Forest of Dean Camping

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  • Dog-friendly site with access to Forest of Dean walks and cycle paths
  • A 20-minute drive from the Wye Valley National Landscape
  • Firepits for hire; small shop selling the basics, logs and kindling
Family-friendly pitches in Gloucestershire’s untamed Forest of Dean – it doesn’t get much better than that. Except it does… because at Forest of Dean Camping, guests can join miles of purpose-built cycling and hiking tracks straight from the pitches. Whether you’re after a quick walk with the dog – your four-legged companions are very welcome here – a pub crawl in local villages or a whole-day biking adventure, they’re all close by. After a day in the forest, head back to your pitch for an evening around the embers. No need to lug everything from home, as there are firepits for hire on a per-night basis, and logs and kindling are sold on the premises. The site also has a small shop selling the basics and alcohol (open 9am until 6pm at reception), so you’ll never get caught short without supplies – and if you want to pick up some eggs for breakfast, spuds or meat for the barbecue, there’s a local shop just 15 minutes’ stroll away. On a practical level, spotless amenities on site include a heated shower block with separate disabled facilities and a laundry room for taking care of chores. For those travelling by pedal power, there’s a secure bike room, and there’s a noticeboard at reception with local tourist information if you’re needing a bit of sightseeing inspiration.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 7
Tent sites 15
Caravan sites 7
Opens 14 November
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • The facilities block, shop and reception are closed during winter, between 14 November 2025 and 27 March 2026.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 14 Nov 2025 to

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 430 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Super clean new site with ace facilities. Spacious pitches, fab views, and the owner's a legend. Perfect for Forest of Dean wanders. A bit of road noise & patchy mobile signal, but heaps of folks wanna come back. Highly recommended!

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Adrian S.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Shower and cleaning block warm and inviting clean. Jess was so knowledgeable and helpful. Access to logs and fire pit brilliant. Lovely campsite with easy access to forest. Generous pitch size: would recommend Baileys pub nearby as great atmosphere.

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Lovely quiet little site with clean…

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Richie M.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Lovely quiet little site with clean facilities. Jess was very welcoming and accommodating.

Disliked Nothing

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Jess was very welcoming Toilet block was spotless

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Caroline B.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Owner

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Very welcoming, great site with plenty…

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Chris G.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very welcoming, great site with plenty of info for local attractions.
Shower and toilet block very clean and warm.
Small shop on site but stocked well.
Jess extremely helpful.

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Friendly staff and level pitches. A short drive from the forest.

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked This is the third time we has stayed at this site. The facilities have always been immaculate. I particularly like the j cloths that are left on every sink for people to clean up behind themselves and the provision of washing up bowls in the dishwashing area.

Disliked Nothing

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Kieran R.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Great customer service with friendly helpful staff. Lovely location and the facilities were great. Spotless toilets, showers and sinks. Great value for money!

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Fantastic friendly site.

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John F.

Power optional grass site

Liked Everything for us, really friendly nothing was too much. We had a fantastic stay. Add on for us us we only would not stay again as it is something we don't do.

Disliked Not a dislike but be aware..Motorhome drain off was short we are 8 meters long

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Kathryn s.

Power optional grass site

Liked Small site, quite and clean

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Dawn L.

Power optional grass site

Liked Staff friendly

Disliked Said on edge of forest and by bike trials .
Bike trials are around 20 minutes half hour bike ride away on main road no good for children

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Karen A.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Lovely site, clean facilities friendly helpful host. Massive pitch

Disliked Couldn’t see the pitch numbers in the dark 😂

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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

Baby-changing facilities 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

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 Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest of Dean Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.75316°N
2.53386°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.3 km Bus Station
16 km Bus Station
18.2 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4.3 km Lydney Rail Station
12.7 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
15.8 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Sharpness Old Docks
5.1 km Lydney Harbour
30.1 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
30.2 km Gloucestershire Airport
42.6 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

Sporty souls can get out into the scenic Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds Yat (half an hour), and gorge climbing or abseiling are on hand for adrenaline junkies. More sedate local pursuits include a steam-train ride aboard the Dean Forest Railway (10 minutes), which also offers lots of family-friendly attractions like murder mystery evenings. For outdoor fun in enchanting, moss-covered forest, the walking routes at Puzzlewood (also 10 minutes) are suitable for kids, and you can all learn about local history in the reconstructed cottages and museum at the Dean Heritage Centre (15 minutes). The spectacular remains of Cistercian Tintern Abbey (half an hour) have a gorgeous setting by the River Wye. Goodrich Castle (25 minutes) is another stunning spot where you can clamber up Norman-era towers, brave the dungeons and see relics of exquisite stained-glass windows in its half-ruined chapel.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 41.9 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 14.3 km

Chepstow Castle 15.6 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 11.4 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 2.6 km

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.9 km

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3 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 Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest of Dean Camping? Sporty souls can get out into the scenic Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest of Dean Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $34.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.