Campsites with swimming in Dedham Vale AONB

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Dedham Vale AONB delivers if you’re after a swim-friendly camping spot—there are over 110 campsites here where you can dive straight into wild swimming. The River Stour and hidden woodland ponds offer cool water and a break from the usual tent routine. Campsites like Holistic Woods Campsite WILD (74 reviews), Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), and Pigs in Blankets (42 reviews) keep regulars coming back for riverside access, fire pits, and a relaxed pace you won’t find on city breaks. Bring your dog, light a campfire, and expect showers at most spots. Prices start at just £15 a night, with an average closer to £95, so you can find something for any budget. Fishing and hiking fill the time between dips, and you’ll find facilities aimed at campers who like a bit of comfort after a wild swim.

99% (264) 116 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dedham Vale AONB

1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

94%
(178)
47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Woodbridge, England
We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night

11. The Orchard Wagon

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · Halesworth, England
A true escape in the wild, our secluded Orchard Wagon is nestled in the corner of the apple orchard. Close to delightful beaches at Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, and a walk to the local pub. Perfect for those that want to get back to basics in nature, the wagon comfortably sleeps 2 people and includes a private bathroom, washing and kitchen cabin. The Orchard Wagon has a double bed (1.5m x 2m) with a smart little wood-burning stove to keep you toasty as you watch the stunning Suffolk sunsets. White Egyptian cotton sheets and towels provided. Cooking couldn’t be easier with the well-equipped cooking cabin next door or the barbeque on the stone terrace in front. Fire up the Chiminea to keep you warm as you eat al fresco. Take the stepping stone path up behind the wagon to find the washing shed with three separate rooms for washing up, showering, and the composting loo. Plenty of hot water and for those who like communing with nature try showering with the door open - it’s a lovely experience and what a view. This is camping in style!
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£113
 / night

Dedham Vale AONB delivers if you’re after a swim-friendly camping spot—there are over 110 campsites here where you can dive straight into wild swimming. The River Stour and hidden woodland ponds offer cool water and a break from the usual tent routine. Campsites like Holistic Woods Campsite WILD (74 reviews), Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), and Pigs in Blankets (42 reviews) keep regulars coming back for riverside access, fire pits, and a relaxed pace you won’t find on city breaks. Bring your dog, light a campfire, and expect showers at most spots. Prices start at just £15 a night, with an average closer to £95, so you can find something for any budget. Fishing and hiking fill the time between dips, and you’ll find facilities aimed at campers who like a bit of comfort after a wild swim.

99% (264) 116 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dedham Vale AONB

1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

94%
(178)
47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Woodbridge, England
We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night

11. The Orchard Wagon

100%
(2)
1 unit · Glamping · Halesworth, England
A true escape in the wild, our secluded Orchard Wagon is nestled in the corner of the apple orchard. Close to delightful beaches at Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, and a walk to the local pub. Perfect for those that want to get back to basics in nature, the wagon comfortably sleeps 2 people and includes a private bathroom, washing and kitchen cabin. The Orchard Wagon has a double bed (1.5m x 2m) with a smart little wood-burning stove to keep you toasty as you watch the stunning Suffolk sunsets. White Egyptian cotton sheets and towels provided. Cooking couldn’t be easier with the well-equipped cooking cabin next door or the barbeque on the stone terrace in front. Fire up the Chiminea to keep you warm as you eat al fresco. Take the stepping stone path up behind the wagon to find the washing shed with three separate rooms for washing up, showering, and the composting loo. Plenty of hot water and for those who like communing with nature try showering with the door open - it’s a lovely experience and what a view. This is camping in style!
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£113
 / night

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