Riverside Camping Near Banbury

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for camping enthusiasts! If you're looking for a riverside camping experience near Banbury, England, you're in luck. With over 1500 available options in this area alone, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect spot to set up camp by the river. Plus, with an average price per night of just £26 and options as low as £10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Looking for recommendations? Check out these top campsites with glowing reviews: Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), and Digeddi Wildlife Camping (38 reviews). And don't worry, popular facilities like potable water, campfires, and cooking equipment are readily available. So whether you're into fishing or paddling, get ready for an unforgettable riverside camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Banbury

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for camping enthusiasts! If you're looking for a riverside camping experience near Banbury, England, you're in luck. With over 1500 available options in this area alone, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect spot to set up camp by the river. Plus, with an average price per night of just £26 and options as low as £10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Looking for recommendations? Check out these top campsites with glowing reviews: Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (53 reviews), Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), and Digeddi Wildlife Camping (38 reviews). And don't worry, popular facilities like potable water, campfires, and cooking equipment are readily available. So whether you're into fishing or paddling, get ready for an unforgettable riverside camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Banbury

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%

(72)

145km from Banbury · 3 units · Glamping

Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else

2. River Dove Camp

100%

(103)

108km from Banbury · 10 units · Tents

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

3. Campsite 360°

100%

(5)

119km from Banbury · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Campsite 360° – Wild Freedom in the Black Mountains Tucked away in the untamed beauty of the Black Mountains, Campsite 360° is a true off-grid retreat for those seeking peace, space, and adventure. With panoramic views stretching to the horizon, this wild, solar-powered haven offers a rare escape from the noise and rush of modern life. Wake to the sound of birdsong, breathe crisp mountain air, and watch the sun spill across rolling hills and valleys. Whether you pitch a tent under a starlit sky, park up your campervan in a secluded spot, or simply spend your days exploring, Campsite 360° is all about reconnecting with nature – and yourself. Our land is more than a campsite – it’s a living landscape. You’ll find open meadows, sheltered hollows, and vantage points perfect for soaking up 360-degree views. There are no bright city lights here, just a canopy of stars at night and the distant silhouette of mountains by day. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and small groups looking for a space to gather, celebrate, or simply unwind. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, the surrounding Black Mountains offer endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. If relaxation is your goal, pull up a chair, light a campfire, and let the world drift away. Facilities & Features: Spacious, unmarked pitches for tents and campervans Off-grid, solar-powered amenities Fresh air and no traffic noise – just nature Fire pits available (wood supplied on request) Pet-friendly – dogs welcome on leads Stunning views in every direction Why Choose Campsite 360°? This is camping as it’s meant to be – simple, peaceful, and in harmony with the land. Our focus is on providing space and freedom, not crowded plots and strict schedules. You’re free to choose your spot, wander the land, and immerse yourself in the rhythms of the natural world. If you’re looking for an authentic wild camping experience with the convenience of a welcoming base, you’ve found it. Come with an open mind, leave with a full heart.

4. Farm sleep cabin

90km from Banbury · 1 unit · Glamping

Wonderful elevated views over the stunning grade 1 listed country estate from your tiny house bedroom.

5. The Barn KT9

97%

(271)

107km from Banbury · 22 units · Tents, Glamping

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

6. The Slips

91%

(85)

145km from Banbury · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside

7. The Meadow @ Waples Mill

95%

(40)

117km from Banbury · 12 units · Tents

Spacious grass pitches in the green Essex countryside A 15-minute drive to Chelmsford; 40 minutes to Audley End Tractor rides on site; firepits provided for campfires. Rural walks, How about proper farm activities like tractor rides (ask site staff for details)? The place to find all this is The Meadow at Waples Mill, an Essex farm site between Chelmsford and Dunmow (and about 15 minutes’ drive from both). This family-friendly site is handy for walks on the Essex Way and other local footpaths, and tractor and trailer rides around the farm are organised on alternate days to give guests a glimpse into agricultural life. Activities complete for the day, it's time to chill out, and that should be easy here – all pitches have access to toilets and hot showers in a trailer close by, and firepits are provided so you can have a safe campfire (with wood available to buy on site and a great farm shop 10 minutes’ drive away for fireside snacks). Pitches themselves are large (please note only one tent per pitch is allowed), well kept and well spaced within a meadow that backs onto the River Roding. Dogs are welcome, and there are plenty of places to take them for a walk nearby. London folk looking for a quick escape to the countryside, this is a place to bear in mind – it’s only about an hour and quarter by road from the city.

8. Daisy May’s Farm

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(178)

109km from Banbury · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months) There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

9. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

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(59)

144km from Banbury · 16 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

10. Shotover Country Park Wild Camping

37km from Banbury · 25 units · Tents

Our 7 acre property is a mixture of woodland and meadows with a fresh water spring and several fruit and nut trees. It is wild and mysterious with amazing sunsets and we are just a stones throw away from Shotover Country Park, which is the real Narnia. C S Lewis lived on the edge of Shotover woods and so we can fairly assume that Shotover is the inspiration for the Narnia trilogy. Shotover Country Park is one of Oxfords best kept secrets and consists of 280 acres of freely accessible woodland and open countryside. It is a paradise for dog walkers, horse riders and cyclists and also has natural sandpits for children to enjoy. We will be offering woodland rides from this location in 2026 as we need to do some fencing work first.

