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
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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

Overall rating from 549 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely new site, spotless with great views and pitches. Jess, the owner, is a star. Perfect for exploring the Forest of Dean. Highly recommended!

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Would definitely visit again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Owners were very friendly, knew the local area & were on site.
All facilities were clean.
Had bricks and fire blankets for all to use, which made us feel safe in the extreme hot weather.Freezer was good to freeze ice packs and bottled water. Lovely friendly, peaceful site in a beautiful forested area. Great for walking or biking on forest trails.

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Excellent facilities and very clean. Good…

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Lewis J. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent facilities and very clean. Good sized pitch. Chilled site with lovely views and great walks nearby. Jess was very helpful and friendly when suggesting walks. Dog friendly too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, no traffic noise, Lovely…

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 Jenny T. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet site, no traffic noise,
Lovely clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. From being warmly greeted by Jess…

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Nicola C. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything.

From being warmly greeted by Jess on arrival, to the stunning views. This place is a must stay! The facilities were immaculate every time we used them. Everything has been thought about here, from shampoo holders in the showers, sanitary bags, and even individual cloths on the sinks for guests to keep the place tidy for others after their own usage. We had decent pitch sizes on level ground. Amenities all within a short distance. Information notices on the shower/toilet blocks for places to eat and visit was a lovely touch and incredibly helpful!
Everyone on site during our stay was respectful with the quiet times as well which is always a bonus when you’re wanting a peaceful holiday.

We will be booking again for next year!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb site in the forest of Dean

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 joe W. 12 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Immaculately clean facilities, friendly staff and great location to explore the Forest of Dean

Disliked Nothing, wish we could have stayed longer

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Fabulous site! Peaceful, friendly with large…

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Elspeth N. 11 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fabulous site! Peaceful, friendly with large pitches, very clean facilities and great views!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Jess was very friendly and helpful.…

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Lauren B. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Jess was very friendly and helpful.
Facilities were spotless.
Firewood and charcoal available and supplies in the shop if needed.
Huge pitches.
Very relaxed.
Could walk to the pub and a ten min drive from The Forest of Dean biking centre.

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous campsite! Large pitches , exceptionally…

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Elspeth N. 11 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fabulous campsite! Large pitches , exceptionally clean shower and toilet block! Very peaceful lovely views and a large field for our Labrador to play in! Near the forest🥳

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Excellent campsite that I would happily book again

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James A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked An open, spacious campsite. Easy to check in. Very friendly and helpful. Excellent shower, toilet and washing facilities.

Disliked Not really a dislike, but the lack of shrubs and trees meant you were open to the breeze/wind and lacked a little for privacy. Conversely, that also meant a sense of space and plenty of space for kids to play.

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Highly recommend

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 Lucian B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great plase to stay, very friendly owner and staff. Small place so nice and quiet area with a beautiful view.
The reception has a small shop with all kids of stuff that's needed, from food to tent pegs and air mattress.
Showers and toilets ready clean, campsite in general really tidy and clean
There's also a lot of information about the area, what you can visit and what you can do. I highly recommend this campsite

Disliked I only gave 8 stars because of the below:
* Showers are in the same room with the toilets... Sometimes the 'perfume' of the toilet doesn't make the shower enjoyable.
* Showers don't have temperature adjustment. While the water wasn't boiling hot, I personally don't enjoy very hot showers. Especially in the heat I'd like a cooler shower. If you get a sunburn you'll definitely not be able to shower there.
* There's no WiFi. While some networks have coverage, O2 is very poor.
* The washing machine is locked only on one setting at 40 degrees cycle, some of my clothes need 30 degrees so I couldn't wash everything I needed

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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 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

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 7 August 2026 – Friday 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, England 35.7 km

  • 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 €29.16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.