Riverside camping. Paddle to the pub. Evenings by the fire.
Pitch your own tent or arrive to a bell tent by the river, then paddle downstream to The Anchor at Nayland. Family-run since 1958.
2027 bookings open 1 March · Season 29 April – 13 September
- 4.6 from 260+ Google reviews
- Family-run since 1958
- Children under 18 stay free
- Dogs welcome
- Book direct, no booking fees
Bring your own kit, or arrive to a tent that’s ready
Two simple ways to stay. Both come with the river on your doorstep, hot showers and room for the kids to roam.
from £36 / night
Grass pitch
A big, flat pitch for your tent, caravan, campervan or motorhome.
- Price includes 2 adults, children under 18, 1 car and an awning
- Hot showers included
- Off-grid: no electric hook-ups or Wi-Fi
from £80 / night
Riverside bell tent
A 5m canvas bell tent, already pitched beside the river. Sleeps 6.
- Memory foam double mattress, 6 roll mats and a light
- Includes 2 adults and children under 18
- Just bring bedding and cooking kit
Midweek Escape: arrive Monday, leave Friday: 4 nights for the price of 3, from £27 a night.
See all 2027 prices
Your river adventure starts at your tent
Push off from our jetty and drift through Constable Country. About 90 minutes downstream, The Anchor at Nayland is waiting with a cold drink and a table by the water.
Boat hire is for Rushbanks guests only, 10am–7pm. Boats are limited and summer weekends go first, so add yours when you book.
Then back to camp for the campfire
Sunsets over the water, marshmallows on the fire and stars you can actually see. Simple camping, done properly.
Campfire bundle · £30Fire pit, logs, kindling and grill, delivered to your pitch
Hot showers & clean toiletsIncluded in every stay
Dogs welcome · £6 a nightUp to 2 per pitch, on leads
Off-grid by designNo hook-ups or Wi-Fi, just the river and the stars
Your Rushbanks break, sorted
Choose your stay
Pick your dates and a grass pitch or riverside bell tent.
Add your adventure
Add a canoe, kayak or paddleboard and a campfire bundle.
Arrive and unwind
Choose your spot, put the kettle on and let the river do the rest.
Families come back year after year
“We didn’t want to go home. The kayak trip to the pub was incredible and so pretty.”
Tripadvisor guest
“Stargazing at night was better than watching any TV show or being on your phone.”
Tripadvisor guest
“A wonderful, little, off-grid campsite in a beautiful location on the banks of the River Stour.”
Google review
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Questions before you book
Everything else is in Plan Your Visit, or just ask us.
Plan your visitDo you take tents, caravans, campervans and roof tents?
Yes. Every grass pitch takes one tent, caravan, campervan, motorhome or roof-tent vehicle. There are no electric hook-ups, so come ready to go off-grid.
Can I park by my pitch?
Yes, one car parks on your pitch and is included in the price. Extra cars are £6 a night.
Do you have toilets and showers?
Yes, hot showers and clean toilets are included in every stay, with fresh water on site.
Are campfires allowed?
Yes, using our fire pits and logs. The campfire bundle (£30) is delivered to your pitch. Fires must be out by 11pm.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, up to 2 dogs per pitch at £6 per dog per night. Please keep them on leads.
Do I need to be experienced to paddle to the pub?
No. You’ll get training, river maps and children’s buoyancy aids. We’ll ask whether everyone can swim 50 metres, and there are two weirs where you carry your boat around. Full details
Ready for a proper break by the river?
2027 bookings open on 1 March and the best summer weekends go quickly. We’ll send you a reminder.
Get a booking reminderRushbanks Campsite · Bures Road, Wissington, Nayland, Suffolk CO6 4NA · Directions & parking · Contact us