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.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- 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
18 
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Damside Campsite is praised for its stunning Peak District location, offering beautiful views and access to numerous walks. Reviewers consistently highlight the cleanliness and quality of the toilet facilities. While described as a peaceful, remote, and basic site, many appreciated the spacious, level pitches and friendly, helpful owners. Some minor points of feedback included the distance to the pub and playground, occasional issues with toilet capacity during busy periods, and the presence of sheep droppings in the field. The site is recommended for a relaxing getaway.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Peaceful and quiet site. Exceptionally clean…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Peaceful and quiet site. Exceptionally clean and tidy toilets with hand soap and toilet roll etc.
A couple of fire pits available we just wish we'd brought some logs!
Disliked Nothing!
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Fantastic location. Great value for money
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Quiet location, surrounded by fields and beautiful views
Disliked Toilets were great, however, quickly became dirty with no toilet roll. After the morning rush they were clean again.
Allocated pitches would be ideal- when we got back to the pitch a car had pitched up right where our van was attaching to the drive away awning. Some families took over 2-3 pitches meaning the rest of us had small pitches
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would recommend to anyone!
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked toilets were really good, pitches perfect! great night away with friends
Disliked wish the firepits were advertised/ more accessible as we werent aware until it was too late
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Views are great!…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Views are great!
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Simple and nice…
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Liked Simple and nice
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Lovely little campsite, highly recommend
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Brilliant location, great little site, basic but has everything you need for a few days of peace and quiet with beautiful views.
Only 5/10 min drive to village pub and shop.
Small toilet block but spotlessly clean throughout our stay.
Would definitely stay again
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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What a great little campsite! Beautiful…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked What a great little campsite! Beautiful flat open fields with great views, the toilet block was immaculately clean. No showers but I knew that when I booked and I was only there for 1 night anyway. Will definitely be returning!
Disliked Nothing
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Everything…
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Liked Everything
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Great spot would return
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Fantastic, views for miles. Nice clean toilets and place to get water.large pitches. 15 min drive to each Buxton centre, super markets and Chee dale stepping stones. Great spot
Disliked Someone pitched up in a tiny gap at side of us when we went out for the day despite there being loads of room which was annoying but not the camp sites fault
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Will come again
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The location is amazing. Friendly staff. Clean toilets. Great price. Relaxing atmosphere
Disliked Needs proper lights in toilets.
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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
Local events
- Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)
Manchester, Lancashire 19.3 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.