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.

Campground type

Caravan sites 40
Tent sites 40
RV & Motorhome sites 40
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 4 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 176 Pitchup.com customers

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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 campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful riverside spot has ample sites with fire pits, great River Medway access for watersports. Campers rave about the friendly owners, tidy loos, and pretty views. Local pubs and cafes are a bonus. While showers are a bit basic, it’s spot on for short, no-frills trips. Many keen to come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fine but unremarkable — great if bringing boats or paddle boards

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked It was a basic campsite and a good afternoon and evening. Convenient distance from south London, reasonably accessible by train unlike many. Drinkable water from all the taps. Fire pit provided and delivered logs in the afternoon. Toilets were acceptable and stocked with loo roll. River being right adjacent to the site is presumably great if you have equipment (we didn’t, but would bring something next time). There's a bit of a kids playground in the middle which they made use of. Friendly owner.

Disliked A bank holiday weekend meant it was a bit chocka in terms of number of tents and motor homes in — could the pitches be more formally demarcated to ensure a good spread out? Would have welcomed more space. Pitches near the gate will get road noise. A shower block would be an improvement but we were only staying 1 night so it wasn’t a problem.

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My two children 5 and 7…

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Heather C.

Unpowered grass site

Liked My two children 5 and 7 and i took our trailer tent for 3 nights/ 4 days. The owners are very helpful and kind and helped me when I couldnt get the trailer to hitch and unhitch. Kids loved the play area and being able to magnet fish in the river. Defiantly coming back again and would recommend this place if you want a friendly family location that will take you back to natural camping without wifi or technology, its perfect for just that. Every pitch has its own fire pit set up and there are sheep at the back of the field. Toilets are clean and there are many. No shower block but we got through with some wet wipes and cold water until we got home. We can't wait to go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

really lovely place, stayed twice and…

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martina s.

Unpowered grass site

Liked really lovely place, stayed twice and will happily come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flexibility and nice staff Good playground…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Flexibility and nice staff
Good playground

Disliked Toilet lights didn’t work most of the time!

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We stayed for 2 nights with…

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shayan m.

Unpowered grass site

Liked We stayed for 2 nights with 2 tents and honestly had such a good time! Loved that everyone was out of their tents/motorhomes just having fun — it gave the place such a nice vibe. Our pitch was big enough, and the staff were really friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely be back!

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Wouldn’t stay here again

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Able to choose the pitch
The hosts were friendly

Disliked The facilities were not kept as clean as could have been, flushes not working properly in some toilets.
Sadly we also had neighbours that shouted and screamed at each other including at 3.30 am!
Dogs not on leads

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It says ‘a back to basics campsite, which is what it is. I loved it.

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KIM I.

Unpowered grass and earth site (riverside)

Liked Great communication, and a warm welcome.
Loved the pitch right on the riverbank absolutely beautiful
Less than 10 mins walk to a very good riverside pub
Fire pit on the pitch if you want to use it
You’re allowed to swim, paddle board,canoe in the river.
Nothing to complain about for us. We have a Motorhome with loo & hot water.
Lots of people camping with tents, camper and, mojos, and everyone was really well spaced out. Fab

Disliked Our friends have a camper van without facilities and they found the toilet block a little basic, with no lighting, and the washing-up facilities with only cold water a bit difficult, but we still had a lovely time

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Warm welcome on arrival
Site and rules explained
Great location by the river
Toilets nearby clean and well maintained
Access key for £20 good idea as you could let yourself when you were ready to go
Boathouse pub 5 minute walk and river activities within a few minutes walk

Disliked Nothing bar shame no showers but is advertised as such

Recommend to friends Visit again

A laidback and picturesque back-to-basics site in a great spot

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Emily R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked I liked the ‘chose your own pitch’ camping, the proximity to the river for paddle boarding and the fact that the owners are often on site in case of any issues that need resolving.
The site is pretty basic but the location is excellent- easy walk to a couple of places to eat and a pub with live music.
The site is well designed with a kids area in the centre, which you can camp away from if you prefer a more peaceful experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, back to basics site in a good location

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Emily R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location, staff, river, fire pits, spacious and respectful campers

Disliked Overflowing bins, lack of showers

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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 No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport 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

  • All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)

    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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site 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 $52.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.