Forest of Dean Camping

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches in the countryside
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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
Family-friendly pitches in Gloucestershire’s untamed Forest of Dean – it doesn’t get much better than that. Except it does… because at Forest of Dean Camping, guests can join miles of purpose-built cycling and hiking tracks straight from the pitches. Whether you’re after a quick walk with the dog – your four-legged companions are very welcome here – a pub crawl in local villages or a whole-day biking adventure, they’re all close by. After a day in the forest, head back to your pitch for an evening around the embers. No need to lug everything from home, as there are firepits for hire on a per-night basis, and logs and kindling are sold on the premises. The site also has a small shop selling the basics and alcohol (open 9am until 6pm at reception), so you’ll never get caught short without supplies – and if you want to pick up some eggs for breakfast, spuds or meat for the barbecue, there’s a local shop just 15 minutes’ stroll away. On a practical level, spotless amenities on site include a heated shower block with separate disabled facilities and a laundry room for taking care of chores. For those travelling by pedal power, there’s a secure bike room, and there’s a noticeboard at reception with local tourist information if you’re needing a bit of sightseeing inspiration.

Campground type

RV sites 7
Tent sites 14
Camper sites 7
Open now
Opens March 27
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 7500 kg 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

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Forest of Dean Camping and Glamping: Peaceful, well-maintained site with great views. Spotless modern facilities & helpful owner, Jess. Perfect for outdoor adventures with nearby pubs/shops. Highly recommended for a quiet getaway!

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 6/23/2026

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Lovely site, fantastic shower/toilet block. On-site shop…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely site, fantastic shower/toilet block.
On-site shop well stocked & Jess was extremely helpful and welcoming.
Highly recommend & will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike at this site.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked It was very friendly staff and very helpful the toilets and showers were very clean thay had a very good little shop and the site was very nice and quiet

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Everything about it was amazing. Great…

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Greg M. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything about it was amazing. Great site, with massive pitches for tents (meaning that you don't feel on top of other campers). Clean and new facilities, and a very accommodating host. Beautiful views of the forest, easy to find and get to, and close to everywhere that you might want to go: we were really impressed, and it's a reminder of how getting the basics absolutely spot-on makes for a really good campsite.

Disliked Nothing.

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Liked Lovely site, very spacious pitches, clean facilities

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Liked Spotless facilities, peaceful site, beautiful views over the forest. Jess was such a lovely host 😊

Disliked Nothing, couldn't fault it!

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely spacious pitches, shower and toilet block excellant and clean, lovely walks peaceful and relaxing time. Will definitely return.

Disliked None

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A hidden Forest of Dean gem we already want to revisit

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jamie t. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Forest of Dean Camping and Glamping in Yorkley is an absolute little gem.

The site is beautiful, peaceful and really well equipped, with lovely clean toilets, showers and washing facilities. There is also a small shop on site with the essentials, which is a really handy touch if you forget anything or need something basic during your stay.

The campsite itself is not huge, roughly around 15 pitches, but that is honestly part of its charm. It has a quiet, personal, countryside feel rather than the busy commercial campsite atmosphere. You really do feel like you are getting away from everything.

The location is fantastic, right on the edge of the Forest of Dean and surrounded by nature, local farmland and peaceful countryside. For couples who enjoy walking, wildlife and exploring, there are so many things within walking distance. For families, there are also plenty of nearby activities, including forest adventures and Go Ape-style attractions only a short drive or bike ride away.

A special mention has to go to Jess, the owner and host. She is genuinely a wonderful human being and you can really tell how much care, thought and heart she has put into the site. She clearly has a vision for creating a beautiful, idyllic campsite on the edge of the forest, and in our opinion she has very nearly achieved it already.

Disliked Honestly, that our holiday wasn’t longer….

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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Site location, scenery, pitch sizes, facilities, handy on site shop.

Disliked Nothing.

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Phil G. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Our first family camping site, but a success. Plenty of space, shower, toilet, wash areas all very clean and modern. Would visit again in future.

Disliked Nothing

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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Cleanliness of toilets and shower blocks
Well maintained and manicured pitches
Very close to lovely walks and local shops / pubs
Jess was a superb host and we would recommend this campsite 100%

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Features

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

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 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 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 Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities 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)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

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 Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest of Dean Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.75316°N
2.53386°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.9 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
11.3 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
2.7 mi Lydney Rail Station
7.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
9.8 mi Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Sharpness Old Docks
3.2 mi Lydney Harbour
18.7 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
18.8 mi Gloucestershire Airport
26.5 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

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 Yat (half an hour), and gorge climbing or abseiling are on hand for adrenaline junkies. More sedate local pursuits include a steam-train ride aboard the Dean Forest Railway (10 minutes), which also offers lots of family-friendly attractions like murder mystery evenings. For outdoor fun in enchanting, moss-covered forest, the walking routes at Puzzlewood (also 10 minutes) are suitable for kids, and you can all learn about local history in the reconstructed cottages and museum at the Dean Heritage Centre (15 minutes). The spectacular remains of Cistercian Tintern Abbey (half an hour) have a gorgeous setting by the River Wye. Goodrich Castle (25 minutes) is another stunning spot where you can clamber up Norman-era towers, brave the dungeons and see relics of exquisite stained-glass windows in its half-ruined chapel.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 26 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

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

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

    Bristol, England 22.2 mi

  • 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $32.99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.