Campsites for backpackers in The Peak District
10 bookable campsites within 15 miles of The Peak District
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
Lower Kempshill Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful, pet-friendly farm stay in the Peak District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Buxton and Speedwell Cavern; Bakewell 20 minutes
- Comfy static caravan accommodation; village pub 20 minutes' walk
Burrs Manor Wild Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
- Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Lime Tree Holiday Park
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Valley site a mile from the Peak District town of Buxton
- Surrounded by woodland and with a gorge and viaduct at one end
- Play area on site; half an hour's walk from the town centre
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
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
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
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
Camping at The Hollies
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Dog-friendly farm-style site on the edge of the Peak District
- A 20-minute drive from Buxton and 25 minutes from Alton Towers
- Walking distance from watersports and pubs; walking trails nearby
Brooklyn Grange Farm
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Family-run dairy farm and fishery with views over The Roaches
- Short drive to Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park and Tittesworth Water
- On-site farm shop and farm animals; 10 minutes' walk to two local pubs
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
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
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
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
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
Crowdecote Campsite
Crowdecote, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful and sheltered adults-only site on a working farm
- A 15-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 20 minutes
- A few minutes' walk from a traditional country pub and the river Dove
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
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
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
