Little Oak Campsite

View prices & book 9.4 60 reviews
Secluded spot away from the main field
Secluded spot away from the main field
Entrance to the field
Loads of space between groups
Beautiful view
Groups catered for
Large field
Space for ball games and running around
Secluded spot
1/50
Entrance to the field
Loads of space between groups
Beautiful view

  • Deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Sherwood Forest
  • Surrounded by fields and a wild garden
  • Fresh produce, chutneys and jams for sale
Liza and Andy have set all up very much oak-ay at Little Oak Campsite deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Robin Hood land and Sherwood Forest – sites run by campers are always very much an oak-ay thing. It's a small and back to basics site, that feels peaceful and secluded despite not being far from civilisation. Little Oak is near the north Nottinghamshire market town of Retford and is surrounded by fields and a handsome wild garden – just the place for a bit of hide and seek, football or general running around...? This is a cosy place for couples too on quieter weekends, and is a good stopover spot for journeys north or south or vice versa as it's only three miles from the A1. Other most welcome little touches are the seasonal produce on sale from the Little Oak vegetable patch as well as homemade chutneys and jams from the site fruit trees. There's also a lovely park pond packed with little fish and wildlife (please take care to monitor small campers around the pond). Little Oak has a newly renovated shower and toilet block for guests' use, but there's no electricity on the field. Campfires and barbecues are allowed and a gastropub serving food at reasonable prices is a short walk away.

Campground type

Tent sites 17
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens January 16
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).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Greyhounds must be muzzled.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jan 16 2026 to

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Reviews

9.4

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a lovely, peaceful campsite with spacious, well-maintained grounds surrounded by trees, offering plenty of room to relax. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities, and the opportunity for campfires. While generally considered great value, some guests noted limited shower facilities and a need for minor refreshing of certain areas. The site is conveniently located for town access and countryside walks.

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The owner was lovely and friendly,…

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Hayley D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The owner was lovely and friendly, and the camping field was spacious. The facilities did the job perfectly fine! :) No issues at all, we all had a lovely overnight stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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nick f.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site, plenty space, great to have a fire at night. Very clean toilets. Friendly owner, and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setting, very peaceful

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Catherine B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely setting, very quiet, the owner was very helpful and welcoming. It was great to have the fire pits too

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely peaceful campsite close to town but also countryside walks.

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Jane C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful site. Lovely pitch amongst the trees. Friendly owners. Very quick and easy to bike into town and a nice ride along the canal. No queueing for the facilities!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

So good we are already planning more trips

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Eliot W.

Shepherd's hut

Liked The owner was so friendly and helpful
Campsite was clean and well maintained
Everything you could want was easily accessible

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Very friendly greeting. This is the…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very friendly greeting. This is the third time we have visited. The kids love it. The site is minimal which makes it a proper camping holiday. No technology, just old fashioned fun and games for the family.

Disliked Cleanliness of the showers. Shower curtain had mould on it and there was no hot water to wash pots in at the cleaning sinks.

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Lovely place to stay…

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Janet W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, with great pitching and facilities.

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Anonymous

The Annexe primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff, site safety, close by walks and nature.

Disliked Some features could do with refreshing to give it the higher mark, the road into the site is border line unusable for low to the ground cars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite

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Claire W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is a lovely campsite with helpful owners. The facilities are cleaned regularly.

Disliked The showers seem to get dirty pretty quickly - consequence of camping though

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite for a lovely weekend!

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libby f.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Brilliant location, friendly and helpful staff! Plenty of space and good facilities with the option to hire BBQs and buy logs etc too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful

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

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Little Oak Campsite

Grove Coach Road

Retford

Nottinghamshire

England

DN22 0PW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.30921°N
0.921°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.2 mi Bus Station
8.5 mi Hardy Street
11.9 mi Hetts Lane
Rail
1 mi Retford Low Level Rail Station
1.2 mi Retford Rail Station
8.2 mi Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station
Airport
12.4 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
12.7 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
20 mi Sheffield City 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

Several walks start straight from the site, or you could see the forest from high up with a swing in the trees at Go Ape. Adventurous/energetic walkers can tramp the Peak District just over an hour away or critique Ice Age rock art at Creswell Crags. Elsewhere, history fans have three castles (Lincoln, Bolsover and Conisbrough) to visit and grand stately homes and parks to roam such as Rufford Abbey, Harwick Hall and Lord Byron's ancestral home Newstead Abbey. Chatsworth, setting for the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is just over an hour away. City slickers at Little Oak Campsite can take their pick from trains to Lincoln, York and Sheffield and Doncaster. All have much to offer, but quick recommendations include Lincoln's castle and cathedral (which has a copy of the Magna Carta, democracy fans); York for the Jorvik Viking Centre, York Dungeons, the Railway Museum and the Chocolate Story, and Sheffield for its gardens and art gallery. Kids have Captain Jack's soft play and the Sundown theme park (for under 10s) to trot along to, or the Wetlands' animal park to feed animals like llamas, deer and wallabies. Or have wheely good fun at the Wheelgate all-weather adventure park which has a new waterpark among its many things to do. Looking for something a bit more old-fashioned? Pick your own fruit just down the road from the campsite.

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 9.4 mi

Mansfield Museum 16.3 mi

Bolsover Castle 16.4 mi

Lincoln Castle 16.6 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 16.7 mi

National Trust

Clumber Park 6.6 mi

Mr Straw's House 8 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 15.8 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.8 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABWORTH HALL 2.1 mi

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 2.4 mi

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 4.9 mi

Bothamsall - Robin Hood's Cave - Walesby - Bothamsall 5 mi

CLUMBER PARK 6.2 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 Little Oak Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Oak Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Oak Campsite? Several walks start straight from the site, or you could see the forest from high up with a swing in the trees at Go Ape. Adventurous/energetic walkers can tramp the Peak District … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Oak Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Oak Campsite? From $32.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.