Campsites for backpackers in Bristol, Greater Bristol
8 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Bristol
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Stables
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Friendly and scenic basic site between Bristol and Bath
- Edged by the 13-mile car-free Bristol and Bath Railway Path
- Stroll along the banks of the Avon to local pubs serving food
Dagger Wood Campsite
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Secluded 34-acre farm within half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- A 10-minute woodland walk to a pub serving food; bus stop nearby
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; foraging workshops available for a fee
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Lansdown Campsite
Bath, Somerset, England- Peaceful Somerset escape at a family farm on the outskirts of Bath
- Bath Racecourse five minutes’ drive and Bath Abbey 15 minutes
- Off-grid site with showers; barbecue hut, sauna and hot tub all extra
The Batch Campsite
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Small and friendly site at the top of the Mendips
- Three miles from Cheddar and within walking distance of several pubs
- Surrounded by woodland: look out for deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards
Swallow Barn Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Off-grid Somerset farm campsite with spectacular Bristol Channel views
- A 10-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge; 25 minutes to Weston-super-Mare
- Grass pitches with basic facilities; five minutes’ walk to the pub
Mendip Basecamp Adventure Campsite
Sandford, Somerset, England- Family-friendly site with a relaxed atmosphere on 100 acres of land
- In the Mendip Hills, a five-minute bike ride from Thatchers Cider farm
- Firepits and campfires encouraged; café-bar and outdoor activities
Nettwood Country Breaks
Wells, Somerset, England- Small, friendly glampsite beside a bluebell wood in the Mendip Hills
- On the edge of a working farm, a 10-minute drive to Chew Magna’s lake
- A 20-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and the cathedral city of Wells
Myrtle Farm Holidays
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Small, level touring park in Banwell at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- Two miles from the M5 and five from Weston-Super-Mare
- Plenty of open space and spectacular views
Hillcroft Farm
Blagdon, Somerset, England- Spacious back to basics site in the Mendip Hills
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Cheddar; Wells 20 minutes
- Pick your own pitch; buy logs on site for a firepit
Mendip View Camping
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Repurposed tour bus a 10-minute drive from the Mendip Hills, Somerset
- Cheddar Gorge 25 minutes’ drive; Weston-super-Mare half an hour
- Fully equipped kitchen; private wetroom; woodfired hot tub
Moving Mountains Basecamp
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Group-oriented activity-focused site a mile from Westerleigh
- A 20-minute drive from Bristol and half an hour from Bath
- Lots of on-site activities including archery, bushcraft and footgolf
Cotswold Meadow Camping
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England- Spacious site on a working dairy farm near Chipping Sodbury
- Less than a mile from the Cotswold Way walking trail
- Large communal barn with kitchen area, games and cosy seating
Lower Court Farm
Winscombe, Somerset, England- Quiet site on a former dairy farm at the foot of the Mendip Hills
- A 25-minute drive from Weston-super-Mare and 45 minutes to Bristol
- Within walking distance of a cider farm, activity centre and local pub
Mendip Camp
Cheddar, Somerset, England- Spacious back-to-basics rural site in the Mendip Hills
- A 10-minute drive from Cheddar Gorge and 25 minutes from Wookey Hole
- Dog-friendly site with wood available for campfires
The Strawmouse Field
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales- Quiet rural wild camping site two miles from the Wye Valley
- On Cycle Route 42; 15 minutes to Offa’s Dyke Path
- Farm shop and pub nearby; dogs allowed
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