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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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious pitches, spotless facilities, and a friendly owner make this a gem. Peaceful location, ideal for Forest of Dean exploration. Highly recommended for its cleanliness and welcoming vibe.

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Lovely clean site. Great location and…

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Steve W. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean site. Great location and lovely friendly people on site to help should you need it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A well placed site with plenty of local attractions

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paul d. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked A very clean and well kept site, Jess the owner was really friendly and helpful with a small shop selling the essentials

Disliked Nothing

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Really enjoyed our stay

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean facilities, not too busy, friendly owner, good location for exploring by foot and also easy to get to main attractions within 10 or 15 minutes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, would go back

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, well maintained, clean facilities, welcoming and friendly

Disliked Little shop was slightly overpriced but small shop walking distance away

Recommend to friends Visit again

The shower and toilets facilities were…

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Charlie H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The shower and toilets facilities were spotless. Jess was an amazing host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved staying at this site

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Really friendly and clean site. Toilets/showers well heated, lit and clean at all hours. Nice tidy pitch.
Beautiful sunsets.
Dog friendly with some lovely walks around the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect

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 robert j. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Jess the site owner was lovely and so accommodating. Pitchs were huge plenty of space, lovely clean facilities and big field for the kids to run around on. Highly recommend brilliant experience with beautiful views 11/10

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Fantastic small site, clean modern facilities.…

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 Kerry P. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Fantastic small site, clean modern facilities.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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We had the best 3 night…

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Abi C. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked We had the best 3 night stay, the facilities were immaculate, really handy shop at reception, and Jess was lovely (as was Max the dog to greet us).

We had a huge pitch which was amazing, but all the pitches were large and well spaced so it didn’t feel cramped in at all.

The location is great with access to so many walks and days out nearby, we went to Puzzlewood which was lovely.

The Bailey Inn pub is a short walk away for an afternoon drink, however The Miners Arms a short drive away (also walkable) was amazing, we had a really lovely meal there.

Will definitely be back to this campsite next year as it was perfect for us!

Disliked Having to go home!

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Large pitches - good for dogs.

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 Kai B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Forest of Dean Campsite

We had a really enjoyable stay and would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone visiting the Forest of Dean.

The pitches are large and spacious, with plenty of room to get properly set up without feeling crammed in next to your neighbours. The whole site is very well maintained and clearly looked after, and the facilities were excellent — clean, tidy and a good size, even when the site was busy.

A massive plus for us was the dog-walking area. There’s plenty of space to get the dogs out for a proper walk, which makes such a difference when camping with four-legged family members. 🐾

The location is also ideal for exploring the Forest of Dean and enjoying everything the area has to offer.

Overall, a well-run, spacious and dog-friendly campsite with excellent facilities. We had a great stay and would happily return.

Highly recommended — especially if you’re camping with dogs! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Disliked Not a big one but no access to food but lots of numbers for delivery companies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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.

Food and drink

  • Whitemead park 2.5 km
  • Amigos 2.9 km
  • NG Thai Food 3 km
  • The Railway Restaurant 3 km
  • Ugly Duckling 3 km
  • Bengal Balti 3.1 km
  • Milano 7.3 km
  • Ritmo Tapas Bar 7.3 km
  • Lucky Restaurant and Take Away 7.3 km
  • Cinnamons 7.4 km

Groceries

  • Lidl 3 km
  • Tesco 3.2 km
  • Lidl 7.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food 7.2 km
  • Tesco 8.3 km
  • Lidl 8.4 km

Parks and play

  • Double View Playing Area 7.7 km
  • Double View Playing Area 7.8 km
  • Miners Welfare Playing Field Park 7.9 km
  • Latimer Road Park 8.5 km
  • Riverlife 8.6 km
  • Welly Boot Land 9 km

Family days out

  • Double View Playing Area 7.7 km
  • Double View Playing Area 7.8 km
  • Miners Welfare Playing Field Park 7.9 km
  • Latimer Road Park 8.5 km
  • Riverlife 8.6 km
  • Welly Boot Land 9 km

Public transport

  • Willetts' Garage 0.6 km
  • Willetts' Garage 0.6 km
  • School 0.6 km
  • Yorkley Wood Rd 0.6 km
  • School 0.6 km
  • Yorkley Wood Rd 0.7 km
  • School Rd 0.8 km
  • Stag Hill 0.8 km
  • Stag Hill 0.8 km
  • School Rd 0.8 km

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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

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 €29.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.