Greenacres Campsite

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Hardstanding pitches
Aerial photo of the reception and the toilets
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Aerial view of the pitches with coleford in the distance

  • Relaxed family-run site in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  • Near Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape
  • Space to play, huge grassy pitches and close to a forest
Picture your next break among green space, woodland walks and cycling trails in the peaceful woodland setting of the famed Forest of Dean, on the edge of the market town of Coleford… You'll get a warm welcome at this relaxed, family-run and family-friendly park, in an area surrounded by ancient castles and abbeys, smashing scenery and miles of waymarked walking and biking trails. As Greenacres Campsite is right in the middle of the Forest of Dean, across the road from a woodland and within walking distance of the River Wye, it's in a good spot for fishing, bike rides and long woodland strolls, as well as easy access to attractions such as Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape at Mallards Pike Lake. Set in a field that stretches across two acres within an 11-acre smallholding, pitches are spacious, level and grassy, and the park is surrounded by huge mature trees that provide good shade and shelter from the elements. Kids should be kept very well occupied at the excellent playground less than five minutes' stroll away, where there's also plenty of space to for ball games and dog walking. Barbecues and campfires are allowed: most handy if you land yourself a fish or two in the Wye or decide to pick up a few sausages in Coleford… Otherwise, there's a good traditional English pub in Newland, a short walk away, and another in Staunton within a 30-minute woodland ramble. The wider local area has plenty of pubs, restaurants and takeaways (many of which are happy to deliver straight to the site).

Site type

Travel trailer sites 40
RV sites 40
Tent sites 40
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens March 27, 2026
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Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great site with spacious spots, clean facilities & helpful staff. Perfect for Forest of Dean. Some noise from groups, occasional Wi-Fi/road issues. Playground better for older kids.

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Lovely campsite. Great facilities and friendly…

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Louise C.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely campsite. Great facilities and friendly staff.
Fab location with lots of walks straight from the campsite.
We’ll be back to visit again !

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Kevin B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Good facilities

Disliked Mud

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Lovely small site, good location with lovely clean facilities

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Georgina P.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Brilliant location
Exceptionally clean
Well kept grounds
Friendly staff
Small site
Warm showers
Convenient shop
Lovely campfire and logs

Disliked Nothing really. Only thing is the little park could do with a bit of an extension/investment.

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Nice, clean and tidy toilet and…

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Siu Kwan K.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Nice, clean and tidy toilet and washing area. Flexible on changing the pitch for us which we need.

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It had everything we needed…

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Shane S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked It had everything we needed

Disliked No internet was told they had it but wasnt working at that time but good phone signal so still had internet

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Lovely little site, friendly staff. …

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Amanda G.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely little site, friendly staff. Facilities lovely, very clean and well looked after. Would come back. Didn’t use the wifi so cannot comment. Take a torch, its dark at night.

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Great location for days out in…

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Kate W.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great location for days out in the area (Forest of Dean, cycling, Go Ape, Symonds Yat, Chepstow Castle, Goodrich Castle....) and close to nearby town (Coleford) if you fancy eating out or going for a drink.
Very clean toilet/shower block.
Handy cafe/shop on site.

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Absolutely loved this place... Close to…

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stephanie g.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this place... Close to some fantastic walks straight from site. Brilliant little shop and cafe serving hot rolls and coffee. Pitch sizes more than adequate.
The heated toilets and showers were the best we have ever had the pleasure of using. Well done to the team for being so on the ball with the cleaning they were absolutely spotless. We spoilt ourselves and ordered a takeaway from Cinnamon in Coleford and it was one of the best we have tasted. Just wish it was closer to home 🤣
Would definitely recommend this site to others we can't wait to return.

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly staff and really nice camp ground

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Georgie R.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The campsite is very well thought of and has a lot of nice features. Fire pit hire is a very nice bonus!

Separate play area for children meant that my children could run around with a football without disturbing anyone.

Dishwashing station and facilities were kept clean and were amazing.

No issues with late arrival (8.10pm).

Nearby puzzlewood is an amazing discovery for a day away from the campsite.

Disliked N/A

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Lovely quiet site with great facilities…

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Katy W.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site with great facilities available. Friendly and accomodating and a lovely cafe which was a bonus.

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Features

Leisure on park

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

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Greenacres Campsite

Scowles Road

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 8QS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.79576°N
2.63657°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 km Bus Station
13.7 km Cantilupe Road
17.5 km Bus Station
Rail
11.6 km Lydney Rail Station
17.5 km Chepstow Rail Station
21 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
13.1 km Lydney Harbour
13.2 km Sharpness Old Docks
32.7 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
34.7 km Gloucestershire Airport
45.8 km Bristol International Airport

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

Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into golfing, then you're also in luck: Coleford has two courses, both less than 10 minutes' drive away. Follow the walking trail through the ancient 14-acre forest of Puzzlewood – the location for the filming of Dr Who, Star Wars, Merlin and Atlantis – to see rock formations and twisted trees, or visit Clearwell Caves to learn about the forest's 4,500-year ore and ochre mining heritage, both within a couple of easy miles of the site. Heaps of historic spots are within easy reach of Greenacres Campsite too, including Tintern Abbey's ruins and the castles of Raglan, Goodrich and Chepstow. The Dean Heritage Centre is a short drive away in the valley of Soudley, and comes highly recommended by Greenacres staff.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 42.8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5.8 km

Goodrich Castle 8.4 km

Raglan Castle 14.9 km

Chepstow Castle 17.1 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 17.1 km

National Trust

The Kymin 3.9 km

Skenfrith Castle 14.2 km

Westbury Court Garden 15.7 km

Woodchester Park 26.5 km

Newark Park 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 1.4 km

Coleford - Nagshead RSPB Reserve - Coalway - Coleford 1.6 km

Newland - Marions Enclosure - Knockalls Inclosure - Newland 1.8 km

Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 2 km

Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 2.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Greenacres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Greenacres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Greenacres Campsite? Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Greenacres Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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