Silver Fox Café and Camping

View prices & book 8.3 54 reviews
Visitor image of the sunrise at the Silver Fox Cafe and Campsite
Visitor image of the sunrise at the silver fox cafe and campsite
Caravan pitch
Grass pitches with trees for shelter
Aerial view of the site
Space for an awning or gazebo
Plenty of space
Dogs welcome
Café on site open seven days a week
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Caravan pitch
Grass pitches with trees for shelter
Aerial view of the site

  • Forest of Dean pitches on the banks of the River Severn
  • A 20-minute drive to Puzzlewood; half an hour to Symonds Yat
  • Dog-friendly café on site for breakfast and lunch seven days a week
What a location this is for an open-air stay… book a break here and you can wake up to stunning views over the River Severn before strolling over to the on-site café to get your day off to a tasty start with a cooked breakfast (or just a bacon bap and a coffee if that’s more your style…) Silver Fox Café and Camping is in a prime position here, right on the riverbank within the Forest of Dean, and with the Gloucestershire village of Newnham about half a mile away for shops and other essentials. The A48 is handily just outside too, so you’ll be able to get out and about easily enough for activities and days out (and there are a couple of pubs close by too for a little drink once you’ve made it back). There’s a great atmosphere at this family-run site, and it’s small enough to be able to offer a real personal service to all guests. Dogs are welcome both on site and in the café, and there’s plenty of space to spread out a little bit on the pitches. Amenities are sorted with a shower and toilet block on site. Surely the biggest draw here though is the café, which is open seven days a week to serve up a range of breakfasts, lunches and hot and cold drinks – plus a carvery for Sunday lunch too.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 3
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 17 July
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).
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 5
PeacefulBudget/backpacker

81% would recommend this site to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

This dog-friendly campsite offers a relaxed atmosphere with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff and owners. Guests praised the excellent on-site cafe for its food and atmosphere, and appreciated the availability of fire pits and BBQs. While facilities are generally adequate and clean, some found them basic and noted potential issues with shower availability during busy periods. The location by the River Severn is a highlight. Noise from the nearby road and occasional inconsiderate campers were noted by some visitors.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 6
Arrival date (latest first)

Close to river path walk and very good pub 2 minutes away…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Julie E.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Close to river path walk and very good pub 2 minutes away
Had a nice looking cafe but it’s used by bikers so very busy didn’t go inside as rammed with motorbikes everywhere

Disliked Toilets and shower really need refurb .No WiFi even though advertised .Noisy campers who felt the rest of us should have to listen to their music on a Saturday evening

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over out of peak season or when you know it will be quiet.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 1
Amy W.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked The location and views are perfect. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Disliked The only criticism is that there are only 2 showers for the whole site. Its ok if ifs quiet, but when busy, its a challenge.
The pitches are not marked out, which again, was fine when there were only a handful on site, but this was a real challenge when more campers arrived because people attempted to squeeze in against the outer fence rather than camping in the middle of the field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches good… friendly staff

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10 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Teresa B.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely little site.. lovely staff very helpful
We had a lovely roast dinner before we left..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site, lovely staff with adequate facilities

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Mark H.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Location, friendly and helpful staff, lovely food at the cafe. This is a very back to basics site which I did like in many aspects. Toilet and shower faculties are adequate if a little basic but then that’s the idea of this site

Disliked Pitches are not marked out which caused a little bit of confusion when late arrivals turned up and everyone seemed to be on top of each other. Dogs, dogs and more dogs. Seems to be a national thing now that everyone has to take their dog with them. After 3 bookings with dogs that should be it on this site spent most of the evening listening to them fighting and barking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful and friendly staff. Dog friendly Excellent cafe…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Helpful and friendly staff.
Dog friendly
Excellent cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect location with the River Severn opposite.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nicola B.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Neil M.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent really easy to find located well near pubs and town

Recommend to friends Visit again

A happy place

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Patrick S.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Nice open site, good to see children playing together enjoying camping. Facilities good nice and clean and to top it all good food a good selection also Sunday carvery.

Staff all very friendly and helpful no problem if you have a dog as it's dog friendly. Very happy stay intact rebooked.

Nice walk along the river.

Disliked Having to go home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend if looking for a basic site to explore the forest

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly and helpful owners site was clean and tidy. Cage food was nice too.

Disliked Road noise and would say site was a little overcrowded one particular group quite noisy both nights we stayed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed the stay but lack of WiFi and nearby amenities disappointing.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Overlooking the river with beautiful views. Small site with clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff.
Site BBQ’s available for use by all campers. Cafe on site serving breakfast.

Disliked Limited WiFi access

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe 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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

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 Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Silver Fox Café and Camping

A48

Broadoak

Newnham

Gloucestershire

England

GL14 1JB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.81112°N
2.44277°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 mi Kings Arms
8.6 mi Kings Arms
9.2 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
7.4 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
7.7 mi Lydney Rail Station
8.3 mi Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
6.2 mi Sharpness Old Docks
7.5 mi Lydney Harbour
24 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
13.4 mi Gloucestershire 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze: five minutes’ drive - Elton Carp & Catfish Lakes: five minutes - Littledean Jail (museum in an 18th-century prison): five minutes - Battlesports Glos (laser tag venue): five minutes - Dean Heritage Centre: 10 minutes - Mallards Pike (forest area): 15 minutes - Puzzlewood: 20 minutes - Clearwell Caves: 20 minutes - Symonds Yat (for canoe trips): half an hour.

Must see

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 5.1 mi

Berkeley Castle 8.5 mi

Goodrich Castle 8.6 mi

Gloucester Waterways Museum 8.8 mi

Gloucester Quays 8.9 mi

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 1.5 mi

Woodchester Park 9.9 mi

The Kymin 10.5 mi

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 10.9 mi

Newark Park 13.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Newnham - Blaize Bailey - Bullo Pill - Newnham 0.8 mi

Arlingham - Severn Way - Arlingham 1.3 mi

WESTBURY COURT 1.6 mi

FLAXLEY ABBEY 1.8 mi

Soudley - Blue Rock Quarry - Shakemantle Quarry - Findall Chimney - Soudley 2.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Silver Fox Café and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Silver Fox Café and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Silver Fox Café and Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze: five minutes’ drive - Elton Carp & Catfish Lakes: five minutes - Littledean Jail (museum in an 18th-century prison): five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Silver Fox Café and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Silver Fox Café and Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.