Copper Fox Camping

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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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Lake bar

  • 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

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • 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.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

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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
0 dogs
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 103 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a back-to-basics campsite located by a lake, offering peaceful stays with lovely views and abundant wildlife. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches and the natural surroundings. While initial reviews mention limited facilities, a new toilet and shower block has been progressively built and is now operational and praised for its cleanliness. Some minor issues like signage and access roads have been addressed. It's a great value site for those seeking a tranquil escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Second time here and no with…

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matt b. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Second time here and no with toilets and showers. Went swimming 🏊‍♀️ was brilliant . Such a lovely place and chilled back. Can't wait as back next weekend paddle boarding. Met the owners who are lovely . Defo recommend .matt 👌

Disliked None

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Good location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view of lake

Disliked There was some big groups of foreign tourists that were noisy and had a fire pit going, with the grass being so dry it wasn’t a great idea, not enough loos and was a walk to them . I was also surprised that nobody checked you in

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Such a great campsite! We really enjoyed…

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Kate W. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Such a great campsite!

We really enjoyed our long weekend at Copper Fox!

It was quite busy when we arrived on the Friday evening, but the fishing bailiff showed us a good place to pitch and was really welcoming (there is no reception, you just make yourself known to the bailiff on arrival, or that's what we did anyway)

This is a basic campsite, but that's what makes it so great in our opinion. There's a small toilet block with two toilets, and they were finishing the showers while we were there - I'm sure we were first to use one of them- what a claim lol!

There's also a freshwater tap next to the toilet block, but no elsan point in case you're wondering, so we didn't bother using our camper toilet - the ones in the block were great anyway. They've been done to a really high standard, as have the showers. They were always clean and well-stocked with toilet paper and soap.

There is no washing up area in case that sort of thing bothers you - we've got a sink in the camper, so wouldn't have used it anyway.

Loved the proximity to the lakes. One is for the anglers, and the other you could swim in and paddleboard/kayak, etc. It was absolutely wonderful! There were a few colder bits where it was a bit deeper, but the temperature was gorgeous this time of year (August heatwave)

We were a bit further back nearer the anglers, so it was quieter where we were, however, I didn't notice much noise after say 11pm (although we were asleep by then each night, so presume it must have been quiet!)

Would definitely come back!

Disliked Nothing
My only suggestion would be to put a hook on the door in the shower rooms - everything else was brilliant

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A really nice campsite with lovely…

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 Lola M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A really nice campsite with lovely views of the water, showers were being built and the toilets are nice and clean.

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Georgie B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked .

Disliked Too noisy had no sleep

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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.

We're sorry you found it noisy. We do offer a quiet area for those who want it — simply request it and we'll book you in there.

Just to be clear: this area is further from the toilets and showers — that's exactly why it's quieter!

Next time, just let us know and we'll get you in the right spot.

Great little pop up site

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Craig M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great pop up site, facilities were basic but adequate, managed to park next to the lake, great view good access to the lake for swimming and kayaking
Great value for money

Disliked Nil

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Fantastic place for recovery 👍…

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 Adam C. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic place for recovery 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little break with my son.

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 Karl M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location next to a lake.

Disliked Only two (very clean) toilets but looked like they were building more... lots of helicopters at night as it's next to Nottingham airport.

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Great views across the lake

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Cheryl A. 35 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely views across the lake , great spot for watching the sunset. Lovely woodland walk around the nature reserve. Clean toilets . Very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view…

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Joyce W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The view

Disliked No elson point, kids playing football and throwing Frisbee hitting caravan
Apart from that very good will visit again

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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

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.

Food and drink

  • Nando's 1.2 mi
  • Crystal Lillies 1.3 mi
  • Yaadgaar 1.3 mi
  • Toby Carvery 1.4 mi
  • Bombay Spice 1.5 mi
  • Hickory's Smokehouse 1.9 mi
  • Navarra 2 mi
  • Amore's 2.1 mi
  • Paprika 2.2 mi
  • Toro's Steakhouse 2.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Adventure Play Park 1.1 mi
  • Valley Road Play Area 1.7 mi
  • Adbolton Lane Playground 1.9 mi
  • Colwick Woods PLayground 1.9 mi
  • Carnarvon Grove Play Area 2.2 mi
  • Infants Playground 2.2 mi
  • Junior Playground 2.3 mi

Public transport

  • Holme House 0.4 mi
  • Holme House 0.4 mi
  • Holme House 0.4 mi
  • Holme House 0.5 mi
  • Service Station 0.6 mi
  • RSPCA 0.6 mi
  • Service Station 0.6 mi
  • Yew Tree Close 0.8 mi
  • Bassingfield Lane 0.8 mi
  • Yew Tree Close 0.8 mi

Groceries

  • Sainsbury's 1.1 mi
  • Morrisons 1.2 mi
  • Co-op Food 1.2 mi
  • Lidl 1.3 mi
  • M&S Foodhall 1.4 mi
  • Aldi 1.7 mi
  • Tesco 1.9 mi
  • Morrisons 1.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 2.4 mi
  • Aldi 2.4 mi

Family days out

  • Adventure Play Park 1.1 mi
  • Valley Road Play Area 1.7 mi
  • Adbolton Lane Playground 1.9 mi
  • Colwick Woods PLayground 1.9 mi
  • Carnarvon Grove Play Area 2.2 mi
  • Infants Playground 2.2 mi
  • Junior Playground 2.3 mi

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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

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. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Copper Fox Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.