Campgrounds for backpackers in Matlock, England
7 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Matlock
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Family park three miles from the Peak District town of Ashbourne
- Seven and a half miles from Alton Towers
- Indoor pool, licensed shop and picnic area
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
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
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
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Langley Wilding Campsite
Derby, Derbyshire, England- Eco-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive to the Peak District National Park
- Derwent Valley Mills and Carsington Water both 20 minutes’ drive
- Pitches in a wildflower meadow; dog-friendly walks from the site
Hankin Farm Campsite
Belper, Derbyshire, England- Basic family-friendly campsite in the Derbyshire Dales
- Crich Tramway and Matlock Bath within 10 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly site with links to Midshires Way and Cromford Canal walks
The Racecourse Retreat
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England- Spacious family-friendly pop-up site in the Derbyshire countryside
- Four miles from the Peak District; a 15-minute drive from Matlock
- Back to basics pitches with firepits; close to walks and bike routes
New House Organic Farm
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Spacious pitches on a family-run organic farm in the Peak District
- Within 15 minutes' drive of Carsington Water, Ashbourne and Dovedale
- Farm shop on site; handmade firepits provided for guests
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
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
Unthank Lane Farm
Dronfield, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful site on a mown field overlooking pasture and woodland
- On the edge of the Peak District; Chesterfield 20 minutes' drive
- Spacious site with small number of pitches; local produce available
Riverside Valley Camping
Dronfield, Derbyshire, England- Peaceful riverside pop-up site in the Derbyshire Peak District
- Peak District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth 25 minutes
- Dog walks straight from the pitches; Barlow pubs 10 minutes’ drive
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
Sheffield Tigers RUFC
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England- Pop-up family campsite with countryside views in South Yorkshire
- Peak District National Park five minutes’ drive; Sheffield 20 minutes
- Grass pitches at Sheffield Tigers RUFC; space for kids' pup tents
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
Masson Lees Quarry
Matlock, Derbyshire, England- Beautiful views with an onsite climbing crag and caving.
Gateham Grange Camping
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England- Back-to-basics Peak District site, a five-minute drive from Hartington
- Peak Wildlife Park 15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers half an hour
- Dark night skies and expansive views, plus a fresh water supply
