Riverside Valley Camping
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- Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
- Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Cow cuddling/calf leading are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 01/05 and 31/10.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
11

Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, spacious, and family-friendly rural campsite. Super friendly, accommodating owners. Basic but clean facilities. Enjoy woodland walks, river access, and farm animals. Pizza van and fire pit rentals a hit!
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5*****
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked we stayed here for 1 night and oh my we absolutely loved it!! was a beautiful camping site… very spacious! There was a lovely stream & lake at the bottom which the kids had a little feet paddle in 😍 a lovely little park that the kids were constantly playing on , they all loved it! The kids got great pleasure in meeting the baby lambs , paddy & max!! Had cuddles & got to feed them 😍 the owners were so accommodating! First actual site we’ve been to that accommodates & serves hot food in there lovely food hut 😍 pizza was 10/10 , they were a lovely couple! will definitely be coming back in summer time 😃
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Simply, I love the place and I will be going again!
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
Liked Great people running the place, the location is beautiful, some nice walks through the woods if you shimmy through the stream. Helpful and attentive both times I've been.
Disliked The track in is a bit bumpy but manageable. That's it really.
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I'll definitely come again, so much more to explore!
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Large campsite, private pitches, plenty of space for children to run around. Beautiful walks just out of the gate, amazing nature. Pizza on site was a lovely perk.
Disliked A little bit of mess around the river. I guess that says more about the campers than about the campsite, though.
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Lovely and quiet…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Lovely and quiet
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great for young kids, beautiful scenery and welcoming
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Play area for the children, everyone entertained. At 10pm when it was quiet time, this was respected & everyone wound down for the day!
Disliked One porter toilet for the family field, despite it being changed, it was a very warm weekend and was rather ponging by the following morning.
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Honestly had such a lovely bank…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Honestly had such a lovely bank holiday here with my two little boys. The staff are really nice and welcoming the site is clean and had lovely friendly vibes. Definitely would recommend and thanks for a wonderful stay :)
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Lovely peaceful site, we stayed in the adult field.
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
Liked Being next to the river
Walking distance to a pub
Pizza van on site
Owner came round to see how everything was
Had toilets
Owners were friendly
Disliked Two toilets had bad design, you could see through the gaps in the doors . Hoping to do a walk through woods but couldn’t find any clear entrances.
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Lovley people everyone on the site…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
Liked Lovley people everyone on the site very friendly lovely to be near a river plenty off room
Disliked Wasn’t a massive fan on the earth toilet but wouldn’t stop me coming again
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Description on listing is accurate - basic but clean and welcoming.
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Back to nature camping - river swimming was brilliant.
Toilets although basic are kept clean.
Owner really welcoming and often tidying etc.
Great for dogs and kids.
Good space per booking
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Very spacious! Good family environment. My…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Very spacious! Good family environment. My daughter loves it :)
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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 Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Riverside Valley Camping
Riverside Farm
Furnace Lane
Monkwood
Barlow
Dronfield
Derbyshire
England
S18 7SY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27597°N
1.46891°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Chatsworth 11.8 km
Bolsover Castle 12.7 km
Haddon Hall 15.5 km
Hardwick Hall 15.7 km
Hardwick Old Hall 16 km
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 km
Hardwick Hall 16 km
Winster Market House 18.9 km
Mr Straw's House 23.9 km
Clumber Park 26.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 3.4 km
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 5.4 km
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 5.8 km
BEAUCHIEF HALL 6.4 km
OAKES PARK 6.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in Derbyshire?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Riverside Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Valley Camping? The cute village of Barlow (10 minutes’ drive) is home to two award-winning gastro pubs, two breweries and plenty of scenic hiking and biking trails. During August, you’ll witness intricate floral displays … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From $47 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

