Dragons Back Wild Camping











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- Small pop-up site at a quiet farm in the Peak District National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Buxton; half an hour to Alton Towers or Bakewell
- Fishing pond on site; village shop and tea room two miles away
Site type
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Choose your dates and we'll email when available.
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a beautiful, remote campsite with stunning views and plenty of space. Guests praise the friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, and the opportunity to see farm animals. The site is ideal for walking and offers a "back to basics" camping experience. While the toilet and shower facilities are generally found to be clean, some guests noted a shortage during busy periods. Management has been responsive to feedback regarding facilities, with an additional toilet installed in August 2026. Phone signal is limited.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 06/10/2026
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Nice location…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Nice location
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really enjoyed our stay, will recommend it!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The location is excellent, plenty of space to pitch up, the scenery is amazing. Really easy arrival procedure and clear instructions.
Disliked Reception is fiddly but that could be a plus as well :D
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I will definitely come back..
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Liked I absolutely love the views. Facilities were basic but very clean. Very friendly Family run Farm. If you are looking for good hikes with stunning scenery, this is your place.
Disliked The one shower cubicle is tiny. It’s literally impossible to get changed in there and keep your clothes dry.
But the views made up for it.. I know the idea is to get away from gadgets and everyday things. What I do like to watch a film at night in my van there’s absolutely no Wi-Fi connection for your phone.
Be great if the host provided one
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Beautiful views, lovely relaxed atmosphere of…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful views, lovely relaxed atmosphere of camp where you like. Generous hosts.
Disliked The motor cyclist that spent the weekend roaring up and down the hills beside the campsite somewhat ruined the peaceful atmosphere. Also sanitary bins in the loos are a must.
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Great site, amazing location, need to address groups making mess/noise
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Ideal location for walking Chrome Hill and the surrounding area.
Facilities were clean and tidy when we arrived.
Pricing was good for the location and available facilities.
Amazing sunsets and sunrises with a picturesque view from the campsite.
Disliked There were a couple of groups of young people ( a group of girls and a separate group of boys) drinking and shouting , they were making noise with music into the early hours. Both groups left the site earlier than us, the girls' group left their rubbish and vomit in the middle of the site where they were camped which we had to avoid standing in on the way to the toilets. The boys' group in the corner were obviously intoxicated on something, walking around the site and up and down the hill in a daze, stumbling to the toilets without shoes in a pretty dazed state in the morning, they had left the site and burnt the grass with their campfire and left rubbish scattered around.
No fault of the campsite owners, but I'd suggest someone checking regularly on groups like this; it spoils your wonderful site and experience for other users.
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Scenery was incredible!! Cool sheep in…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Scenery was incredible!! Cool sheep in the field and lovely walking routes nearby. Toilets were kept clean and always had toilet paper etc.
Disliked Shower was alternating boiling hot and freezing cold which made it difficult. Field did get very windy at times so something to bear in mind if in a tent
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Self check in essentially from online…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Self check in essentially from online booking
Open site beautiful location with access all around
Simple clean facilities spot on
No wifi
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Hillside views from the site were…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Hillside views from the site were good
Disliked Arrived after dark to find sheep wandering around the site…. And with sheep comes sheep poop. Not ideal when you’re camping with kids, hygiene in the tent etc. came home and had to scrub the groundsheet clean this morning.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Sorry you didn't enjoy the 'experience'. We try to describe our site as accurately as possible and hope the many other reviews reflect this and guests take this into account prior to booking. We feel the pricing is accurate/favourable for the area and facilities on site as it offers couples, families and small groups a very reasonably priced getaway in a beautiful area with limited but acceptable and clean facilities for a few pounds a night. We are disappointed to see (assume) that cleanliness is marked down to errant sheep in the camping/motorhome field as the toilets/shower cubicle is generally of a good/excellent standard when checked (frequently). Kind regards.
