Riverside camping in South West England

Beach getaways, UNESCO-listed landmarks, and wild moorlands draw explorers to the UK’s southern peninsula.

95% (221 reviews)
  1. United Kingdom
    —
  2. England
    —
  3. South West England
95% (221 reviews)

Popular camping styles for South West England

Available this weekend

  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
  • The Mead offers plenty of space for campers.
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
93%
(7)

Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£16.50
 / night
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
85%
(95)

The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
  • Pytingwyn Woods
  • Pytingwyn Lane
  • Pytingwyn Woods
94%
(33)

Pytingwyn Woods

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
98%
(32)

Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Hay On Wye, Wales
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches
  • Evening campfire burning away while the sun goes down
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches
88%
(12)

The Enchanted Wilderness

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£28
 / night

Star Hosts in South West England

  • Snelling Farm Campsite
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
98%
(117)

Snelling Farm Campsite

70 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
  • Wood-fired hot tub
  • Overview
  • Wood-fired hot tub
100%
(121)

Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£12.50
 / night
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
  • 'Buzzard' occupies prime position at the top of the mountain meadow, and gazes out at Mynydd Troed opposite. It is perfectly positioned to catch the very last rays of the setting sun :)
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
99%
(242)

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

28 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
  • Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
  • Large Tipi 10 - Village Field
  • Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
97%
(124)

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
  • Pytingwyn Woods
  • Pytingwyn Lane
  • Pytingwyn Woods
94%
(32)

Pytingwyn Woods

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night

12 top river, stream, or creek campsites in South West England

  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
85%
(95)

The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£26
 / night
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
  • The Mead offers plenty of space for campers.
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
93%
(7)

Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£16.50
 / night
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
  • 'Buzzard' occupies prime position at the top of the mountain meadow, and gazes out at Mynydd Troed opposite. It is perfectly positioned to catch the very last rays of the setting sun :)
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
99%
(242)

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

28 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£10
 / night
  • Pytingwyn Woods
  • Pytingwyn Lane
  • Pytingwyn Woods
94%
(32)

Pytingwyn Woods

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
  • Wood-fired hot tub
  • Overview
  • Wood-fired hot tub
100%
(121)

Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£12.50
 / night
  • Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
  • Large Tipi 10 - Village Field
  • Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
97%
(124)

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
Cooking equipment
from 
£25
 / night
  • Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
  • Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
  • Stowford Manor Farm Campsite
86%
(7)

Stowford Manor Farm Campsite

51 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents25 acres · Trowbridge, England
We are a family run farm situated in the beautiful Frome valley. The farm has a range of interests from the traditional Jersey milking cows to a community of workshops used by local craftsmen. The cafe serves cream teas from Easter to the end of September and pizzas are sold in evenings during the summer months. Ours is a small family run camp site with the River Frome on one side, next to the medieval buildings of Stowford Farm. The river is suitable for fishing, boating, swimming and paddling. Historic Bradford-on-Avon is only a 5 minute drive and the City of Bath 15 minutes. For those who enjoy more rural pleasures, 200 metres from the campsite Farleigh Hungerford boasts the only river swimming club in the country, and you can become an instant member for a very small fee.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£18
 / night
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches
  • Evening campfire burning away while the sun goes down
  • Composting toilet for tent pitches
86%
(11)

The Enchanted Wilderness

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Yelverton, England
Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£28
 / night
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
98%
(117)

Snelling Farm Campsite

70 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£20
 / night
  • Ro Dama Community Farm
  • Bonfire area + gathering area
  • Ro Dama Community Farm
81%
(8)

Ro Dama Community Farm

4 units · Tents9 acres · Camborne, England
Rooted in the Dowr Konor watershed and overlooking St Ives’ Bay in Kernow/Cornwall, Ro Dama invites you into our space for connection, regeneration and rewilding of ourselves, our communities, our culture & heritage and our land. On site, we have a variety of pitch types, private, communal and camper van spots. we have a couple of young pups on site who are being a bit territorial, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for dogs at this time.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
  • Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp
98%
(32)

Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

30 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Hay On Wye, Wales
Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
  • Flushing toilet
  • Glynmarch Farm Camping
  • Flushing toilet
100%
(23)

Glynmarch Farm Camping

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents15 acres · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
Trash
from 
£11
 / night

Under £50

  • Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
  • Large Tipi 10 - Village Field
  • Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
97%
(124)

Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
Potable water
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
85%
(95)

The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
  • Pytingwyn Woods
  • Pytingwyn Lane
  • Pytingwyn Woods
94%
(32)

Pytingwyn Woods

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
  • 'Buzzard' occupies prime position at the top of the mountain meadow, and gazes out at Mynydd Troed opposite. It is perfectly positioned to catch the very last rays of the setting sun :)
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
99%
(242)

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

28 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
  • The Mead offers plenty of space for campers.
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
93%
(7)

Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£16.50
 / night

Dog-friendly getaways

  • Pytingwyn Woods
  • Pytingwyn Lane
  • Pytingwyn Woods
94%
(32)

Pytingwyn Woods

6 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Almost-wild camping on the banks of the River Honddu, edging the Brecon Beacons
Pets
Campfires
from 
£12
 / night
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
  • The Mead offers plenty of space for campers.
  • Incredible food and hospitality at The Parlour restaurant.
93%
(7)

Bredy Farm

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£16.50
 / night
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
85%
(95)

The Old Airfield

114 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres · Hampshire, South East England
A New Forest airfield that's been overtaken by nature, less than 10 minutes' drive from the coast
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£26
 / night
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
  • 'Buzzard' occupies prime position at the top of the mountain meadow, and gazes out at Mynydd Troed opposite. It is perfectly positioned to catch the very last rays of the setting sun :)
  • The Byre - washroom, toilet and shower
99%
(242)

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

28 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents22 acres · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£10
 / night
  • Wood-fired hot tub
  • Overview
  • Wood-fired hot tub
100%
(121)

Westland Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents27 acres · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£12.50
 / night
Value Prop
Value Prop

Riverside camping in South West England guide

Overview

Looking for the perfect camping experience in South West England? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1000 options available in the region, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your river adventure. Whether you're into snow sports, wind sports, or fishing, there's something for everyone. Plus, you can enjoy popular facilities like rubbish disposal, potable water, and showers. And with top campsites like Wytch Wood Camping (27 reviews), Frome Meadow Campsite (29 reviews), and Westland Farm (25 reviews), you can trust that you're in for a fantastic stay. Prices start as low as £10 per night, with an average price of £25 per night. So grab your gear and get ready to experience the great outdoors like never before!

Popular South West England holidays

All
Glamping
Glamping pods
Glamping with hot tub
Campsites with hiking
Shepherd's huts
Forest campsites
Campsites with hot tub

Top parks in and near South West England

Bedruthan Steps
Butser Hill
Lydford Gorge
Kynance Cove
Holme Fell
Llyn Brenig
Hollingworth Lake
Wicken Fen

Top regions near South West England

New Forest National Park
Wye Valley AONB
South East England
Norfolk Coast AONB
Yorkshire

Top counties in and near South West England

Devon
Somerset

Top towns in and near South West England

Weymouth

Best camping near me

Best tent camping near me
Hipcamp campsites near me
Best motorhome camping near me
Hipcamps ready for motorhomes near me
Best glamping near me
Cabins, yurts, treehouses and more
Read our reviews on Trustpilot

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Learn More
Hipcamp Hand
Hosting Standards
Hosting Standards
Hosting Standards
Learn More
Hipcamper Standards
Hipcamper Standards
Hipcamper Standards
Learn More

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly
Leave No Trace

About us

CareersJournalGift CardsContactGeneral StoreHipcamper FAQBecome an Affiliate

Hosting

Becoming a HostIs my land a fit?InsuranceStandardsHosting FAQ

Cool Camping is now Hipcamp, your best resource for beautiful private campsites.

Discover & reserve tent camping, caravan parks, cabins, treehouses, & glamping.

Download the Hipcamp App

© 2024 Hipcamp, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicySitemap
Do not sell my personal information
Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.