Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Co. Durham
6 bookable campsites in Co. Durham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Bonners Lodge
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
- A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
- Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
High Farm Holiday Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on a farm with amazing Durham Dales views
- A half-hour’s drive to Durham, and 35 minutes to High Force Waterfall
- Well-equipped, repurposed railway wagons, with woodland walks on site
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Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 15 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Thorpe Farm Centre
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful farm site with a pond and walking paths
- A 10-minute drive to Barnard Castle and the Yorkshire Dales outskirts
- Indoor soft play centre, café and farm shop on site
High Woodifield
Crook, Co. Durham, England- Working farm site with pop-up dog-friendly pitches
- A 10-minute drive from nature reserves and 35 minutes from Durham
- A 35-minute walk to the butchers, supermarket and restaurants
Leekworth Caravan Park
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful 14-acre farm site in the Durham Dales
- A five-minute walk to Middleton-in-Teesdale; Teesdale Way access
- Fishing on the banks of the River Tees directly from the site
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Langley West House Farm
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
- Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson
Toadlands Shepherd Huts
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Luxurious adults-only shepherd’s huts in Teesdale, County Durham
- A 15-minute drive to High Force Waterfall and Barnard Castle
- Bespoke decor, kitchen, ensuite shower, kingsize bed and dining area
Osprey Country Caravan Park
Hartlepool, Co. Durham, EnglandForrest Valley View
Esh, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
Derecroft Glamping
Lanchester, Co. Durham, England- Luxury pods with gorgeous hill views near Lanchester, County Durham
- Durham 20 minutes' drive; half hour to Hadrian’s Wall
- Fully equipped kitchen, private decking with hot tub and pizza oven
Doe Park Caravan Site
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, EnglandDonnewell Farm
Sedgefield, Co. Durham, EnglandFinchale Abbey Caravan Park
Durham, Co. Durham, EnglandMeadow Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
- Rural location with beautiful views
- Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent
Meadow Farm Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
- Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
- Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed
Low Bollihope Farm
Frosterley, Co. Durham, England- Smart modern chalet just off the Weardale Way near Frosterley
- Half an hour's drive from Durham and Hamsterley Forest
- Well-equipped kitchen, wetroom and decked balcony