How much does it cost to stay at Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning?

From $67.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning

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Well-maintained site with views over Cannock Chase
A 15-minute drive from Shugborough Hall; 20 minutes from Stafford
Two coarse fishing pools on site with accessible pegs

Fishing meets fab views at this site in the Staffordshire countryside, 20 minutes’ drive from Stafford. The fishing part of the equation at Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning comes from the setting next to two coarse fishing pools known as Carney Pools, which have fishing for all ages and abilities (including wheelchair-accessible pegs) at a pretty 12-acre site. And the views? Those come from a location that looks out over the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The level seven-acre field is sheltered by a well-established hedge and has access to two showers and toilet facilities (separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets plus accessible facilities). Dogs are welcome as long as they’re kept on a lead and cleaned up after. Dogs aren’t allowed around the fishing pools until after the fishery closes for the day. There's a bar on site, which is open on busy weekends only. For a break from fishing there are plenty of riverside and canalside strolls nearby, along with walks in Cannock Chase and other outings to the likes of a National Trust estate, a farm park or the atmospheric National Memorial Arboretum. To sort food and other essentials, it’s a journey of just under a mile to Wolseley Bridge where there’s a shop, pub, garden centre and Indian restaurant (which will also do deliveries if you’re in the mood to flop out on site). The folk here also recommend a trip to the farm shop three miles away to pick up bits for a picnic or barbecue back at base. On bank holidays and special occasions, the site tends to put up a marquee with live entertainment.

Site type

140

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
A charge of £1.00 ($2.08) applies for the use of the shower.
Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Units longer than 6.7 metres are not allowed.
Units heavier than 3500 Kilograms are not allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

A festival will be taking place on site from 18 July to 20 July, 2025.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Mallard bell tent (no pets)

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

1 room

Open space 5 x Single bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 5 included, 5 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Doona and pillows 5 included, 5 max.

Beds made up
Car parking by site/unit
Kettle
Lanterns/fairy lights
Picnic table
Power socket(s)

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Extra car (1 max) £5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)

£20 (£20) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £160 (£160) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other pitch types

Unpowered grass site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 3.6m width x 5.5m depth (11.8ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.8m² (213.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Roof tent or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.6m width x 5.5m depth (11.8ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.8m² (213.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Roof tent, Camper trailer, Tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Additional pet (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per night
Travelling with 2 adults and 1 child? (1 max)		-£2 (-£2) per night
Travelling with 2 adults and 2 children? (1 max)		-£4 (-£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered concrete slab caravan site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Concrete slab

Pitch size: Max 3.7m width x 5.5m depth (12.0ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 20.1m² (216.0ft²)

6 people maximum

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.7m width x 5.5m depth (12.0ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 20.1m² (216.0ft²)

Ground type

Concrete slab

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Additional pet (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per night
Travelling with 2 adults and 1 child? (1 max)		-£2 (-£2) per night
Travelling with 2 adults and 2 children? (1 max)		-£4 (-£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults

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Powered grass site

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 3.6m width x 5.5m depth (11.8ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.8m² (213.1ft²)

6 people maximum

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Roof tent or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 3.6m width x 5.5m depth (11.8ft width x 18.0ft depth) Calculated area: 19.8m² (213.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Roof tent, Camper trailer, Tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Additional pet (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per night
Travelling with 2 adults and 1 child? (1 max)		-£2 (-£2) per night
Travelling with 2 adults and 2 children? (1 max)		-£4 (-£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £40 (£40) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Well drained and level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Amanda B. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: very friendly site, well maintained, picturesque and plenty of room to set up camp.
The site facilities were new and very clean, we really enjoyed our stay and will return in future

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, would stay again. Great atmosphere

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Josh M. Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Good clean site, lots of space, lovely fishing pools.

