Riverside camping near Bournemouth

Dorset’s largest town has sandy beaches, idyllic gardens, and a buzzing nightlife.

93% (300 reviews)
  1. United Kingdom
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  5. Bournemouth
93% (300 reviews)

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  • Haywards Bridge Farm
  • Haywards Bridge Farm
  • Haywards Bridge Farm
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Haywards Bridge Farm

99 units ¡ Motorhomes, Tents8 acres ¡ Shillingstone,, England
We are an Eight and a half acre small holding growing sustainable vegetables and wild flowers, hosting camping and events, nestled beneath Hambledon Hillfort on the bank of the Stour. We have access to the North Dorset trailway at our entrance, our neighbours are the North Dorset Railway, a museum, cafe and soon to be working line, all under preservation and within 50 yards walk, the mighty Hambledon hill is a great trek with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, for those looking to relax Bournemouth and Weymouth beaches are less than 30 miles, for shoppers Salisbury to the East or Bath just over an hour to the North, there really is something for everyone!
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  • Shower in glamping pod
  • Baldwins Brook Glamping
  • Shower in glamping pod
100%
(2)

Baldwins Brook Glamping

6 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes3 acres ¡ England
Small dog-friendly site on the banks of the river Severn Adjacent to the Severn Way and half an hour’s walk from the canal Wildlife haven within walking distance of pubs and Frampton on Severn Craving a peaceful time filled with wildlife watching, long walks and relaxing by the water? On the banks of the River Severn, Baldwin’s Brook Glamping in Gloucestershire fits the bill. This small site is a wildlife haven adjacent to the Severn Way, a long-distance trail which traces the river downstream. Birdwatching prospects are excellent here, and there’s plenty of peace if you’d rather sit and relax by a firepit or check out the stunning views and sunsets. The site is part of a working family farm with lots of livestock. From the farm, it’s a 45-minute walk to Frampton on Severn, which is home to the longest village green in England and the lively Frampton Country Fair (think funfair… and 400 stalls full of good stuff). Baldwin’s Brook Glamping is also half an hour’s walk away from the Cotswold Canal Trust Visitor Centre by The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal if you’d like to grab a spot on a boat trip or sip a coffee by the canal. When you'd rather have a chilled beer, two pubs are within half a mile of the site (only 10 minutes’ walk away). Strike up a conversation with a local about the next Severn Bore, the huge tidal wave which races for 25 miles from Awre to Gloucester down the estuary just a handful of times per year.
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 / night
  • A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches.
  • Shepherds Hut
  • A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches.
100%
(143)

Hale Farm

38 units ¡ Glamping, Tents56 acres ¡ East Sussex, South East England
A family-run, working farm in East Sussex offering spacious, traditional camping with no set pitches
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ÂŁ14
 / night
  • Wonderland Festival Retreat
  • Wonderland Festival Retreat
  • Wonderland Festival Retreat
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(3)

Wonderland Festival Retreat

2 units ¡ Glamping10 acres ¡ Henfield, England
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
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ÂŁ170
 / night
  • Farrs Meadow
  • Farrs Meadow
  • Farrs Meadow
96%
(126)

Farrs Meadow

31 units ¡ Glamping, Tents7 acres ¡ Dorset, South West England
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
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ÂŁ35
 / night
  • Camp Brunhilda
  • The Bedouin Tent
  • Camp Brunhilda
88%
(12)

Camping at Brandiers Farm

2 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents30 acres ¡ Wiltshire, South West England
Bucolic rural glamping in a beautiful natural beauty spot on the borders of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
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ÂŁ112
 / night
  • Aldridge Mill
  • Aldridge Mill
  • Aldridge Mill
96%
(12)

Aldridge Mill

5 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents45 acres ¡ Devon, South West England
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
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ÂŁ20
 / night
  • Location 1
  • Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor
  • Location 1
88%
(13)

