Camping in River Avon

Name: River Avon
Address: River Avon
Rating: 4.8235

From the grassy banks of the Wiltshire countryside to the urban riverbanks of Bath and Bristol, the River Avon is witness to some of South West England’s most impressive scenery. Whether you choose to set sail on a sightseeing cruise, navigate its canal ways on a narrowboat, or pitch your tent by the riverside, there’s plenty to explore along the river. In Wiltshire, escape the crowds for tranquil waterfront walks or bike rides, and stop by the mediaeval village of Lacock. Further west, the UNESCO city of Bath and Bristol both have iconic bridges spanning the river—the Pulteney Bridge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

96% (2.3K) • 4,667 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in River Avon

Swan Island Glamping and Camping

1. Swan Island Glamping and Camping

89%

(306)

Oxfordshire, England · 38 units · Tents, Glamping

A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge

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Abbey Home Farm

2. Abbey Home Farm

94%

(223)

Cirencester, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

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Noxon Farm

3. Noxon Farm

100%

(22)

Lydney, England · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Surrounded by the lush, ancient woodlands in the Forest of Dean forest, this serene and spacious 2 acre field offers the perfect backdrop for your next camping adventure. The field is part of an old dairy farm with beautiful fishing lake. Our camping facilities are eco friendly and we have 2 compost toilets along with wash basins and washing up sinks. Two hot showers as well. Solar lighting is at the facilities and there is a fire pit available.

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Willow Farm

4. Willow Farm

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(1)

Fairford, England · 27 units

Campsite in fields adjacent to the scenic grounds of a beautiful 16th century thatched cottage.

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Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

5. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%

(357)

Crickhowell, Wales · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

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Little Eden Riverside Campsite

6. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

98%

(64)

England · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A very warm welcome to our guests at Little Eden, a restful and relaxing, riverside campsite for tents and campervans with grass pitches. We’re in a great spot if you love fishing, kayaking, gorge walking, cycling, seasides, fossil hunting, wild swimming, fell running, bird watching, archaeology or even Viking history! We are 9 miles from the mystical Glastonbury Abbey and Tor and directly on a Sustrans 33 cycle path route. The River Brue runs alongside the campsite with damsel flies fluttering by and kingfishers darting back and forth. We are on the Somerset levels so the sunsets are amazing as well as night time stargazing. We have a private, wooden jetty where you can launch your own paddle board. It’s a perfect get away for campers and nature lovers. Bring your own raised BBQs and logs or buy firewood on site. A family run campsite around 30 miles south of Bristol on the banks of the River Brue, it has a relaxed vibe and we try to keep things simple and straight forward. It’s ideal for doing some day trips nearby, then lighting the BBQ and playing Frisbee (games box you are most welcome to use). Shower and toilet, drinking water, washing-up sink in garden kitchenette. Our big sister site is just 4 miles away, and the café bar at 'Wall Eden Farm' serves fantastic coffee, cake, and family-made Somerset cider. If looking for classic countryside pub meal The Duck at Burtle and The Bird at Westhay are local favourites, be sure to book! Burnham on Sea close by has great fish and chips, a sandy beach, a pier and promenade if you like salty fingers and sandy toes. *DIRECTIONS* Little Eden Adventures is on Goole Maps Postcode takes you within 200 meters of campsite, look for white house with flagpole on stone bridge over river. What3words master.musical.titles. Our grandmother and her 5 sisters grew up milking cattle on the land. It’s steeped in history and archaeology. Bring your fishing rod as there are bream and roach in the River Brue. The site is a dream for cyclists. Electric vehicle charging at Wall Eden Farm with a Farmshop stocked with essential supplies, Moonshine and sweet treats. Sorry no pets as livestock in neighbouring fields. Big Adventures and Little Moments Warmest Wishes, Team Little Eden

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Crooked Willows Farm

7. Crooked Willows Farm

92%

(24)

Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm

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Stockbridge View Campsite

8. Stockbridge View Campsite

94%

(100)

Stockbridge, England · 62 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A simple campsite in the Test Valley, just a 15-minute walk from Stockbridge

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The T Barn

9. The T Barn

99%

(90)

Cirencester, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

10. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%

(60)

Aldsworth, England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

11. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

87%

(43)

Trowbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.

