Campsites for backpackers in Ambergate, Derbyshire
6 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Ambergate
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Family park three miles from the Peak District town of Ashbourne
- Seven and a half miles from Alton Towers
- Indoor pool, licensed shop and picnic area
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
Four Oaks Camp Site
Derby, Derbyshire, England- Lovely six-acre Derbyshire site in the village of Stenson
- A 20-minute drive from Derby and close to canal and river activities
- Pizza oven and barbecue area on site; local pub five minutes' walk
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
Alstonefield Camping Barn
Derby, Derbyshire, England- Family barn stays in the Peak District National Park
- Half an hour's drive from Alton Towers
- Within a mile's walk of pubs serving food
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Langley Wilding Campsite
Derby, Derbyshire, England- Eco-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive to the Peak District National Park
- Derwent Valley Mills and Carsington Water both 20 minutes’ drive
- Pitches in a wildflower meadow; dog-friendly walks from the site
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
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
New House Organic Farm
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Spacious pitches on a family-run organic farm in the Peak District
- Within 15 minutes' drive of Carsington Water, Ashbourne and Dovedale
- Farm shop on site; handmade firepits provided for guests
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
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
Masson Lees Quarry
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Beautiful views with an onsite climbing crag and caving.
Gateham Grange Camping
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
- Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
- Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply
Wildwood Adventure Camps
Ambergate, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping in a 100-acre Derbyshire woodland
- A 20-minute drive from Matlock and Carsington Water
- Bushcraft class included; stag and hen parties are welcome
Go Wild in Wirksworth
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping site two miles from the market town of Wirksworth
- Exclusive use for a single group of up to 12 people
- Learn bushcraft and survival skills and build your own shelter
Mount Cook Adventure Centre
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Pop-up site with grass pitches a mile from Wirksworth
- A 25-minute drive to Chatsworth House; 35 minutes to Alton Towers
- In the grounds of an activity centre with zipwire and low ropes course
Moor Farm Pop-up Campsite
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful back to basics site surrounded by the Derbyshire countryside
- A 20-minute drive from Bakewell; 20 minutes from Chatsworth House
- Dog walking area; pubs serving food and real ales nearby
Barn Farm
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
