Forest of Dean Camping
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- Dog-friendly site with access to Forest of Dean walks and cycle paths
- A 20-minute drive from the Wye Valley National Landscape
- Firepits for hire; small shop selling the basics, logs and kindling
Site type
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Vehicles
- Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- The facilities block, shop and reception are closed during winter, between 14 November 2025 and 27 March 2026.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 27 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
3

Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious pitches, spotless facilities, and lovely hosts like Jess! Enjoy the peace, views, and Forest of Dean access for walks and cycling. Handy shop too. "Can't wait to come back!" says many.
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Last updated 11/8/2026
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A gorgeous, friendly little family campsite we’ll definitely be back!
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We absolutely loved our stay and couldn’t fault it. The campsite is beautifully kept, really clean and has such a friendly, welcoming feel. It’s particularly lovely for families – being a smaller site meant we could relax while the kids played and still easily keep an eye on them.
Jess and her family were incredibly friendly and accommodating and made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. There was also loads of useful information available about places to visit, things to do and where to eat locally, which was a really nice touch.
The location is gorgeous and we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather. The WiFi wasn’t the strongest, but with views like that and the sun shining, we really didn’t mind!
We’ll definitely be back and would happily recommend the site to friends and family.
Disliked Nothing really! WiFi could be a little stronger, but it certainly didn’t affect our stay.
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I loved that it was just…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked I loved that it was just a field and the kids had to use their imagination to think up games. We had a great stay and the hygiene rating 10/10 super clean facilities. Really enjoyed the simplicity of it all and the views were just stunning. They accommodated us in every kind of way and more than reasonable pricing. Honestly I could go on, loads of kids activities near by if you wanted time away from camp. Thank you FOD camping we all had a wonderful time.
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Brilliant campsite and we can't wait to go back. Thank you Jess & team
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked This is one of the best campsites we've been to, the owner is very friendly and helpful, the campsite only has 21 pitches so is really quiet with loads of space for each pitch, a field to play in with the kids away from cars and tents and the cleanest and best facilities we've used. We will be back for sure. The kids ran free and we were so comfortable letting them explore with their new friends. And the sunsets were amazing.
Disliked Nothing
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Wonderful site
Electric grass pitch
Liked A beautiful, extremely clean site with amazing views in a great location.
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The site and pitches are great.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The site and pitches are great. Nice area
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Great small campsite
Electric grass pitch
Liked The facilities are modern and clean, quiet area.
Disliked That fire pits were available to hire when there has been such a lack of rain and the risk of fire very high! This puts the risk on fellow campers who could accidentally cause an unnecessary grass fire and potentially result in a site evacuation.
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We had a wonderful time staying…
Electric grass pitch
Liked We had a wonderful time staying here with the whole family. The campsite and facilities were exceptionally clean, and the surrounding area gave us plenty to explore and enjoy. It was great to see everyone on-site respecting the rules and quiet hours, which made for a really pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. We would definitely come back!
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Lovely site, beautiful views
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Exceptionally clean and modern facilities
Great host
Friendly campers
Stunning sunset
We’ll be back 😊
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peaceful…
Electric grass pitch
Liked peaceful
Disliked nil
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Quiet lovely campsite…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet lovely campsite
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Forest of Dean Camping
Yorkley Wood Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 4TY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.75316°N
2.53386°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 41.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berkeley Castle 8.9 km
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.1 km
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.1 km
Goodrich Castle 14.3 km
Chepstow Castle 15.6 km
National Trust
Westbury Court Garden 11.4 km
The Kymin 12.4 km
Woodchester Park 18.3 km
Newark Park 19.9 km
Skenfrith Castle 22.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 2.5 km
Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 2.6 km
Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 2.6 km
Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.9 km
Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3 km
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday 16 March 2027 – Tuesday 16 March 2027)
Cheltenham, England 36.9 km
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 20 August 2026 – Thursday 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 46 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest of Dean Camping? Sporty souls can get out into the scenic Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest of Dean Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 13:00 – 21:00 Depart by: 11:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From €29.27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


