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.
- 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.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
99% would recommend this site to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Super clean, tidy, peaceful campsite with roomy, flat spots and great views. Guests loved the modern, spotless facilities, helpful owner (Jess), and handy location for walks and cycling. Minor gripes: occasional road noise and a tight entry road. Most keen to come back.
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Excellent site with clean facilities and lovely welcome.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Jess was welcoming and explained where everything was. The facilities were very clean. Lovely quiet stay, very peaceful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything, Jess the owner runs a…
Powered grass site
Liked Everything, Jess the owner runs a perfect site, it is immaculate from the huge pitches to the shower blocks, never been anywhere so clean. The staff are exceptionally helpful & nothing is to much trouble - absolutely fabulous site
Disliked Coming home
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site all very clean and good amenities
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Very clean and all amenities are excellent - very friendly
Fantastic view of the valley from the site.
Only a 15minute walk to the local pub and shop
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything our welcome was with a…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Everything our welcome was with a smile 😊 by Jess mother didn’t get her name and after a little while Jess turned up in her car and yes a lovely smile 😊 and welcome from Jess couldn’t make us more welcome..& very helpful and time for a chat 💬…ps if you haven’t been yet well I’d certainly say you should and the site is so perfect 👍..we would certainly return when in the area..thanks Jess & you’re mum..X..
Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike 👍..
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic site with beautiful scenery
Winter powered concrete and grass caravan site (seasonal)
Liked Nice area, beautiful scenary, good location with lots to do nearby
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great value for money , would revisit
Winter powered concrete and grass caravan site (seasonal)
Liked Large level pitch & easy access to site .
Good information and communication before arrival .
Quiet site with nice views
Disliked Nothing to dislike , maybe notices on camp information board needed updating as they were faded. (it was winter and facilities/shop closed and this may happen when it fully reopens)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site. Gorgeous views. Great walks…
Winter powered concrete and grass caravan site (seasonal)
Liked Lovely site. Gorgeous views. Great walks from site and a decent pub and shop within walking distance. Would definitely recommend. We will be back.
Recommend to friends Visit again
A lovely quiet stay
Winter powered concrete and grass caravan site (seasonal)
Liked Quiet, lovely views, nice level pitch.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely clean welcoming site, l will happily return.
Winter powered concrete and grass caravan site (seasonal)
Liked Lovely clean campsite, I felt very safe as a single female. The pitch was clean and easy to get set up, chocks needed. Beautiful view and sunset.
Public footpaths a short walk away and a fellow camper said they walked to a very friendly local pub that welcomes dogs.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clean, quiet (it is January mind)…
Winter powered concrete and grass caravan site (seasonal)
Liked Clean, quiet (it is January mind) site. Beautiful part of the country. Lovely views and easy to access walks. Nice, dog friendly pub in walking distance. Communication via text prior to arrival was friendly and helpful.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
No 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 year No dogs allowedCamping 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? No 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.