Campsites with swimming near Reading

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In Reading, your best bet for swimming-friendly camping comes with over 100 sites where you can pitch a tent and dive right in. You’ll find spots with river access, clear lakes, and even wild swimming holes tucked behind hedgerows. Top picks like Little Thakeham Farm (38 reviews), The T Barn (34 reviews), and Small Trees Campsite (23 reviews) get frequent nods from campers who want more than just a place to sleep. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer toilets—not always a given. When you’re not swimming, you can saddle up for horseback riding, head out hiking, or spot wildlife at dawn. Expect to pay around £100 per night, though you’ll spot deals as low as £12 if you’re quick. Bring your swimmers, leave your worries, and enjoy Reading’s wild water spots.

98% (174) 191 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Reading

Rolling Fields Glamping

1. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
16km from Reading · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
The Real Campsite at Park Farm

2. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

98%
(21)
47km from Reading · 9 units
Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£55
 / night
Great Cotmarsh Farm

3. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%
(13)
63km from Reading · 7 units
Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Bring your own tent to share our little slice of heaven.  Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and a pizza oven for your to make the best tasting stonebaked pizzas with bases provided. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£41
 / night
Small Trees Campsite

4. Small Trees Campsite

97%
(38)
64km from Reading · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

5. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
68km from Reading · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

6. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
69km from Reading · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
The T Barn

7. The T Barn

99%
(90)
72km from Reading · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
The Field at Findon

8. The Field at Findon

100%
(33)
75km from Reading · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Harry's Meadow

9. Harry's Meadow

97%
(73)
76km from Reading · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Harry's Field New Forest

10. Harry's Field New Forest

92%
(60)
81km from Reading · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£32
 / night
The Oaks Poultry Farm

11. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
83km from Reading · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£45
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

12. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
84km from Reading · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Glamping Retreat & Campsite

13. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%
(10)
84km from Reading · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£19
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

14. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
86km from Reading · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Earth Camp

15. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
87km from Reading · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Tomkins Farm

16. Tomkins Farm

96%
(164)
87km from Reading · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
The Secret Campsite

17. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
89km from Reading · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

18. Romantic Country Glamping

92%
(12)
90km from Reading · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Ninham Country Holidays

19. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
91km from Reading · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

20. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
100km from Reading · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night

In Reading, your best bet for swimming-friendly camping comes with over 100 sites where you can pitch a tent and dive right in. You’ll find spots with river access, clear lakes, and even wild swimming holes tucked behind hedgerows. Top picks like Little Thakeham Farm (38 reviews), The T Barn (34 reviews), and Small Trees Campsite (23 reviews) get frequent nods from campers who want more than just a place to sleep. Most sites allow campfires, welcome pets, and offer toilets—not always a given. When you’re not swimming, you can saddle up for horseback riding, head out hiking, or spot wildlife at dawn. Expect to pay around £100 per night, though you’ll spot deals as low as £12 if you’re quick. Bring your swimmers, leave your worries, and enjoy Reading’s wild water spots.

98% (174) 191 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Reading

Rolling Fields Glamping

1. Rolling Fields Glamping

100%
(35)
16km from Reading · 6 units
Luxury farm glamping with epic views, a 10-minute walk from the Thames
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
The Real Campsite at Park Farm

2. The Real Campsite at Park Farm

98%
(21)
47km from Reading · 9 units
Back-to-basics camping in rural Oxfordshire with big views
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£55
 / night
Great Cotmarsh Farm

