- Camping with Hiking
Campsites for hikers in River Avon
97% (1.8K) • 2,681 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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Campfires
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Abbey Home Farm
2. Abbey Home Farm
95%
(221)
Cirencester, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
The T Barn
3. 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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Campfires
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Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.
4. Marilyn Meadows- Vintage Airstream.
100%
(1)
Herefordshire, England · 1 unit
A vintage Airstream caravan in its own little meadow in the Herefordshire countryside
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
5. 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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Crooked Willows Farm
6. Crooked Willows Farm
91%
(22)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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Campfires
Potable water
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
7. 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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Campfires
Showers
Wookey Farm
8. Wookey Farm
98%
(181)
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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Southover Woods Wild Camping
9. Southover Woods Wild Camping
95%
(100)
Dorchester, England · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
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Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
10. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
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Woodside Country Park
11. 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Haywards Bridge Farm
12. Haywards Bridge Farm
77%
(13)
Shillingstone,, England · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. Eight acre small until recently growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
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Potable water
Gurt Yurts
13. Gurt Yurts
100%
(24)
Churchill, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside.
Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. The Yurt is big and sleeps up to four very comfortably. It has its own stove and outside is a washroom just for you with hot shower , toilet and sinks. Your own meadow allows you to just relax and be.
Up on the campfield you can bring your own tent or hire a Belle tent from us with all the fittings to camp contentedly. Our new Wash House has hot showers, flushing toilets and basins. You can light a fire and cook up a BBQ or maybe just watch the world go by.
A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you.
We moved here after an 18 month search 11 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
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Farrs Meadow
14. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
Wimborne, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
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Campfires
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Cotswolds Camping
15. Cotswolds Camping
87%
(176)
Charlbury, England · 56 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple camping surrounded by all the delicious Oxfordshire and Cotswolds village food offerings
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Tom's Field (New Forest)
16. Tom's Field (New Forest)
99%
(44)
Fordingbridge, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Small, family-run camping in the New Forest National Park, brought about by popular demand
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Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
17. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
99%
(86)
St Briavels, England · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
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Penylan Cider Farm
18. Penylan Cider Farm
96%
(24)
Pontrilas, Wales · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire
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Campfires
Showers
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
19. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
99%
(148)
Frome, England · 14 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
Elmwicke Camping
20. Elmwicke Camping
95%
(65)
Cheltenham, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jocelyn
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely quiet site, good pitches , great views. Welcoming host, thank you
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Luke
2 weeks ago
Tent
Nice and clean site with good access to nearby walks, enjoyed my stay, thanks
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Craig
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
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.
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Georgia
3 weeks ago
Tent
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!!
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Natalie
3 weeks ago
6 m travel trailer
With pets
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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Oli
3 weeks ago
Tent
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
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Pauline
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Swan Island Glamping and Camping
We stayed in the Swan and Mallard Pods and the accommodation was perfect in a beautiful setting. They were super cosy with electricity, an en-suite and plenty of utensils. There is Ye Olde Swan nearby, which has just recently reopened and is ideal for pub grub and a drink. Adenira welcomed us and was so helpful and friendly.. We would definitely recommend this little gem of a setting on the banks of the River Thames.
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Karl
April 2026
2 nights at Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.
Had an absolutely magical two night stay here for our anniversary. The bed is super comfy. The bath was so relaxing I'm afraid it might have ruined every other bath for me from here on out! The outdoor shower is superb, I've never felt so relaxed and energised.
The area is absolutely beautiful, we went for a walk on the gorgeous bluebell woods and the woodland commons.
Hostess was super friendly and helpful, I can't recommend it enough.
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jo
April 2026
3 m campervan
With pets
Lovely spot, but facilities a little spit n saw dust type of arrangement, that said only stayed a night so no problem for me. Host very approachable and knowledgeable about walks from site
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Matthew
March 2026
Tent
Mark and his partner were so welcoming and helpful for our stay, the land is breathtakingly beautiful we camped by the river and a 5min walk to an old steam railway cafe , couldn’t have asked for more it’s a 5star from us. We loved it and would definitely book again.
Many thanks and love
Matt & Heather
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Julie
November 2025
With pets
Wish we had longer! We loved the cosy and comfortable airstream caravan.
We hope to visit again one day.
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Jason
November 2025
5 m Class B
Great find. Chilled for a visit at the end of October.
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Chris
November 2025
6 m Class B
With pets
Very nice and clean facilities! Lovely location. Highly Recommended
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ginger
October 2025
Tent
Lovely and welcoming people and great camping pitches along with stunning views and perfect walks
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Bob
October 2025
5 m Class B
Still open this late in the season, with a convivial host. You need to be prepared for the composting loos but they were clean
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Nick
September 2025
Tent
David was an amazing host, extremely helpful and gave excellent advice. Facilities are not luxurious but erfectly adequate and what you want from a remotr campsite. Even though the wind blew hard we were well protected.
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Alec
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Wonderful spot! Incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Warm showers were an unexpected bonus!
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Marie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved our stay here - perfect for our dogs and us. It was really quiet, close to a few pubs and served lovely breakfast and coffee in the mornings.
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david
September 2025
5 m Class B
I found Qookey Farm Campsite by accident but liked the sound of not, being close to Wells and Glastonbury. It's quite a find. Each pitch is spacious, with its own power source and refuse collection point. Toilets are close by - the only downside? No shower facility. I'd recommend it to anyone..
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Susan
September 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
Such a relaxed place to go to. Enjoyed the cream tea, yummy homemade scones.
Very friendly people, warden was very helpful and approachable. Love the buildings around us, the river and the pitches were flexible. Definitely recommend
Sue
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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.