Wild camping at Emmetts on Exmoor

4 units ¡ Tents950 acres ¡ Minehead, England
Emmetts on Exmoor is part of the highest farm on the moor, up at an altitude of 1250 feet with gorgeous views out over the surrounding scenery of the national park. You won't find a better place for spotting wildlife right from your tent! Red deer herds regularly frequent the moor which is opposite your pitch. Other wildlife in the area include cuckoos, woodpeckers, golden plovers, foxes and much more! This is a place that’s big on space but small on guest numbers, so there’s always plenty of space around to soak up the rural atmosphere, spot wildlife and play games. It’s worth noting that Exmoor National Park was designated Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve back in 2011, so you should hopefully be in for spectacular displays of stars by night too. Unsurprisingly, this is a great area for walks and mountain bike rides; other activities in the area include things like fishing, sailing and pony trekking. If you’ve still got any energy left after that little lot, the farm’s all-weather tennis court is available to hire for a game or two. There is a proper shower and loo available next to the car parking area and all pitches are approximately a 500 metre walk away from this area through woodland and across pasture. Remember the site is off-grid so it’s a good idea to remember to bring along a torch. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit and purchase wood onsite. You can also buy fresh free-range eggs from the farm’s hens so a good breakfast should be on the cards too. Exford and Withypool (both within 15 minutes) have good village shops for picking up any other supplies you might need plus tea rooms and pubs. The Poltimore Arms and The Exmoor Forest Inn are two very local pubs that are well worth a visit.
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 / night

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  • Camping By The River
  • Camping By The River
  • Camping By The River
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(1)

Camping By The River

2 units ¡ Glamping3 acres ¡ Abingdon, England
Join us in our luxury, fully kitted-out bell tents on our secluded off grid campsite. With just two bell tents (each tent sleeping 6), you can enjoy unrestricted views of the river Thames or perhaps explore the adjacent woodland. If you book both tents you have over 3 acres to stay in with exclusive use for your group.
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ÂŁ160
 / night
  • Wydale Farm Tipis
  • Wydale Farm Tipis
  • Wydale Farm Tipis
100%
(3)

Wydale Farm Tipis

3 units ¡ Glamping12 acres ¡ Weston Super Mare, England
Grown-up glamping in riverside tipis with views of the Mendip Hills
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ÂŁ117
 / night
  • 4 person yurt
  • 5 person yurt
  • 4 person yurt
96%
(14)

Rocombe Valley Retreat

5 units ¡ Glamping1 acre ¡ Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
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ÂŁ80
 / night
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
  • Little Harford Lower Woodland
100%
(3)

Little Harford Lower Woodland

5 units ¡ Tents3 acres ¡ Exeter, England
Little Harford Lower Woodland is set in a property of just over 6 acres, an old thatched cottage with an artistic and creative atmosphere. The woodland here at Little Harford is a tranquil place for people wanting to find peace and quiet in a back to nature experience. A small river meanders through the bottom of the lower woodland which can occasionally come up to the top of the bank with lots of rain. A winding path leads down to where the land levels out at the water meadow area of the woodland. A family of buzzards live in the valley and you can often hear owls, pheasants and wild birds. A certain degree of fitness is needed as there is no vehicle access and wheelbarrows are available to help move your gear. There is parking at the entrance to the lower woodland on hard standing. A compost toilet is available for all No.2’s and mindful wild peeing is encouraged. Tap water is available from an outside tap at the property for washing up (eco products provided) and drinking water but currently no shower. Campfires are allowed and seasoned wood can be purchased at a small extra cost. Nearest village of Tedburn St Mary with a local pub with good pub food and the village shop is 1 ½ miles away. The nearest town of Crediton is 3 miles away with plenty of supermarkets, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dartmoor is close by with Fingle Bridge just a 20 minute drive. We only offer a very limited number of camping spots at any time to preserve the tranquility for everyone. BBQs and firepits allowed, dog friendly
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ÂŁ30
 / night
  • Romantic Country Glamping
  • Romantic Country Glamping
  • Romantic Country Glamping
91%
(11)

