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Power optional RV campsite

From £16 (£16) 1 night, 2 adults

Adults only 2 people maximum 6.8/10 49 reviews
One Class B motorhome or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 4m width × 7m depth (28m²)

Ground type

Other

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Class B motorhome, Motorhome, Trailer tent, (Tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 4 included, 4 max.
Car parking by site/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Electric hook-up (10A) (1 max) £4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
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Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Marina Base Camp

View prices & book 6.8 49 reviews
Visitor image of the view from site entrance
Visitor image of the view of the site
Pitch view
Lydney canal

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Reviews

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Location
7
Value for money
8
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
4
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
6

61% would recommend this site to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, no-frills site, often called a stopover. Guests like its peaceful vibe, closeness to Lydney town/harbour, and wildlife viewing. Facilities were mostly seen as clean, but some disliked the industrial setting, look, and basic amenities. Some left on arrival. Positive notes often mention friendly owners and good value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good position to explore the area,…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
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Customer service
8
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6
Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Good position to explore the area, and had availability on the bank holiday weekend. The communication was fine as the owners were not available on site to show us around although the locals were friendly and helpful as a guide to where things were. Great evening walk from the site.

Disliked first appearance of the site is a bit tatty and would not be to everyone's taste but it proved to be fine

Recommend to friends Visit again

This location is Fantastic next to…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
7
Jason T.

Power optional RV campsite

Liked This location is Fantastic next to a canal !! Unique and quiet i sat and watched Swans,ducks,kingfishers and even a pike if that wasn't good enough a steam railway runs near. A short walk into the town where there are pubs and a lidels and a few shops close by and on the way to the town is a beautiful park.on arrival your greeted by the owner who will help you park as it is a little tight anded 2 extra days can't wait to go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth the money

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Great little spot. Perfect for a stop over great for walking dog and very quite at night.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quirky place with some long-term residents…

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7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
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6
Wifi
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Dave F.

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Quirky place with some long-term residents in situ, who were friendly and polite. Parking is on the old quayside and is pretty flat. There is a single toilet with wash basin in a cubicle. Great walk down to the Severn to the historic dock, which is about a 2 mile round trip. Good stopover for 20 quid with ehu and a very quiet location.

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Very quiet…

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
10
Accommodation
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Customer service
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Wifi
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suzanne s.

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Very quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Driving into a working yard,was not…

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
3
Value for money
10
Accommodation
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10
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Lorraine F.

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Driving into a working yard,was not the best impression,but I must admit beautiful location watching the ducks and swans.The owner couldn’t do enough for us
Will definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Met our needs for a one night stop over, but no need for us to return.

Overall

4 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
5
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Location. Easy Saturday morning walk to Lydney Boating Lake for parkrun, our reason for visiting Lydney.
Ideal for a one night stop-over.
Conversation over the phone with staff member was very helpful (never met face to face. Send text on arrival and they will call back)

Disliked Scruffy and tired appearance. Many scrap vehicles parked adjacent to entrance and an old trailer restricting access to the 'one' site toilet.
With a little bit of effort this small site could be quite attractive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Drove in, drove straight out.

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
1
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sorry would not reccommend this to anyone, not even one star

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
No rating
Jonathan B.

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked took one look at this and left.. its sited on an industrial estate, miles from anywhere, behind a car breakers, difficult to find and get too, and the site looked like part of the breakers yard, with old caravans and old broken vehicles everywhere. The lake was small and pretty much stagnant, and the actual site small and covered in astro turf.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Straightforward and economical

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Accommodation
4
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional RV campsite

Liked Straightforward arrangements, quiet location, close to train station, easy walk into town for supermarkets, etc. (20 minutes). Basic no frills facilities including flushing toilet, water tap, and sheltered (outdoor) laundry facilities.

Disliked Situated as it is on the edge of an industrial estate, there might be an impression of some dereliction in the immediate vicinity which may not be comfortable for all, especially as it is very dark at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Amenities on park

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Marina Base Camp

Marina Business Park

Yard B

Harbour Road

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 5ET

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.71308°N
2.52864°W

Route directions

At the gates please turn right. You will need to drive through a working garage yard to access the campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.1 km Bus Station
17 km Bus Station
21.8 km Merrywalks
Rail
0.2 km Lydney Rail Station
11.7 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
12.8 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
1.6 km Lydney Harbour
3.5 km Sharpness Old Docks
26.2 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
32.5 km Gloucestershire Airport
38.4 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

Find out more about the local area by jumping on the heritage steam train at Norchard Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a chug through the Forest of Dean, and then having a potter around the reconstructed cottages and workshops at the riverside Dean Heritage Centre (15 minutes). You can also follow the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (20 minutes) to spot multicoloured glass sculptures among the trees. Access the forest itself directly from the site, and if you’re mad-keen on walking and cycling, the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes) offers you routes to Tintern Abbey (25 minutes), as well as canoeing and canyoning adventures on the river for the more intrepid among you. You can also use Lydney as a base to explore ancient Welsh castles: the landmark Chepstow Castle (15 minutes) offers spectacular views over the River Severn, while Norman-era Caldicot Castle has acres of landscaped grounds to discover, and Raglan (45 minutes) has an informative visitor centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 38.5 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 5.6 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.1 km

Chepstow Castle 12.7 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 17 km

Goodrich Castle 18.6 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 14.5 km

The Kymin 15.4 km

Newark Park 17.1 km

Woodchester Park 17.3 km

Horton Court 21.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 1.6 km

Clanna Wood - The Gloucestershire Way - Clanna Wood 5.2 km

BERKELEY CASTLE 5.7 km

Mill Hill - Slade Bottom - St Briavels - Devil's Chapel - Bream - Mill Hill 5.8 km

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 6.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Marina Base Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Marina Base Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Marina Base Camp? Find out more about the local area by jumping on the heritage steam train at Norchard Station (10 minutes’ drive) for a chug through the Forest of Dean, and then having a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Marina Base Camp?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.

    Please text one hour before arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Marina Base Camp? From $29.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.