- Ellesmere
Dog-friendly camping near Ellesmere
94% (1.3K) • 588 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ellesmere
RHC & Glamping
1. RHC & Glamping
100%
(7)
101km from Ellesmere · 6 units · Glamping
Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£81
/ night
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
2. Smugglers Cove Boatyard
97%
(94)
82km from Ellesmere · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Panpwnton Campsite
3. Panpwnton Campsite
99%
(169)
63km from Ellesmere · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
4. Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
130km from Ellesmere · 2 units · Glamping
Woodland View is set among rolling Leicestershire hills, close to the bustling market town of Melton Mowbray – renowned as the Rural Capital of Food.
Visit the town’s famous pie shop to sample a traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie, or head to the nearby village of Colston Bassett – where Stilton cheese is made.
Melton hosts several popular markets, including a weekly street marlet, antiques market farmers and cattle and livestock market.
Families will love a day out at Twinlakes Theme Park and you are just a short distance from a luxury spa experience at Ragdale Hall or a trip back in time at historic Belvoir Castle.
The large shopping centres of Leicester and Nottingham are within easy reach.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£100
/ night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
5. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
96%
(66)
42km from Ellesmere · 7 units · Tents
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£30
/ night
94% (1.3K) • 588 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ellesmere
RHC & Glamping
1. RHC & Glamping
100%
(7)
101km from Ellesmere · 6 units · Glamping
Hi Hipcampers, We are a 15 acre site of hillsides and woodlands, with woodland paths a few beautiful ponds and a small river! We have fabulous views to of the hills to be enjoyed. Theres lots of wildlife here from deer to Canadian geese. We have some stone fire pits for our guests to use foc! We have a games room and lots of children swings and activities.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£81
/ night
Smugglers Cove Boatyard
2. Smugglers Cove Boatyard
97%
(94)
82km from Ellesmere · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Panpwnton Campsite
3. Panpwnton Campsite
99%
(169)
63km from Ellesmere · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
4. Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
130km from Ellesmere · 2 units · Glamping
Woodland View is set among rolling Leicestershire hills, close to the bustling market town of Melton Mowbray – renowned as the Rural Capital of Food.
Visit the town’s famous pie shop to sample a traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie, or head to the nearby village of Colston Bassett – where Stilton cheese is made.
Melton hosts several popular markets, including a weekly street marlet, antiques market farmers and cattle and livestock market.
Families will love a day out at Twinlakes Theme Park and you are just a short distance from a luxury spa experience at Ragdale Hall or a trip back in time at historic Belvoir Castle.
The large shopping centres of Leicester and Nottingham are within easy reach.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£100
/ night
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
5. Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
96%
(66)
42km from Ellesmere · 7 units · Tents
Adventurous mountain-top camping on a hill farm in North Wales
Campfires
Potable water
Picnic table
from
£30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Heidi
October 2025
7 m Class B
With pets
We have just come back from a campervan 2 night trip to Panpwnton Campsite. We had a lovely time, it was very quiet as we were the only ones staying…. Probably due to the weather!
This meant we got a great spot right next to the river which was perfect.
The facilities were good. The location was great. We did a walk straight from the site on to part of Offa Dykes path and along to the Knuclas viaduct, great views along the way. We had thought we might get the train back just for fun, but they don’t run very often (would have been a 2hr wait) so walked back instead.
Site also easy walking distance to the local pub for an evening meal which was good too.
Very Dark walk back that evening meant for some great star gazing:-)
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Beth
October 2025
Tent
We loved our stay at smugglers cove! The pitch is very well maintained with stunning views. It’s so peaceful and the fire pit was great in the evening. Facilities are clean and well kept, lovely to have warm water for washing up. We can’t wait to come and stay again in the spring/summer. We loved it!
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Louise
October 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
Panpwnton Farm is a lovely campsite. Very clean toilets and wash up facilities. I didn't use the showers as I only stayed a couple of nights, however they were spacious.
I will definitely be returning for a longer stay.
It's a lovely walk from the campsite to Knighton, alongside the river.