11. Huckleberry Farm

81%

(16)

25km from Banbury · 6 units · Tents, Glamping

A back-to-basics campsite that’s well placed for visiting Oxford and the Cotswolds

12. Little Ranch Glamping

100%

(12)

139km from Banbury · 3 units · Glamping

Glamping on a charming smallholding beside the Llangollen Canal

13. Treflach Farm

99%

(46)

145km from Banbury · 8 units · Tents, Glamping

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

14. The Pig Place Campsite

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(93)

7km from Banbury · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

15. Pytingwyn Woods

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(137)

142km from Banbury · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

16. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

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(148)

16km from Banbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

17. Laleham Camping Club

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(10)

94km from Banbury · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.

18. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

125km from Banbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

19. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%

(292)

110km from Banbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

20. Farrs Meadow

96%

(141)

147km from Banbury · 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

Camper favorites near Banbury

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Treflach Farm

99%

(46)

145km from Banbury · 8 units · Tents, Glamping

Bell tents and a yurt on a regenerative farm in Shropshire

The Pig Place Campsite

92%

(93)

7km from Banbury · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm

Pytingwyn Woods

97%

(137)

142km from Banbury · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons

Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

95%

(148)

16km from Banbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.

Laleham Camping Club

100%

(10)

94km from Banbury · 124 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Our 100 pitch campsite is located in the protected Green Belt area to the west of London. With the River Thames on one side and Laleham Park on all others, the beautiful surroundings are hard to beat given the proximity to the capital. The campsite is run voluntarily by its members, with day-to-day matters being handled by an elected committee and wardens.

Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

125km from Banbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

97%

(292)

110km from Banbury · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

Farrs Meadow

96%

(141)

147km from Banbury · 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

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Paul

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

This campsite is fantastic. We attend once a year in November. It has a somewhere to park, compost toilet and the great outdoors. The owner is a perfect gentleman. Always helpful, happy and accommodating. We will be back next year. Thank you!

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erin

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!

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Andrea

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

Easy to get on the pitches by ourselves and had the whole site for us, not surprising as it’s late November! Very quiet and loved it! We will be back again for the 3rd time

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Tom

November 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Campsite 360°

Great spot, lovely views, nice and quiet - would come back!

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Paul

November 2025

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I only stayed two night on my own but will definitely come back.

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Chris

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Campsite 360°

A fabulous remote and quiet location with fabulous views. It’s quite high up and exposed so pack some layers!

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Chris

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

Lovely little basic campsite, nice and close to Brecon town. Will definitely be staying here again in the near future

Kayaking on the River Brue from the campsite

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Graham

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Little Eden Riverside Campsite

The area i lovely and quiet with plenty of wildlife I went in autumn/winter time so not a lot going on at the site Can imagine it’s busy during summer months

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Haven

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Little Eden Riverside Campsite

We loved our stay at Little Eden. This was my second visit and I can see it becoming a little home away from home in the future. It brings a lovely sense of peace driving up the driveway.

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James

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

A really beautiful little spot for the night. Lots of places to pitch and the river flowing through provides a really nice backdrop.

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Cassie

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

4 nights at Campsite 360°

Absolutely gorgeous spot !! Amazing Mountain View. Very basic but perfect for wanting to just chill in peace. The owner is so helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting a quiet spot 😊

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Chloe

October 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Campsite 360°

Amazing campsite, stunning views in every direction. We stayed here after our foraging course in Hay on Wye and we were greeted by Ross, super friendly and welcoming host. We thoroughly enjoyed walking in the local area. We can't wait to go back next year.

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Paul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

We had a great time during our stay at the site. We chose to camp by the small river that runs through the property and it was beautiful, almost like in the wild. Highly recommend!

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Jonpaul

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pytingwyn Woods

I was really impressed with the location and secondly the peace and quiet at the time of my camp. With the lovely sound of the river nearby it was an excellent stay. A great find.

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Fatima

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Huckleberry Farm

Our getaway to Huckleberry Farm was a gift for my husband’s birthday. Everything from start to finish was really organised and fun. Met all of our expectations. Charlotte and everyone on site were really helpful and sweet. We enjoyed horse riding and seeing the guinea pigs. We stayed in the shepherd’s hut, a clean and well maintained space that felt like home for the night. All in all a wonderful experience. Completely recommend! Thank you Charlotte and everyone at Huckleberry Farm for having Ali & I. Looking back to visiting again sometime soon!

Grass Campsite with wooden jetty access to River Brue

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James

October 2025

4 m pop-up camper

1 night at Little Eden Riverside Campsite

We had a great stay. We stayed for one night and used it as a base to cycle to Glastonbury and back. We were left to ourselves and trusted by the owner which we loved. Sites like this are the reason we bought out camper van. Thanks for a great stay.

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Elisa

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Daisy May’s Farm

LOVED this stay. If your little one has sensitive ears you may need ear plugs/defenders as the aircrafts are rather loud. But over all, I loved this trip. Maybe need to take your own headlamp/torch as bathroom lamps were temperamental. Staff were amazing, everything well equipped. Would definitely recommend.

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Charlie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

Excellent site, so relaxing and beautiful: just as described. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely return and highly recommend

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Ryan

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Barn KT9

It is well organised, easy to access and you really do feel you are in the countryside/out in the wide open spaces. I highly recommend this site and aim to be back very soon!

This is where you will find all the facilities on site!

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Emily

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Little Eden Riverside Campsite

Wow, Little Eden is exactly what it says it is. It has everything for a wonderful camping experience. You are totally emmersed in Nature. You can hear the wild life and birds around you. You can use a fire pit and sit outside under the stars, whilst keeping warm. The decor is beautiful, the facilities are great. Showers, toilets, washing machine, fridge and anything else you can think of. I would definitely recommend Little Eden to everyone. Thank you so much Andy, Emily 🙏