Campgrounds for backpackers in Buxton, England
12 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Buxton
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Lime Tree Holiday Park
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Valley site a mile from the Peak District town of Buxton
- Surrounded by woodland and with a gorge and viaduct at one end
- Play area on site; half an hour's walk from the town centre
Burrs Manor Wild Camping
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful wild camping at a farmland site in the Peak District
- A 15-minute drive from the towns of Buxton and Bakewell
- Less than an hour from Alton Towers theme park; near the Monsal Trail
Lower Kempshill Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful, pet-friendly farm stay in the Peak District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Buxton and Speedwell Cavern; Bakewell 20 minutes
- Comfy static caravan accommodation; village pub 20 minutes' walk
Whitehouse Farm Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful back to basics site in the Peak District National Park
- Five minutes' drive from Tideswell and the Monsal Trail
- A 10-minute drive from Bakewell and 20 from the Chatsworth Estate
Haddon Grove Farm Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Family-run campsite on a dairy farm in the Peak District National Park
- Access to Lathkill Dale directly from the site
- Woodfired pizzas and ice cream sold on site
Camping at The Hollies
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Dog-friendly farm-style site on the edge of the Peak District
- A 20-minute drive from Buxton and 25 minutes from Alton Towers
- Walking distance from watersports and pubs; walking trails nearby
Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping experience in the southern Peak District
- Bakewell 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Buxton
- A mile from an award-winning pub; views over Lathkill Dale
Brooklyn Grange Farm
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Family-run dairy farm and fishery with views over The Roaches
- Short drive to Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park and Tittesworth Water
- On-site farm shop and farm animals; 10 minutes' walk to two local pubs
Alstonefield Camping Barn
Derby, Derbyshire, England- Family barn stays in the Peak District National Park
- Half an hour's drive from Alton Towers
- Within a mile's walk of pubs serving food
Avona Escapes
Congleton, Cheshire, England- Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Congleton; five miles from the Peak District
- Sociable firepit area on site; meet free-roaming peacocks and alpacas
Leek Camping Barns
Leek, Staffordshire, England- Quiet site five minutes’ drive from Leek in Staffordshire
- Alton Towers 20 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 45 minutes
- Simple communal kitchenettes, firepits and metered electricity
Intake Farm
Ipstones, Staffordshire, England- Friendly off-grid farm site a mile from the village of Ipstones
- Alton Towers and Peak District National Park within 20 minutes' drive
- Meet the animals on site and join in with feeding time
Crowdecote Campsite
Crowdecote, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful and sheltered adults-only site on a working farm
- A 15-minute drive from Buxton; Bakewell 20 minutes
- A few minutes' walk from a traditional country pub and the river Dove
Poynton Cross Campsite
Tideswell, Derbyshire, England- Wild camping on a Peak District farm, 25 minutes’ drive from Buxton
- Castleton hikes 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; resident farmyard animals; a 10-minute walk from a pub
Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Back to basics site on a peaceful family farm in the Peak District
- Outdoor activity paradise; walks, climbs and cycle trails from site
- Two pubs and a tearoom within walking distance of the site
Mandale Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful family-friendly site with views over Lathkill Dale
- A 10-minute drive from the tearooms of Bakewell
- Easy access to walking routes through the Peak District National Park
Hope Valley Campsite
Bamford, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful Peak District site two miles from Bamford Edge
- A 10-minute drive to caverns; 25 minutes from Bakewell and Chatsworth
- Children’s playground opposite; the Thornhill Trail and pub close by
Winhill View
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England- Simple pitches at a working farm in the central Peak District
- Bamford Edge and Hathersage open-air pool five minutes' drive
- Farm eggs for sale on site; two pubs within a mile's walk
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Happy Valley Camping
Stockport, Cheshire, England- Semi-rural Cheshire campsite on a farm next to a nature reserve
- Peak District walks or Manchester city centre within a half-hour drive
- Easy access to bus and train services; dogs welcome on site
Hope Valley Holidays
Bamford, Derbyshire, England- NEW for 2026! a beautiful wooded site at the Heart of the Hope Valley
- Superb facilities, lovely brookside pitches
- great pubs and restaurants within 5 minute walk, take-away deliveries
