Forest campsites in Esh, Co. Durham
4 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Esh
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
High Farm Holiday Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on a farm with amazing Durham Dales views
- A half-hour’s drive to Durham, and 35 minutes to High Force Waterfall
- Well-equipped, repurposed railway wagons, with woodland walks on site
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Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
The High Hermitage Holiday Park
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England- Quiet countryside park among ancient woodland
- Tyne fishing available nearby: permits at reception
- Wildlife haven a short walk from the village of Ovingham
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 15 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Stampley Moss Farm
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England- Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
- A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
- Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Forrest Valley View
Esh, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
The Gables Pod Camping
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
- Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
- Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site
Thornley Hall
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
- A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
- Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby
Meadow Farm Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
- Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
- Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed
New Go Wild Again
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England- Off-grid woodland camp experience in rural Northumberland
- A 10-minute drive from Prudhoe and 20 minutes from Hadrian's Wall
- Wild site for campfire cooking, wildlife watching and forest bathing
Low Bollihope Farm
Frosterley, Co. Durham, England- Smart modern chalet just off the Weardale Way near Frosterley
- Half an hour's drive from Durham and Hamsterley Forest
- Well-equipped kitchen, wetroom and decked balcony
Witton Castle Country Park
Witton Le Wear, Co. Durham, England- Stunning Country Park located at the foothills of the Pennines
- Home to a 15th century grade ll Listed Castle
