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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- The campground/park 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.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 28 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth
Calculated area: 165m²
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPower optional grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth
Calculated area: 165m²
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth
Calculated area: 165m²
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 90% of visitors View breakdown
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Such a fantastic campsite. Clean and well kept. Fantastic facilities and Jess was…
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Power optional grass site
Liked: Such a fantastic campsite.
Clean and well kept.
Fantastic facilities and Jess was just so helpful and welcoming.
Will definitely return.
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We would highly recommend visiting this site. Beautiful countryside.
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Unpowered grass site
Liked: The site was immaculate, pitches thoughtfully spread out and separated and facilities clean and tidy. Other visitors were very considerate. The arrival welcome was genuine, helpful and polite.
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Perfect for the solo traveler or couple wanting comfort with peace
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Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked: Site well set out, spacious, lovely views.
Quiet. Cater for reasonable numbers of caravans, motor homes and tents to enable it to still feel small enough to feel private.
Facilities excellent. Perfect for a quiet stay with relative privacy. Toilets, showers all spotless and in excellent condition.
Motorhome waste facility well thought out which is rare to see.
This site had been well thought out and designed with care and is superbly maintained and all at a respectable price.
This is the nicest site I have visited and will be my first choice again when visiting the Forest of Dean area
Disliked: Nothing
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Would high recommend
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Liked: Really big pitches amazing location very clean nice shower/toilet block lovely views great access into forest, local lidl for all you need about 8 min drive
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, great host, can not recommend highly enough
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Power optional grass site
Liked: We were welcomed warmly and communication with Jess was excellent as we were arriving slightly later.
The site was amazing, facilities exceptional and warm greetings whenever we saw the hosts. We were travelling with our 2 dogs and were given great help finding suitable walks.
The site is situated brilliantly for access to the forests and some amazing dog walking.
A great find of a site we will mot hesitate to use again
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Fantastic new site, built by experts and staffed by family
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Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked: Space, cleanliness, staff, shop, ease of using facilities, view, location. Peace and quiet
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Nice site to get away and relax and great for walks.
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Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked: Facilities well organised and spotlessly clean.
Essentials sold on site in reception. Fire pits also available to hire. Drive to Lydney isn’t far and has a Tesco, Lidl and places to eat.
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Lovely site and incredibly clean.…
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Liked: Lovely site and incredibly clean.
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Excellent, clean and hot water on tap. Plus, very helpful owner
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Liked: Such a beautiful place, lovely well groomed pitches with some parts left for wildlife
Toilets and washing up area are immaculate, the best I've ever seen
Jess, the owner, is so accommodating and lovely
Some, inconsiderate, dog owners felt the 'dogs on leads at all times ' didn't apply to them. Jess was very quick to let them know it applied to everyone
Will definitely be coming back here
Disliked: Not the owners fault, but inconsiderate dog owners with dogs off their leads
BE MORE CONSIDERATE IF STAYING HERE WITH DOGS, we don't all love your dogs like you do!!
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What a beautiful and well kept small site! We had a lovely…
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Liked: What a beautiful and well kept small site!
We had a lovely large pitch with electric, clear boundaries and although very slightly sloped, the ground was very even. Plenty of space for our tent, side awning, car and for our 6 year old to play without disturbing others.
Water, washing up and toilet/shower facilities were always spotless and cleaned often. There are 3 showers in each block, which is perfect for the size of site and I never had to queue to use them or the toilets. There is also an accessible toilet/shower room too. The site was at capacity for our entire stay, but as a small site it never felt crowded.
Jess is the most attentive owner I’ve ever come across! Friendly, happy to help and always available. We had a slight issue with our electric and she was straight out with a solution. She runs reception and a small shop which has everything you may need food/drink wise and also some emergency supplies for us campers!
Plenty of information on the board outside the toilet for takeaways, restaurants, places to visit, local walks etc and Jess also has flyers for the most popular attractions in reception.
We hired a fire pit, which for £12 per night with wood and kindling is really well priced. My daughter loved having smores every night!
Would most definitely stay again!
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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 sitesThemes
Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site 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 |
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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
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 8 August 2025 – Friday, 8 August 2025)
Bristol, England 35.7 km
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 14 August 2025 – Thursday, 14 August 2025)
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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 breathtaking 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 caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $49.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.