Riverside Camping in Gloucestershire

Pitch your tent alongside winding rivers in Gloucestershire, where over nine campsites serve up easy access to the water. Expect grassy banks, wooded edges, and plenty of space to stretch out. You’ll find campfires allowed at most spots—bring marshmallows and keep an eye out for curious wildlife. Climbing, fishing, and wild swimming all come standard here, with pets welcome at many sites and showers on hand after a muddy wander. Top picks like Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds (14 reviews), Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite (7 reviews), and Baldwins Brook Glamping (4 reviews) all sit within earshot of running water. Prices start at £30 a night, with an average around £100. Pack light, bring your fishing rod, and don’t forget your wellies.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Pitch your tent alongside winding rivers in Gloucestershire, where over nine campsites serve up easy access to the water. Expect grassy banks, wooded edges, and plenty of space to stretch out. You’ll find campfires allowed at most spots—bring marshmallows and keep an eye out for curious wildlife. Climbing, fishing, and wild swimming all come standard here, with pets welcome at many sites and showers on hand after a muddy wander. Top picks like Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds (14 reviews), Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite (7 reviews), and Baldwins Brook Glamping (4 reviews) all sit within earshot of running water. Prices start at £30 a night, with an average around £100. Pack light, bring your fishing rod, and don’t forget your wellies.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

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9 units · Tents · Gloucestershire, South West England

Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds

2. Baldwins Brook Glamping

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6 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · England

Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill. This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock. From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal. When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.

3. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

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1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Blakeney, England

An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people

4. Cadora Woods Glamping

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5 units · Glamping · St Briavels, England

Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.

Stories from the community

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Rowan

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

Great site, had an amazing weekend. Fantastic fire pit and the sheltered kitchen area really came in handy.

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Carrie

July 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

We had a wonderfully peaceful few days at Swallow farm. Brilliant off grid facilities. Lovely shaded spot so no early mornings due to tent getting too hot. The table and sink area bring a little bit of luxury and we loved hunting for campfire sticks in the woods. Not hot water but if you leave a metal bucket of water in the sun it gets to a nice temperature for a cool bucket shower.

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Martin

June 2025

6 m Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Baldwins Brook Glamping

James and Daisy were great hosts!Lovely views ,well set up and easy to find Very quiet and peaceful at night.

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Philippa

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

Brilliant place to camp for a big group. Nice and out of the way in the forest and woke up to birdsong every morning! Compost toilets were clean and pleasant. Really helpful to have a covering with a big table and sink too! Hosts were great, greeted us as we arrived and also had some extra info on local area. Would definitely recommend!

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Suzy

May 2025

6 m Class A

1 night at Baldwins Brook Glamping

Lovely campsite, very clean and tidy Beautiful views over the river Will book again

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caroline

April 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Baldwins Brook Glamping

Great location for walking The Severn Way and the Sharpness canal. Great for dogs. Quiet night’s sleep. Pitch was generous size with drinking water, Elsan and grey waste. Rubbish and recycling handy. Overhanging tree made me nervous in the high winds in pitch 1. Grass could do with a path cutting around the outside of the field for early and late dog walking but nice to have a field and would be nice to see some left uncut. Owner very friendly and helpful. Personally I would have liked to have closed the gates for extra security but the gates were new so hopefully this is something for the future. We will be back!!

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John

November 2024

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Baldwins Brook Glamping

The site is very peaceful on the banks of the Severn within walking distance of two good pubs that do food. The site is well maintained with easy hookups for our camper and plenty of space between pitches. Picturesque Saul junction is five minutes drive with lots of narrow boats and a decent cafe.