Tent Campsites in Co. Durham
9 bookable campsites with tent pitches in Co. Durham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, England- Family-run site at a County Durham pub surrounded by the countryside
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden on site; supermarkets five minutes' drive
Thorpe Farm Centre
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful farm site with a pond and walking paths
- A 10-minute drive to Barnard Castle and the Yorkshire Dales outskirts
- Indoor soft play centre, café and farm shop on site
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Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 15 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Darlington, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
Garth Hill Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés
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Gallows Hill
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Co. Durham site five minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
- Just outside the North Pennines National Landscape for scenic walks
- Attractive rural location with easy access direct from the A66
Newton Lodge Campsite
Mickleton, Co. Durham, England- Quiet family site surrounded by the Teesdale countryside
- In the Pennine Dales, 15 minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
- Set in the grounds of a traditional farmhouse; bus stop just outside
High Woodifield
Crook, Co. Durham, England- Working farm site with pop-up dog-friendly pitches
- A 10-minute drive from nature reserves and 35 minutes from Durham
- A 35-minute walk to the butchers, supermarket and restaurants
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Leekworth Caravan Park
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful 14-acre farm site in the Durham Dales
- A five-minute walk to Middleton-in-Teesdale; Teesdale Way access
- Fishing on the banks of the River Tees directly from the site
Sharpley Camping
Seaton, Co. Durham, England- Quiet four-acre Co Durham site close to the Coast to Coast cycle route
- A 10-minute drive from Seaham and 20 minutes from Durham
- Campfires allowed; space for kids to play
Stone House Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful, family-friendly farm campsite at Bildershaw in County Durham
- Raby Castle and Locomotion railway museum both 10 minutes by car
- Spacious, dog-friendly grass pitches; small café and basic shop
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park
Beamish, Co. Durham, England- Secluded location with countryside views
- A mile from the C2C cycle route
- Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV
West Barnley Campsite
Egglestone, Co. Durham, England- Simple pop-up site across two acres of a Co.Durham working farm
- On the edge of North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty; dogs welcome
- In the village of Eggleston with easy access from the B6282
Orchard Farm
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Scenic pop-up site on a farm a mile from Middleton-In-Teesdale
- Barnard Castle and High Force waterfalls within 15 minutes' drive
- On the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Foxcover Wood Campsite
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
- A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
- Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby
Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
- A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
- Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes
Hide and Bolt
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Small family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Barnard Castle
- Half an hour’s drive to Upper Teesdale nature reserve and waterfalls
- Pub half an hour’s walk away; shops and eateries in Barnard Castle