Border Forest Caravan Park

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Riverside pitches
Riverside pitches
View from the hill
Bertie and kaiser at hindhope linn
Aerial view
Spotted orchid can be seen june to july
Our 20 acre dog walking field
Pitches on site
Overlooking the park
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View from the hill
Bertie and kaiser at hindhope linn
Aerial view

  • Dog-friendly park with direct access to Kielder Forest and Pennine Way
  • A 15-minute drive from Otterburn and 25 to Jedburgh
  • Well-kept amenities with plenty of free hot water
If you have a canine adventurer, prepare to bring them here. A barkingly high amount of woofsome walkies are available in the area surrounding Otterburn's dog-friendly Border Forest Caravan Park, for it has direct access from its bridge over the burn to the mighty Kielder Forest and the Pennine Way. Collar a stay here forthwith... Its location and its amicable, quiet and family-friendly feel make Border Forest Caravan Park a popular place for Northumberland stays. Its amenities are cleanly kept and include ladies' and gents' showers with free hot water, plus toilets and washing-up facilities in the park's centre. (It's worth noting that from time to time during the summer months pesky midges make an appearance, so it's worth packing your repellents.) As Border Forest is a quiet park, there's no shop or club on site, but a small supermarket is a short drive away. The local village Otterburn has a café, pubs, shops and a tourist information centre.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 4
Camper sites 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a very quiet family-run park - there is no shop or club on site. No single-sex parties or under-25s accepted via Pitchup.com. The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9

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PeacefulForest

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, dog-friendly gem in Northumberland, perfect for hikers. Praised for friendly staff, clean facilities, and great dog walks. Dated but clean facilities with plenty of hot water. Offers tranquility, views, and dark skies, though midges are possible.

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Arrival date (latest first)

We would love to see a family washroom with a bath for babies.

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Rebecca M.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Good clean facilities.
Very helpful staff and other site users when our caravan door lock malfunctioned and locked us out!

Disliked As the site isn't within walking distance of useful amenities, it would be lovely to have a little shop onsite for emergency essentials or local produce.

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Excellent stay

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Alison D.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This is totally peaceful with lovely views and a dog walk. Hearing wildlife through the night was amazing. Daily visit from the resident pigs was funny.

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We had a loverly long weekend. It is an easy simple clean site.

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Clint O.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great views.
Clean shower.
Nice hot water.
Easy pitches.
Loverly cycle rides.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you so very kind . We are pleased you enjoyed your stay

Facilities and site really clean. Staff friendly and very helpful.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Quite, clean, lots of walks ideal for a quite few days away.

Disliked Not sure about WiFi as didn’t ask or needed it as just away for a few days. Able to make and receive calls .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location perfect quiet on the edge…

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Karen H.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location perfect quiet on the edge Keilder by little stream for dog
Owners so friendly
Meet the lovely Rita the pig on her walk around site 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, peaceful, very clean with lovely friendly staff

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Christine O.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked First ever trip in our camper and couldn't have picked a better site. So peaceful and beautiful pitches overlooking the river. The owners are lovely and have thought of everything, the pitches are close to fresh water supply, toilets (very clean) and a kitchen with a microwave, vacuum and books or dvd's to borrow. Shower block a little further away but still very close. Grey water and toilet waste disposal also close by. They also have a dog wash area which isn't a surprise as this site is definitely set up with your four legged friend in mind. As well as the river for your dog (and you) to swim in, there's also an amazing dog walk area with ponds (i think you can swim here too if you wish), picnic benches and plenty of dog waste bins around the site. There are also so many lovely walks in the area as well as being right on the Pennine Way and on a night time you can enjoy the beautiful dark skies. Can't wait to visit again.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review

Excellent site with friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked A really peaceful setting with amazing walks from the back of the site. Perfect for staying with dogs as it has a large secure field for them to run in. We stayed on the pitch next to the river and enjoyed watching the wildlife, including a kingfishers, every morning. Everyone was really friendly and made you feel very welcome. It is a very well run site and exceptionally clean site.

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From the manager: Thank you for your comments

Loved it!

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Stephen F.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet spot near a running stream.
Proper out of the way location, just what we wanted…all services close at hand.
Nice clean and warm showers.
Separate toilets ( look new inside)
Owners are very very helpful!
Will definitely return..

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you

Fantastic stay

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Melanie O.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The whole site from start to finish was brilliant. We met the owner and he was so informative
Once we pitched up we enjoyed an idyllic holiday from start to finish
The dog walking areas are soo well thought out and my fur babies loved it
Close to otternurn and Bellingham. The black bull in Bellingham does amazing food and the premier shop in otter burn is super helpful

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: It was a pleasure to meet you, so pleased you all enjoyed your visit.
Michael

If you want peace and quiet, this is the place to be.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Loved the peace and quiet of the campsite, it was in a beautiful area and there were plenty of walks around the site, also with it being in the ‘dark skies’ area, it was great to see so many stars at night. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Toilets, showers and a washing up area in a little kitchen, which had a microwave, vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket, provided. Everything you could need to make your camping experience enjoyable.

Disliked Midgies!!! But that was not the campsites fault 😂

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From the manager: Hope to see you again 5

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

BMX track 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 Wild swimming

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 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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Border Forest Caravan Park

Cottonshopeburnfoot

Otterburn

Northumberland

England

NE19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.30676°N
2.34796°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.1 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot
0.2 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot
1.3 mi Village road
Rail
23 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
23.3 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
23.9 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing

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

Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can be found, and the forest is also home to Kielder Castle, piles of walking and cycling trails, and Kielder Observatory (this is top stargazing territory too). Also in the forest, mosey along to the reservoir Kielder Water and Leaplish Waterside Park to hire fishing and pleasure boats, hide in the red squirrel hide, walk on water or try other activities like archery, crossbows, sea scooters or gymnastics. Within easy driving distance of the site are famed Northumberland and Scottish Borders attractions like the budget-friendly Jedforest farm and animal park with native and exotic species and Mary Queen of Scots' House, both at Jedburgh 25 minutes away; Alnwick Castle and Hadrian's Wall (about an hour, and both also rather mighty); 19th-century Cragside House (45 minutes' drive), and the first-class Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland coast (an hour and a half). Clay pigeon shooting is also available locally.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Warkworth 29.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 18.2 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 20.3 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 20.9 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 21.8 mi

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 23.8 mi

National Trust

Cragside 18 mi

Wallington 18.7 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.4 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 23.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Byrness - Chew Green - Browne Knowe 0.7 mi

High Rochester - Ridley Crag Circular 3.8 mi

NORTHUMBERLAND 5.1 mi

Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 6.4 mi

Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle Circular 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 Border Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Border Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Border Forest Caravan Park? Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Border Forest Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Check-in times in low season (1 November to 31 March): 2pm to 7pm
    Reception and barrier will close at 7pm.

    Check-in times in mid and high season (1 April to 31 October): 2pm to 8pm
    Reception and barrier will close at 8pm.

    Check-out by 12pm all year round.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park? From $88.24 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.