Trains do pass right along the side of the site but it didn't bother me or my dog. Easy access to Offa's Dyke.
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James
September 2025
4 m Class B
Lovely site, friendly hosts great facilities - easy access and site directions
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Danielle
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved everything about this campsite, the location, the view, the privacy, the facilities and the hosts were very accommodating and flexible as I needed to make changes to my booking. Thank you for amazing stay and the memories we’ll keep forever.
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Debbie
September 2025
5 nights at Smugglers Cove Boatyard
I loved the Boy John. There was so much attention to detail in everything on board. Very comfortable bed and plenty of lighting. Also clear instructions around the site, regarding water, showers, toilets etc. All facilities very clean. Nothing compares to having your own little bit of coastline !!
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Rickie
September 2025
1 m travel trailer
With pets
The site is really lovely close enough to town to walk in and great location by the stream with walking paths for our dog. The toilets and showers were clean and maintained and Roxanne was very friendly.
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Lee
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely loved it , always wanted to try wild camping without being to wild if that makes sense, beautiful views all round, rugged scenery, great pitches, was a bit wet and blustery when I went but it was an amazing site and yes a 4x4 is recommended, hope to be back very soon.
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Geraldine
September 2025
Tent
Lovely quiet site, easy walk into town and loads of interesting local walks
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Marie
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing. Book it you won’t regret it. Best campsite of the trip.
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Vera
August 2025
Tent
Great space by the river. Good showers and toilet block. The use of a fridge and freezer were a real bonus. As was the cafe.
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Nathan
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Panpwnton Campsite
Absolutely lovely site, you cannot fault it the facilities are spotless and the host are very tentative and welcoming. It’s definitely a site to visit and just a short walk you are in the town so plenty to do and I’d recommend the carvery in town too on a Sunday!
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Weronika
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Panpwnton Campsite
Amazing spot, lovely cafe on site! Lovely hosts always came by each day to check if we needed anything including wood. Would highly recommend! Nice walks and great town! The coop is amazing you must visit it’s the weirdest shop we’ve ever been to haha!
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Claraine
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great space in a nice location. Visited on a bank holiday in the school holidays and whilst there were plenty of groups and families it still felt private and peaceful. Hosts were very friendly. Will definitely be returning.
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David
August 2025
6 m Class B
Great campsite, relaxed but with very good facilities. Very large camping areas allow people to spread out. Beautiful setting with many riverside pitches.
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Claire
August 2025
Tent
With pets
A great experience. Hassle free, peaceful and great views. Will definitely do this again.
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Paul
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely campsite very peaceful (apart from the train around 5am!) lots of wildlife, nice little stream and just a short walk down the stream to Knighton where there is a great co-op and some nice pubs (Horse & Jockey do great food).
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Tanaya Renae
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
We loved camping on the hill top! There was other campers present but quite far away so we go our own privacy & wild camp experience. The hills up to the camp are not suitable for a typical car but we drove to where we could and carried our bags up which wasn’t too much of a fuss. We were greeted by a man who provided us fire wood & the fire pit. He retired later to check if we needed anymore too. Very friendly and accommodating. We were also accompanied by the cutest border collie named moss who was the cutest pup ever. The clear night stars were amazing, witnessed 4 shooting stars and woke up to the most beautiful sunrise. Definitely recommend ✨
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Luke
August 2025
Tent
Me and My partner loved camping at Panpwnton campsite!
Firstly the area around it is stunning and can highly recommend climbing up the neighbouring hill on your first night (if the weather's good)
Being as the campsite doesn't have designated pitches we ended up with far more room than you sometimes get at other campsites and any neighbours we may of had were quiet.
Links into Shropshire and mid Wales were great and knighton had a few pleasant pubs (can recommend trying the Robinsons Furlough cider) the walk into town is also very pleasant and the rivers nice for a quick paddle.
Overall can't sing Panpwntons praises enough a beautiful peaceful site!
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James
August 2025
4 m Class B
Very nice place ,very friendly people running it ,look forward to returning
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