Forest of Dean Camping
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- Dog-friendly site with access to Forest of Dean walks and cycle paths
- A 20-minute drive from the Wye Valley National Landscape
- Firepits for hire; small shop selling the basics, logs and kindling
Campground type
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Sites
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Vehicles
- Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
- Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
- The facilities block, shop and reception are closed during winter, between 14 November 2025 and 27 March 2026.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 27 to
Campsite types & availability
3

Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, well-kept sites, spotless modern facilities. Owners, especially Jess, are praised for friendliness and local tips. Peaceful, with stunning views. Great base for Forest of Dean, with excellent trail access. Handy shop. Many plan to return.
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Last updated 8/11/2026
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A gorgeous, friendly little family campsite we’ll definitely be back!
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked We absolutely loved our stay and couldn’t fault it. The campsite is beautifully kept, really clean and has such a friendly, welcoming feel. It’s particularly lovely for families – being a smaller site meant we could relax while the kids played and still easily keep an eye on them.
Jess and her family were incredibly friendly and accommodating and made us feel really welcome from the moment we arrived. There was also loads of useful information available about places to visit, things to do and where to eat locally, which was a really nice touch.
The location is gorgeous and we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather. The WiFi wasn’t the strongest, but with views like that and the sun shining, we really didn’t mind!
We’ll definitely be back and would happily recommend the site to friends and family.
Disliked Nothing really! WiFi could be a little stronger, but it certainly didn’t affect our stay.
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I loved that it was just…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked I loved that it was just a field and the kids had to use their imagination to think up games. We had a great stay and the hygiene rating 10/10 super clean facilities. Really enjoyed the simplicity of it all and the views were just stunning. They accommodated us in every kind of way and more than reasonable pricing. Honestly I could go on, loads of kids activities near by if you wanted time away from camp. Thank you FOD camping we all had a wonderful time.
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Wonderful site
Powered grass campsite
Liked A beautiful, extremely clean site with amazing views in a great location.
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Great small campsite
Powered grass campsite
Liked The facilities are modern and clean, quiet area.
Disliked That fire pits were available to hire when there has been such a lack of rain and the risk of fire very high! This puts the risk on fellow campers who could accidentally cause an unnecessary grass fire and potentially result in a site evacuation.
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Lovely site, beautiful views
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Exceptionally clean and modern facilities
Great host
Friendly campers
Stunning sunset
We’ll be back 😊
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Quiet lovely campsite…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Quiet lovely campsite
Disliked Nothing
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Very clean site and toilets, toilets…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very clean site and toilets, toilets and showers closed for 1 hour each day and this is reflective of the high cleanliness of the facilities. Disable WC is available for use during cleaning. Washing up area is fantastic albeit a little snug when in full use.
Location was great for exploring the Forest of Dean. Lots of information provided on site. Owner Jess was very friendly and helpful, loved that they had fire mats and bricks for BBQ during this heat wave to protect the grass.
Had a little shop that looked well stocked but didn't use. Would return again.
Disliked Nothing
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Would definitely visit again.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Owners were very friendly, knew the local area & were on site.
All facilities were clean.
Had bricks and fire blankets for all to use, which made us feel safe in the extreme hot weather.Freezer was good to freeze ice packs and bottled water. Lovely friendly, peaceful site in a beautiful forested area. Great for walking or biking on forest trails.
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Excellent facilities and very clean. Good…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Excellent facilities and very clean. Good sized pitch. Chilled site with lovely views and great walks nearby. Jess was very helpful and friendly when suggesting walks. Dog friendly too.
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Quiet site, no traffic noise, Lovely…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Quiet site, no traffic noise,
Lovely clean facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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 Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby 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 Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Forest of Dean Camping
Yorkley Wood Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 4TY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.75316°N
2.53386°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 26 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Berkeley Castle 5.5 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 5.6 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.8 mi
Goodrich Castle 8.9 mi
Chepstow Castle 9.7 mi
National Trust
Westbury Court Garden 7.1 mi
The Kymin 7.7 mi
Woodchester Park 11.3 mi
Newark Park 12.4 mi
Skenfrith Castle 14.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 1.6 mi
Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 1.6 mi
Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 1.6 mi
Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 1.8 mi
Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 1.9 mi
Local events
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)
Cheltenham, England 22.9 mi
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 28.6 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 Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest of Dean Camping? Sporty souls can get out into the scenic Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest of Dean Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $33.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


