Tackeroo Caravan Site

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  • No-frills bike-friendly site on 10 acres of Forestry Commission land
  • In Cannock Chase, a 10-minute drive from Rugeley and the A51
  • Access to popular mountain bike paths, including Follow the Dog trail
Woods, wild terrain and some of the finest mountain biking trails in the Midlands – access to all of the above is to be had from Tackeroo Caravan Site in the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Staffordshire park, set on Forestry Commission land, has pitches spread among the tall pine, spruce and evergreen trees. It’s got a wild feel – there are no showers, toilets or facilities in general, save for some rubbish bins and a waste disposal point to empty chemical toilets (which you’re required to bring if you want to stay here). Taps are on hand for filling up your water tank and bottle. It’s definitely worth lugging a mountain bike along on a trip to Tackeroo, which sits alongside the famed Follow The Dog trail, the Midlands’ first – and arguably still the best – dedicated mountain bike path. Outside peak camping season, the site hosts popular cycling-themed events and the area is a general hub for all things riding (head south for the Monkey Trail or north to explore Cannock Chase Country Park). It’s also around a mile or so to Birches Valley Forest Visitor Centre, a prime place to grab some tourist info brochures, get your bearings and make a plan for exploring the area. There’s a GoApe! activity centre, a Gruffalo nature trail for families and a decent little café as well. Oh, and more mountain biking trails of course…

Campground type

RV sites 40
Tent sites 40
Camper sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • 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 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Guests are required to bring their own toilet and shower facilities. Generators are permitted for a maximum of 2 hours between 6pm and 8am.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.4

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97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

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Beautiful forest surroundings.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Beautiful forest surroundings.

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A no frills back to nature site with squirrels, birds song

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked A lovely start to our trip to the midlands. A no frills back to nature site with squirrels, birds song and the occasional mountain bike

Disliked Nothing with the site!

But why do people need to play music when there's so many natural noises

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Excellent, clean, spacious

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Really lovely site, lots of space with fellow campers considerately parking. Excellent base to explore Cannock Chase with cycle and walking routes in all directions from the site

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Beautiful place

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kathryn h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked It was peaceful squirrels everywhere so lovely to watch them

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Excellent place to stay

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Hannah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked By far the best location I have stopped. Beautiful and peaceful but also quite close to shops etc. We spotted the deers and my son loved building a den and watching the squirrels. Plenty of room for everyone and good selection of pitches. Would highly recommend and I will be back.

Disliked There was an incident on site where someone who was drunk started on other campers. He smashed a couples window on their van and it highlighted to me how vulnerable I was. Maybe someone on site 24hrs would be beneficial at weekends. Police came quickly and the campsite were helpful.

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If you have your own facilities and can stay off grid do it.

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Mary D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Quiet no hassle site. It is basis no facilities apart from black waste, rubbish bins and water points but you get to pitch up anywhere in the trees away from others where the only neighbours are the squirrels or next to your group on a more open area.. There are wardens on site if you need them. It's like camping in nature. Will be back.

Disliked Don't pee in a bottle and dump it in the litter bin. Pour the content down the elan and chuck the empry bottle in the bin.

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Great campsite.

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Kevin S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Liked the site being in woodland.
Very beautiful.

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Great value site with well organised communication

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Graham B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Excellent site for peace and quiet will definitely return

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous. One of the best we've been to

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lynda m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Loved the space and seclusion of the pitches. Amazing place to walk the dog and see the wildlife. Green and pleasant indeed. Any had everything we needed. Looking forward to bringing the bikes next time. X

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Great place very friendly staff

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely place , really peaceful really friendly staff

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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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 Watersports

Amenities on park

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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Tackeroo Caravan Site

Penkridge Bank Road

Rugeley

Staffordshire

England

WS15 2UA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.74759°N
-1.99973°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.1 mi Crown Bridge
5.1 mi Crown Bridge
6.4 mi Railway Station
Rail
2.6 mi Hednesford Rail Station
2.7 mi Rugeley Town Rail Station
3.3 mi Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station
Airport
23.3 mi Birmingham International Airport
23.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
23.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an activity centre with almost 1,500 metres of tree-to-tree crossings. Less energetic dawdles in the area include dog-walking and orienteering trails. Other gentle ways to while away a day include wanders by the water at Fairoak Pools (five minutes) or fly fishing on the banks of Blithfield Reservoir (15 minutes). Amateur historians could amble around Castle Ring, an Iron Age site (15 minutes), while shoppers might prefer to dip in and out of the boutiques of Rugeley market town (10 minutes). If stately homes appeal, navigate your way to the National Trust’s Shugborough Estate (15 minutes), a huge Georgian building with a walled garden. Into flexing your creativity? Check out Ingestre Hall, a Grade II-listed 17th-century Jacobean mansion and the UK’s only dedicated Residential Arts Centre (20 minutes).

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 8.5 mi

National Memorial Arboretum 10.7 mi

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 11.4 mi

Sudbury Hall 13.8 mi

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford 14.9 mi

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 3.1 mi

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 8.7 mi

Moseley Old Hall 8.8 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.7 mi

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 1 mi

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 2.4 mi

SHUGBOROUGH 3.2 mi

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 6.6 mi

SANDON PARK 8.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tackeroo Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tackeroo Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tackeroo Caravan Site? Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tackeroo Caravan Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tackeroo Caravan Site? From $20.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.