Elmsdale Camping
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- Small and quiet Herefordshire site 10 minutes’ drive from Symonds Yat
- The Forest of Dean, Puzzlewood and Go Ape all 20 minutes’ drive
- Lots of green space for kids to play; dog walks direct from the site
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Single-sex bookings of 7 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 7 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- A cable measuring at least 9 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 27 to
Campsite types & availability
6

Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
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1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
6 people maximum 1 bedroom
Dimensions: 32.8ft width × 26.2ft length
Arrival daysFrom £170 (£170)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, quiet campsite is beautifully maintained with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. Guests love the clean facilities, spacious spots, and lovely surroundings, complete with a nearby river and chickens. It's a great base for exploring. Some noted road noise, spotty signal, and small shower areas. Management is receptive to feedback.
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Nice open level, mostly, field. Met…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice open level, mostly, field. Met by a nice man who explained the rules and showed me the facilities. Wandering visiting chickens are friendly.
Disliked Bit of main road noises but not too bad after the business hours.
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Would highly recommend
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Excellent site. We were greeted by the owner who went through a few rules and pointed us in the direction of things. She was very friendly and informative.
Site and facilities were in great condition and just what you need. Plenty of space between pitches, which was nice.
Disliked Nothing
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Location to Ross is perfect .…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Location to Ross is perfect . Quiet site. Facilities v.good.
Disliked Only downside , which could be construed as a positive, is lack of phone reception.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall a lovely place to stay
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely peaceful location, lovely to see the chickens roaming around.
Disliked Struggled to get phone signal (which owner said we would)
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A lovely site to camp, spoke…
Powered grass campsite
Liked A lovely site to camp, spoke to a few times before arrival to confirm information, loads of help, greeted by Karen on arrival, shown and explained about the site, lovely little quiet area, with the sound of the river running by the side of the camp, lovely clean facilities, can't fault it.
Will definitely be back.
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My second visit and just as…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked My second visit and just as good as the first. Always a warm welcome from Karen.
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Clean and tidy ,very well kept.Easy…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Clean and tidy ,very well kept.Easy to find.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really nice campsite!
Powered grass campsite
Liked Beautiful campsite! Small & quiet. Even when it was fully booked on the Saturday it still felt peaceful and plenty of room. Pitches only around the edge of the field leaving a big open space in the middle. Karen was very friendly, greeting you on arrival. Clean facilities. Only 2 toilets and 2 showers but this was never a problem, even on the Saturday when the campsite was full we never had to queue for facilities. The river was perfect for the dogs to cool off and we enjoyed watching the roaming chickens around the site. Fresh eggs available to buy! So glad we found this site & will definitely return!
Disliked Everything was perfect'
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Great small site and friendly staff.…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Great small site and friendly staff. Plenty of room between campers and clean facilities
Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site but with no shop close by it would have been nice to have had basics like bread, milk etc available but appreciate we should have looked at this before arriving
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Nice large area, good clean facilities.…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice large area, good 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
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
Forest Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Elmsdale Camping
Marstow
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
England
HR9 6HD
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.86826°N
2.65084°W
Route directions
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
Goodrich Castle 1.3 mi
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 4.8 mi
Raglan Castle 10.8 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 13.7 mi
Berkeley Castle 14.9 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 4.3 mi
Skenfrith Castle 6.1 mi
Westbury Court Garden 10.7 mi
The Weir 16 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 16.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Goodrich - Coppet Hill - River Wye - Goodrich 1.5 mi
Goodrich - Lydbrook - Welsh Bicknor - Goodrich 1.5 mi
Bishopswood (Kerne Bridge) - Stowfield - Coppet Hill 1.7 mi
Kerne Bridge - Wye Valley Walk - The Folly 1.8 mi
Wye Valley Walk, Howle Hill and Bishop's Wood 1.8 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)
Crickhowell, Wales 22.4 mi
- Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, March 16, 2027 – Tuesday, March 16, 2027)
Cheltenham, England 25.1 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)
Bristol, England 29.4 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 Elmsdale Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Elmsdale Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Elmsdale Camping? From the site, it’s half an hour’s walk to the village of Goodrich and its photogenic Norman castle; you can take an audio-guided tour around the impressive ruins, and there are family … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elmsdale Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Elmsdale Camping? From $34.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.