Brilliant site and really friendly owner…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Brilliant site and really friendly owner
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Spot on…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Spot on
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Dragons Back Wild Camping
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 0RP
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.2099°N
1.91428°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- The Knights' Table Pub 1.6 mi
- Parks Inn Pub 1.9 mi
- The New Inn Pub 2.1 mi
- Gofish Seafood Restaurant 2.4 mi
- Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub 2.8 mi
- Blazing Rag Pub 2.9 mi
- The Swan Pub 3 mi
- The Cheshire Cheese Pub 3.1 mi
- Taj Mahal Restaurant 3.1 mi
- The Old Sun Inn Pub 3.1 mi
Groceries
- Aldi Supermarket 2.3 mi
- Morrisons Supermarket 3.1 mi
- Bargain Booze Off-licence 3.1 mi
- Beer District Off-licence 3.4 mi
- Lomas Foods Supermarket 3.4 mi
- Buxton Brewery Off-licence 3.4 mi
- Waitrose Supermarket 3.5 mi
Parks and play
- Grin Low and Buxton Country Park 2.6 mi
- Pavilion Gardens park 3.3 mi
- Serpentine Park 3.3 mi
- Ashwood Park 3.3 mi
- The Slopes park 3.3 mi
- Hogshaw Nature Reserve park 3.7 mi
- Brown Edge Road Playground 4.2 mi
- Goyt Valley park 4.8 mi
Family days out
- Archie’s Farm Zoo 2.4 mi
- Poole's Cavern Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
- Gib Torr Rocks Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
- Pilsbury Castle Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
- Lud's Church Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
Public transport
- Travellers Rest PH 1.6 mi
- Burlow Road 1.7 mi
- Barson Grove, Burlow 1.8 mi
- Heath View 1.8 mi
- Solomons Court 1.8 mi
- Rail Bridge, Burlow 1.9 mi
- Parks Inn 1.9 mi
- St James Church 2 mi
- Brierlow Bar, B5053 / Bookstore 2 mi
- Main Road 2 mi
Other nearby
- Level Two Nightclub 3.2 mi
- The Springs Shopping Centre 3.4 mi
- Cavendish Golf Club Golf course 3.6 mi
- Buxton and High Peak Golf Club Golf course 4.1 mi
- Victory Quarry Angling Club Fishing 5.8 mi
Local services
- NoteMachine Cashpoint 3 mi
- NoteMachine Cashpoint 3 mi
- LINK Cashpoint 3.2 mi
- Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre 2.7 mi
- Essar Rockbay Service Station Fuel station 2.8 mi
- Esso Buxton Express Fuel station 2.8 mi
- Buxton Medical Practice Doctors 3 mi
- Buxton Pharmacy 3 mi
- Stewart Medical Centre Doctors 3.1 mi
- Buxton Health Centre Hospital 3.1 mi
- Morrisons Fuel station 3.1 mi
- Burlington Road Pharmacy 3.1 mi
- Peak Pharmacy 3.2 mi
Must see
Haddon Hall 10.6 mi
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 10.6 mi
Chatsworth 12.3 mi
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 12.3 mi
Capesthorne Hall & Gardens 13.8 mi
National Trust
Lyme Park 11.5 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 11.7 mi
Winster Market House 12.3 mi
Hare Hill 12.3 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 14.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Longnor - Newtown - Reaps Moor -Longnor 2.7 mi
Longnor - Chrome Hill - Earl Sterndale - Longnor 2.7 mi
Longnor - Chrome Hill - Axe Edge - Flash - Longnor 2.7 mi
Longnor - Pilsbury - High Peak Trail - Longnor 2.8 mi
Buxton - Three Shires Head 3.1 mi
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 Dragons Back Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dragons Back Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dragons Back Wild Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Buxton Raceway: five minutes’ drive - Chrome Hill: 10 minutes - Poole's Cavern: 10 minutes - Buxton (spa town): 15 minutes - Tittesworth Reservoir (watersports and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dragons Back Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – 9 p.m. Depart by: Anytime
