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
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 6 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.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- 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.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (adults only)
3 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (family)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite (family)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 25m²
Arrival daysFrom £22.50 (£22.50) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookBell tent (riverside, secluded)
6 people maximum
Arrival daysFrom £195 (£195) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again












The space, the lake, being a real farm with Cows and Horses.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (adults only)
Liked The space, the lake, being a real farm with Cows and Horses. The Owners came to talk to us and make sure we were ok.
From the manager: Thanks for your comments Liz! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Katie and Alistair! 😊
Spot on site , that I can see getting better as with more facilities.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite (family)
Liked Possibly the most chilled campsite I've ever visited. Drove onto the site. Picked my own spot. Set myself up for the night, owner came round a bit later in the evening and had a chat.
Really peaceful with the stream running by my pitch. Could even see the fishing ponds through the trees.
Nice walk just out the gate and up the hill a little takes you round to the stunning fishing lakes.
Well worth a visit if you're looking for a quiet, chill night.
From the manager: Thanks for your review! Glad you had a lovely relaxxing time! Come and see us again! Katie and Alistair
Nice and peaceful weekend away. Owner was nice made us feel welcome.…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (adults only)
Liked Nice and peaceful weekend away. Owner was nice made us feel welcome. Would recommend 🤗
The surroundings were beautiful and it’s next to a little stream so…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (adults only)
Liked The surroundings were beautiful and it’s next to a little stream so the sounds of the running water is really relaxing. Plenty of space so you can be private as well.
3-night camping, is a weekend away to relax and connect with nature.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (adults only)
Liked Spacious field with a treehouse and a swing by the horses.
2 small rivers on site.
Ice cream van came to the site 1 night.
Logs , fire pits and firelighters can be purchased on site.
A portable loo provided.
Friendly owners
Disliked 1 portable toilet , depending where you pitch it’s abit far to walk to the portable.
recommendation - another one in the other field.
Grass abit long in next pitch
Great site with clean facilities, helpful friendly staff & level pitch
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite (family)
Liked Loved the area, so peaceful and the campsite owners were so helpful and lovely. It was a basic campsite which is what it is advertised as, we loved our stay.
Disliked Nothing
Lovely, quiet farm site! Would recommend to families
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite (family)
Liked We've had a great weekend at Riverside Valley. Lovely, quiet, spacious site with pitches along the river. Amazingly friendly owners who took the time to let our son watch the cows being milked, give the calves a bottle, take a cow for a walk and give them a cuddle! Nice footpaths from the campsite take you through the woods towards a lakeside cafe. Would definitely return (next weekend according to our 8 year old!)
Beautiful quiet location, friendly, welcoming family run site beside a little stream…
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite (family)
Liked Beautiful quiet location, friendly, welcoming family run site beside a little stream and woodland....bliss
Good atmosphere, plenty of space, very friendly and welcoming staff. Good onsite…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (family)
Liked Good atmosphere, plenty of space, very friendly and welcoming staff. Good onsite activities (calf cuddling)
Nice basic site with friendly owners.
Primitive grass travel trailer campsite (family)
Liked Very nice site, we parked right next to the river, met the owner who was very nice, we will definatly come again.
Features
Portable toilet
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)Accessibility
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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? Local attractions and activities include: - Barlow (pretty village with well dressings): 10 minutes’ drive - Chesterfield (Crooked Spire church): 10 minutes - Curbar Edge (walking and climbing): 20 minutes - Chatsworth … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From $27.74 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.