Campsites near Gloucester

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Gloucester’s mediaeval cathedral and lively docklands provide plenty of distractions for urban campers, and there are outdoor adventures to be found both in and around the city. Picnic on the grassy slopes of the Robinswood Hill Country Park, enjoy bird-watching around Alney Island Nature Reserve, or go paddleboarding along the River Severn. Ready to get out of the city? The Forest of Dean lies right on Gloucester’s doorstep, where you can walk through ancient oak woods and pitch your tent beneath the trees. Or head to one of the three AONBs within an hour’s drive of the city.

97% (2.1K) 1,439 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gloucester

Elmwicke Camping

1. Elmwicke Camping

96%
(64)
12km from Gloucester · 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
from 
£27
 / night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

2. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%
(47)
18km from Gloucester · 9 units
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Berrends Farm

3. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
18km from Gloucester · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£32
 / night
Darnells Farm

4. Darnells Farm

100%
(25)
19km from Gloucester · 4 units
White sheets and wellies combine at this small, high-end glamping site on a working farm near Ross-on-Wye.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£94
 / night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

5. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%
(13)
20km from Gloucester · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£135
 / night
Abbey Home Farm

6. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
24km from Gloucester · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
The T Barn

7. The T Barn

99%
(90)
25km from Gloucester · 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
Woodside Country Park

8. Woodside Country Park

98%
(150)
27km from Gloucester · 75 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
from 
£27
 / night
Noxon Farm

9. Noxon Farm

100%
(14)
28km from Gloucester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Surrounded by the lush, ancient woodlands in the Forest of Dean forest, this serene and spacious 2 acre field offers the perfect backdrop for your next camping adventure. The field is part of an old dairy farm with beautiful fishing lake. Our camping facilities are eco friendly and we have 2 compost toilets along with wash basins and washing up sinks. Two hot showers as well. Solar lighting is at the facilities and there is a fire pit available.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

10. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%
(57)
32km from Gloucester · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis
Pets
Campfires
from 
£40
 / night
Camp Hillcrest

11. Camp Hillcrest

93%
(15)
33km from Gloucester · 1 unit
A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

12. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

100%
(19)
33km from Gloucester · 12 units
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

13. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
33km from Gloucester · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Oxwick Farm

14. Oxwick Farm

100%
(79)
33km from Gloucester · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

15. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
36km from Gloucester · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

16. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
36km from Gloucester · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

17. Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

100%
(12)
38km from Gloucester · 2 units
Campfires, countryside and comfortable glamping yurts, all on the outskirts of the Cotswolds' prettiest town
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£124
 / night
Abberton Shepherds Hut

18. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
40km from Gloucester · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Red Sky at Night Campsite

19. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%
(35)
41km from Gloucester · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Broadmeadow Glamping

20. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%
(35)
41km from Gloucester · 3 units
A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night

Gloucester’s mediaeval cathedral and lively docklands provide plenty of distractions for urban campers, and there are outdoor adventures to be found both in and around the city. Picnic on the grassy slopes of the Robinswood Hill Country Park, enjoy bird-watching around Alney Island Nature Reserve, or go paddleboarding along the River Severn. Ready to get out of the city? The Forest of Dean lies right on Gloucester’s doorstep, where you can walk through ancient oak woods and pitch your tent beneath the trees. Or head to one of the three AONBs within an hour’s drive of the city.

