Forest of Dean Camping

View prices & book 9.9 244 reviews
The view
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches in the countryside
Hardstanding pitch

  • 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. If you’re 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 15
Camper sites 7
Open now
Opens March 28
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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 28 to

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

  • 94%
    10
  • 2%
    9
  • 2%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 0%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

Reviews page 1 of 25
Arrival date (latest first)

Modern toilets/shower, plenty of space on the pitch, area was very quiet…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Dean C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Modern toilets/shower, plenty of space on the pitch, area was very quiet

The perfect campsite DOES exist!!

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jonathan D.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Absolute perfection! All new campsites should be modelled on this one. Great pitches, fab views, pristine facilities, excellent location, but topped off by the nicest owner you could possibly meet! Jess is just lovely. Will do anything tonight help out. Super friendly!! Will definitely be back.

Overall an excellent stay will be definitely booking again

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Jamie-lee T.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very happy with out stay the owner was very friendly the cleanest toilets showers and kitchen areas

Disliked Only very minor dislike would be that there are no plugs in the bathrooms.

Everything, Jess was really friendly the site was spotless. The best we…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anne S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Everything, Jess was really friendly the site was spotless. The best we have stayed in for a while and we will be back soon.

Disliked Nothing

This is a lovely site which has only been open 1 year.…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Lisa S.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked This is a lovely site which has only been open 1 year. The pitch size was generous, the toilet block was lovely and clean, the family who run the site were friendly and the reception/shop was a nice bonus. Would absolutely stay there again.

Perfect, relaxing retreat.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely clean site, peaceful, great views. Owners are a delight. Facilities are top class and the whole site is perfectly manicured. Local forest walks straight from site, 10 minute drive to Tesco’s, Lidl and other convenience stores and takeaway food etc. nearby attractions (half hour drive) such as Tintern Abbey and Symonds Yat. Dog friendly and all round just a perfect retreat for a relaxing break. I’ve stayed at many sites across the country and this is now one of my favourites!

Disliked Nothing at all and we will definitely go back.

If I had one gripe, it’s a small one. The timer light in the shower block could be a little longer as I had a late shower when it was dark and it went off before I’d finished and I was still in the cubicle getting dressed. This was quickly solved by waving the towel over the door though.

A great site, spotlessly clean, quiet and super friendly staff (Jess).…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Steve M.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked A great site, spotlessly clean, quiet and super friendly staff (Jess).

A lovely clean and welcoming site. Jess was there to greet…

Overall 8/10

Location
9
Value for money
No rating
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Lu B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked A lovely clean and welcoming site. Jess was there to greet us in her well stocked shop and provided us with lots of information. The pitches were a generous size and well looked after. Lovely views and a great location.

Disliked Unbeknown to us on the first of our 2 night stay, a group of about 30 young men doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award were staying on site. As we are early risers (6.30 am) when my husband went to use the shower facilties (of which there are only 3 showers), it was pure mayhem for about 1.5 hours and also the washing up area was the same. I think we should have been informed of this on our arrival as this size site does not really have the facilities for these size groups.

Fabulous big pitches, brand new toilets and showers. Nice little shop. Jess…

Overall 9/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7
Sandra B.

Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fabulous big pitches, brand new toilets and showers. Nice little shop. Jess the owner was on hand and very friendly, could not do enough. Would definately recommend

Disliked Nothing

Great place

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Alan B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spaces pitches, facilities first class and owner was brilliant. We will be back


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 breathtaking 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), while 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 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 22.2 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)

    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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Gloucestershire?

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 breathtaking 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $29.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.