Dragonfly Camping
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- 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
Site type
50
2
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).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Open from Fri, May 1 to
Pitch types & availability
5 
No dogs allowedReviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
A peaceful, back-to-basics site with a wild camping vibe, offering hot showers & clean toilets. Friendly owners and freedom to pick your spot in woods or fields. Despite basic amenities & bumpy access, guests love the natural beauty, calm, and welcome, with many wanting to return.
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Last updated 2026-06-23
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Great find. Massive open space. Very…
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Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Great find. Massive open space. Very peaceful quiet ste
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Perfect location, lovely owner, useful amenities, friendly atmosphere
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Amazing campsite, lovely location with a local butcher nearby and a take away that not only tastes great but delivers to your tent door! Matt was a lovely guy, very friendly and helpful. It was more like hanging out at a friend’s than the slightly awkward feel of a normal campsite. Would definitely come again!
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Back to basics camping very relaxed and friendly site
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked The choice to pitch where you wanted within the areas provided. Lovely friendly owner who will give you the time for a chat and offer his knowledge of area for walks. First time camping so only did one night but coming back with family very soon
Disliked Coming home! Very peaceful and we camped right beside a group of students.
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Very friendly and welcoming hosts. A…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Very friendly and welcoming hosts. A very clean and well kept, natural campsite that allows for a more wild type camp if desired.
The woodland section was brilliant and more private, allowing a 5 person tent with a good amount of space for relaxing outside of the tent.
Amenities were very clean.
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Fabulous Site. Great views. Back to…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Fabulous Site. Great views. Back to basics. Great location with friendly and helpful owners.
Disliked Great price for 1 person. Would be pricey for a family.
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A lovely campsite that may be…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked A lovely campsite that may be basic in terms of facilities, but it has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The owners are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which really adds to the experience.
The surrounding area is beautiful, with plenty of scenic walks through lush greenery and countryside right on your doorstep. One of the highlights is the fantastic local butchery nearby, offering excellent quality meats that are perfect for a campsite BBQ.
If you're looking for a peaceful, well-kept campsite with a friendly atmosphere and great outdoor surroundings, this is definitely worth a visit.
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The best camp site! Love it and we’ll be back!
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked We just loved it so much! We didn’t wanna leave and found it very difficult to pack up and drive away, hahaha!
Thanks for the amazing banter, great customer service and just a really lovely stay.
It feels like you’re out in the sticks alone but with the added safety of the lovely staff being just around the corner.
Nice warm showers. All facilities worked well. Scenery absolutely stunning. Horses stables, a chicken wondering around, wild rabbits running free and living their best lives(just like us). We also thought we seen a bear at one point with orange reins on, but it was just a man walking up the hill with a black backpack on(with orange detailing). Hahahaha, we haven’t laughed so much in ages!
Thanks for a great stay! Can’t wait to return xxx
Disliked Loved it all!
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Great campsite
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Had a great time, very friendly owners who went out of the way to be helpful
Disliked Toilet flush system a little temperamental
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A site with basic but clean amenities and a helpful host.
Anonymous Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Friendly greeting and Matt always available to help throughout stay.
Generous pitch size amongst the trees for multiple tents and cover.
Firepits dotted about and wood available.
Hot showers!
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Tranquil setting, surrounded by fields. Owner was…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Tranquil setting, surrounded by fields.
Owner was always asking how we were getting on when we saw him. Laid back. The communal area around the house was were most of the noise was so the rest of the the site was quieter. facilities were sufficient, nothing fancy but that is camping. Site was spotless, no litter anywhere we could see. Ground was easy to put peg into. Firepits are place at regular intervals. Firewood is reasonably priced. Toilets did not smell despite being a drop toilet. My 7 year old son enjoyed the experience.
Disliked Take your own bin bag because if you are at the bottom of the field or woodland area, it is a 5/6 minute round trip walk to the bins. The main field is on a slope and the woodland area ground is uneven making finding a good pitch more of a challenge. The access road is very bumpy.
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
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 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
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundLocation
Dragonfly Camping
Carr House Farm
Town Kelloe
Durham
Co. Durham
England
DH6 4PS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.72923°N
1.44885°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimdon | 12.9 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 14.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaham Hall Beach | 15.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaton Carew North | 18.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Seaton Carew Centre | 18.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Cathedral 9.5 km
Durham Castle 9.7 km
Durham Coast 11.7 km
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience 16.1 km
Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 16.8 km
National Trust
Washington Old Hall 19.7 km
Ormesby Hall 26.8 km
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 27.3 km
Gibside 28 km
Holy Jesus Hospital 28.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cassop Vale 1.5 km
Cassop Vale - Cassop Moor - Old Quarrington 1.6 km
Littletown - High Haswell - Littletown 6.3 km
Haswell to Hart 6.3 km
Croxdale Hall 6.9 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 Dragonfly Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dragonfly Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dragonfly Camping? For a little stroll nearby, head to Wingate Quarry nature reserve (five minutes’ drive) or White Hill Woods (15 minutes). Looking a little further afield, there’s a lovely coastal trail at Blackhall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dragonfly Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Camping? From $67.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.