Greenacres Campsite

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  • Relaxed family-run site in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  • Near Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape
  • Space to play, huge grassy pitches and close to a forest
Picture your next break among green space, woodland walks and cycling trails in the peaceful woodland setting of the famed Forest of Dean, on the edge of the market town of Coleford… You'll get a warm welcome at this relaxed, family-run and family-friendly park, in an area surrounded by ancient castles and abbeys, smashing scenery and miles of waymarked walking and biking trails. As Greenacres Campsite is right in the middle of the Forest of Dean, across the road from a woodland and within walking distance of the River Wye, it's in a good spot for fishing, bike rides and long woodland strolls, as well as easy access to attractions such as Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape at Mallards Pike Lake. Set in a field that stretches across two acres within an 11-acre smallholding, pitches are spacious, level and grassy, and the park is surrounded by huge mature trees that provide good shade and shelter from the elements. Kids should be kept very well occupied at the excellent playground less than five minutes' stroll away, where there's also plenty of space to for ball games and dog walking. Barbecues and campfires are allowed: most handy if you land yourself a fish or two in the Wye or decide to pick up a few sausages in Coleford… Otherwise, there's a good traditional English pub in Newland, a short walk away, and another in Staunton within a 30-minute woodland ramble. The wider local area has plenty of pubs, restaurants and takeaways (many of which are happy to deliver straight to the site).

Campground type

Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Tent sites 40
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid by debit/credit card via the website link/QR code provided.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 27 to

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Reviews

9.4

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Greenacres Campsite earns praise for its prime Forest of Dean location with direct access to stunning hikes. Guests rave about the spotless, modern facilities and warm showers. Friendly staff, the on-site shop, and cafe are big pluses. Spacious, level pitches are standard. Minor points: the access road, occasional Wi-Fi issues, and a play area needing upgrades. Highly recommended for its tranquility and value.

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Would 100% visit again, we had a lovely weekend.

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Abbie R.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Large pitches, friendly people working in the shop - they were extremely helpful bringing our food order and fire pit to our pitch as I had my 9 year old and 10 month old with me. Selection of essentials in the shop. Coffee and food was very tasty and quick. Very peaceful with lots of walks and things to do within a 5-10 minute drive of the campsite. The shower block was extremely clean and spacious and they had a family room which had a baby bath and changing area which was amazing. All of the pitches are electric optional which was very easy to use as beginners to electric pitches! We would never go back to non electric pitches now.

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Beautiful quiet well maintained site with…

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Lawrence H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Beautiful quiet well maintained site with everything you need

Disliked Nothing

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overall nice site, have stayed there several times.

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel campsite

Liked spacious pitches, some pitches on grass field are away from any facilitys, but facilities are clean and well kept. host's are friendly and helpful. Good site for bikes with access to forest tracks.

Disliked electric connection difficult,using QR code, and expensive. Steap drive up to site on rough track, problem if you meet anyone coming down.

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Owners were lovely and helpful, good…

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Daniel B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Owners were lovely and helpful, good facilities and nice place to to stay

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Spacious pitch, good facilities clean washroom.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitch, good facilities clean washroom. Nearby to local pubs and shops.

Disliked Online app electric was a bit of a faff and didn’t work properly requiring help from the owner to get up and running.

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Great site, everything you could needs.…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Great site, everything you could needs. tidy and clean and welcoming. Loved it and would recommend and come back again.

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spacious pitches that were well maintained,…

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Jamie J.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked spacious pitches that were well maintained, friendly staff happy to help and was a really relaxing few days will defiantly be back for another stay 10/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Just spent the last 2 nights with my family on a really clean,well located campsite. Dog friendly & plenty of space for the kids to have fun. Definitely recommend

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Would definitely recommend it as a base for seeing the local area

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked A really lovely site that we hope to visit again one day. Big pitches, spotlessly clean facilities and a little shop. Great for people with kids. Lots of places to walk the dog nearby

Disliked Only thing that would be useful is a little shower shelf to put the shampoo/ shower gel on as difficult for people with limited mobility.

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Nice camp site…

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Andrew M.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Nice camp site

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Features

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Greenacres Campsite

Scowles Road

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 8QS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.79576°N
2.63657°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.7 mi Bus Station
8.5 mi Cantilupe Road
10.9 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.2 mi Lydney Rail Station
10.9 mi Chepstow Rail Station
13.1 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 mi Lydney Harbour
8.2 mi Sharpness Old Docks
20.3 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
21.6 mi Gloucestershire Airport
28.5 mi Bristol International Airport

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

Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into golfing, then you're also in luck: Coleford has two courses, both less than 10 minutes' drive away. Follow the walking trail through the ancient 14-acre forest of Puzzlewood – the location for the filming of Dr Who, Star Wars, Merlin and Atlantis – to see rock formations and twisted trees, or visit Clearwell Caves to learn about the forest's 4,500-year ore and ochre mining heritage, both within a couple of easy miles of the site. Heaps of historic spots are within easy reach of Greenacres Campsite too, including Tintern Abbey's ruins and the castles of Raglan, Goodrich and Chepstow. The Dean Heritage Centre is a short drive away in the valley of Soudley, and comes highly recommended by Greenacres staff.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 26.6 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.6 mi

Goodrich Castle 5.2 mi

Raglan Castle 9.3 mi

Chepstow Castle 10.6 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 10.6 mi

National Trust

The Kymin 2.4 mi

Skenfrith Castle 8.8 mi

Westbury Court Garden 9.8 mi

Woodchester Park 16.4 mi

Newark Park 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.9 mi

Coleford - Nagshead RSPB Reserve - Coalway - Coleford 1 mi

Newland - Marions Enclosure - Knockalls Inclosure - Newland 1.1 mi

Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1.2 mi

Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.6 mi

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 23.6 mi

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 24.4 mi

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 25.7 mi

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 28.3 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 Greenacres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Greenacres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Greenacres Campsite? Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Greenacres Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Greenacres Campsite? From $25.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.