Campgrounds in Co. Durham

The Crown

Haggworm Hall

• Secluded site 25 mins' drive from Barnard Castle, on the Pennine Way
• Grassholme Observatory 20 minutes’ drive; Hamsterley Forest half-hour
• Views over Blackton and Hury reservoirs, with fishing available

Edmundbyers Youth Hostel

West Barnley Campsite

• Simple pop-up site across two acres of a Co.Durham working farm
• On the edge of North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty; dogs welcome
• In the village of Eggleston with easy access from the B6282

Osprey Country Caravan Park

Derecroft Glamping

• 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

Langley West House Farm

• 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

Doe Park Caravan Site

Castledene Holiday Park

Forrest Valley View

• 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

Low Bollihope Farm

• 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

Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park

• Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
• A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
• Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes

The Hideaway at Hudegate Farm

• Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in the North Pennines
• Four miles from High Force and Low Force waterfalls
• A few minutes' walk from a village with pubs and cafés

The Gables Pod Camping

• Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
• Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
• Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site

Country Glamping Co.

• Luxury glamping 10 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland, County Durham
• A 20-minute drive to the Bowes Museum, half an hour to Durham
• Smart TV, central heating and well-equipped kitchen; café on site

Hide and Bolt

• Small family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Barnard Castle
• Half an hour’s drive to Upper Teesdale nature reserve and waterfalls
• Pub half an hour’s walk away; shops and eateries in Barnard Castle

Foxcover Wood Campsite

• Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
• A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
• Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby

Toadlands Shepherd Huts

• 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

Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Mickleton Mill Caravan Park