Romantic Country Glamping

2 units ¡ Glamping2 acres ¡ Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
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ÂŁ110
 / night

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  • The Slips
  • The Slips
  • The Slips
89%
(71)

The Slips

39 units ¡ Motorhomes, Tents4 acres ¡ Henfield, England
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite in the West Sussex countryside
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ÂŁ19
 / night
  • West Town Farm
  • Small Tent Pitch
  • West Town Farm
93%
(22)

West Town Farm

32 units ¡ Glamping, Tents1 acre ¡ Exeter, Devon, South West England
Eco camping on an organic farm just a hop from Exeter city centre and 25 minutes from the coast
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ÂŁ20
 / night
  • Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
  • The Wild West in Devon
  • Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
87%
(15)

Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping

13 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres ¡ Littlehempston, England
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
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ÂŁ25
 / night

12 top river, stream, or creek campsites near Bournemouth

  • The Barn KT9
  • The Barn KT9
  • The Barn KT9
97%
(185)

The Barn KT9

22 units ¡ Glamping, Tents3 acres ¡ Greater London, South East England
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
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ÂŁ12
 / night
  • Shepherd Hut 5
  • Ye Olde Swan as viewed from above.
  • Shepherd Hut 5
89%
(273)

Radcot Leisure on Thames

50 units ¡ Glamping, Tents1 acre ¡ Oxfordshire, South East England
A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge
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ÂŁ30
 / night
  • Live music, firepits, fairy lights...just a great place to relax
  • The Pig Place from way up high!
  • Live music, firepits, fairy lights...just a great place to relax
92%
(93)

The Pig Place Campsite

45 units ¡ Motorhomes, Tents4 acres ¡ Oxfordshire, South East England
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
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ÂŁ10
 / night
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
  • Snelling Farm Campsite
98%
(131)

Snelling Farm Campsite

70 units ¡ Motorhomes, Tents30 acres ¡ Wareham, England
An amazingly green, natural feel and care-free atmosphere near the Dorset coast
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ÂŁ20
 / night
  • Wytch Wood Camping
  • Wytch Wood Camping
  • Wytch Wood Camping
99%
(75)

Wytch Wood Camping

21 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres ¡ Somerset, South West England
A small, quiet, eco-friendly campsite on a working sheep farm
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ÂŁ15
 / night
  • Camping Pitch
  • Camping Pitch
  • Camping Pitch
95%
(125)

Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe

14 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres ¡ Warwickshire, England
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
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ÂŁ12.60
 / night
  • Buckland Farm Camping
  • Buckland Farm Camping
  • Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)

Buckland Farm Camping

12 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres ¡ Somerset, South West England
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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ÂŁ22
 / night
  • Very welcoming and such a friendly place. Somewhere you’d want to stay time and time again. The camp fire with live music was a really great treat.
  • Kate’s sheep were keen to meet all the guests at The View.
  • Very welcoming and such a friendly place. Somewhere you’d want to stay time and time again. The camp fire with live music was a really great treat.
96%
(56)

The View Camping

53 units ¡ Tents14 acres ¡ Poole, Dorset, South West England
Welcoming family camping with campfires and far-reaching views over Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills
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ÂŁ10
 / night
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
  • The Old Airfield
85%
(123)

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
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ÂŁ30
 / night
  • Kingcups in spring
  • Dappled shade on the river Frome
  • Kingcups in spring
93%
(155)

Frome Meadow Campsite

114 units ¡ Tents5 acres ¡ Dorset, South West England
A magical riverside retreat near Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
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ÂŁ14
 / 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.
91%
(33)

Bredy Farm

31 units ¡ Motorhomes, Tents30 acres ¡ Bridport, England
Back-to-basics camping on a Dorset farm with a party vibe at weekends
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ÂŁ14.85
 / night
  • Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
  • Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
  • Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite
100%
(7)

