Damside Campsite
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- Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
- Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
- Dogs welcome; village five minutes' drive away with pub and shop
Site type
50
50
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
Reception
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Visitors praise the beautiful scenery, peaceful atmosphere, and spacious pitches. The toilets are consistently described as clean and well-maintained, with many appreciating the friendly and helpful owners. While some reviews mention limited facilities or noise from nearby events (a one-off wedding), most guests find the site offers a relaxing escape. A minority of reviews note issues with the field's flatness or road proximity, but overall feedback is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 04/08/2026
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Lovely views, the field was flat…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely views, the field was flat and a good location for walks or venturing into Buxton. The toilets and washing up facilities were really clean and well stocked up with toilet paper, kitchen roll and even sponges and washing up liquid.
Disliked Would benefit from more toilets.
I think the site may have been a little overbooked, people arriving later in the day were having to squeeze in between other pitches where there was very little space. It wouldn’t put us off returning though.
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Beautiful area Quiet Site was spotless The…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful area
Quiet
Site was spotless
The firepit and logs to purchase
Toilets were clean and well stocked
Sink clean
Disliked Lights in the toilet didn't work so just took a torch
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Really nice campsite overall, great for a stopover
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Really clean toilets, lovely owner, very relaxed, great view.
Disliked Didn’t realise it would be so close to the road, the road was quiet so not a major issue. The field was quite small, lovely when we got there as we were on our own but as people started to arrive it really filled up and we ended up with people right next to us on either side.
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Perfect stay
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Everything Did exactly what it said on the tin Easy booking and check in Lovely relaxed surroundings Had an issue of my own doing with booking and the owner answered the phone and rectified it for me no problem
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Clean toilets with everything you need…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Clean toilets with everything you need
Disliked Needs a shop
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Fantastic spot and well worth the visit
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Scenery, peacefulness and very easy to locate.
Disliked Nothing
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Was walking the LimeStone way. This…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Was walking the LimeStone way. This place was perfectly located only a short 5 minute quiet detour off the trail.
Nice distance from Castelton for a through hike. We hiked 22km here and stayed on Saturday, and then the remaining 8km to Castelton on Sunday.
Nice amount of walking for a Sunday, plenty of time for lunch and pints at the pub, before getting train home!
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A lovely quiet pitch with clean…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked A lovely quiet pitch with clean facilities and a great view over the peaks. A little walk through chee dale steps made the day! Thanks
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What a amazing view so clean…
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Liked What a amazing view so clean and tidy and the pitch was the best grass I have ever been on toilets spotless. Wll be going back next year
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Had a lovely stay, no frills just peaceful and what we wanted.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The space and views, and the ability to fill up from the water tap.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
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Portable toilet
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Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Damside Campsite
Stone Lea Farm
Back Lane
Peak Forest
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 8ED
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.29471°N
1.83218°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 9.7 mi
Haddon Hall 9.8 mi
Chatsworth 10.3 mi
Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 14.5 mi
Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 16.8 mi
National Trust
Lyme Park 10.1 mi
Winster Market House 13.2 mi
Hare Hill 14.5 mi
Nether Alderley Mill 16.7 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 17.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PEAK DISTRICT 1.3 mi
Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 3 mi
Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 3 mi
Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 3.1 mi
Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 3.2 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 Damside Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Damside Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Damside Campsite? Highlights in the Peak District include the Peak Cavern (15 minutes’ drive), a network of underground chambers that also hosts live music concerts; and the Mam Tor mountain, a not-too-challenging hike that … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Damside Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Damside Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.