Campsites for backpackers in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Chesterfield
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
- Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
- A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful back to basics site in the Peak District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Tideswell and the Monsal Trail
- A 10-minute drive from Bakewell and 20 from the Chatsworth Estate
East Peak Campsite
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England- Family-friendly wild camping in the Parish of Bradfield
- Hilltop location with moorland views on the edge of the Peak District
- Spacious grass pitches with stunning views
Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Access to Lathkill Dale directly from the site
- Woodfired pizzas and ice cream sold on site
Riverside Valley Camping
Dronfield, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
- Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Unthank Lane Farm
Dronfield, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful site on a mown field overlooking pasture and woodland
- On the edge of the Peak District; Chesterfield 20 minutes' drive
- Spacious site with small number of pitches; local produce available
Sheffield Tigers RUFC
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England- Pop-up family campsite with countryside views in South Yorkshire
- Peak District National Park five minutes’ drive; Sheffield 20 minutes
- Grass pitches at Sheffield Tigers RUFC; space for kids' pup tents
Hankin Farm Campsite
Belper, Derbyshire, England- Basic family-friendly campsite in the Derbyshire Dales
- Crich Tramway and Matlock Bath within 10 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly site with links to Midshires Way and Cromford Canal walks
Mandale Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
- A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
- Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
Hope Valley Campsite
Bamford, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful Peak District site two miles from Bamford Edge
- A 10-minute drive to caverns; 25 minutes from Bakewell and Chatsworth
- Children’s playground opposite; the Thornhill Trail and pub close by
The Racecourse Retreat
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England- Spacious family-friendly pop-up site in the Derbyshire countryside
- Four miles from the Peak District; a 15-minute drive from Matlock
- Back to basics pitches with firepits; close to walks and bike routes
Winhill View
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England- Simple pitches at a working farm in the central Peak District
- Bamford Edge and Hathersage open-air pool five minutes' drive
- Farm eggs for sale on site; two pubs within a mile's walk
Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Back to basics site on a peaceful family farm in the Peak District
- Outdoor activity paradise; walks, climbs and cycle trails from site
- Two pubs and a tearoom within walking distance of the site
Poynton Cross Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping on a Peak District farm, 25 minutes’ drive from Buxton
- Castleton hikes 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; resident farmyard animals; a 10-minute walk from a pub
Hope Valley Holidays
Bamford, Derbyshire, England- NEW for 2026! a beautiful wooded site at the Heart of the Hope Valley
- Superb facilities, lovely brookside pitches
- great pubs and restaurants within 5 minute walk, take-away deliveries
Masson Lees Quarry
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Beautiful views with an onsite climbing crag and caving.