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Wookey Farm

12. Wookey Farm

98%

(184)

Wookey, England · 44 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep

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Wytch Wood Camping

13. Wytch Wood Camping

99%

(86)

Crewkerne, England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm

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Oxwick Farm

14. Oxwick Farm

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(79)

Bristol, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping

Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.

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Holyrood Farm Campsite

15. Holyrood Farm Campsite

97%

(33)

Shaftesbury, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Wild camping half a mile from Shaftesbury Spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale Campfires allowed As is the setting: small and secluded Holyrood Farm Campsite is in Dorset countryside overlooking the Blackmore Vale, within easy walking distance of the pubs and shops of Shaftesbury. It's close to several good footpaths for walking too. 10 minute walk to the famous Gold Hill.

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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

16. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%

(33)

Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping

Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset

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Southover Woods Wild Camping

17. Southover Woods Wild Camping

95%

(100)

Dorchester, England · 8 units

Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland

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Woodside Country Park

18. Woodside Country Park

98%

(150)

Ledbury, England · 65 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Glamping pods, Scandinavian lodges and first-class camping and caravanning in 25-acre's of Herefordshire countryside, covered by pockets of woodland

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Berrends Farm

19. Berrends Farm

96%

(39)

Ledbury, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.

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Spring Hill Wild Camping

20. Spring Hill Wild Camping

97%

(91)

Andover, England · 15 units

Spring Hill Wild Camping is a camping site set in the beautiful Hampshire village of St Mary Bourne. Within easy walking distance of the two local pubs, the well stocked village shop and a pick-your-own fruit farm with cafe and play areas. The campsite aims to be a low impact, environmentally friendly site, providing only the basic necessities for camping; well maintained toilets and clean water. If you are looking for hot showers and a pool, this is not the campsite for you. If you are looking for beautiful views, countryside walks and open fires Spring Hill Wild Camping is the campsite for you.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

charlie

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crooked Willows Farm

Great campsite, chilled out owner, good people, toilets don't smell like most do. Will be booking again soon 🙂

Remy

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

Weekend Trip to Abbey Home Farm

Fantastic nights sleep, a brilliant atmosphere farm shop had excellent food, staff were incredibly friendly a great stop!!

Andrew

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Noxon Farm

A wonderful hideaway in a beautiful setting away from the noisy world. Everything is just right here, a lovely walks immediately from the site.

Duncan

2 weeks ago

5 m campervan

3 nights at Noxon Farm

Great location, loads of space and generally very quiet. Hot shower worked well. Direct access on to footpath through woods - amazing amounts of wild garlic when we were there. Owners very helpful.

Simon

2 weeks ago

4 m campervan

2 nights at Noxon Farm

Had a lovely couple of days. Amazing forest. All facilities great and Abi only too keen to help.

moira

2 weeks ago

4 m campervan

With pets

3 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

A lovely peaceful unspoiled field adjacent to miles of beautiful heathland- no light pollution so starry skies, the rustle of wind in the trees is tranquil and calming- a friendly and accommodating host, Richard is very welcoming- I loved my 3 night stay there

Angela

2 weeks ago

5 m Class A

With pets

4 nights at Wookey Farm

Very quiet,only 3 others on the site when we were there.Close to Glastonbury and Wells.

Emily

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

1 night at Wookey Farm

Wookey Farm was an absolute delight! We visited on a sunny April day and it was so peaceful, with the sounds of birds and farm animals all around us. The land is beautifully maintained and everything was very clean. Such a relaxing escape, would highly recommend! And the goats were incredibly friendly, which made it even more special 🐐💛

Jocelyn

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Lovely quiet site, good pitches , great views. Welcoming host, thank you

Luke

3 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

Nice and clean site with good access to nearby walks, enjoyed my stay, thanks

Hebe

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Berrends Farm

Lovely space had a nice shower then settled down for the evening calm and well set up space

David

3 weeks ago

4 m campervan

2 nights at Wookey Farm

Just returned from an outstanding stay at Wookey Farm campsite. The grass pitch we booked could not of been better spacious, level, incredible views, its own fire pit area tucked away but adjoining the pitch. Loos were great best kept composting toilets if seen. Quiet yet relaxed site decent farm shop and great walks. We will be back need to try out the communal wood fired oven next time 👍

Many options to pitch tents or bring camper vans on site.

