Waterside camping near Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Chepstow’s waterside camping scene is all about variety: over 230 options line rivers, lakes, and streams, from wild meadows on the Wye to tucked-away ponds just outside town. You’ll spot everything from basic tent pitches to sites with hot showers and campfires—showers and toilets are standard, and campfires are usually part of the deal. Favourite activities? Swimming, fishing, and horseback riding lead the pack. You can snag a spot for as little as £10 a night, though the average sits closer to £130. Locals return again and again to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews) for its riverside pitches, while Radcot Leisure on Thames (97 reviews) draws anglers and paddlers. For something quieter, Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) offers woodland seclusion right by the water. Bring wellies if it’s been raining—the ground near the river gets muddy fast—and don’t forget your swimmers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Chepstow’s waterside camping scene is all about variety: over 230 options line rivers, lakes, and streams, from wild meadows on the Wye to tucked-away ponds just outside town. You’ll spot everything from basic tent pitches to sites with hot showers and campfires—showers and toilets are standard, and campfires are usually part of the deal. Favourite activities? Swimming, fishing, and horseback riding lead the pack. You can snag a spot for as little as £10 a night, though the average sits closer to £130. Locals return again and again to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite (185 reviews) for its riverside pitches, while Radcot Leisure on Thames (97 reviews) draws anglers and paddlers. For something quieter, Pytingwyn Woods (70 reviews) offers woodland seclusion right by the water. Bring wellies if it’s been raining—the ground near the river gets muddy fast—and don’t forget your swimmers.

98% (770)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping

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108km from Chepstow · 1 unit · Glamping · Devon, South West England

A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon

2. Wellstone Camping

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136km from Chepstow · 21 units · Tents, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Authentic Mongolian yurts and camping in a laid-back Pembrokeshire site with scenic views and friendly alpacas.

3. Cilrath Wood Camping

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144km from Chepstow · 15 units · Tents · Narberth, Wales

Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot

4. Denmark Farm

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113km from Chepstow · 7 units · Tents · Lampeter, Wales

Spy real, live dragonﬂies dancing over lily-rich ponds as you head out in search of sleepy dragons in the wooded wonderland at this quiet eco site

5. Wild Wellingtons Glamping

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133km from Chepstow · 3 units · Glamping · Llandysul, Wales

Eco-friendly glamping 10 minutes from the beaches of Cardigan Bay, with great facilities for parents and acres of wild space for kids

Stories from the community

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Charliejale

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cilrath Wood Camping

WOW! We have just returned from a 3 night stay, and I’m hesitant to write this… only because I don’t know if I want the world to discover this little haven we will now forever adopt as our own, BUT that would be selfish, and Peter deserves all the recognition for the pure love that has been poured into every detail of this little, beautiful campsite. The site is well taken care of with little trails that lead you to little secluded spots and to the larger field that is immaculately conserved with trees surrounding the space. We recommend you use an app that helps you identify all the birds because the bird song there is truly wild, loud and varied. There is a lovely little lake at the bottom of the site that is being preserved for the wildlife, with so much activity to be witnessed even in the short time we spent walking around it. The toilets are regularly maintained and super clean. The showers were hot, clean and in a separate block to the toilets. All brought together with a really well designed aesthetic as well as made incredibly functional. Both carry through the eco ethos and are stocked with environmentally considered products in case your own dont fit the bill. Peter (aka Grumpy Farmer who is an absolutely beautiful soul) was always on hand to come and help if need be, always seemingly working on the site on more beautiful features, projects that work with the campsite, like food banks, community growing and forest school. We will return. Yearly.

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Wiktoria

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cilrath Wood Camping

Sooo nice, and highly recommended! Great for kids and adults! Amazing hosts!

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Runa

October 2024

With kids

3 nights at Wild Wellingtons Glamping

Lovely place to visit. Beautiful beaches nearby. The dome was comfortable and the kids loved it. Communal kitchen and fire pit were everything we needed. Sinead and Tom exceptional hosting.