Copper Fox Camping

View prices & book 8.9 49 reviews
Picnic tables and firepits
Picnic tables and firepits
Lovely wildlife
Lake view
Lake bar
Pitch area
View over the lake
Sunset
Watersports on the lake
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Lovely wildlife
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  • Quiet Nottinghamshire site overlooking a network of peaceful lakes
  • A 15-minute drive/20-minute bus ride from Nottingham city centre
  • Fishing on site; a short walk to Holme Pierrepont watersports centre
Wildlife and watersports in one location? If that sounds like a wonderful mix, nip off to Nottinghamshire and a stay at Copper Fox Camping. This welcoming site is a mere 15 minutes’ drive from central Nottingham – not that you’ll notice the city’s proximity when you’ve settled into one of these peaceful pitches. As the name suggests, this site is centred around its lakes, which provide an attractive backdrop to the pitches as well as the two largest being well stocked with carp, perch, chub and roach for anglers. Day tickets and night fishing sessions are bookable on site. Alternatively, of course, you could simply admire the watery views from your pitch, perhaps grabbing a couple of drinks or getting your barbecue going to provide sustenance while you soak up this serene atmosphere. This is a popular spot for wildlife too, with the Skylarks Nature Reserve next door being a good place to wander along the trails to see what you can see. From here it’s also just a few minutes’ walk to the National Water Sports Centre and Holme Pierrepont Country Park, where you can try out whitewater rafting, paddleboarding and kayaking or hit the treetop trails, adventure playground and miniature golf in the Outdoor Adventure Zone. Walks along the banks of the River Trent are also very close by, or you can stroll to the village of Radcliffe on Trent in about half an hour for food and drinks in one of its excellent pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 49 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

90% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, peaceful lakeside site offering ample space and lovely views, ideal for wildlife spotting and fishing. Guests frequently praise the location, quiet atmosphere, and friendly communication. While currently an off-grid site with limited temporary toilet facilities, a new shower and toilet block is under construction. Some guests noted the walk to the portaloo and the lack of washing facilities but acknowledged this was clearly advertised. The site is considered good value for its natural setting.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Basic but cheerful. Great for a short stay, wouls struggle for longer.

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7 out of 10
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Paul H. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location.

Disliked Lack of facilities (single portaloo and single water rap, no washing facilities)

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely time .…

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10 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
 10
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Child friendliness
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Agneska R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely time . 5 families been together. We swim play . Thank you so much will be back again. 😊 All of us feelt that we back home. Lovely atmosphere . Doesn’t even matter that site doesn’t have yet shower rooms. Thank you we had a great time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great lakeside location.…

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8 out of 10
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Natalie G. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great lakeside location.

Disliked Only one portaloo to share for the whole campsite. The water sports centre was much more than a short stroll away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great little site and priced fairly, I'd use again

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9 out of 10
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Steve C. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful Location, quiet, grass was cut and tidy and easy to find.
Communication with owner was great

Disliked No handwashing in portaloo
Portaloo was not really on the site, so a bit of a stroll if camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another lovely weekend can’t wait for…

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10 out of 10
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 Adam S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Another lovely weekend can’t wait for my next weekend been a pleasure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful wildlife spotting haven , beautiful lakeside camping

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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 Rebecca K. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The lake is beautiful, great wild swimming spot. Really pretty walks close by. Lots of wildlife. Really quiet on the Sunday. Staff friendly. Very easy to get to on public transport. Very transparent about the facilities before booking. Currently working on building new loos and shower block. Nice tidy , litter free site. Had a really nice relaxing stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to wild swim and…

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8 out of 10
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Helen B. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely place to wild swim and paddle board. Very peaceful lots of wildlife

Disliked New toilet block being built is a positive

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Helen,
Hopefully next time you come the toilet and shower block will be finished and we can move that 8 to a 10.
Kind regards
Copper Fox

Would camp again but ensure we have a decent camping toilet with us

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peace and quiet
Space
Site was tidy and clean
Watching the birds
Watching the cattle in the lake in the morning
Good for the fishing

Disliked Dirty and very smelly portaloo
Long walk to the water tap
Cost considering there no facilities apart from one portaloo and one tap
Difficult to find

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Quiet @ peaceful…

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Kayleigh J. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet @ peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

I love the fact you can…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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 Julie S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I love the fact you can just chill by the lake, read a book and i felt really relaxed.
Would definitely go again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Copper Fox Camping

Adbolton Lane

Holme Pierrepont

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.94282°N
1.06809°W

Route directions

Please note: you cannot turn left off the A52 (going towards Grantham) onto Sandy Lane. Access is via Adbolton Lane only.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station
3.4 mi Broad Marsh Bus Station
3.5 mi Victoria Bus Station
Rail
1.3 mi Radcliffe (Notts) Rail Station
1.4 mi Netherfield Rail Station
1.6 mi Carlton Rail Station
Airport
13.6 mi East Midlands 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

Copper Fox Camping is a great location for a break that mixes up countryside and city – as well as fishing on site and outdoor activities at Holme Pierrepont Country Park you may like to play a round at Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club (10 minutes’ drive) or take a vineyard tour at Wolds Wine Estate (20 minutes). There are several grand buildings dotted around too, including Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park (25 minutes) and Belvoir Castle (half an hour), plus family attractions like Floralands Farm Park (half an hour). Sports fans may also like to see if they can catch some actions at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground or the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground (both 10 minutes). For some city time, board one of the regular bus services to Nottingham to see the castle, the National Justice Museum and Nottingham Industrial Museum. Also don’t miss the chance to go beneath the city’s streets at City of Caves, a surprisingly large network that’s been in use since Anglo-Saxon times.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 3.3 mi

Nottingham Castle 3.6 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 6 mi

Belvoir Castle 12.3 mi

Castle Donington Museum 13.3 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 11 mi

Grantham House 17.9 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.5 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.5 mi

Staunton Harold Church 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 0.3 mi

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 3 mi

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 3.3 mi

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 3.5 mi

NOTTINGHAM ARBORETUM 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, Derbyshire 29.9 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 Copper Fox Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Copper Fox Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Copper Fox Camping? Copper Fox Camping is a great location for a break that mixes up countryside and city – as well as fishing on site and outdoor activities at Holme Pierrepont Country Park you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Copper Fox Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Copper Fox Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.