3. Great Cotmarsh Farm

100%
(13)
63km from Reading · 7 units
Nature isn't tidy so expect some wilderness when you visit. We manage Great Cotmarsh Farm in a way that helps nature flourish and our small campsite, with panoramic views of the Marlborough Downs, is managed to the same philosophy. Small and quiet, tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside our campsite is arranged around pathways and pitches mown into one of our fields for Spring and Summertime. Bring your own tent to share our little slice of heaven.  Sleep under canvas and enjoy the pleasures of campfires and proper outdoor cooking. We have our own delicious 100% pasture fed lamb and beef to buy for hearty evening meals and a pizza oven for your to make the best tasting stonebaked pizzas with bases provided. When you visit you can say hello to our stunning native breed cattle and sheep and explore our wonderful, species diverse pasture. If you are after the kind of holiday where you can have fun outdoors, nourish yourself with delicious food and discover your connection to nature - Great Cotmarsh Farm is the perfect place to come and stay. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, foodie fanatic or love touring historic homes and gardens, Wiltshire and the surrounding area has tons on offer and we will provide you with a welcome pack full of useful information. If you want to keep your stay super local, there are footpaths leading off the farm into local meadows and up onto the Marlborough Downs, including access up onto the White Horse Trail. Within walking or quick cycling distance of the farm is the fantastic Broad Town Brewery and Hop Garden where you can enjoy locally brewed ales and street food vendors at the weekends.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£41
 / night
Small Trees Campsite

4. Small Trees Campsite

97%
(38)
64km from Reading · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, campfire-friendly and dog-friendly campsite with approachable hosts
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Little Thakeham Farm

5. Little Thakeham Farm

97%
(57)
68km from Reading · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Almost wild camping in rural Sussex, with campfires, good footpaths and a pub within 15 minutes' walk
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

6. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
69km from Reading · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
The T Barn

7. The T Barn

99%
(90)
72km from Reading · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£29
 / night
The Field at Findon

8. The Field at Findon

100%
(33)
75km from Reading · 4 units
Bell tent camping in the South Downs National Park
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Harry's Meadow

9. Harry's Meadow

97%
(73)
76km from Reading · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Back-to-basics camping with campfires in a spacious wildflower meadow, set on a beautiful New Forest estate
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Harry's Field New Forest

10. Harry's Field New Forest

92%
(60)
81km from Reading · 63 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£32
 / night
The Oaks Poultry Farm

11. The Oaks Poultry Farm

100%
(10)
83km from Reading · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly summer camping on an East Sussex farm
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£45
 / night
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

12. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel

92%
(38)
84km from Reading · 41 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£31
 / night
Glamping Retreat & Campsite

13. Glamping Retreat & Campsite

95%
(10)
84km from Reading · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Retro Staycations near Ryde on the Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£19
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

14. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
86km from Reading · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Earth Camp

15. Earth Camp

90%
(34)
87km from Reading · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are a small, family run, eco-friendly campsite in Chailey, set in a peaceful pocket of Sussex countryside. Our uniqueness includes therapies offered on site, including massage, reiki and pellowah; our classes run on site, including yoga, and gong baths; the wide range of outdoor games we can provide; and our commitment to making your camping experience as pleasurable as possible. We also have a fantastic wood-fired sauna all day on Saturdays, a delicious pizza oven on Saturday evenings, and a coffee truck on weekend mornings! We allow campfires and dogs, and for those who seek a little luxury in camping, we have spacious hot showers. We also have a number of beautiful Bell Tents available to hire, which we will put up for you prior to your arrival (min 2 nights). Look our for our special weekends, including Star Parties, Yoga Retreats, Singing Circles and Wellness Weekends. We also have delicious wood-fired pizzas on Saturday evenings, and an artisan coffee trucks with superb pastries on weekend mornings 8-10am.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Tomkins Farm

16. Tomkins Farm

96%
(164)
87km from Reading · 42 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Relaxed camping beside a lake on an East Sussex farm, with alpacas, llamas, and camels
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
The Secret Campsite

17. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
89km from Reading · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

18. Romantic Country Glamping

92%
(12)
90km from Reading · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Ninham Country Holidays

19. Ninham Country Holidays

100%
(38)
91km from Reading · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A stunning, family-friendly campsite on the stunning, family-friendly Isle of Wight
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

20. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
100km from Reading · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night

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