Deanwood Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.7 226 reviews
Beech Row in Summer - suitable for campervans and small caravans - on grass
Beech row in summer - suitable for campervans and small caravans - on grass
Views across the lyd valley from the premium pitches
Our first arrivals on the premium pitches
View from the hardstanding pitches
Foxglove field
Beech row at sunset
Hardstanding area
Gravel touring pitches
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Views across the lyd valley from the premium pitches
Our first arrivals on the premium pitches
View from the hardstanding pitches

  • Quiet and scenic site with direct access to Forest of Dean footpaths
  • Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Go Ape within a 15-minute drive
  • Dog exercise field and modern bathrooms; pubs a mile away
Fancy the chance to go walking in the woods without having to drive anywhere? Deanwood Caravan and Camping has direct access onto footpaths taking you into the Forest of Dean – so it really could hardly be easier to get out and explore this gorgeous Gloucestershire scenery. Getting out for a walk might take you along woodland trails in search of local birds and wild animals – or it might involve heading up to Yorkley village, a mile away, which a dog-friendly pub as well as a well-stocked village shop (a handy place to pick up picnic supplies or something to throw on your barbecue back at base). Dogs are very welcome on site too, and will have access to their own exercise field where they can have a good run around off lead. Other facilities include washing-up areas and access to a fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Toilets and showers are housed in a modern heated block so there’s no need to worry about chilly toes… The Forest of Dean is a fairly compact area, so pretty much all of its attractions are within a 10/15-minute drive; there’s more to see and do over in the nearby Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Beauty as well. Three miles away, the town of Lydney has various leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and is a handy source of shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 3 are not allowed on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 226 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBush

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very clean pitch, toilets and showers, staff helpful when arriving.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Beech Row powered grass caravan site

Liked Fabulous site, very clean toilets and showers, Saturday night pizza man was great, lovely and peaceful with wonderful views.

Disliked Could do with a small shop or vending machine for little essentials, tho we were fully awear there wasn't one before coming and this didn't stop us and we will come again.

Would definitely stay again.

Overall 10/10

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David C.

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked The welcome was fantastic, Anita very helpful even though I was probably a pain! I had booked a gravel pitch, then changed it for a grass pitch!!

Then my cable was too short, and Anita went to get a longer one - very helpful.

Beautiful, peaceful & clean campsite

Overall 10/10

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Christopher C.

Foxglove Field powered grass tent site

Liked We loved our stay at Deanwood. Picturesque views, large, flat pitches with privacy hedges, spotlessly clean toilets & showers. The owners clearly care so much about ensuring their guests an amazing, peaceful and relaxing stay.

Disliked Nothing to say here!

Quiet, very clean, well laid out, good location.…

Overall 10/10

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Geoffrey B.

Bluebell unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet, very clean, well laid out, good location.

Friendly Welcome,clean facilities,dog friendly,woodland walks,Beautiful views…

Overall 10/10

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Julie T.

Beech Row powered grass caravan site

Liked Friendly Welcome,clean facilities,dog friendly,woodland walks,Beautiful views

Lovely clean site, excellent facilities, well maintained, helpful staff, overall a great…

Overall 9/10

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Andy P.

Beech Row powered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely clean site, excellent facilities, well maintained, helpful staff, overall a great little site.

Disliked nothing

Fabulous place, great hosts, amazing view

Overall 10/10

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Julie B.

Hedgeside powered grass caravan site (sloping)

Liked Everything! Fantastic hosts, showers, toilets, immaculate.
Very helpful advising places to visit etc.
Pizza van on Saturday nights. 10/10 will return gorgeous area

Disliked Nothing

Great site for camping on comfort

Overall 10/10

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Lorna I.

Foxglove Field powered grass tent site

Liked Quiet site, everything was outstandingly clean. Great size flat pitch with privacy hedges. Loved the direct walk access into the forest of dean. Staff were very friendly

Well positioned site with great facilities

Overall 10/10

Location
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site (premium)

Liked Great spacious pitch , we choose gravel and grass. 2 very clean toilet and shower blocks, always spotless. Gated system with registration recognition.very helpful pleasant owner. Even when busy it wasn’t too noisy. Great area with lots to do

Disliked Nothing

Nice site lovely views…

Overall 9/10

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chris d.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site (premium)

Liked Nice site lovely views

Features

Dogs 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Deanwood Caravan and Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Yorkley

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.75226°N
2.53473°W

Route directions

Motorhomes and tourers: from the A48 (both Gloucester and Chepstow directions), approach via Viney Hill near Blakeney. On arrival into Yorkley, turn left into Lydney Road at the Bailey Inn, then continue up past the school and turn right into Yorkley Road (if possible, avoid the school drop-off and pick-up times). Do not use approach roads directly from Lydney (such as Driffield Rd, Albert St or Forest Rd).

Nearest transport

Coach
14.3 km Bus Station
15.9 km Bus Station
18.3 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4.2 km Lydney Rail Station
12.7 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
15.7 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Sharpness Old Docks
5.1 km Lydney Harbour
30 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
30.3 km Gloucestershire Airport
42.5 km Bristol International 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dean Forest Cycles: five minutes’ drive - Go Ape Beechenhurst: 10 minutes - Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: 10 minutes - Puzzlewood: 15 minutes - Clearwell Caves: 15 minutes - Littledean Jail: 15 minutes - Goodrich Castle: 25 minutes - Tintern Abbey: half an hour - Canoeing from Symonds Yat: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 41.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 8.9 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.1 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.1 km

Goodrich Castle 14.4 km

Chepstow Castle 15.5 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 11.5 km

The Kymin 12.4 km

Woodchester Park 18.3 km

Newark Park 19.9 km

Skenfrith Castle 22.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 2.5 km

Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 2.6 km

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 2.8 km

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.8 km

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3.1 km

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, England 35.6 km

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 45.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Deanwood Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Deanwood Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Deanwood Caravan and Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dean Forest Cycles: five minutes’ drive - Go Ape Beechenhurst: 10 minutes - Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail: 10 minutes - Puzzlewood: 15 minutes - Clearwell … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Deanwood Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Deanwood Caravan and Camping? From $90.70 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.