Campgrounds for backpackers in Gloucestershire
10 bookable campsites in Gloucestershire
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Hunters Inn
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England- Family-run pub site between Worcestershire and Herefordshire
- Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn both within five miles
- Locally produced food served Tuesday to Saturday; carvery on Sunday
West End Farm Campsite
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England- Small family-run site on an organic cattle farm
- Adjacent to the River Severn and close to the Severn Way
- Community-owned village pub within walking distance
Deanwood Caravan and Camping
Lydney, Gloucestershire, England- Quiet and scenic site with direct access to Forest of Dean footpaths
- Clearwell Caves 15 minutes’ drive; Tintern Abbey half an hour
- Dog exercise field and modern bathrooms; pubs a mile away
The Willows
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England- Small and friendly site 100 yards from the River Severn
- Next to a riverside 15th-century pub; Great Malvern 25 minutes' drive
- A 50-minute walk into the historic town of Tewkesbury
Abbey Home Farm
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England- Family site on an organic farm 10 minutes’ drive from Cirencester
- Chedworth Roman Villa 25 minutes’ drive; Cotswold Farm Park 35 minutes
- Off-grid; well-stocked licensed shop and café; ebike hire
Forest Oak Farm
Lydney, Gloucestershire, England- Friendly family-run farm estate next to the Forest Of Dean
- Within easy reach of Symonds Yat Rock, Go Ape and Puzzlewood
- Views of valley, lakes and fields and heaps of space for dogs to play
Forest Pitchup
Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England- Motorhome site five minutes’ drive from Cinderford in Gloucestershire
- Direct access to the Wysis Way; Puzzlewood 15 minutes’ drive
- Single hardstanding pitch with rural views edging the Forest of Dean
Star Glamping
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England- Small Gloucestershire glamping site in rural parkland near Cheltenham
- Five minutes’ walk to the Cotswold Way, Cheltenham 20 minutes’ drive
- Social enterprise for youngsters with disabilities; bistro on site
Painswick Glamping
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England- Peaceful site on a working farm 15 minutes' walk from Painswick
- Close to the Cotswolds Way and other walking/bike trails
- Fishing lake and lodge with kitchen and woodburning stove
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Thames Head Wharf
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England- Tiny site in the gardens of a historic Gloucestershire cottage
- On the edge of the Cotswolds, 15 mins' drive from Westonbirt arboretum
- Next to the source of the Thames and start/end of Thames Path
The Field Campsite
Coleford, Gloucestershire, England- Dog-friendly wild camping site on the edge of the Forest of Dean
- A five-minute drive to a cycling centre; 15 minutes to the Wye Valley
- Bike or walk to caves, supermarkets, golf courses and restaurants
River Severn Bank Pop-up Campsite
Westbury-On-Severn, Gloucestershire, England- Back-to-basics site right on the River Severn, in Gloucestershire
- Gloucester and Forest of Dean Cycle Centre 25 minutes’ drive
- Front-row seats for the Severn Bore; barbecues allowed
New Nibley House Farm Pop-up Campsite
Dursley, Gloucestershire, England- Pop-up site for over-25s and families in Cotswolds countryside
- Free zorbing, yoga, Pilates and evening jamming sessions on site
- Free concerts for Nibley Farm Family Festival; bring your own food
Moreton Farm Field Camping
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England- Family-run site on the outskirts of Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds
- A 10-minute drive to The Rollright Stones; 15 minutes to Broadway
- Access cycle routes 48 and 442 nearby; barbecues permitted
Lydbrook Wild Camping
Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England- Family-run wild camping site in the Wye Valley National Landscape
- Peaceful spot a couple of miles from Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean
- Within walking distance of the river Wye, a café and a pub
The Lower Lode
Forthampton, Gloucestershire, England- Fifteenth-century traditional riverside pub
- Rural setting overlooking the River Severn
- Well placed for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Worcester and Malvern
Stan's Field
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England- Cotswolds wild camping with spectacular Stroud and Severn Vale views
- National Arboretum a 25-minute drive; 15 minutes to the Cotswold Way
- No-frills site; pubs, farmers’ market and shops 20 minutes’ walk away
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