Damside Campsite

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  • Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
  • Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
  • Dogs welcome; village five minutes' drive away with pub and shop
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here. Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint as a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a five-minute drive away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though you'd be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals. This is wild camping so facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes' drive) or Buxton (15 minutes). If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisports pitch. Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 3
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, remote stays with great views & level pitches. Toilets are spotless, owner's a legend. Brilliant Peak District access, easy pub walks. Minor gripes: toilet lights, high taps, walking distances, sheep droppings, no footpaths.

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Bradley P.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked How chill and calm the environment was it was really peaceful and we enjoyed it very much

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Good view out to the hills,…

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Dennis K.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Good view out to the hills, flushing toilets. Loved the old stone fences. Buxton not far away and worth a visit and plenty of walks to do.

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Beautiful location. Pitches were all pretty…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful location. Pitches were all pretty flat. Toilet facilities were as described, kept clean and well stocked. Very friendly owners. I would return if in the area again.

Disliked A couple of disrespectful groups late at night made it difficult to sleep. However appreciate this is not the owners’ fault.

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Nice place to have a nice…

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Joanna G.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice place to have a nice time for family. Toilets was clean which is very good.

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Beautiful remote setting on a level…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful remote setting on a level site with gorgeous little walks nearby. Hosts were very responsive and friendly. Great price, too.

Disliked Bit smelly beside the farm, and the toilet lights weren’t working during our stay (just one night)

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Perfect peaceful weekend

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Lucy C.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Absolutely stunning location. So peaceful and close to chee dale gorge for exploring. The owners are super helpful and the toilets are kept clean

Disliked Nothing

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Nice peaceful site. Lots of space.…

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Adam H.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Nice peaceful site. Lots of space. Nice there are no additional charges for simple things like setting up a windbreak.

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Lovely clean campsite , lovely views…

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claire h.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely clean campsite , lovely views

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Really nice views and peaceful! Owner was…

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Joanna J.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Really nice views and peaceful!
Owner was lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

We’ve already booked our return

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Antony W.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely site and a lovely view.
Toilets are spotless.

Disliked Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Damside Campsite

Stone Lea Farm

Back Lane

Peak Forest

Buxton

Derbyshire

England

SK17 8ED

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.29471°N
1.83218°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 km Market Place
6.9 km Market Place
13.8 km Buxton Road
Rail
3.9 km Dove Holes Rail Station
6.1 km Chapel-en-le-Frith Rail Station
6.6 km Buxton Rail Station
Airport
30.1 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
30.3 km Manchester Airport
30.3 km Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Highlights in the Peak District include the Peak Cavern (15 minutes’ drive), a network of underground chambers that also hosts live music concerts; and the Mam Tor mountain, a not-too-challenging hike that rewards with far-reaching views of the surrounding hills. The spa town of Buxton (15 minutes) spreads around the Buxton Visitor Centre & The Buxton Crescent Experience, part of an elegant Georgian sweep and the place where you can learn more about the local health-giving waters. Buxton Opera House sits on the edge of the Pavilion Gardens, crossed by the River Wye – and by a miniature railway. Chatsworth House (half an hour) is well worth a visit, whether you want to relax along the banks of the River Derwent with a picnic, or explore the 105-acre garden, with its statuary and waterworks. The impressive Painted Hall, in the elegant 18th-century mansion, is covered in dramatic and vibrant frescoes.

Must see

Lyme Park & Gardens (NT) 15.6 km

Haddon Hall 15.8 km

Chatsworth 16.6 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 23.3 km

Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills 27 km

National Trust

Lyme Park 16.2 km

Winster Market House 21.3 km

Hare Hill 23.3 km

Nether Alderley Mill 26.9 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 28.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEAK DISTRICT 2.1 km

Millers Dale - Chee Dale - Chelmorton - Taddington - Priestcliffe - Millers Dale 4.9 km

Millers Dale - Flagg - Taddington - Millers Dale 4.9 km

Miller's Dale - Monk's Dale - River Wye on Monsal Trail 5 km

Miller's Dale - Peak Forest - Dam Dale - Peter Dale - Monk's Dale - Miller's Dale 5.1 km

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 Damside Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Damside Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Damside Campsite? Highlights in the Peak District include the Peak Cavern (15 minutes’ drive), a network of underground chambers that also hosts live music concerts; and the Mam Tor mountain, a not-too-challenging hike that … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Damside Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Damside Campsite? From $41.64 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.