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
Family-friendly pitches in Gloucestershire’s untamed Forest of Dean – it doesn’t get much better than that. Except it does… because at Forest of Dean Camping, guests can join miles of purpose-built cycling and hiking tracks straight from the pitches. Whether you’re after a quick walk with the dog – your four-legged companions are very welcome here – a pub crawl in local villages or a whole-day biking adventure, they’re all close by. After a day in the forest, head back to your pitch for an evening around the embers. No need to lug everything from home, as there are firepits for hire on a per-night basis, and logs and kindling are sold on the premises. The site also has a small shop selling the basics and alcohol (open 9am until 6pm at reception), so you’ll never get caught short without supplies – and if you want to pick up some eggs for breakfast, spuds or meat for the barbecue, there’s a local shop just 15 minutes’ stroll away. On a practical level, spotless amenities on site include a heated shower block with separate disabled facilities and a laundry room for taking care of chores. For those travelling by pedal power, there’s a secure bike room, and there’s a noticeboard at reception with local tourist information if you’re needing a bit of sightseeing inspiration.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Tent pitches 14
Touring caravan pitches 7
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note

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

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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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A gorgeous, friendly little family campsite we’ll definitely be back!

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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…

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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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite and we can't wait to go back. Thank you Jess & team

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Jos B. 1 review

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

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Mel B. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked A beautiful, extremely clean site with amazing views in a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site and pitches are great.…

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Electric grass pitch

Liked The site and pitches are great. Nice area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great small campsite

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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…

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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

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James A. 1 review

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…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked peaceful

Disliked nil

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Quiet lovely campsite…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet lovely campsite

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest of Dean Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.75316°N
2.53386°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.3 km Bus Station
16 km Bus Station
18.2 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4.3 km Lydney Rail Station
12.7 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
15.8 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Sharpness Old Docks
5.1 km Lydney Harbour
30.1 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
30.2 km Gloucestershire Airport
42.6 km Bristol International Airport

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

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 Yat (half an hour), and gorge climbing or abseiling are on hand for adrenaline junkies. More sedate local pursuits include a steam-train ride aboard the Dean Forest Railway (10 minutes), which also offers lots of family-friendly attractions like murder mystery evenings. For outdoor fun in enchanting, moss-covered forest, the walking routes at Puzzlewood (also 10 minutes) are suitable for kids, and you can all learn about local history in the reconstructed cottages and museum at the Dean Heritage Centre (15 minutes). The spectacular remains of Cistercian Tintern Abbey (half an hour) have a gorgeous setting by the River Wye. Goodrich Castle (25 minutes) is another stunning spot where you can clamber up Norman-era towers, brave the dungeons and see relics of exquisite stained-glass windows in its half-ruined chapel.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 41.9 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  13:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • 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.