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Primitive grass campsite
From £30 (£30)
6 people maximum 
8.9/10
58 reviews Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Max 3.6m width × 5.5m depth (19.8m²)
Ground type
Grass
Twin-axle vehicles accepted
Suitable for
Roof tent, Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, RV, Tent, Trailer tent
Features
Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max. Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 2 max. Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Dump station Picnic table Other restrictions
Pup tents not allowed
Extras
| Additional pet (1 max) | £2 (£2) per night | |
| Bring a gazebo (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night | |
| Early check-in (1 max) | £8 (£8) per stay | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £5 (£5) per night | |
| Firepit (1 max) | £20 (£20) per night | |
| Late check-out (1 max) | £8 (£8) per stay | |
| Travelling with 2 adults and 1 child? (1 max) | -£2 (-£2) per night | |
| Travelling with 2 adults and 2 children? (1 max) | -£4 (-£4) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £30 (£30) | |
Based on 1 night, 2 adults | |
| 2 adults |
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Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning
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Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Family-friendly site with great facilities & clean restrooms. Staff are friendly. Guests love the spacious pitches, playground, & fishing pools. Shower charge & occasional train noise were noted. Popular cafe for good value breakfast.
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Great for groups, if you like late nights and have kids of all ages.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked possible to just book one night at the weekend as a stopover, lots of space in the camping field, well-maintained shower and toilet block
Disliked Noise till after midnight, very close to main train line, paying for showers
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Well kept site. Clean, tidy and…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Well kept site. Clean, tidy and very quiet. Plenty of space for your tent and the amenities were very good. I didn’t use the cafe but it looked very nice.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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Well staffed and clean with good…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Well staffed and clean with good brick toilet shower block. Relaxed atmosphere. Close to Wolsley centre for wildlife, canal, river Trent and a good pub.
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I would avoid during rush period otherwise could be great site.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The pitches were excellent—level, very spacious, and ideal for a comfortable setup. There were great options for kids, including a nice play park, and the relaxed rules made the stay enjoyable. We also appreciated that barbecues and campfires were allowed.
Disliked The experience was let down by the toilet and shower facilities, which were clearly overwhelmed and insufficient for the number of guests. Management did apologize during check-in, which almost felt like they anticipated these issues. Showers cost £1 for 5 minutes, but the water pressure was so poor (barely dripping) that you’d need several coins just to have a reasonable shower. For what was provided, the charges felt unjustified—especially when many campsites offer far better facilities for free.
To make matters worse, the water supply stopped working on all three days of our stay. While the campsite has great potential, it simply couldn’t cope with the bank holiday rush. Perhaps things would be different on quieter days, but based on our experience during peak season, there’s a lot of room for improvement.
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Clean, nice staff
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Clean and tidy, showers clean, fishing
Disliked the site was packed and some very noisy campers with a PA system which is not needed as not all the site wants to listen to them, there kids didn't care about hitting our motorhome with their ball,
Will come back but when no events are on
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The space was amazing, even though…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The space was amazing, even though it was busy we found a space more than big enough
Disliked Nothing
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Not good enough. Dirty, smelly and not enough made overall
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Big open family space that was quiet after 11.
Friendly staff
Disliked Showers didn't work and were dirty. Not much signs of cleaning anywhere, some m very unpleasant smells around the site.
£1 coin for a 5 minute shower and it didn't work. Almost no water came out.
Two male and female showers for the whole of two massive fields crammed with tents and other campers.
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clean toilets and shower facilities really make the campsite comfort.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We stayed at Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning for 3 days and 2 nights and had a great experience. The site is very spacious, with plenty of room for camping and for children to play. The toilets and shower facilities were very clean and well-maintained. There’s also a supermarket just an 8-minute drive away, making it very convenient for supplies. The site manager was very friendly and helpful, which made our stay even more enjoyable.
Disliked One small downside is that the on-site shop has limited choices, so you may need to drive out for more supplies. Also, there is no shared fridge available.
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Nice basic site. Good pub within walking distance.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The play area in the middle of the field was great. I could keep an eye on child while in the van.
Close to railway line. Child loved this and the noise wasn’t a problem.
Disliked Could do with more showers and toilets.
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Fantastic
Powered grass campsite
Liked Clean site
Toilet/showers clean
Friendly staff
Good size pitches
Amazing that the play area is in the middle so you can see your children.
Disliked Nothing :)
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities 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
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning
Bishton Lane
Wolseley Bridge
Staffordshire
England
ST18 0ZX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.78705°N
1.9558°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 9 mi
National Memorial Arboretum 9.6 mi
Sudbury Hall 10.6 mi
Alton Towers Resort 14.1 mi
Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 14.3 mi
National Trust
Shugborough Estate 2.5 mi
Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 9.9 mi
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 10.5 mi
Moseley Old Hall 12.1 mi
The Old Manor 14.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 1.7 mi
SHUGBOROUGH 2.5 mi
GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 4.3 mi
Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 5.7 mi
SANDON PARK 6.6 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 Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning? Rural break not complete without spotting some animals out in the open? Try your luck on the trails around the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s Wolseley Centre (five minutes’ drive) or head to Amerton … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Carney Pools Camping and Caravanning? From $40.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.