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
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This secluded campsite boasts stunning remote locations, gorgeous views and ample space. Campers appreciated the friendly staff, plentiful animals, and proximity to excellent walking routes. While facilities were described as basic but clean, multiple reviews highlighted a need for more toilets and showers, particularly during busy periods. The site is ideal for those seeking a peaceful, back-to-basics escape with limited phone signal. Recent manager comments indicate improvements, including the addition of extra toilets.
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Last updated 01/09/2026
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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…
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Liked Spot on
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Brilliant back to basics pop up site 100 % will be going back
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Loved the space for tents, I have teenagers and they don’t want to be in with their mum anymore so worked well. Loved that you pay for pitch not what you put on it.
Location was amazing.
Friendly owners. Cost was perfect for a pop up, no frills campsite.
It was an old school site like they used to be with respect for all from owners to other campers.
Loved the sheep and chicken visits throughout the day. 😊
Showers and toilets were very clean and always toilet roll. I’ve been to bigger more expensive sites where they are a lot worse. There is only 2 toilets but again I don’t mind that and is a small site and didn’t need to Queue at all.
Lots of freedom for children.
Beautiful walks and bikes from the site.
Loved the site and everything about it.
Disliked If I have to put one. It didn’t bother me but shower wasn’t working for one day.
I actually think a fuse went or someone turned it off.
WiFi is bad but again if you are camping in a valley that’s what you get.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Glad you had a pleasant visit. We don't offer any WiFi on site and unfortunately the phone signal isn't great in the area. Kind regards.
This has to go down as…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked This has to go down as the site with the most beautiful view. Even as you drive down to it, you get a stunning view of the Dragons Back.
Loads of room to pitch and he doesn’t allow too many on so you’re not on-top of each other.
Toilet perfect fine and clean and always loads of loo roll. Shower clean.
You can do the Dragons Back right from the site or a smaller walk over Hollins Hill into Hollinsclough and a trip to the tearoom or honesty shop.
The warden onsite was super lovely and great for advising.
We also had a day at Buxton Raceway which is just a 20 min walk.
Plus there are the hilarious sheep, bleating away to each other all weekend and the chickens roaming around.
Can’t wait to go again next season.
Disliked Literally nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Many thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Kind regards.
Beautiful location, serving as a good base for local scenic walks.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The site is in a beautiful location and great camp as a base for a walk around the dragon's back. The team on site were very friendly and relaxed about paying the remainder of the fee. We liked the ponies, chickens and very vocal sheep!
Disliked Toilet and shower facilities are a little limited (two porta-loos and a shower-shower when we were there), time your visits well. The site is on a bit of a slope, so snag a flat bit if you can. There is a race track nearby which can be very noisy when race day is happening.
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From the manager: Many thanks for your review.
Beautiful scenery, 2 toilets beneficial. Les…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful scenery, 2 toilets beneficial. Les was friendly
Disliked Had 2 dogs, lots of sheep poo in the camping area, we appreciate it’s a farm but the camping area was affected massively. And we were advised that they were kept separate. Maybe difficult for tents . Had to pick up lots of sheep poo for a clean area for dogs.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review.
Comments noted. Farmer going to dig out his cattle grid this week and lower a gate a bit so hopefully that'll stop the beggars from keep wandering in.
Amazing value for money!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Amazing wild campsite. Friendly owners and guests. The facilities were clean and modern. Offered us so much help to get around Buxton and taxi numbers. Couldn’t have asked for more from the owners. We will definitely be booking again!
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Beautiful location, amazing view such a…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful location, amazing view such a peaceful place with clean facilities.
Lovely people and great communication from host.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Really beautiful site, peaceful and well…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Really beautiful site, peaceful and well maintained
The Saturday was fairly full but still felt like lots of space and privacy
Also there's a second loo now! If you're worried about earlier reviews commenting on that. Didn't need to queue, shower nice and hot, people friendly
Nice to see chickens and sheep roaming around, and horses in a field nearby
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review.
Great find
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked What a great location for a weekend, stunning scenery and walks in abundance. Pitch anywhere in the field was great , used the toilets not the shower and water available alongside wash up . Perfect for dragons back and a walk into Hollinsclough with its honesty shop. We walked into Longnor once over Chrome Hill , lovely coffee shops and strollthrough the country lanes back. Would definitely recommend .
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
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
- Taj Mahal Restaurant 3.1 mi
- The Old Sun Inn Pub 3.1 mi
- The Duke 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
- Poole's Cavern 2.8 mi
- Gib Torr Rocks 3.4 mi
- Pilsbury Castle 4.4 mi
- Lud's Church 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
What’s 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
- 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 - How much does it cost to stay at Dragons Back Wild Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

