Bracelands Campsite
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- Family-friendly Gloucestershire campsite overlooking the Wye Valley
- Five minutes’ drive to Symonds Yat; Go Ape Beechenhurst 15 minutes
- Forest of Dean walks from the site; shops and pubs five minutes’ drive
Site type
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150
20Tourist board rating
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).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Units longer than 10 metres are not allowed.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Forestry England group.
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16.20 (£16.20)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26.10 (£26.10)
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.90 (£27.90)
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9.2/10
Camping pod (pet friendly)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £81 (£81)
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Camping pod
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £90 (£90)
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2 bedroom safari tent
6 people maximum No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £207 (£207)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious Forest of Dean campsite offers direct forest access and beautiful views. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean (though dated) facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. Great for walking/cycling, with frequent deer sightings. Sloping pitches and limited Wi-Fi are minor points. Highly recommended for nature lovers!
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
The site was spacious and very picturesque. Staff were very friendly and…
Powered grass campsite
Liked The site was spacious and very picturesque. Staff were very friendly and helpful . Toilet block was basic but very clean.
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Peaceful and accessible.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Quiet and peaceful location. Walking distance from pub. Opportunity for local walks/hikes. WiFi for the kids after a long day out. Clean toilets and hot showers. Spacious area for tents.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely be back
Powered grass campsite
Liked The very relaxed atmosphere and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. I’m afraid I didn’t get the name of the guy who welcomed us when we arrived onsite (it would be great if you could find out and tell us please). We loved the fact that we could choose our own pitch. There was no pressure to vacate the pitch by 11am 😊🥳
Disliked Unlevel pitches but we worked around it
The only thing I would say about the cleanliness is that you could do with going around getting rid of all the spider webbs around windows etc. apart from that the facilities were very clean.
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Great location, friendly welcome from staff, very helpful.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great location, friendly welcome from staff, very helpful.
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Just okay
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The site is in a beautiful location with easy access to the forest.
Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Campsite is secure with security barrier and gate.
Small shop on site.
More than enough toilets and showers for the size of the site.
Takeaway food on certain days.
WiFi available and worked well, given the size of the campsite.
Disliked Not worth or what you would expect for nearly £30 a night (non electric). If it was cheaper per night it would have been worth it but I suppose you expect higher prices in August.
It’s a pitch where you like site if you have a tent. (Which just encourages I’ll do what I want behaviour, numerous people not 6m apart yet this rule was made clear numerous times and I was told quite clearly when checking in that my friend joining us in there own tent would have to be 6m away from us and staff did nothing about those who weren’t) I wish it was stated on the website it was a pitch where you like site, as I wouldn’t have booked if I had known this before.
Toilet and shower block number 3 was vile, graffiti everywhere paint peeling and broken door and the drains stank whenever anyone had a shower, some of the toilet flushes and taps were on there way out. Broken hair dryer and mirror lights. And you could tell it’s not had a proper deep clean or any tlc in months/years.
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Welcome and booking in was really smooth and friendly. Excellent reception facilities…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Welcome and booking in was really smooth and friendly. Excellent reception facilities and a variety of options for onsite food that changed throughout the week.
Location is stunning and great for walks through the forest straight from the site.
Showers were really warm and kept clean regularly.
Disliked Toilet and shower blocks were adequate but could do with a lick of paint.
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Lovely friendly staff, good size pitch and very clean facilities.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Views , lots of walking
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Really liked this site. We had a tent pitch with no electric…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Really liked this site. We had a tent pitch with no electric and we basically had the freedom to pitch where we wanted in two of the fields which I thought was better than the regimented plots you get on other sites.
Management of site was excellent with clean toilet blocks, plenty of water points and a well stocked shop in reception.
Enjoyed having the food vans on site and also thought the £5 extra for a late check out was a great idea.
Would recommend the site to active families, as it is located in the heart of the forest with loads of walking and cycling trails close at hand.
Wifi available near main buildings which was very useful
Disliked Third field does slope, so finding a level pitch can be difficult when it's busy.
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Over all brilliant campsite, clean facilities and fab vibe!
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Brilliant Campsite, beautiful location and overall great vibe for camping trip. Lovely little shop with all little essentials you need, lovely pizza van on Saturday night with deserts on offer also, burger type van offering breakfast food also available, along with a chip shop that does onsite deliveries. Cannot fault the whole place..
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Toilets and showers well maintained, plenty of room, and warm. Ice block…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Toilets and showers well maintained, plenty of room, and warm. Ice block freezing was just a small donation, beautiful site with easy access to walking and bike trails.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Bracelands Campsite
Bracelands Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 7NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81485°N
2.63991°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 44.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5.3 km
Goodrich Castle 6.3 km
Raglan Castle 15.2 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 18.2 km
Berkeley Castle 18.9 km
National Trust
The Kymin 3.4 km
Skenfrith Castle 12.7 km
Westbury Court Garden 15.7 km
Woodchester Park 27.5 km
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 28.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.9 km
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1 km
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.9 km
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 2.3 km
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 2.4 km
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 37.3 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bracelands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bracelands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bracelands Campsite? There’s simply masses to do in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley – from adventurous outings to cultural visits. Get the kids up and active with a visit to Go … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bracelands Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From $30.29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.