Riverside Valley Camping
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- 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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Facilities/activities including Cow cuddling/calf leading are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 05/01 and 10/31.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Campsite types & availability
8

Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Bell tent (woodland, riverside)
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £360 (£360)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Owners are praised for friendliness and helpfulness. Peaceful, spacious site with calf cuddling a hit with kids. Basic charm is appreciated. Portaloos can be a problem when busy; rubbish disposal and showers are mentioned as improvements.
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Lovley people everyone on the site…
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
Liked Lovley people everyone on the site very friendly lovely to be near a river plenty off room
Disliked Wasn’t a massive fan on the earth toilet but wouldn’t stop me coming again
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Description on listing is accurate - basic but clean and welcoming.
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Back to nature camping - river swimming was brilliant.
Toilets although basic are kept clean.
Owner really welcoming and often tidying etc.
Great for dogs and kids.
Good space per booking
Recommend to friends Visit again
Very spacious! Good family environment. My…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Very spacious! Good family environment. My daughter loves it :)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Pizza and drink wagon Clean toilets Quiet…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Pizza and drink wagon
Clean toilets
Quiet and peaceful at night
Nice friendly atmosphere
Disliked Access to stream quite tricky
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great people, fantastic site and will return again soon.
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked The owners and their family were so friendly and checked in with all the visitors on a regular basis. Such a lovely feel to the place, relaxed and family friendly, all the children making friends and playing on the park together. Food van was lovely to have a late pizza and ice cream in the day. We can’t wait to return.
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Really liked this campsite! Very friendly…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Really liked this campsite! Very friendly people who made the effort to speak to us and ensure we were having a good time. Can pitch up where ever is available, fires allowed, no strict quiet times, no strict rules at all on this campsite we felt very relaxed and had a great weekend. Dog friendly (lots of dogs!). We visited as a group of adults with dogs in the family campsite. Food and drinks available were reasonably priced. The pitches were close together however the site didn’t feel overcrowded or too noisy even on a bank holiday weekend. The walking trail with the river was great and very close. Would definitely return!
Disliked Toilet situation wasn’t great, there wasn’t any toilet paper when I went and it was a portaloo.
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Everything, the campsite and the staff…
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Everything, the campsite and the staff are all amazing and really helpful. We took two dogs, one being an American Bully, and they loved it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had a lovely stay and would recommend!
Primitive grass tent or RV campsite (adults only)
Liked Lovely quiet site, stayed on the adult field and plenty of room. There is a nice little walk at the end of the drive over the fields. The site had a little trailer selling pizzas, coffee and some other bits. Used it as a stopover on the way to the monsal trail as it's 20 mins away. Kids play area in the family field. Showers on site.
Disliked There are toilets on site but not the flush type on the adults field. It's just a hole with a toilet seat. There seemed to be a port a loo around on the family side though.
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Great little site, would go back for sure
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Friendly atmosphere, staff very accommodating
Disliked Maybe a few more TRolls and wipes in the compost loo's (luckily I had my own)
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Also we have 3 dogs and this wasn't an issue which is brilliant.
Family Field primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Beautiful location clean toilets really nice hosts very attentive came round a few times to make sure everything was OK. My first camping experience and we will definitely go back again.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Riverside Valley Camping
Riverside Farm
Furnace Lane
Monkwood
Barlow
Dronfield
Derbyshire
England
S18 7SY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.27597°N
1.46891°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
Must see
Chatsworth 7.3 mi
Bolsover Castle 7.9 mi
Haddon Hall 9.6 mi
Hardwick Hall 9.7 mi
Hardwick Old Hall 9.9 mi
National Trust
Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 10 mi
Hardwick Hall 10 mi
Winster Market House 11.7 mi
Mr Straw's House 14.9 mi
Clumber Park 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Linacre Reservoir - Millthorpe - Oxton Rakes - Linacre 2.1 mi
QUEEN'S PARK, CHESTERFIELD 3.3 mi
Wadshelf - Linacre - Barlow - Cutthorpe - Wadshelf 3.6 mi
BEAUCHIEF HALL 4 mi
OAKES PARK 4.1 mi
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Riverside Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Riverside Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Riverside Valley Camping? The cute village of Barlow (10 minutes’ drive) is home to two award-winning gastro pubs, two breweries and plenty of scenic hiking and biking trails. During August, you’ll witness intricate floral displays … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Riverside Valley Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Valley Camping? From $33.70 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.