Forest of Dean Camping
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- Dog-friendly site with access to Forest of Dean walks and cycle paths
- A 20-minute drive from the Wye Valley National Landscape
- Firepits for hire; small shop selling the basics, logs and kindling
Site type
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The facilities block, shop and reception are closed during winter, between 14 November 2025 and 27 March 2026.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 27 to
Pitch types & availability
3

Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and peaceful campsite boasts spacious, level pitches and beautiful views. Visitors rave about the modern, spotless facilities, friendly owner Jess, and prime location for forest walks and cycling. Minor Wi-Fi issues, occasional road noise, and a narrow approach road didn't deter most. Many are eager to return.
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Peaceful, friendly small site with everything we needed
Powered grass campsite
Liked A truly lovely spot- a small campsite with well spaced pitches. We appreciated the large meadow play area which was enjoyed by the dog! Fire pit kept us warm for several hours- a lovely addition and good value. Very friendly owner and tranquil location.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Wonderfully quiet, great view and spotless…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Wonderfully quiet, great view and spotless facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
already booked for later in the year.
Powered grass campsite
Liked really spacious pitch toilets and showers really clean owner was very welcoming. lovely quiet site with great views and local to good walking and bike trails.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great size pitches, new clean facilities, friendly staff
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely little campsite, quiet with a shop, laundry facilities and immaculate toilets & showers. Great size pitched with bushes in between. Perfect for what we wanted and the owner & her family were so lovely
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious pitches friendly staff clean site and facilities dogs welcome
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great spacious pitches with great views,
Not a massive site so not packed or busy and can always use the facilities without any issues
Clean and lovely site and facilities,
Dogs welcome with walks straight from park
Friendly and very helpful staff,
Friendly Pub 10mins walk away,
Everything you need for a lovely break away
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Gem of a site in a fantastic setting.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Gem of a site. Very spacious and well maintained pitches. Very friendly welcome from Jess. Toilet block spotless. Site ideally positioned for walks and activities in the Forest. Great site for dogs. Small shop onsite selling beers and other goods. Decent pub a short walk away. Site is recommended.
Disliked Maybe consider offering a single person discount rather than assuming there are 2 adults in each party.
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Arrived late, all went smoothly. Shower…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Arrived late, all went smoothly. Shower / Toilet block is excellent - clean and heated :). Great views too.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A great find, we will be back.
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly hosts, good sized pitches with stunning views. Spotlessly clean facilities and a good selection of beers/wines in onsite shop. Good walks from site and easy access to all parts of the Forest of Dean.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious pitches, fantastic views, showers were…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Spacious pitches, fantastic views, showers were excellent and spotlessly clean. Jess the owner was very helpful. Good location and pub within walking distance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent clean site with large pitches and very relaxing
Primitive grass campsite
Liked My son and I will only go here if camping in the Forest of Dean.
Jess is always welcoming and we are already planning a return in August.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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 Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet 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 Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Forest of Dean Camping
Yorkley Wood Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 4TY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.75316°N
2.53386°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 41.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berkeley Castle 8.9 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.1 km
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.1 km
Goodrich Castle 14.3 km
Chepstow Castle 15.6 km
National Trust
Westbury Court Garden 11.4 km
The Kymin 12.4 km
Woodchester Park 18.3 km
Newark Park 19.9 km
Skenfrith Castle 22.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 2.5 km
Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 2.6 km
Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 2.6 km
Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.9 km
Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3 km
Local events
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
Bristol, England 35.7 km
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)
Cheltenham, England 36.9 km
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 46 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 Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest of Dean Camping? Sporty souls can get out into the scenic Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest of Dean Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $46.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.