Camping in Rutland

Rutland's compact size means most campsites and glamping bases sit within easy reach of Rutland Water, England's largest reservoir by surface area and the county's main draw for cyclists, walkers and birdwatchers. Sites like Lyndon Top and The Hide at Manton Bay put you close to the nature reserves along the southern shore, while Rutland Water Campsite offers a straightforward base near the watersports centre and the trail that circles the whole reservoir.

Elsewhere, farm-based sites such as Old Oak Farm, Greendale Farm Caravan and Camping and The Mushroom Farm and Campsite give a quieter, more rural feel away from the water, and Stretton Lakes Touring Park and Wing Hall Wing Lakes Caravan and Camping add their own lakeside settings near Oakham. For something more comfortable, Rutland Rural Retreats and Ranksborough Hall Caravan Park cover glamping and touring pitches in equal measure.

Choosing between them often comes down to whether you want reservoir access or a more secluded farm setting, since distances across Rutland are short enough that nothing is ever far from Oakham or the water itself.