, Oxnead and Burgh. . Guests can spot all sorts of wildlife during the day and stargaze at night, with no streetlights to spoil the view. Being centrally located in Norfolk means that Norwich, the famous Norfolk broads and the Norfolk coast are all a short car ride away.

Willow Grove Farm Glamping

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(12)

13 units · Glamping · Lakenheath, England

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

Stories from the community

Q

September 2025

6 m travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

Great spot! The field was clean, the views were awesome, and the host was friendly. I’d come back!

Paul

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

Plenty of space where you’re pretty much left to your own devices. Portaloo in close proximity which was immaculate. You can pick your own pitch either in the wood, the field or next to the lake. We absolutely loved it. A great place to sit round the fire pit, listen to music, sink a beer and reminisce the good times. I found it the perfect place to decompress and forget the outside world! Took paddle boards and a kayak for a day down at Paper Mill Lock and it was perfect. Well worth a visit. £5 for all day parking, tea room and ice cream stall. The place was buzzing!! Tim’s land was the perfect base camp. Bravo Tim!!

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Teddy

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Brightwell Country Park

Great place to glamp, would love to go back and would certainly recommend.

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Susan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Whitlingham Broad Campsite

Brilliant place to camp. Couldn’t fault it. It was great being able to hire a fire pit to sit around in the evenings.

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Sally

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Whitlingham Broad Campsite

This has got to be one of the best campsites ever. The facilities are incredible, surrounded by trees, walkable distance to a brewery, cafe and broad and never too busy even when fully booked. I'm actually hesitant to write this review as I want to keep the secret to myself!

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dan

August 2025

5 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

Awesome to be able to forage your own wood and have a fire pretty much anywhere you like. Tim was very friendly and laid back. A few decent options to pitchup in a field or woods. Heads up no wild swimming there any more as stream has silted up but is still a natural spring there though and some incredbile old oak trees. Tim recommend the River Stour as a paddleboarding spot which was great and 30mins ish drive away. Subbury, henny or Bures all good for getting on the river if you that way inclined

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Andrew

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Whitlingham Broad Campsite

Excellent campsite with great features, very family friendly. Our boys loved running around and exploring and making new friends. And while being super close to Norwich, it doesn't feel that way at all!

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Giulia

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Whitlingham Broad Campsite

we loved camping here, the place is quiet and there is everything you need. Toilets were clean, there is a small shop where you can buy snacks. You can charge your phone for a small fee, and Linda is very helpful is sharing information and suggestions on things to do in the area. We had a great time and the children loved playing football in the field and building a den in the forest.

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matt

April 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid

Very friendly welcome by Tim and a peaceful stay in lovely woodlands