97% (2.1K) 1,439 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gloucester

Elmwicke Camping

1. Elmwicke Camping

96%
(64)
12km from Gloucester · 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
from 
£27
 / night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

2. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%
(47)
18km from Gloucester · 9 units
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Berrends Farm

3. Berrends Farm

96%
(38)
18km from Gloucester · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£32
 / night
Darnells Farm

4. Darnells Farm

100%
(25)
19km from Gloucester · 4 units
White sheets and wellies combine at this small, high-end glamping site on a working farm near Ross-on-Wye.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£94
 / night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

5. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%
(13)
20km from Gloucester · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£135
 / night
Abbey Home Farm

6. Abbey Home Farm

94%
(218)
24km from Gloucester · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£9
 / night
The T Barn

7. The T Barn

99%
(90)
25km from Gloucester · 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
Woodside Country Park

8. Woodside Country Park

98%
(150)
27km from Gloucester · 75 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
from 
£27
 / night
Noxon Farm

9. Noxon Farm

100%
(14)
28km from Gloucester · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Surrounded by the lush, ancient woodlands in the Forest of Dean forest, this serene and spacious 2 acre field offers the perfect backdrop for your next camping adventure. The field is part of an old dairy farm with beautiful fishing lake. Our camping facilities are eco friendly and we have 2 compost toilets along with wash basins and washing up sinks. Two hot showers as well. Solar lighting is at the facilities and there is a fire pit available.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£27
 / night
Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

10. Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

100%
(57)
32km from Gloucester · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis
Pets
Campfires
from 
£40
 / night
Camp Hillcrest

11. Camp Hillcrest

93%
(15)
33km from Gloucester · 1 unit
A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

12. Woodland Tipi & Yurt Holidays

100%
(19)
33km from Gloucester · 12 units
Luxury yurt and tipi camping in a magical woodland setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

13. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
33km from Gloucester · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Oxwick Farm

14. Oxwick Farm

100%
(79)
33km from Gloucester · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping on an eco-friendly re-wilded farm on the southern side of the Cotswolds.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

15. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
36km from Gloucester · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

16. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping

99%
(50)
36km from Gloucester · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£65
 / night
Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

17. Campden Yurts, Glamping, Cotswolds

100%
(12)
38km from Gloucester · 2 units
Campfires, countryside and comfortable glamping yurts, all on the outskirts of the Cotswolds' prettiest town
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£124
 / night
Abberton Shepherds Hut

18. Abberton Shepherds Hut

100%
(69)
40km from Gloucester · 1 unit
Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Red Sky at Night Campsite

19. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%
(35)
41km from Gloucester · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes
If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Broadmeadow Glamping

20. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%
(35)
41km from Gloucester · 3 units
A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night

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Campsites near Gloucester guide

Where to go

Cotswolds

Just east of Gloucester, the Cotswolds AONB is the postcard star of the English countryside. Think rolling green farmlands, winding country lanes, and idyllic villages built from the region’s characteristic golden stone. A road trip is the best way to explore, stopping to browse the artisan shops in Broadway or Chipping Norton, take a hike in the hills, or spend a night at a luxury glampsite.

Malvern Hills

Rural pleasures await in the Malvern Hills AONB, just north of Gloucester. Hike through wooded valleys or bluebell meadows, pitch your tent amid rolling farmlands and fruit orchards, or check into a glampsite with tipis or treehouses in the heart of the forest. Must-sees include the view from Worcestershire Beacon and the Iron Age hillfort at British Camp.

Wye Valley

Forest walks and riverside strolls draw nature lovers to the Wye Valley, a 30-minute drive west of Gloucester. Paddle along the Wye River in a canoe, hike through wildflower meadows, then enjoy lunch at a riverfront pub, accompanied by a glass of the region’s famous cider. Over the Welsh border, admire the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey, visit the market town of Chepstow, or hike part of the Offa's Dyke trail.

When to go

Gloucester is a year-round destination—come in the summer to enjoy water sports along the river or cosy up at a quayside pub in the winter months. Summer (June through August) is festival season and brings the biggest crowds to the city, so book accommodation in advance. Mild temperatures make spring and autumn ideal for hiking in the AONBs, and the forests are particularly photogenic in fall.

Know before you go

  • Gloucester has several camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip.
  • Gloucester has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns and AONBs, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
  • Wild camping is illegal throughout the UK, although there are some areas where it is possible with permission from the landowners.