Disliked: It git quite busy in the toilets at a couple of points.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and friendly staff, ground was flat and spacious

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Facilities and space as well as the shop and fishing option

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly great facilities…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lisa C. Nov 2024

Muscovy camping pod (two person, deluxe)

Liked: Friendly great facilities

Disliked: Just the shower 5 minutes isn’t long enough for me so had to add another coin and it went cold again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fire pit…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Jan O. Nov 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Fire pit

Disliked: Fire pit hire £20. Loose 60o if deposit on card. £1 showers.
Cost us £57 for one night in October for 2 people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap and cheerful.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Nov 2024

Muscovy camping pod (two person, deluxe)

Liked: Safe and secure site with easy access by car to cannock and good local pub. Pod was warm and cozy.

Disliked: Was not made aware of lack of kitchen utensils so our breakfast food went to waste. Bedding had hairs on it, not convinced it had been changed!? Bathroom unit was riddled with spiders, could do with a clean higher up. Fully refundable deposit was not fully refunded as made on card (was not made aware of this upfront).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner very clean facilities all round good experience…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Friendly owner very clean facilities all round good experience

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, lots of space, good fire pit, walks nearby.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Quiet, lots of space, good fire pit, walks nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitch Clean facilities Friendly staff…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Spacious pitch
Clean facilities
Friendly staff

Disliked: Trains a bit noisy at night time
You have to pay for a shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Scarlet E. Sept 2024

Muscovy camping pod (two person, deluxe)

Liked: The pod.
The facilities and cleanliness of the pod.

Disliked: The lack of basics in the pod - why give a chopping board and no knife or tea cups and a kettle but no tea spoon?
The shower costing a pound for 5mins even when paying for pod stays

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning

Bishton Lane

Wolseley Bridge

Staffordshire

England

ST18 0ZX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.78705°N
-1.9558°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.3 km Railway Station

11.4 km Railway Station

12.8 km Crown Bridge

Rail

2.6 km Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station

3.9 km Rugeley Town Rail Station

9.1 km Hednesford Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

40.1 km Birmingham International Airport

40.1 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

40.3 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

Rural break not complete without spotting some animals out in the open? Try your luck on the trails around the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Wolseley Centre (five minutes’ drive) or head to Amerton Farm (15 minutes) to feed lambs, groom horses and see chicks hatching (or let off some steam at the indoor and outdoor play areas…) For more of those peaceful country rambles, spend a thoughtful day at the National Memorial Arboretum or see if you can catch one of the opening dates at Mitton Manor Gardens for some splendid topiary, water features and sculptures. Both are 25 minutes away. Can’t resist the chance to poke about in a palatial country house? Nip over to the National Trust estate at Shugborough Hall or get your imagination going at the remains of Chartley Castle; both can be reached with a 15-minute drive. If that’s all a tad sedate, you may find the thrills of Hednesford Hills Raceway (25 minutes) more to your liking.

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 14.4 km

National Memorial Arboretum 15.4 km

Sudbury Hall 17 km

Alton Towers Resort 22.8 km

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 23 km

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 4.1 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 16 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 16.9 km

Moseley Old Hall 19.4 km

The Old Manor 23 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 2.7 km

SHUGBOROUGH 4 km

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 6.9 km

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 9.1 km

SANDON PARK 10.7 km

Local events

Download Festival (Friday, 13 June 2025 – Friday, 13 June 2025)
Derby, England 39.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Extras

A charge of £1.00 ($2.08) applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £75.00 ($156.09) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Sign-written vans, highways vans or vehicles with chevrons are not permitted.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The fishing lakes are stocked with carp, tench, bream, F1's, ghost carp, roach, perch and many more.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

Units heavier than 3500 Kilograms are not allowed.
Units longer than 6.7 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Additional terms

Security deposits can be paid by card or cash. If paying by card, a 3% processing fee will be charged.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning? Rural break not complete without spotting some animals out in the open? Try your luck on the trails around the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Wolseley Centre (five minutes’ drive) or head to Amerton … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	noon –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning? From $67.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.