Swallow Barn Woodland Campsite

1 unit ¡ Motorhome, Tent7 acres ¡ Blakeney, England
An exclusive-hire nearly-wild woodland campsite for up to 20 people
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ÂŁ98
 / night

Dog-friendly getaways

  • Cadora Woods Glamping
  • Cadora Woods Glamping
  • Cadora Woods Glamping
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(4)

Cadora Woods Glamping

5 units ¡ Glamping3 acres ¡ St Briavels, England
Hand-crafted shepherd's huts and yurts overlooking the Wye Valley.
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ÂŁ95
 / night
  • Lickham Bottom Camp
  • Lickham Bottom Camp
  • Lickham Bottom Camp
100%
(3)

Lickham Bottom Camp

3 units ¡ Glamping13 acres ¡ Taunton, England
Ready-made camping in Devon’s Blackdown Hills
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ÂŁ100
 / night
  • Oak Yurt
  • Broad Down Yurt
  • Oak Yurt
93%
(15)

Summerhill Farm

3 units ¡ Glamping90 acres ¡ Exeter, England
Luxury camping on an idyllic, organic Devonshire farm
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ÂŁ80
 / night
  • Luxury Bell Tent 5m
  • Harry's Field New Forest
  • Luxury Bell Tent 5m
92%
(59)

Harry's Field New Forest

63 units ¡ Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres ¡ Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East England
Family-friendly, traditional New Forest camping with a pub next door and footpaths leading directly from the gateway
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ÂŁ32
 / night
  • A hot rain shower is available for guests at the River View Hut.
  • Stud Farm Glamping offers the chance to stay in a shepherd’s hut in the peaceful surroundings of the New Forest National Park.
  • A hot rain shower is available for guests at the River View Hut.
100%
(4)

Stud Farm

1 unit ¡ Glamping25 acres ¡ Brockenhurst, England
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
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ÂŁ125
 / night

Star Hosts in Bournemouth

  • Oak & Ash & Thorn - Voltaire's Wood
  • Oak & Ash & Thorn - Voltaire's Wood
  • Oak & Ash & Thorn - Voltaire's Wood
100%
(45)

Oak & Ash & Thorn - Voltaire's Wood

7 units ¡ Tents120 acres ¡ Gloucestershire, South West England
Secluded almost wild camping spots in an ancient woodland in the Cotswolds
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ÂŁ150
 / night
  • The tree top walk at The Newt, Castle Cary. A brilliant day out.
  • Oakhill Ponds
  • The tree top walk at The Newt, Castle Cary. A brilliant day out.
95%
(11)

Oakhill Ponds

8 units ¡ Glamping25 acres ¡ Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
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ÂŁ125
 / night
  • Large Tipi
  • Large Tipi
  • Large Tipi
100%
(6)

White House Glamping in Wye Valley

6 units ¡ Glamping1 acre ¡ Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands
Secluded tipi glamping in the Wye Valley set on a working, riverside, dairy farm
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ÂŁ138.58
 / night
  • Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn
  • Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn
  • Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn
100%
(8)

Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

1 unit ¡ Glamping22 acres ¡ Shepton Mallet, England
Farm stays on a Somerset smallholding with a cheese dairy
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ÂŁ160
 / night
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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Riverside camping near Bournemouth guide

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate guide to camping near Bournemouth, England! With over 1,300 options available, you'll find the perfect riverside campsite for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're looking to paddle, climb, or spot wildlife, our top campsites like The Barn KT9 (31 reviews), Wytch Wood Camping (27 reviews), and Radcot Leisure on Thames (32 reviews) have got you covered. Plus, you'll enjoy popular facilities like cooking equipment, campfires, and pet-friendly locations. With an average price per night of ÂŁ26 and options as low as ÂŁ10, you can't beat the value and convenience of camping with Hipcamp. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the beauty of nature near Bournemouth!

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