The Ross Rowing Club Campsite

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Aerial view of Ross Rowing Club during August bank holiday weekend
Aerial view of ross rowing club during august bank holiday weekend
Fenced pitching area
Spacious grass pitches
Plenty of space
Entrance to the l field
Toilets, showers & washing up sink within fenced compound
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Fenced pitching area
Spacious grass pitches
Plenty of space

  • Simple pitches at a 12-acre site on the banks of the River Wye
  • On the edge of Ross-on-Wye, 10 minutes' drive from Symonds Yat
  • River access for canoes and paddleboards; clubhouse with bar on site
Planning a bit of paddleboarding or canoeing during your Herefordshire break? The River Wye has to be one of the best spots in the area for watersports, and you’ll have direct access to the water when you stay at The Ross Rowing Club Campsite. This is a fabulous location for getting out onto the river, but you don’t have to be a watersports type to enjoy a stay here – the 12-acre site is also a lovely place just to unwind with a picnic or spend a couple of hours reading your book by the water’s edge. There’s plenty of space to relax at the well-spaced pitches, and you’ll have access to simple facilities including a washing-up area, chemical disposal point and toilet block with showers. Open fires are banned here, but barbecues are allowed as long as they’re kept off the ground (both rules in place to protect the grass). However, if you’re here on a Friday night in summer (and some Saturdays too), the place to be is the clubhouse, where the licensed bar is open to guests and there’s often a barbecue on the go for a sociable outdoor meal. The clubhouse also hosts various events during the year – from a beer festival to dragon boat racing – with campsite guests welcome to join in the fun. If it’s not a clubhouse day, don’t worry – this convenient location is only about 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Ross-on-Wye so you’ll be within easy reach of several places to eat and drink, plus supermarkets for all your snacks and barbecue supplies.

Site type

Tent sites 47
Motorhome sites 47
Caravan sites 47
Open now
Opens 5 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Units heavier than 5000 kg are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 5 Apr to

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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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

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near river & town, good value. Clean, roomy pitches, strong showers. Facilities mostly fine, though a bit basic. Some traffic noise & loo roll shortages, but peaceful vibe, friendly staff, and many would come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely return to this site Perfect for short breaks

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Tracey N.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Site was quite quiet but the space allowed for each van is very generous so you don’t feel on top of each other

Peaceful location
Shower and toilet blocks well maintained and very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely basic campsite in a great location.

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Marsha G.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great location close to the town, pubs and restaurants.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the weekend stay over would definitely return.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Basic no electricity but nice flat well keep site, 2 min walk to the river, 5 minutes walk to fantastic pub/restaurant 10 minutes to town, unfortunately the club wasn’t open on our stay

Disliked Elsan point needs a bit of love and attention

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best site for cleanliness, location and excellent value for money.

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Jayne M.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The site is lovely. Clean toilets and showers.
Excellent location and fantastic value for money.
Sarah was on hand to make sure all was ok.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and I think there will be many more!!
All round 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, clean, clear and spacious pitches. Amendities within a suitable distance and well…

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8 out of 10
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Wifi
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Katie C.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Good, clean, clear and spacious pitches.
Amendities within a suitable distance and well kept.
Friendly owner.
The campsite has separate areas which made it feel cozy, as opposed to just one big open space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous find - this is one of our new favourites!

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Leanne H.

Unpowered grass site

Liked So relaxed- really close to lots of pubs, restaurants and shops with the feel of tranquility and calm. Lovely to be able to kayak so close to your pitch. Toilets wee very basic but clean and functional. Showers are amazing and powerful!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and toilets were very clean, nice washing up area too.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Showers and toilets were very clean, nice washing up area too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, right by the river and a lovely walk into the…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely location, right by the river and a lovely walk into the town, dogs allowed in the river which is great.

Disliked £25 is we feel too much to pay for the night (£12.50 per person) due to the condition of the toilets and showers, damp and in need of a bit of a revamp, lick of paint etc.... as it is we feel £15 should be the maximum price charged (£7.50 per person)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value

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8 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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Zoe O.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very well-kept site, convenient for access and a short walk along the river into the town.
Very responsive and helpful when contacted
Large, flat field with plenty of room
Good price

Disliked Nearby traffic gives a fair bit of noise
Public footpaths across site
Huge open field with no shade

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your review, and pleased that you found the site clean, tidy, spacious and convenient for the local amenities.
We've planted some trees on the water-meadows which will hopefully grow and provide more shade, and we do request that people and their dogs stick to the Public Right of Way that runs across the field to the riverside walk.

Good, well-run campsite.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Good showers. Lovely people. There is a bar on site, run by volunteers so check opening times. Good access to the river and to town.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Ross Rowing Club Campsite

Rope Walk

off Metcalfe Close

Ross-on-Wye

Herefordshire

England

HR9 7DD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.91754°N
2.58883°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.7 km Cantilupe Road
12.5 km Kings Arms
12.5 km Kings Arms
Rail
18 km Hereford Rail Station
18.1 km Ledbury Rail Station
23 km Lydney Rail Station
Ferry
22.6 km Sharpness Old Docks
23.7 km Lydney Harbour
46.6 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
29.8 km Gloucestershire 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

Canoeing and paddleboarding are popular activities around here – launch from the site to explore the River Wye, stopping at waterfront pubs and picnic spots along the way, or head to Symonds Yat (10 minutes’ drive) to paddle through a spectacular gorge. The riverside village is also a favourite spot for fishing, walks, cycling and birdwatching – buzzards and peregrine falcons can sometimes be spotted here. A location on the England/Wales border means Herefordshire has been fought over throughout history – and the upshot of that is several castles for modern-day visitors to explore. Three of the best nearby are Goodrich Castle (10 minutes), National Trust - Skenfrith Castle (20 minutes) and the grand Eastnor Castle (25 minutes). For family-friendly days out, take the kids to walk among colourful insects at the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (10 minutes), look out for outdoor artworks at the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (25 minutes) or ride the steam trains at Perrygrove Railway Adventure (25 minutes).

Must see

Goodrich Castle 5.7 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.7 km

Eastnor Castle 18.5 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 23.4 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 23.9 km

National Trust

The Kymin 13.8 km

Skenfrith Castle 14.6 km

Westbury Court Garden 16.1 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 22.1 km

The Weir 23.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ross-on-Wye - Wye Valley Walk - Chase Hill - Ross-on-Wye 0.6 km

HILL COURT 3.4 km

Goodrich - Coppet Hill - River Wye - Goodrich 5.3 km

Kerne Bridge - Wye Valley Walk - The Folly 5.8 km

Wye Valley Walk, Howle Hill and Bishop's Wood 5.8 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 40.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Ross Rowing Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Ross Rowing Club Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Ross Rowing Club Campsite? Canoeing and paddleboarding are popular activities around here – launch from the site to explore the River Wye, stopping at waterfront pubs and picnic spots along the way, or head to Symonds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Ross Rowing Club Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Ross Rowing Club Campsite? From $56.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.