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.

Site type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 68 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Damside Campsite is lauded for its amazing Peak District setting, with lovely views and lots of hiking. Reviewers rave about the spotless washrooms. It's a quiet, simple spot, but guests loved the roomy, flat sites and welcoming owners. Pub/playground distance and busy washroom times were minor notes, as was occasional sheep droppings. Great for a chill escape.

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Nice field, scenic spot, not too…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice field, scenic spot, not too crowded, toilets good and clean, has sink with washing up facilities. Good value for the money

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic pitch. Lovely views of the…

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Sharron S. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Fantastic pitch. Lovely views of the fields.
Exceptionally clean toilet block. Would definitely return 😊

Disliked Nothing!

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Very cosy and spacious, clean toilets,…

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Meghdad K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very cosy and spacious, clean toilets, and a useful extra tap

Disliked nothing particular

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Lovely site, with beautiful views + walks, very open so beware of wind

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Quinn K. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lots of space, beautiful views fantastic walks around the site.

Disliked Very open site, so super windy!

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Beautiful scenery. Really peaceful. Lovely and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful scenery. Really peaceful. Lovely and clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very good campsite

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 Sophie H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked This campsite was really good! A large flat field with a lovely toilet block with lights, sinks, soap, air fresheners etc. There are many walks nearby such good views from the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a 10/10 site! ⭐

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Jamie B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked I stayed at Damside Campsite recently and had such a great experience. The location is absolutely beautiful – right in the Peak District with nice views and loads of great walks nearby. The facilities were clean, well-kept, and everything you’d want from a campsite.

I’d definitely recommend Damside Campsite to anyone looking for a peaceful spot in the Peaks. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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Fantastic place with nice view.…

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Jyothish J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Fantastic place with nice view.

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Great setting with good basic facilities.…

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Vickie W. 3 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great setting with good basic facilities. Just what we wanted.

Disliked Nothing

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How chill and calm the environment…

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 Bradley P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026)

    Manchester, England 31.1 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $37.08 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.