Luke

April 2026

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

Very much enjoyed our stay. Clean basic facilities. Friendly and Helpful Warden. Small Park to keep the kids entertained. It was everything we wanted, thanks for having us!

Craig

April 2026

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

Easy check in and check out, friendly owners. Produce and cider available to buy. Great location with close proximity to Bath (c25mins drive), Bruton, Frome and Trowbridge all nearby. Good shower and toilet facilities. Level pitches. Nice to have the river nearby.

Georgia

April 2026

Tent

2 nights at Abbey Home Farm

Such a great campsite with gorgeous views and super quiet with different options to set up pitch with or without vehicle. Toilets were clean and warm showers. Farm shop was a little walk through the woods so you don’t get the hustle and bustle from that at all but still have access to food/drink by foot although the site is very near local shops by car too. Lovely little walk marked out too to wander around the farm. Staff at the shop & check in were super friendly and helpful, we felt really welcomed!!

Jens

April 2026

6 m Class A

2 nights at Stockbridge View Campsite

We stayed in our motorhome on hard standing pitch, no electric hook up. David’s site is full of really nice people, and there’s a very relaxed atmosphere. Facilities are good, great walk down to the village and a massive open sky to watch the stars at night. It does come with being next to a road and there’s a clay pigeon shooting field next door, but it didn’t interfere with us having a great time.

Natalie

April 2026

6 m travel trailer

With pets

14 nights at Crooked Willows Farm

We absolutely love this site. Richard the host is friendly and welcoming, you can tell he’s proud of his site. The eco toilets are great and very well maintained. 👍🏻 Water on tap and a hot shower as well. These are exactly what you need for offgrid camping. You’re surrounded by nature. Falling asleep to the owls waking up to the cuckoo. Perfect. 😍 We even had the pleasure of the cow choir in the next field mooing away. Was great. ☺️ There is also a course fishing lake which you can use for a very reasonable daily fee. Hubby hasn’t fished yet but we had a wander and it is stunning very clean and well maintained lake. Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oli

April 2026

Tent

1 night at Crooked Willows Farm

Peaceful, private and well maintained. It is what it is really, a farmers field with compositing toilets. Friendly owners, nice setting and well priced. Thanks for having me

janehenderson74

April 2026

7 m campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Stockbridge View Campsite

What a lovely campsite, just how they used to be. Felt very safe bring a solo camper. Everyone friendly and campsite warden popped round frequently to check in on campers. Lovely walks across the road and a easy walk into stockbridge. Toliets and showers clean and worked well.

Kayaking on the River Brue from the campsite

mia

April 2026

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Little Eden Riverside Campsite

Recently stayed here with a groups of friends and would definitely recommend! Great campsite with good facilities and a peaceful atmosphere. The pitches were spacious, and had everything we needed for a great weekend! Would happily stay again.

River Avon camping guide

When to go

Summer (June through August) is the best time to get on the water, and events and festivals are often held along the riverfronts in Bath and Bristol. Boat tours and cruises typically run from mid-March to mid-October, although winter visits are still possible for private groups. Many campsites stay open year-round, but be sure to check for seasonal closures.

Know before you go

The River Avon (or Bristol Avon) rises in South Gloucestershire and flows through Wiltshire, Bath, and Bristol, before connecting to the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Kennet Navigation.
Sightseeing cruises or multi-day boat cruises along the River Avon are possible from Bath and Bristol.
Most campsites in South West England require advance booking, and you may need to pay the full amount before arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular activities along the River Avon in South West England?

Popular activities along the River Avon in South West England include sightseeing cruises, multi-day boat cruises, tranquil waterfront walks, bike rides, and camping. You can also explore different options for camping near River Avon on Hipcamp.

When is the best time to go on the water along the River Avon in South West England?

The best time to go on the water along the River Avon in South West England is during the summer months (June through August). Boat tours and cruises typically run from mid-March to mid-October, although winter visits are still possible for private groups. Many campsites stay open year-round, but be sure to check for seasonal closures.