Tent Campgrounds in Nelson, Lancashire, England 2025 from $21/nt

9.1

Whitehough Outdoor Centre

Burnley, Lancashire, England

Back to basics camping surrounded by scenic countryside and woodland
Walks five minutes’ drive, including Pendle Hill and sculpture trail
Pubs within walking distance; dogs permitted on a lead

9

Thornton Hall Country Park

Skipton, North Yorkshire, England

Family-run site on a working farm between the Dales and Ribble Valley
Farm park and playground on site (tickets must be prebooked)
20 minutes' drive to Skipton Castle and Pendle Hill; 30 to Malham Cove

Visitor image of the non-electric grass tent pitch

8.6

Ponden Mill

Haworth, West Yorkshire, England

Dog-friendly site next to a river with access to Pennine Way
In Brontë country, two miles from the Haworth Brontë Parsonage Museum
Excellent walks to Hebden Bridge; five-minute walk to a pub

9.5

Woodsworth Exploring

Keighley, West Yorkshire, England

Woodland campsite over 10 acres on the edge of Oakworth
A five-minute drive from Haworth; half an hour from Skipton
Tent and hammock camping available; dogs and kids welcome

Opens 25 April

9.4

Happy Valley Camping

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England

West Yorkshire wild camping on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge
National Trust Hardcastle Crags 10 minutes’ drive; Halifax 25 minutes
Expansive views of Calder Valley from the site; hiking trails nearby

9.6

Dearden Wood

Bury, Lancashire, England

Peaceful site in 11 acres of a working pine and deciduous woodland
Surrounded by walking trails and a 40-minute bus ride from Manchester
Pub, café, takeaway and shop within a 10-minute walk

9.5

Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park

Blackburn, Lancashire, England

Well-maintained, adults-only touring park in the Ribble Valley
A 15-minute drive to Clitheroe and 40 minutes to Yorkshire Dales
Easy access from the M6; restaurants a couple of minutes' walk away

8.7

Aarons Campsite

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England

Family-friendly site in scenic Pennines surroundings
Bar on site open Friday and Saturday; firepits and logs for hire
Traditional camping experience on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge

10

Draughton Heights Campsite

Skipton, North Yorkshire, England

Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 minutes’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails

9.7

Bowland Escapes

Preston, Lancashire, England

Site in a wildlife centre in the Forest of Bowland’s Ribble Valley
Just under 10 minutes’ drive from Chipping and 40 from Preston
Petting zoo, play area, café and pond; marked walking trails on site

10

Burn House Campsite

Clitheroe, Lancashire, England

Wild camping in grassy fields in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire
Settle (Yorkshire Dales) half an hour’s drive; Lancaster 45 minutes
Leave-no-trace site with recycling facilities; barbecues allowed

9.1

Shay Gate Farm

Colne, Lancashire, England

On a working farm between the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
Close to the Pennine Way; 20 minutes' drive to Skipton
Three pubs within walking distance; easy access from the M65

9.3

Ridge Fold Camping

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England

Family-friendly, peaceful site near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Half an hour’s drive from Gibson Mill and Haworth
Adjacent to the Pack Horse Inn with direct access to the Pennine Way

9.1

Hacking Hall Farm Camping

Clitheroe, Lancashire, England

Dog-friendly pop-up site on the riverside in the Ribble Valley
A 10-minute drive from Whalley Abbey; 20 minutes to Clitheroe Castle
Access to walking trails; pub nearby; barbecues permitted

Opens 18 April

9.3

Heptonstall Camping

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England

Scenic, well-drained flat field on the edge of Heptonstall
A 20-minute walk to Hebden Bridge; Hardcastle Crags 10 minute's drive
Simple dog-friendly pitches; pubs, café and shop a short walk away

9.3

Primrose Park

Tosside, Lancashire, England

Well-maintained and peaceful park a mile away from Gisburn Forest
A 20-minute drive from Settle and half an hour from Skipton
Barbecues and dogs welcome; a 10-minute drive from the local pub

Opens 3 April

9.7

Tip Top Campsite

Silsden, West Yorkshire, England

Peaceful family campsite in Yorkshire's pretty Aire Valley
A quarter of an hour's drive from Skipton and Saltaire
Within a quarter of a mile of bus stops and a railway station

9.2

Crakemoor Campsite

Calton, North Yorkshire, England

Peaceful site on a farm a 15-minute drive from Malham, North Yorkshire
Scaleber Force Waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Skipton half an hour
Within Yorkshire Dales National Park; dogs welcome; resident animals

Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Burnley, Lancashire, England

Family-run site in the grounds of an 18th-century farm
Easily accessible from central Burnley and the M65
On-site café selling breakfasts, light lunches and sweet treats

7.5

Pendle Prospects Wild Camping

Trawden, Lancashire, England

Peaceful Lancashire site with far-reaching views over Pendle Hill
A 10-minute drive from Colne and half an hour from Skipton
Next to a recreation ground; 10 minutes' walk from a café and pub

Tent campgrounds in Nelson, England

Whitehough Outdoor Centre

Thornton Hall Country Park

Ponden Mill

Woodsworth Exploring

Happy Valley Camping

Dearden Wood

Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park

Aarons Campsite

Draughton Heights Campsite

Bowland Escapes

Burn House Campsite

Shay Gate Farm

Ridge Fold Camping

Hacking Hall Farm Camping

Heptonstall Camping

Primrose Park

Tip Top Campsite

Crakemoor Campsite

Smithson Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Pendle Prospects Wild Camping

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