- Camping with Hiking
Campsites for hikers in River Avon
97% (1.9K) • 2,433 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in River Avon
Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
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(391)
Crickhowell, Wales · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
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The T Barn
2. The T Barn
99%
(103)
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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Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
3. Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
87%
(51)
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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Paddington Farm
4. Paddington Farm
94%
(33)
Glastonbury, England · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
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Loves Hill Camping
5. Loves Hill Camping
99%
(36)
Somerset, England · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.
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Gurt Yurts
6. Gurt Yurts
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(33)
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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Charisworth Farm
7. Charisworth Farm
98%
(108)
Blandford, England · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A spacious campsite in a traditional parkland setting, with campfires allowed and farm animals to meet
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Elmwicke Camping
8. Elmwicke Camping
95%
(77)
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
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Abbey Home Farm
9. Abbey Home Farm
94%
(225)
Cirencester, England · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
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Crooked Willows Farm
10. Crooked Willows Farm
91%
(38)
Wimborne. Dorset, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Adults-only, back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm
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Haywards Bridge Farm
11. Haywards Bridge Farm
85%
(20)
Shillingstone,, England · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
We are a Riverside Wild Camp site. A five 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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Southover Woods Wild Camping
12. Southover Woods Wild Camping
95%
(109)
Dorchester, England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
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Wookey Farm
13. Wookey Farm
98%
(198)
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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Swan Island Glamping and Camping
14. Swan Island Glamping and Camping
89%
(323)
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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Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins
15. Wolford Wood Camping & Cabins
99%
(36)
Moreton In Marsh, England · 10 units
Family camping in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow beside an ancient woodland and SSSI
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Offas Dyke Retreat
16. Offas Dyke Retreat
100%
(4)
England · 10 units
A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide.
Site is set in 3 acres with new 2023 communal space, including games room sofa snug, dinning area, new wet rooms and kitchen to be complete December 2023.
You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander. The Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too.
A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a 7 minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals, local ales. If you can manage a little further (a 6 minutes walk), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats.
5 ensuite railway carriages with kitchenette, 2 pods and 3 further carriages use shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.
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Wytch Wood Camping
17. Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(90)
Crewkerne, England · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
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Marshwood Farm Camping
18. Marshwood Farm Camping
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(53)
Dinton, England · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
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Little Fleece at Folly Farm
19. Little Fleece at Folly Farm
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(70)
Newbury, England · 1 unit
A cosy and luxurious shepherds hut for two on a beautiful farm in the Wessex Downs.
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Harry's Meadow
20. Harry's Meadow
97%
(81)
Fordingbridge, England · 51 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Adam
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
Had a lovely weekend, low density camping lots of room between each pitch. We stayed in the upper meadow with wonderful views and fantastic walks very nearby…some are very steep….This is wild camping with compost loos, I love that you use a wheelbarrow to transport your camping equipment from your car and the site is effectively car free….We took our black lab and he was very chilled here, laying in the long grass. Fire-pits are provided, perfect for marshmallow s’mores .we will go back again
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CJ
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
We really enjoyed camping at Mark’s campsite. It’s a proper back to basics campsite, though there is a portaloo and fresh water available, where you can have a campfire and enjoy the simple life. The views are beautiful and there’s access to the river which we kayaked on. Mark was very attentive and checked in with us to make sure we were having a good time. If you want a no frill, value for money camping experience, this is the campsite for you.
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Karolina
1 week ago
Tent
Great campsite! Intimate, great views, friendly owner! Our kind of place! Thank you - we loved it!
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Ieva
1 week ago
Tent
Such a lovely campsite, the views are stunning and all the facilities just perfect! 😊 Especially the hot shower, fridge and kettle which was exactly what I needed being someone who doesn't have much of the camping gear. The wildflowers meadows look fabulous despite the dry summer. It's clear the owners have put lots of effort in maintaining these wild spaces! Great to have lots of info of nearby pubs and places to visit too. Really amazing stay! Absolutely recommend it!
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Andrew
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Excellent camp site. Amazing views and walks available. Would 100% book again.
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Will
1 week ago
Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite
Total peace and tranquility, in beautiful surroundings with so much space. Such a tonic.
The host, Pridie, is very welcoming/helpful and available to answer all questions :)
Thank you!
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Louis
1 week ago
Tent
Great stay at Cwmffrwd. Picturesque location and the levelled pitches were ideal. Facilities also great and Pridie was friendly too. Would be more than happy to stay again
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Henry
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Just the most beautiful spot. This was our second stay and I hope we will be back again soon. Great facilities (loos, showers etc). Pridie is a fabulous host - welcoming and knowledgeable. Can’t recommend this site enough.
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Marie
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great campsite!!
First time campers and would and definitely return.
The bar, pizzas and coffee station lovely added touches
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Fred
2 weeks ago
Tent
Quiet, all the services you would need, lovely plots.
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Chloe
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely simple camping. Stayed in camp field 1 with electric hook-up. The plots are nicely spaced out for some privacy either the hedges/bushes.
Clean compost toilets, two washing up areas. Lovely walks nearby. Children can play in the stream that runs along the farm. The farm is very rustic but a lovely additional fit camping with children. Lots of lovely families with children who were happy to play together. There was an old communal pizza oven area which was overgrown and unusable, would be lovely to see this done up and working again. Would definitely recommend for a quiet, peaceful and laid back camping holiday.
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Chris
2 weeks ago
3 m campervan
With kids
My daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights in our campervan. Everyone working on site was super friendly and helpful. Everything was pretty spotless to be honest, regarding the portaloos (which were always clean and well stocked up) and the showers (which are nice and bright, clean, modern and toasty) so top marks for that.
The coffee was spot on from the Troff trailer, as we're the pizzas! There's a great communal space, which is covered and has several benches and tables... With a communal firepit (for as and when the current ban is lifted)
A brilliant stay... Met some great people. Super family friendly and in a great spot for exploring all around this part of the world. Will be back for sure and spreading the word about this cool little spot.
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Tanya
3 weeks ago
Tent
We loved camping here for 5 nights! The setting is very peaceful, with lots of space, and the best view of the Tor! The toilers and showers were ideal.
It's a beautiful 35 minute walk into Glastonbury town, and about the same to Glastonbury tor.
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Clare
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Very relaxing. Lovely space. Clean, quiet and a brilliant location
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Sean
3 weeks ago
7 m Class A
With pets
We had a great weekend in a simple quiet camp there was a clean toilet and drinking water the train station and cafe is so close and lovely yo have a look round. CoOp it very convenient too
Thank you very much for a lovely place to spend the weekend we will be seeing you again
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Kate
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Really lovely campsite, we loved the farm and watching the goats being milked and the lovely little farm shop. We also enjoyed paddling in the stream.
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Joanna
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Excellent camp spot, wild and beautiful annd quiet and great hosts super friendly! Would recomment
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Peter
3 weeks ago
Tent
I'd camp here again. Lovely site with space to pitch in privacy and woods to walk through in a great location. Run by friendly people as well.
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Sinead
3 weeks ago
With kids
Great campsite with brilliant clean facilities in a picturesque peaceful setting. Lovely comfy beds and fresh towels and lots of useful local information listed in the folder. Short walk to cure village pub with tasty food. Would definitely come again!
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Justin
August 2026
Tent
With pets
Really relaxing and peaceful place to camp very private would definitely recommend this place for getting away for a break with the family or friends
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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.
