River View Camping and Caravans

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  • By the River Medway in Yalding, with river access for watersports
  • A 25-minute drive to Leeds Castle; half an hour to Sissinghurst
  • Pub, railway station and canoe hire within a five-minute walk
If your kind of retreat is one where you’re free to wade in the river, paddle downstream and spend evenings in a waterside pub, Riverview Camping and Caravans might be what you’ve been searching for. This peaceful site is right next to the River Medway, in the Kent village of Yalding… Naturally, that makes it a particularly fine spot for those aiming to launch their watersports kit while on a rural break, as it’s in the middle of the River Medway Canoe Trail from Tonbridge to Allington. There’s direct access to the river from the site, with a couple of slipways and a canoe hire place within a few minutes’ walk as well. The riverside setting is also a good one for those looking to settle down somewhere peaceful and pretty – but that’s not all this location has going for it. It’s also handily less than five minutes’ walk from the railway station, a coffee shop with a play area, and a lovely riverside pub/restaurant. Stroll for a little further (all of about 10 minutes) to get to the village centre for more pubs, takeaways, a tearoom, a bakery and the village shop. It’s all mighty convenient for those travelling without a car. Back at the site, basic amenities are in place – guests will have access to toilets and a washing-up area, but there’s no hot water available. Those hoping to spend the evening stoking a fire are in luck, as both campfires and barbecues are permitted on site.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 40
Tent sites 40
RV sites 40
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 134 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, relaxed riverside campsite with basic but clean facilities. Guests love the friendly owners and great river access for watersports. Spacious pitches, many with fire pits. Despite occasional noise and few showers, it's highly recommended for its peaceful vibe and location.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

If you are looking for a get away, beautiful location, lovely hosts.

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10 out of 10
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Cassy L. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campsite (riverside)

Liked Everything … Don and Claire great hosts.
Great pitch
Great weather
Toilets clean
4th visit … over 3 years.
It’s our favourite get away.


Don… thanks for getting our blue van started ❤️

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent setting, spacious pitches and friendly owners.

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 Julie R. 4 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campsite (riverside)

Liked We loved our stay the site is lovely and set in a beautiful setting especially with the river access.
The owners are also lovely and very accommodating.
It’s only 5 minutes from The Boathouse pub.
We’ve already booked up another stay.

Disliked There’s nothing to dislike but it would be handy to have showers especially if using the river as the price is quite high considering there’s no electric too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitches were well spaced out…

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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JAMES M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The pitches were well spaced out and the single field is nicely maintained. Access to ,and view of, the river was great. Staff were really approachable and polite, as well as helpful and sincere. Toilets were clean, although dated and very basic. Value for money for the location.

Disliked Whilst I knew it at booking it's a shame the site lacks showers, and sadly doesn't have hot water in the toilets or the dish wash area. Whilst not in the sites control the road is quite noisy and you get the late night train horns as they approach the level crossing just next door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully unspoilt site

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campsite (riverside)

Liked Beautiful tranquil river side location. Access to the river for paddle boarding. Toilets were clean. Like the secure location.

Disliked Would have loved for a shower block but this can be managed easily by users bringing their own showers as we did. The slope to the river access could do with improving as was very slippery but it was functional with water shoes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Extremely well kept site

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Wifi
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 Clive C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campsite (riverside)

Liked Very nice welcome from the owners, we enjoyed our stay and plenty of walks from the campsite

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice basic site with large level camping areas.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Michael H. 11 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Large, flat field with plenty of space to pitch where you like. Vehicle access to all pitches. Children’s play area in centre of site and adequate facilities. Entrance gate is secured at night (key provided for deposit). There is a separate pedestrian gate with code lock.
Friendly welcome, bbq and campfires allowed (fire pits available).
There is direct access to river for canoeing, nearby walks and village close by.

Disliked Not really dislikes but there are no shower facilities or hot water so extended stays will mean bringing own equipment. Adjacent road can be a little busy so pitch away from that edge of the field if this is likely to bother you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches, amazing location.…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, amazing location.

Disliked No shower facilities seems to be the only let down

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location being right near the…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Andrew B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location being right near the train station and sitting next to the river

Disliked The only thing I disliked was a beeping noise which I think came from the boat harbour but everything else was great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant will definitely return

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9 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Karen M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great place secure nice toilets friendly and helpful staff

Disliked Only reasonI I didn't give a 10 rating was because there are no showers on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Communication was clear and helpful. It…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Communication was clear and helpful.
It was very end of season and they allowed me to keep my campervan there longer on the last day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

River View Camping and Caravans

Hampstead Lane

Yalding

Kent

England

ME18 6HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.22659°N
0.41609°E

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km King Street
9.4 km King Street
13.4 km Victoria Hall
Rail
0.3 km Yalding Rail Station
2.6 km Beltring Rail Station
2.6 km Wateringbury Rail Station
Ferry
24.6 km Gravesend Pier
25.2 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
38.4 km Woolwich Arsenal Pier
Airport
29.2 km Biggin Hill Airport
40.1 km London City Airport
41.2 km London Gatwick Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Pay a visit to the biggest collection of teapots in England. If such a thing wasn’t on your travel wishlist previously, it will be now – after all Teapot Island is only five minutes’ walk away. Also close by is The Hop Farm (five minutes’ drive), likely to be a hit with young kids due to its small farm animals and soft play. Adults will be happy to find things catering to their taste too. Fishing activities are available at Claygate Lakes (10 minutes) and at Mereworth Wines (10 minutes), taste test local wines and potions in the winery and taproom. If it’s the historical sort of stuff you’re mostly interested in, Leeds Castle (25 minutes) and Scotney Castle (25 minutes) will get that in full swing. Straight out of the 17th century, Knole Park (half an hour) is a National Trust site with a deer park, gatehouse tower and attics. Sissinghurst Castle Garden (half an hour) is another historical spot, with a Grade I-listed park and gardens. As for peaceful walks by the river and picnics in meadows, head to Teston Bridge Country Park (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheerness 33.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Minster Leas 35.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Leigh Bell Wharf 38.4 km Estuary GoodN/APoorN/A
Southend Chalkwell 38.9 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AGood
Southend Westcliff Bay 39.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ightham Mote 10.8 km

Scotney Castle 14.9 km

Leeds Castle 15.2 km

Knole 15.3 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 16.8 km

National Trust

Old Soar Manor 7.7 km

Sprivers Garden 10.7 km

Ightham Mote 10.9 km

Stoneacre 11.5 km

Knole 14.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

MEREWORTH CASTLE 3.4 km

Paddock Wood - River Medway - Whetsted - Paddock Wood 5.5 km

OXEN HOATH 5.9 km

Hartlake Bridge - Hadlow - Golden Green - Hartlake Bridge 6.6 km

Linton - Boughton Monchelsea - Linton 6.7 km

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)

    Lewes, England 46 km

  • All Points East (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    London, England 46.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does River View Camping and Caravans have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River View Camping and Caravans dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near River View Camping and Caravans? Pay a visit to the biggest collection of teapots in England. If such a thing wasn’t on your travel wishlist previously, it will be now – after all Teapot Island is only … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River View Camping and Caravans?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at River View Camping and Caravans? From $46.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.