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
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here. Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint as a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a five-minute drive away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though you'd be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals. This is wild camping so facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes' drive) or Buxton (15 minutes). If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisports pitch. Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • 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

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 89 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful campsite praised for its stunning scenery and spacious, level pitches. Reviewers consistently highlight the exceptionally clean and well-stocked toilet facilities. Its location is ideal for walkers, offering convenient access to trails and beautiful views. While some mention occasional issues with toilet capacity during busy periods and wish for a shop, the overall sentiment is positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return due to the tranquil atmosphere and friendly staff.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Clean toilets with everything you need…

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Gareth D. 1 review

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

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Cameron C. 1 review

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…

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 Lucas t. 1 review

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…

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Nathan R. 4 reviews

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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Shane C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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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Stunning scenery, lovely big field to…

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 Danielle E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Stunning scenery, lovely big field to camp on, toilets and washing area was lovely and clean and well stocked, shops a 5 minute drive away, will definitely use again

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Really spacious, clean toilets and picturesque…

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Grace C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really spacious, clean toilets and picturesque

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful and quiet site. Exceptionally clean…

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Rachel K. 8 reviews

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

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Gemma M. 2 reviews

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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Features

Portable toilet

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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
4.3 mi Market Place
4.3 mi Market Place
8.6 mi Buxton Road
Rail
2.4 mi Dove Holes Rail Station
3.8 mi Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
4.1 mi Buxton Rail Station
Airport
18.7 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
18.8 mi Manchester Airport
18.9 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

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 rewards with far-reaching views of the surrounding hills. The spa town of Buxton (15 minutes) spreads around the Buxton Visitor Centre & The Buxton Crescent Experience, part of an elegant Georgian sweep and the place where you can learn more about the local health-giving waters. Buxton Opera House sits on the edge of the Pavilion Gardens, crossed by the River Wye – and by a miniature railway. Chatsworth House (half an hour) is well worth a visit, whether you want to relax along the banks of the River Derwent with a picnic, or explore the 105-acre garden, with its statuary and waterworks. The impressive Painted Hall, in the elegant 18th-century mansion, is covered in dramatic and vibrant frescoes.

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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • 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.