Tackeroo Caravan Site

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  • No-frills bike-friendly site on 10 acres of Forestry Commission land
  • In Cannock Chase, a 10-minute drive from Rugeley and the A51
  • Access to popular mountain bike paths, including Follow the Dog trail
Woods, wild terrain and some of the finest mountain biking trails in the Midlands – access to all of the above is to be had from Tackeroo Caravan Site in the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Staffordshire park, set on Forestry Commission land, has pitches spread among the tall pine, spruce and evergreen trees. It’s got a wild feel – there are no showers, toilets or facilities in general, save for some rubbish bins and a waste disposal point to empty chemical toilets (which you’re required to bring if you want to stay here). Taps are on hand for filling up your water tank and bottle. It’s definitely worth lugging a mountain bike along on a trip to Tackeroo, which sits alongside the famed Follow The Dog trail, the Midlands’ first – and arguably still the best – dedicated mountain bike path. Outside peak camping season, the site hosts popular cycling-themed events and the area is a general hub for all things riding (head south for the Monkey Trail or north to explore Cannock Chase Country Park). It’s also around a mile or so to Birches Valley Forest Visitor Centre, a prime place to grab some tourist info brochures, get your bearings and make a plan for exploring the area. There’s a GoApe! activity centre, a Gruffalo nature trail for families and a decent little café as well. Oh, and more mountain biking trails of course…

Site type

RV sites 40
Tent sites 40
Travel trailer sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Guests are required to bring their own toilet and shower facilities. Generators are permitted for a maximum of 2 hours between 10am and 6pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, roomy campsite is in lovely woods, with direct access to lots of trails for walking and biking. Campers enjoy the "wild" feel, picking their own spots, and the natural setting. Facilities are simple but fine for most, and staff are friendly and helpful. Usually quiet, though some noted distant road or camper noise. Great for a quiet, nature escape.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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peter s. 2 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Beautiful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Over priced public space. Not a campsite

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 kevin h. 6 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked The first 5 minutes of arrival , lots of space and peace and quiet.

Disliked #1 The price ! £22 to stay in an open public park with no facilities or privacy.
#2 Being woken up to a football being kicked against my van.
#3 The amount of cyclists and members of the public congregating next to my van.
#4 No privacy whatsoever as campers are allowed to pitch wherever.

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Lovely and peaceful,perfect…

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Barry D. 3 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely and peaceful,perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

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Shelagh T. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked I stayed here for one night as a stopover on way down to Devon and really enjoyed it. Beautiful surroundings, feeling of safety despite only 2 other vans on site. Huge, beautiful open space with trails all around, good basic facilities and very accessible to the motorway to continue my journey.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We’ll be back very soon as usual :-)

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Catherine H. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Clean site, other campers quiet, beautiful setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

fab place to stay, i do think it’s a little expensive £22 per night.

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 Jade H. 2 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Michael B. 4 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Great

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Everything about the place is fantastic,…

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Jade H. 2 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Everything about the place is fantastic, I even got the chance to see deers come out and feed while I was sitting outside my Campervan.

Disliked Price is a little expensive for a site with nothing on.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be definitely returning

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Anonymous

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked A beautiful site, totally loved being among nature. 100% recommend it.

Disliked Nothing

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Such a lovely campsite, the setting…

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Jodie S. 1 review

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Such a lovely campsite, the setting was beautiful. Great to be able to walk from the campsite straight into the park.

Disliked It was just such a shame that there were no showers or toilets. If there was, we would have stayed longer.

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 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 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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Tackeroo Caravan Site

Penkridge Bank Road

Rugeley

Staffordshire

England

WS15 2UA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.74759°N
1.99973°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Crown Bridge
8.2 km Crown Bridge
10.3 km Railway Station
Rail
4.2 km Hednesford Rail Station
4.3 km Rugeley Town Rail Station
5.3 km Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station
Airport
37.5 km Birmingham International Airport
37.5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
37.6 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an activity centre with almost 1,500 metres of tree-to-tree crossings. Less energetic dawdles in the area include dog-walking and orienteering trails. Other gentle ways to while away a day include wanders by the water at Fairoak Pools (five minutes) or fly fishing on the banks of Blithfield Reservoir (15 minutes). Amateur historians could amble around Castle Ring, an Iron Age site (15 minutes), while shoppers might prefer to dip in and out of the boutiques of Rugeley market town (10 minutes). If stately homes appeal, navigate your way to the National Trust’s Shugborough Estate (15 minutes), a huge Georgian building with a walled garden. Into flexing your creativity? Check out Ingestre Hall, a Grade II-listed 17th-century Jacobean mansion and the UK’s only dedicated Residential Arts Centre (20 minutes).

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 13.6 km

National Memorial Arboretum 17.2 km

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 18.3 km

Sudbury Hall 22.2 km

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford 23.9 km

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 5 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 14 km

Moseley Old Hall 14.1 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 22 km

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 1.7 km

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 3.9 km

SHUGBOROUGH 5.1 km

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 10.7 km

SANDON PARK 13 km

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Thursday, August 6, 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 20.5 km

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, September 4, 2026 – Friday, September 4, 2026)

    Birmingham, England 34.2 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 Tackeroo Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tackeroo Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tackeroo Caravan Site? Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tackeroo Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tackeroo Caravan Site? From $33.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.