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.

Dogs

  • 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).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.3

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular country views and a serene vibe. Spotless washrooms and helpful staff are highlights. Level, roomy pitches impress. Note: playground/pub are farther than expected, and toilet queues can form. One guest found sheep droppings an issue in April '25.

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Amazing scenery, quiet and close to…

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 Georgina W. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Amazing scenery, quiet and close to a great pub

Disliked Shower and toilets weren’t the cleanest

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From the manager: Hi, think you must have reviewed the wrong site as we don’t have showers here and the toilets are always kept very clean and well stocked up…

Lovely campsite, great hosts — unlucky with a noisy neighbour

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked A really lovely, well-kept campsite in a great Peak District setting. We arrived on Friday afternoon when it was very quiet, and although it became much busier on Saturday, the site itself remained clean and well looked after.
The facilities are simple but perfectly adequate, with two clean portaloo-style toilets, a large washing-up sink and an additional water point.
A special mention has to go to the owners, who were incredibly helpful. Our young children had been sitting in the front of the car keeping warm while we cooked and tidied up, and managed to press enough buttons to flatten the battery overnight! A quick call to the farm and the owner came down with jump leads and helped us get the car going again. Very much appreciated.
We’d happily stay again. One tip from our visit: the farm end of the field seemed noticeably quieter at night than the end where we pitched, although that may simply have been luck.

Disliked The site was much busier on Saturday night and unfortunately we had some fairly noisy neighbours nearby, with noise continuing well beyond the 10pm quiet time. Nothing that would put us off returning though, and obviously not something the campsite itself can easily control.

Camping etiquette doesn’t always seem to come naturally to everyone!

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Beautiful area, really helpful owner that…

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Kennedy F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful area, really helpful owner that we spoke to when the satnav had led us the wrong way. Great price on hiring a fire pit. Very clean toilets. Would stay again. Travelled as a family of 5 2 adults, 2 older children and a 4 year old and a dog.

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Lovely views, the field was flat…

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Lauren J. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely views, the field was flat and a good location for walks or venturing into Buxton. The toilets and washing up facilities were really clean and well stocked up with toilet paper, kitchen roll and even sponges and washing up liquid.

Disliked Would benefit from more toilets.
I think the site may have been a little overbooked, people arriving later in the day were having to squeeze in between other pitches where there was very little space. It wouldn’t put us off returning though.

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Beautiful area Quiet Site was spotless The…

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Abbie O. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Beautiful area
Quiet
Site was spotless
The firepit and logs to purchase
Toilets were clean and well stocked
Sink clean

Disliked Lights in the toilet didn't work so just took a torch

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Really nice campsite overall, great for a stopover

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Jessica S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Really clean toilets, lovely owner, very relaxed, great view.

Disliked Didn’t realise it would be so close to the road, the road was quiet so not a major issue. The field was quite small, lovely when we got there as we were on our own but as people started to arrive it really filled up and we ended up with people right next to us on either side.

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Perfect stay

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Katie G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Everything Did exactly what it said on the tin Easy booking and check in Lovely relaxed surroundings Had an issue of my own doing with booking and the owner answered the phone and rectified it for me no problem

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Would reccomend

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Michael P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely friendly site
Toilets are clean
Scienic views
Booked to stay here again in a few weeks time due to this

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Clean toilets with everything you need…

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Gareth D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Clean toilets with everything you need

Disliked Needs a shop

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Fantastic spot and well worth the visit

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Cameron C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Scenery, peacefulness and very easy to locate.

Disliked Nothing

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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.

Food and drink

  • Sal’s Italian 4.3 km
  • The Merchant's Yard 4.4 km
  • Golden Dragon 6.2 km
  • Rems Cafe Bar & Restaurant 6.3 km
  • Coco Chapel 6.4 km
  • Bukharaa Chapel 6.4 km
  • Deacon's Bank 6.4 km
  • Chatka Polish Restaurant and Bar 6.5 km
  • Bistro MyNoodle Bar 6.5 km
  • 1530 6.6 km

Parks and play

  • Beech Croft 5.5 km
  • Brown Edge Road Playground 5.7 km

Public transport

  • Small Knowle End 2.1 km
  • Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent Old Station 2.3 km
  • Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent School Road 2.8 km
  • Dove Holes, Dale Road / adjacent Quarry 3.1 km
  • Peak Dale, Batham Gate Road / adjacent Longridge Lane 3.2 km
  • Millers Dale Lane 3.3 km
  • Fairfield, Batham Gate Road / SW-bound Batham Gate Middle 3.6 km
  • Dove Holes, Dale Road / opposite Queens Head 3.7 km
  • Dove Holes, Hallsteads / adjacent Brickrow Cottages 3.7 km
  • Dove Holes, Hallsteads / adjacent Bus Depot 3.7 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 4.3 km
  • Morrisons 6.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food 6.5 km
  • Lomas Foods 6.5 km
  • Waitrose 6.5 km
  • Spar 6.5 km
  • Aldi 6.6 km
  • Morrisons 6.6 km
  • Co-op Food 7.1 km
  • Aldi 7.4 km

Family days out

  • Beech Croft 5.5 km
  • Brown Edge Road Playground 5.7 km

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Damside Campsite? From $37.56 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.