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)
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)
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)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Top spot! Super clean & quiet with massive pitches and great views. Facilities are top-notch. Owner Jess is a legend – so friendly and knows the area. Easy access to Forest of Dean walks and cycling. Fire pits available. Highly recommend.
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Excellent campsite, peaceful, clean and tranquil location.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Great location for walking and cycling directly into Forest. Also a couple of pubs within walking distance. The Rising Sun had lovely food. Campsite is a delight. Very quiet, large pitches, super view and lots of room. Peaceful and tranquil. Toilets and showers are fabulous. Well maintained, organised and clean.
Disliked Nothing.
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Fantastic site. Very quiet, great views. Pitches were very large.Toilets were spotless.…
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Fantastic site. Very quiet, great views.
Pitches were very large.Toilets were spotless. Jess the owner was very helpful.
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A well small site with spotless facilities.
Power optional grass site
Liked This is a small well run site, with spotlessly clean facilities.large pitches and great access to the forest.
Disliked Nothing
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Everything ! Amazing size pitches.…
Power optional grass site
Liked Everything ! Amazing size pitches.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Exception little site. Located on a hill above Lydney. Quiet paradise.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Huge pitches, no crowding. Very friendly owner and staff. Spotlessly clean toilet facilities, about the best I've experienced
Disliked Nothing
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Would highly recommend.
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Clean, modern, well maintained facilities. Jess is a wonderful host, so friendly. I wish we had stayed longer, there is so much to do. Forest walks from the campsite and cycle routes are about 10 mins away along a safe road. Bath and the Cotswolds are close enough for day trips. Local pub and shop just a short walk away.
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Brand new facilities, easy motorhome service area. Lovely walking tracks nearby. Beautiful…
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Brand new facilities, easy motorhome service area. Lovely walking tracks nearby. Beautiful views. Nice and quiet.
Close to Forest of Dean Sculture Trail.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, great views, v friendly. 10/10
Power optional concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Beautiful site, lovely large pitches. Amazing countryside on the doorstep - walks and bike rides directly from the site.
Within walking distance of a pub and small shop so we could just pitch up and enjoy our holiday!
The owner, Jess, was so helpful with local knowledge and advice it made it a wonderful break. She even helped us with a little bit of personal admin - which was above and beyond any expectations.
Highly recommended.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Clean, tidy, quiet, great facilities…
Power optional grass site
Liked Clean, tidy, quiet, great facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really nice site, great location, nice and quiet and lovely sunset!
Power optional grass site
Liked Cleanliness, up to date, large pitches, beautiful scenery, helpful staff
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 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.
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 $49.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.