Border Forest Caravan Park

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Riverside pitches
Riverside pitches
Drone view of border forest holiday park
View from the hill
Two person camping pod
Bertie in the buttercup field
The bridge
Edge of border forest
Pitches on site
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Drone view of border forest holiday park
View from the hill
Two person camping pod

  • Dog-friendly park with direct access to Kielder Forest and Pennine Way
  • A 15-minute drive from Otterburn and 25 to Jedburgh
  • Well-kept amenities with plenty of free hot water
If you have a canine adventurer, prepare to bring them here. A barkingly high amount of woofsome walkies are available in the area surrounding Otterburn's dog-friendly Border Forest Caravan Park, for it has direct access from its bridge over the burn to the mighty Kielder Forest and the Pennine Way. Collar a stay here forthwith... Its location and its amicable, quiet and family-friendly feel make Border Forest Caravan Park a popular place for Northumberland stays. Its amenities are cleanly kept and include ladies' and gents' showers with free hot water, plus toilets and washing-up facilities in the park's centre. (It's worth noting that from time to time during the summer months pesky midges make an appearance, so it's worth packing your repellents.) As Border Forest is a quiet park, there's no shop or club on site, but a small supermarket is a short drive away. The local village Otterburn has a café, pubs, shops and a tourist information centre.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • 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).
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 213 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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PeacefulForest

89% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil, rural campsite is praised for its stunning natural surroundings and excellent location for walking, with direct access to the Pennine Way and Kielder Forest. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful owners, exceptional dog walking facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. While many found the facilities clean and adequate, some noted they are dated and could benefit from an upgrade. Issues with midges and remoteness were occasionally mentioned, but overall, guests highly recommend the site for a relaxing getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

great clean park…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
 Robert P. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked great clean park

Disliked none

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review ,we are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us

excellent site tranquil and right in…

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
 tracy W. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked excellent site tranquil and right in nature
showers could do with an upgrade but overall it’s excellent value for money

Disliked shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 chelsea b. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review and your photos

Pleasant and quiet location…

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2 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 3
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Camping pod (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Pleasant and quiet location

Disliked I hired a hobbit hut for one night. It was shabby and had not been cleaned. The on site kitchen consisted of a sink and microwave, so preparing food was not easy. It had not been properly cleaned for some time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Pod which is an empty wooden tent ,is cleaned after every stay Although spiders webs around the outside door are left in peace and not disturbed

As you made no complaint at the time ,it impossible for us to check!
I am sorry you were unable to prepare a Cordon Bleu meal , in our campers kitchen . Again kitchen is cleaned but does depend on users keeping it as they find it.
As you only gave a 7 for location,one of the most beautiful spots in England
The saying comes to mind. One can’t please everyone!!!

Excellent location and friendly.

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Melanie B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly. Welcoming. Will return.

Disliked Nowt.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely positive review,so happy you enjoyed your visit
Michael

Nice and quiet and central for…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 John L. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice and quiet and central for what we wanted to visit. Clean and showers were great. Owners were lovely. Chickens and pigs on site
If you like walking, will be spoiled for choice

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Pleased you enjoyed your time with us.
Hope to see you again soon.

Will defo be returning

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Laura O. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Really friendly people. We we had a slight problem with what we all thought was out electrics and everyone was extreamly helpfull but anyway it turned out it wasnt outs it was a local power cut 🤣.. our daughter loved the little river that is on the back of the site. Exellent place for a peacefull family get away..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Stay in a Pod

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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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Wifi
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Robert P. 3 reviews

Camping pod (backpacker, no cars)

Liked The site had several kitchens which were great for boiling water or food heating with a microwave. Otherwise well kept site with clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review ,pleased you enjoyed it here

The site was in a great…

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6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 5
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The site was in a great location and a bonus was the little river running through. Facilities were clean

Disliked Not the sites fault but the place is over run with midges.
The set seems to have been let go as it was quite overgrown

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay, beautiful location, lovely owner.

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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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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Ann J. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful location, walks available directly from site. Also located on the Pennine way. Area is teeming with wildlife. Has a really amazing fenced dog walking area. Lovely welcome from owner , barrier security. Hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you pleased you enjoyed your visit

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

BMX track 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 Wild swimming

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Border Forest Caravan Park

Cottonshopeburnfoot

Otterburn

Northumberland

England

NE19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.30676°N
2.34796°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.1 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot
0.2 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot
1.3 mi Village road
Rail
23 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
23.3 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
23.9 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing

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

Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can be found, and the forest is also home to Kielder Castle, piles of walking and cycling trails, and Kielder Observatory (this is top stargazing territory too). Also in the forest, mosey along to the reservoir Kielder Water and Leaplish Waterside Park to hire fishing and pleasure boats, hide in the red squirrel hide, walk on water or try other activities like archery, crossbows, sea scooters or gymnastics. Within easy driving distance of the site are famed Northumberland and Scottish Borders attractions like the budget-friendly Jedforest farm and animal park with native and exotic species and Mary Queen of Scots' House, both at Jedburgh 25 minutes away; Alnwick Castle and Hadrian's Wall (about an hour, and both also rather mighty); 19th-century Cragside House (45 minutes' drive), and the first-class Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland coast (an hour and a half). Clay pigeon shooting is also available locally.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Warkworth 29.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 18.2 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 20.3 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 20.9 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 21.8 mi

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 23.8 mi

National Trust

Cragside 18 mi

Wallington 18.7 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.4 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 23.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Byrness - Chew Green - Browne Knowe 0.7 mi

High Rochester - Ridley Crag Circular 3.8 mi

NORTHUMBERLAND 5.1 mi

Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 6.4 mi

Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle Circular 6.6 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 Border Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Border Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Border Forest Caravan Park? Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Border Forest Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    From 01 April to 31 October arrivals are until 8pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.