Campsites near Bristol

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Hemmed in by verdant hills and woodlands, Bristol has both big city appeal and country escapes on its doorstep. Cultural delights are plentiful in the city, whether visiting the museums, admiring Banksy’s murals, or digging into street food. Camping options dot Bristol’s green belt, and outdoors enthusiasts have options too—go kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding along the River Avon, rock climbing in the Avon Gorge, or walking and cycling along the riverside. When you need a break from the city, the Somerset coast and three AONBs all lie within day-trip distance.

97% (2.2K) 1,438 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bristol

Oxwick Farm

1. Oxwick Farm

100%
(79)
17km from Bristol · 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
Loves Hill Camping

2. Loves Hill Camping

98%
(33)
17km from Bristol · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Gurt Yurts

3. Gurt Yurts

100%
(23)
22km from Bristol · 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. 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 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Mendip Basecamp

4. Mendip Basecamp

95%
(43)
23km from Bristol · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Ebborways Farm

5. Ebborways Farm

97%
(31)
25km from Bristol · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

6. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
27km from Bristol · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

7. Romantic Country Glamping

92%
(12)
29km from Bristol · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

8. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

99%
(148)
30km from Bristol · 15 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Wookey Farm

9. Wookey Farm

98%
(181)
30km from Bristol · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Camp Hillcrest

10. Camp Hillcrest

93%
(15)
30km from Bristol · 1 unit
A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

11. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
30km from Bristol · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

12. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%
(13)
32km from Bristol · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£135
 / night
Noxon Farm

13. Noxon Farm

100%
(14)
33km from Bristol · 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
Pop Up Outwest

14. Pop Up Outwest

100%
(11)
34km from Bristol · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
£15
 / night
Paddington Farm

15. Paddington Farm

93%
(29)
35km from Bristol · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

16. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%
(47)
37km from Bristol · 9 units
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Little Eden Riverside Campsite

17. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

98%
(61)
37km from Bristol · 27 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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Lodge on a Lake

18. Lodge on a Lake

98%
(33)
39km from Bristol · 9 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£150
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

19. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
45km from Bristol · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

20. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

97%
(19)
46km from Bristol · 1 unit
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£81
 / night

Hemmed in by verdant hills and woodlands, Bristol has both big city appeal and country escapes on its doorstep. Cultural delights are plentiful in the city, whether visiting the museums, admiring Banksy’s murals, or digging into street food. Camping options dot Bristol’s green belt, and outdoors enthusiasts have options too—go kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding along the River Avon, rock climbing in the Avon Gorge, or walking and cycling along the riverside. When you need a break from the city, the Somerset coast and three AONBs all lie within day-trip distance.

97% (2.2K) 1,438 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bristol

Oxwick Farm

1. Oxwick Farm

100%
(79)
17km from Bristol · 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
Loves Hill Camping

2. Loves Hill Camping

98%
(33)
17km from Bristol · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A tents-only, dog-friendly site with campfires allowed in Somerset.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Gurt Yurts

3. Gurt Yurts

100%
(23)
22km from Bristol · 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. 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 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Mendip Basecamp

4. Mendip Basecamp

95%
(43)
23km from Bristol · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-run, adventure-packed basecamp in the Mendip Hills, half an hour from Bristol
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Ebborways Farm

5. Ebborways Farm

97%
(31)
25km from Bristol · 99 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Proper camping where everyone is welcome in Somerset’s Mendip Hills
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£10
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

6. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
27km from Bristol · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

7. Romantic Country Glamping

92%
(12)
29km from Bristol · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

8. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

99%
(148)
30km from Bristol · 15 units
Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Wookey Farm

9. Wookey Farm

98%
(181)
30km from Bristol · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Eco-friendly, campfire-friendly, family-friendly camping on the farm – plus Somerset's famous Wookey Hole caves on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Camp Hillcrest

10. Camp Hillcrest

93%
(15)
30km from Bristol · 1 unit
A horsebox hideaway on a super cool site with its own skatepark
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

11. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
30km from Bristol · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£96
 / night
Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

12. Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

96%
(13)
32km from Bristol · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£135
 / night
Noxon Farm

13. Noxon Farm

100%
(14)
33km from Bristol · 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
Pop Up Outwest

14. Pop Up Outwest

100%
(11)
34km from Bristol · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back to basics, summer-only camping in a farmer’s field in Wiltshire
Pets
Campfires
Water hookup
from 
£15
 / night
Paddington Farm

15. Paddington Farm

93%
(29)
35km from Bristol · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A simple campsite at the foot of Glastonbury Tor
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

16. Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds

100%
(47)
37km from Bristol · 9 units
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£300
 / night
Little Eden Riverside Campsite

17. Little Eden Riverside Campsite

98%
(61)
37km from Bristol · 27 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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Lodge on a Lake

18. Lodge on a Lake

98%
(33)
39km from Bristol · 9 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
from 
£150
 / night
Park Farm Campsite

19. Park Farm Campsite

98%
(24)
45km from Bristol · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

20. Private Yurt Retreat Rewilded Land

97%
(19)
46km from Bristol · 1 unit
Year-round yurt stays in a private meadow on the Somerset Levels
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£81
 / night

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Campsites near Bristol guide

Where to go

Cotswolds

Road trips don’t come more scenic than the Cotswolds, just north of Bristol. Drive along winding country lanes, admire the honey-coloured stone villages, and hop out to hike through the valleys, browse the artisan shops, or dine at a gastropub. Celebrity residents are commonplace in this region, and campers seeking a taste of the high-life have plenty of chic glampsites to choose from.

North Somerset

South of Bristol, the beaches of North Somerset have sandy shores, seaside walks, and plenty of options for campers. Inland, head to the Mendip Hills AONB to hike through the Cheddar Gorge, discover the Wookey Hole caves, and taste local specialties, Cheddar cheese and Somerset cider. Music lovers won’t want to miss the ultimate camping experience—the annual Glastonbury Festival.

Wye Valley

Across the Severn Bridge, the Welsh town of Chepstow is the gateway to the Wye Valley AONB, where forested glades, hilltop forts, and dramatic gorges line the banks of the Wye River. Visit the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Tintern Abbey, hike parts of the Wales Coast Path or Offa's Dyke trail, or take to the water to canoe or stand-up paddleboard. Campsites line the riverside but to escape the crowds, choose a quiet farmland camping ground in hills.

When to go

Summer is festival season in Bristol, and annual events such as the Bristol Harbour Festival and the Bristol balloon festival draw big crowds. Urban and beachside campsites can fill up quickly at these times, so book several months in advance for popular sites. May through September offers the most pleasant weather for tent campers, but Bristol weather rarely sees extremes, making camping possible year-round. Just don’t forget your raincoat—showers are common even in summer!

Know before you go

  • Central Bristol has dozens of camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up everything you need for your camping trip. 
  • Bristol 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.