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
- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- 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
Immaculately clean, peaceful site with spacious pitches, beautiful views for Forest of Dean. Guests love modern, spotless facilities, warm showers. Owners are super friendly, helpful. Small shop is handy. Highly recommended for tranquility & upkeep.
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Lovely spacious pitches, shower and toilet…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely spacious pitches, shower and toilet block excellant and clean, lovely walks peaceful and relaxing time. Will definitely return.
Disliked None
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Site location, scenery, pitch sizes, facilities, handy on site shop.
Disliked Nothing.
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Our first family camping site, but…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Our first family camping site, but a success. Plenty of space, shower, toilet, wash areas all very clean and modern. Would visit again in future.
Disliked Nothing
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Cleanliness of toilets and shower blocks Well…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Cleanliness of toilets and shower blocks
Well maintained and manicured pitches
Very close to lovely walks and local shops / pubs
Jess was a superb host and we would recommend this campsite 100%
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very nice…
Powered grass campsite
Liked very nice
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Very clean toilets and shower. The…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very clean toilets and shower. The grass pitches are lovely. There is also a little shop on site.
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Fantastic, quiet site with breathtaking views
Powered grass campsite
Liked The pitches were very spacious, and the facilities were very clean and well equipped. Handy to have a washing/drying room too. Jess was so helpful on arrival at the site showing me to the pitch. Along a quiet lane, but close enough to a local shop, even though the site reception has the essentials. Fantastically situated to explore the Forest of Dean.
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Lovely peaceful little site. Friendly…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely peaceful little site. Friendly and helpful owner. Toilets and shower block beautifully clean and like new. Good size pitches. We will definitely return.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
One of the best sites I have been to
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Everything, view, cleanliness of site and facilities, atmosphere, layout, kind and caring staff, price and location.
Lovely disabled facilities that were clean, site mostly flat and owners couldn’t be more helpful.
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Beautful campsite
Primitive grass campsite
Liked It's a beautiful campsite. Very well maintained and quiet (even with lost of children :-)). The pitches are very generous and i enjoyed my stay. Jess was lovely, I had an unexpected emergency and she was very accomodating and supportive. I will book again.
Disliked None
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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 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?
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 $46.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.