Tent Camping in Bristol, England
9 bookable campgrounds with tent sites 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
Walnut Tree Farm
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Peaceful Somerset farm site half an hour from Bristol and Bath
- Plenty of space, with no restrictions on pitch size
- Campfires and barbecues allowed
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
Dowlais Farm Holidays
Clevedon, Somerset, England- Small, dog-friendly site less than half a mile from the Severn Estuary
- Clevedon five minutes’ drive; Weston-super-Mare 45 minutes
- Beach, pier, shops and restaurants within walking distance
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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
- Communal firepit; barbecue hut, sauna and hot tub all extra
Mendip Ski Camp
Sandford, Somerset, England- Well-maintained and peaceful campsite next to Mendip Activity Centre
- A mile from Sandford village centre; Cheddar Gorge 15 minutes' drive
- Family-friendly site in an area of outstanding natural beauty
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
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
Avon Valley Adventure Park
Bath, Somerset, England- Riverside site within the grounds of an adventure and wildlife park
- Within a 25-minute drive of Bristol and Bath; Cheddar Gorge 45 minutes
- Dog-friendly; experience the park out of hours; watersports rental
Boyd Valley Lake
Bristol, Greater Bristol, England- Peaceful site with fishing lake and rod hire available
- Easily accessible, half a mile from the A431 between Bath and Bristol
- Village shop and pub within walking distance
Butcombe New Wood
Butcombe, Somerset, England- Exclusive-use rural site on five acres of new woodland
- In the Mendip Hills, half an hour's drive from Bristol
- Wild site with firepit, toilet and shower; lake 300 metres away
Cam Bridge Camping
Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England- Cosy, eco-friendly site within a half-hour’s drive of Bristol and Bath
- Mendip Hills 10 minutes’ drive; 20 minutes to Wells; 30 to Glastonbury
- Part of the Greener Camping scheme; communal barbecue on site
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
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
Loves Hill Camping
Timsbury, Somerset, England- Simple family-friendly Somerset campsite; pick your own pitch
- On the edge of Timsbury, 20 minutes' drive from Bath and Wells
- Firepits and wood available; 10 minutes' walk from the village centre
Cypress Farm Touring Park
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England- Small campsite on a Somerset farm close to Junction 21 of the M5
- A 10-minute drive to the nearest beach; 40 minutes to Wookey Hole
- Dog-friendly pitches close to cider pubs, supermarkets and beaches
Sheephouse Campsite
Lydney, Gloucestershire, England- Relaxed, family-friendly campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Chepstow
- Wye Valley National Landscape 15 minutes’ drive; Tintern 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and games room; pub in Woolaston 20 minutes’ walk
The Plough Inn
Pilning, Gloucestershire, England- Grass pitches behind a country pub five minutes from the M5
- Central Bristol and Weston-super-Mare within a half-hour drive
- Log fires, live music, play area and extensive food menu