Forest of Dean Camping

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches in the countryside
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  • Dog-friendly site with access to Forest of Dean walks and cycle paths
  • A 20-minute drive from the Wye Valley National Landscape
  • Firepits for hire; small shop selling the basics, logs and kindling
Family-friendly pitches in Gloucestershire’s untamed Forest of Dean – it doesn’t get much better than that. Except it does… because at Forest of Dean Camping, guests can join miles of purpose-built cycling and hiking tracks straight from the pitches. Whether you’re after a quick walk with the dog – your four-legged companions are very welcome here – a pub crawl in local villages or a whole-day biking adventure, they’re all close by. After a day in the forest, head back to your pitch for an evening around the embers. No need to lug everything from home, as there are firepits for hire on a per-night basis, and logs and kindling are sold on the premises. The site also has a small shop selling the basics and alcohol (open 9am until 6pm at reception), so you’ll never get caught short without supplies – and if you want to pick up some eggs for breakfast, spuds or meat for the barbecue, there’s a local shop just 15 minutes’ stroll away. On a practical level, spotless amenities on site include a heated shower block with separate disabled facilities and a laundry room for taking care of chores. If you’re travelling by pedal power, there’s a secure bike room, and there’s a noticeboard at reception with local tourist information if you’re needing a bit of sightseeing inspiration.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 7
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • The facilities block, shop and reception are closed during winter, between 14 November 2025 and 27 March 2026.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Open from Fri, 14 Nov 2025 to

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained site with spacious, level pitches and beautiful views. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently praised as immaculate and modern. The owner, Jess, is frequently highlighted for her outstanding friendliness, helpfulness, and local knowledge. Its peaceful atmosphere and ideal location for Forest of Dean walks and activities are also major draws. Visitors highly recommend it and express a strong desire to return.

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Darren H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Peaceful site, spotlessly clean facilities and walks from the outside gate are 5 mins straight into the forest.
Real small shop but have most emergency essentials and ice creams and drinks

Disliked Nothing for kids to do but there is a large play field

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Great stay in a wonderful area at a fantastic site.

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Carolyn G.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite with huge pitches and fantastic facilities

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site with clean toilets and showers, very quite

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Robert A.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Spotless, very clean and tidy would 100% return

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The place was absolutely perfect! So…

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Emma S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The place was absolutely perfect! So peaceful and beautiful, and the facilities were lovely and clean. Highly recommend this place if you want a quiet stay in nature, with beautiful walks straight from the campsite. Didn’t have to drive far for some great pub food at The Miners Arms, or some Thai at NG Thai food. The host was very helpful and super kind! Look forward to staying here again 😁

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Lee H.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful site large pitches fantastic views, very clean and well kept facilities. Jess and the gang were so helpful and friendly will definitely be returning

Disliked None

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Excellent site . Would highly recommend

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Jamie O.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly welcome from Jess . Gave us a lot of information about the area.
Site is fantastic, spotless and well kept
We will be back soon

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Lovely site, clean facilities. Handy for walks. Friendly staff

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very clean facilities and friendly and helpful staff. Peaceful surroundings.

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Excellent site

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Gary W.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean well looked after site. Toilets, showers and washing room were excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We had a lovely weekend here - the facilities were so clean and well looked after, the pitch was huge, and they couldn’t do enough to help us, so helpful!

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The site was lovely and so clean and orderly. There's a nice view across the valley. It was a great location to explore the area.

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People running it were absolutely fab.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked People running it were absolutely fab. Pitches were great. Showers and toilets immaculate. Location great. Good luck Jess with your business!!

Disliked No WiFi. As a visitor from outside of UK would have been nice to have this.

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Features

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest of Dean Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.75316°N
2.53386°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
11.3 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
2.7 mi Lydney Rail Station
7.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
9.8 mi Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Sharpness Old Docks
3.2 mi Lydney Harbour
18.7 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
18.8 mi Gloucestershire Airport
26.5 mi Bristol International Airport

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

Sporty souls can get out into the breathtaking Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds Yat (half an hour), while gorge climbing or abseiling are on hand for adrenaline junkies. More sedate local pursuits include a steam-train ride aboard the Dean Forest Railway (10 minutes), which also offers lots of family-friendly attractions like murder mystery evenings. For outdoor fun in enchanting, moss-covered forest, the walking routes at Puzzlewood (also 10 minutes) are suitable for kids, and you can all learn about local history in the reconstructed cottages and museum at the Dean Heritage Centre (15 minutes). The spectacular remains of Cistercian Tintern Abbey (half an hour) have a gorgeous setting by the River Wye. Goodrich Castle (25 minutes) is another stunning spot where you can clamber up Norman-era towers, brave the dungeons and see relics of exquisite stained-glass windows in its half-ruined chapel.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 26 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 5.5 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 5.6 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.8 mi

Goodrich Castle 8.9 mi

Chepstow Castle 9.7 mi

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 7.1 mi

The Kymin 7.7 mi

Woodchester Park 11.3 mi

Newark Park 12.4 mi

Skenfrith Castle 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 1.6 mi

Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 1.6 mi

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 1.6 mi

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 1.8 mi

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 1.9 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 Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest of Dean Camping? Sporty souls can get out into the breathtaking Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest of Dean Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.