Marina Base Camp
From £15 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Motorhome site adjacent to Lydney Harbour in the Forest of Dean
- A 20-minute drive to the Wye Valley, and 25 minutes to Gloucester
- Basic site with canalside pitches; pubs, shops and boats nearby
Site type
6
6
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
Czech
English
German
Reviews
Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Site does not even come on to star rating. Been generous with one
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Liked: Didn’t get to find out
Disliked: We arrived with our Motorhome to find there was no space for us. We parked where we were told. Within minutes told to move very close to water. Then a small van wanted to leave site, which struggled to exit. At that point we left. No where for us to turn so had to reverse past parked vehicles. It was nothing like the pictures on pitch up. Would not recommend at all We paid to stay for 3 nights. No money refunded. Units and commercial vehicles all packed in a small space with no thought given to safety.
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From the manager: Dear customer. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied. You have failed to specify that you motorhome is over 8 m and to book as a large unit. You could have done so in the emails, phone calls that we have had prior to your arrival. When you arrived with your large unit and the bike rack on the back you have parked on the angle thus blocking the access, that is why you were asked to move. The pitch allocated to you is next to the Lydney Canal and yes this pitch is 6feet from the water if you felt uncomfortable with the distance to the water then you should have turned around and face the other way. I have offered you help, I have asked staff members to assist you, I have asked our customers to move their vehicles for you - you have said that you would rather sleep somewhere in the layby. Our refund policy states no refunds within 24 hours. Despite this, I have refunded money for all three days that you have booked minus Pitch up fee and the cards fees. We are a small site along a canal and the site is shaped accordingly. We are basic site and I do not proport to be any else on the website. This is reflected in our prices. Kind regards Marika Strnkova
Lovely stay at Marina . We saw the ducks and a kingfisher…
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Liked: Lovely stay at Marina . We saw the ducks and a kingfisher . Toilet very clean hot running water . Price per night very good for what we got for our stay . Peaceful stay
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From the manager: Thank you very much for the photos, I have been trying to get the photo of the kingfisher sitting on that pole for three years now. I am rally glad you have had a peaceful stay. Kind regards Marika
Thank you for a lovely stay. This campsite is as advertised.
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Liked: The peace and quiet. The owner was very polite and helpful. The toilet was warm and clean. We will definitely be returning again in the near future.
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From the manager: Hi Kathryn We are glad you have had a peaceful time, we would love to have you back any time. Kind regards Marika
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Liked: Ease of checking availability and ability to book online through Pitchup. Reasonably priced for what is on offer. Quiet site so slept well.
Disliked: Out on a limb. No mobile signal on Vodaphone. Three network reception weak but usable. Freeview signal not good enough to watch TV. Not the fault of the site owner - just giving a headsup!
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Would love to go back for another stay. A quirky campsite.
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Liked: Relaxed, friendly atmosphere at a lovely setting next to the canal. We enjoyed the company of fellow campers. We walked into Lydney town for shopping and down to Lydney Harbour for an ice cream at the cafe. We even managed to catch a steam train from Lydney Junction going up into the Forest of Dean. Thanks too for the call to make sure we were settled and to give us some local info about things to do and see in the area. Facilities basic but clean.
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If we had used previous bad reviews we may not have booked this site.
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Liked: The location of the site was good for us, we could walk to Lydney shops, Bathurst Park and the separate boating lake, the railway station, steam railway station and Lydney harbour. The site is as described in previous reviews and by the owner. Not a good approach onto the site but once there it is reasonless quiet and laid back. Value for money is great.
Disliked: The approach is through a working garage parking area. But as we read the information and reviews we were prepared for this.
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Storage yard full of rubbish and dangerous materials
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Liked: Nothing
Disliked: I cannot begin yo tell you how vad this site is . It is not a campsite. It is a working garage . It has a storage yard full of household rubbish . Dangerous materials all around . Old bicycles, shower screen?
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Basic site with scenic view
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Liked: Lovely peaceful site with scenic view of the canal/river, friendly owner Richard. Close to town and a nice walk to Lydney harbour. Will definitely stay again.
Disliked: Bit tight getting a 7m van in but definitely doable. Just a note for some it's a £15/night spot don't expect an all singing and dancing site but those there are very clean
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Great stopover
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Liked: Perfect if you don’t mind a very basic toilet and shower. Very peaceful great view over the river, very friendly people. would stay again
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Sorry but this site wasn't for me…
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Liked: Sorry but this site wasn't for me
Disliked: Not sure what the black bits were on the artificial grass but got everywhere in my campervan nightmare to clean out
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Disabled facilities
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
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Marina Base Camp
Marina Business Park
Yard B
Harbour Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 5ET
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.71308°N
-2.52864°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Clevedon Beach | 23.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berkeley Castle 3.5 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 5.7 mi
Chepstow Castle 7.9 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 10.5 mi
Goodrich Castle 11.5 mi
National Trust
Westbury Court Garden 9 mi
The Kymin 9.6 mi
Newark Park 10.6 mi
Woodchester Park 10.7 mi
Horton Court 13.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 1 mi
Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 3.2 mi
BERKELEY CASTLE 3.5 mi
Mill Hill - Slade Bottom - St Briavels - Devil's Chapel - Bream - Mill Hill 3.6 mi
Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 3.9 mi
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 19.6 mi
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)
Crickhowell, Powys 29.7 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?
- Does Marina Base Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Marina Base Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Marina Base Camp? Find out more about the local area by jumping on the heritage steam train at Norchard Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a chug through the Forest of Dean, and then having a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Marina Base Camp?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Marina Base Camp? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.