Camp sites by rivers

[sam fin]

Hi i'm new on here but hopefully some of you regulars have some suggestions for me!

 

I recently bought a campervan with the intention of getting away fishing for a few days a week so far i've been to Anchor meadow on the warwickshire Avon and bank farm on the river severn.

 

Can anyone suggest any other good campsites where you can take a campervan that are on the banks of or walking distance to good river fishing.

 

I'm from Leicester and theres plenty of decent lakes / ponds but not much good river fishing so i'm trying to do as much river fishing as i can over the next few months

 

Any suggestions and info very welcome

 

Thanks

[Nicepix]

Houghton Mill Caravan Site, Houghton and Wyton, near St. Ives, Huntingdonshire. Right on the banks of the Gt. Ouse and plenty of country pubs within a short walking distance (Three Jolly Butchers, Axe & Compass and Three Horseshoes) and not too far a walk into St. Ives and the Indian & Chinese restaurants . Also, within a mile of it; Wyton Lakes Camping Site (adults only) has a couple of carp puddles on site and is opposite the marina with a pub / restaurant, and also Quiet Waters in Hemmingford Abbots ( full of thatched cottages) is also on the banks of the Gt. Ouse and has a great pub (Axe & Compass) just outside the drive.

[Rich_]

Stayed here once a long time ago Yarwell mill (it's near Peterborough)

Edited July 22, 2012 by Rich_

[Jim Murray]

You won't go far wrong here:-

 

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1924

 

Lucksall is right on the banks of the Wye, you could almost fish from your van window

[Vagabond]

We have used a campervan for many years, and beside many a river.

 

Just one word of warning - if you camp on a flood plain next to a river, be VERY aware of the weather forecast, and park on higher ground if at all possible.

 

Better to have to walk down the field to fish than finding a small river rise has bogged down the van, or a large river rise has washed it away!

[watatoad]

We have used a campervan for many years, and beside many a river.

 

Just one word of warning - if you camp on a flood plain next to a river, be VERY aware of the weather forecast, and park on higher ground if at all possible.

 

Better to have to walk down the field to fish than finding a small river rise has bogged down the van, or a large river rise has washed it away!

 

That is some of the best advice anyone can give you.