Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Forest of Bowland
21 bookable campsites with tent sites within 24.1 kilometres of Forest of Bowland
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Burn House Campsite
Clitheroe, Lancashire, England- Wild camping in grassy fields in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire
- Settle (Yorkshire Dales) half an hour’s drive; Lancaster 45 minutes
- Leave-no-trace site with recycling facilities; barbecues allowed
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Claylands Caravan Park
Preston, Lancashire, England- Family-owned park on the banks of the River Wyre
- Carefully landscaped wildlife haven with over 5000 trees
- Four well-stocked and well-maintained fishing ponds
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Bowland Escapes
Preston, Lancashire, England- Site in a wildlife centre in the Forest of Bowland’s Ribble Valley
- Just under 10 minutes’ drive from Chipping and 40 from Preston
- Petting zoo, play area, café and pond; marked walking trails on site
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Ashton Hall Caravan Park
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Peaceful and spacious wildlife haven in the smart Ashton Hall Estate
- Lancaster city and the Forest of Bowland both within six miles
- An 11-hole seaview golf course, woodland walks and fishing in the Lune
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Whinney Hill Farm
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Small, quiet Lancashire campsite in the north of the Forest of Bowland
- Lancaster and Morecambe both 20 minutes' drive away
- Part of a 180-acre farm with retired racehorses living on site
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Poplar Grove Farm Caravan Park
Preston, Lancashire, England- Quiet site (no music or groups) in a rural location on a working farm
- A 20-minutes' drive from both Blackpool and Lancaster
- Forest of Bowland and Beacon Fell Country Park within 10 miles
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Primrose Park
Tosside, Lancashire, England- Well-maintained and peaceful park a mile away from Gisburn Forest
- A 20-minute drive from Settle and half an hour from Skipton
- Barbecues and dogs welcome; a 10-minute drive from the local pub
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Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Peaceful and family-run site next to the Forest of Bowland
- In a walkers' paradise near the Yorkshire Three Peaks
- A variety of pre-ordered homemade pizzas on Saturday evenings
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Dalesbridge
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Spacious site between the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland
- Within half an hour of the Three Peaks, Malham Cove and Gisburn Forest
- Fully-licensed bar, shop and a popular pizza oven; bike storage
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Dales and Trails
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Family-run farm campsite on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
- Lake District National Park and Forest of Bowland 40 minutes’ drive
- Luxury showers with underfloor heating; dog-friendly site
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Falls Park
Ingleton, North Yorkshire, England- Quiet site in the Yorkshire Dales one mile from Ingleton Waterfalls
- A 10-minute drive from White Scar Cave; access to the waterfall trail
- Ingleton village within walking distance for pubs, shops and eateries
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Little Tongues Leisure Park
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England- Quiet, no-frills camping field with sporting facilities near Blackpool
- A 40-minute drive to Blackpool Pleasure Beach or Ribble Steam Railway
- Archery and rifle ranges on site; shops and takeaways 15 minutes’ walk
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Pointer Farm Campsite
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England- Peaceful pitches on a working farm just outside Stalmine
- A 20-minute drive from Blackpool and half an hour from Lancaster
- Dogs welcome on site; local pub 10 minutes' walk away
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Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Camping
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England- Spacious and simple site in a 30-acre Cumbrian country park
- Five minutes' walk to Kirkby Lonsdale for pubs, shops and a market
- Near Ruskin's View for spectacular views across the Lune valley
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Bowses Hill Farm
Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England- Family-run 10-acre farm site with woodlands just outside Blackpool
- A 25-minute drive to Blackpool Wake Park and Blackpool Zoo
- Logs available to buy; firepits and barbecues permitted; shop nearby
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Northwood Caravan and Holiday Park
Blackburn, Lancashire, England- Well-maintained, adults-only touring park in the Ribble Valley
- A 15-minute drive to Clitheroe and 40 minutes to Yorkshire Dales
- Easy access from the M6; restaurants a couple of minutes' walk away
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Glasson Dock Campsite
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Pop-up campsite in a scenic location by the Lancaster Canal
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Lancaster; Morecambe 25 minutes
- Suitable for paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and fishing
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Higher Mosserley
Preston, Lancashire, England- Rural campsite in Lancashire's ancient Forest of Bowland
- A 10-minute drive from Longridge and Chipping
- View fells & valleys Dark Skies & Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Hacking Hall Farm Camping
Clitheroe, Lancashire, England- Dog-friendly pop-up site on the riverside in the Ribble Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Whalley Abbey; 20 minutes to Clitheroe Castle
- Access to walking trails; pub nearby; barbecues permitted
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Holme Meadow Camping
Holme, Cumbria, England- Peaceful off-grid site on a smallholding in Cumbria
- A 10-minute drive from the coast; 25 minutes from Windermere
- Local produce for sale and firepits provided; pub 10 minutes’ walk
