Border Forest Caravan Park

From £33 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.1 270 reviews
Riverside pitches (added by manager 18 Aug 2022)
View from the hill (added by manager 18 aug 2022)
Aerial view (added by manager 18 aug 2022)
Pitches on site (added by manager 18 aug 2022)

  • 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

Tourist board rating

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • This is a very quiet family-run park - there is no shop or club on site. No single-sex parties or under-25s accepted via Pitchup.com. The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

91%

would recommend this site to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Facilities very tired and shabby. Probably a better summer site.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Sue A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Quietness of the site. Plenty of dog bins. Would be good to stargaze as it’s very dark. Showers had plenty of hot water. Great phone and TV signal.

Disliked: Pitches are very narrow and muddy when wet. Toilets in touring area not open. Water in touring area not turned on. Shower block very old and cold.

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From the manager: Pitches muddy . It has been the wettest February,March since The flood and unfortunately during your stay it never stopped raining day or night. We have to turn off water at riverside pitches during the winter ,to prevent bursts! so far this winter. Temperatures have been plus Ten and Fourteen below . As you say ladies shower area is 20 years old but it works ,showers good pressure and Hot. Michael

Absolutely awesome site 😁 The dog walk field itself is bigger than the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Martin H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Absolutely awesome site 😁 The dog walk field itself is bigger than the forest walks just over the bridge A doggie walking heavenly place

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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review. Ali

Friendly staff, nice quiet surroundings, tired facilities. Expensive.

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The quiet surroundings. Easy access from major roads.

Disliked: No water supply to touring pitches and to chemical waste point "until spring". Toilets in touring area also closed until spring. Zero lighting around site except at reception area. Toilets smelled awful, ladies fairly clean, gents dirty

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From the manager: I wonder why you did not comment,whilst you were here? One of the team is always available. Toilets are cleaned regularly and checked every morning ,night and during the day. There is water for chemical toilet ,available at water tank. We turn water off because being high up pipes freeze. Water always available at the kitchen and top toilet area. We are bang in the middle of England's darkest skies, so try to cut light pollution as much as possible!!!

Lovely quiet spot

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet spot by the river, perfect for a few days retreat and solitude. Dark sky area so beautiful on a clear night.

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Great site for hiking Choice of walking in in kielder forest or…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
LEE T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Great site for hiking Choice of walking in in kielder forest or the Cheviots.

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Lovely, quiet location with all amenities needed. Clean facilities and cheerful owners.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Claire C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely, quiet location with all amenities needed. Clean facilities and cheerful owners.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay Angela

Would recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Eileen I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: excellent location magnificent forest views and walks

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From the manager: Hi Thank you for your very kind review. Hope to see you again soon! Michael

Great campsite in stunning setting

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Stunning scenery and amazing walks! Great shower facilities, constant hot water and heated rooms.

Disliked: It started to snow heavily when we were there and the campsite became inaccessible very quickly. The availability of a snow shovel and some grit would have been really helpful for next time :)

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From the manager: Hi we are glad you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your kind comments. Actually we do have snow shovels by the bungalow.in case we have to dig our way out. Also we do have 4 salt bins ,they are at the reception and toilet areas. Michael

Excellent site. Toilets and showers very clean.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrew C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic location. Peaceful.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Like the photos you took Michael

Love this site. Parked right next to the river, great dog walking…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ros S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Love this site. Parked right next to the river, great dog walking field. Direct access to the forest and all the walks.

Disliked: Nothing to dislikr

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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review ,especially as you had such poor weather,everything but snow! Also during your stay we had power cuts, something we have to endure ,up here in the Highlands of England. So thank you once again Michael


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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Warkworth 29.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

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.

Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?

  • 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.

    Check-in times in low season (1 November to 31 March): 2pm to 7pm
    Reception and barrier will close at 7pm.

    Check-in times in mid and high season (1 April to 31 October): 2pm to 8pm
    Reception and barrier will close at 8pm.

    Check-out by 12pm all year round.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.