Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery

View prices & book 9.7 21 reviews
Rent fishing tackle for the kids
Rent fishing tackle for the kids
Wild campfire and fishing area
Camp fire
Lake view
Main office
Firepit and compost toilet
Chilling area
Outdoor storage area
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Wild campfire and fishing area
Camp fire
Lake view

  • Off-grid family site and fishery 15 minutes’ drive from Doncaster
  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park 45 minutes’ drive; Royal Armouries 50 minutes
  • Wildlife haven with fishing lakes and communal firepits for barbecues
Like the sound of combining a fishing holiday with a stay at a wildlife haven? That’s exactly what you can do at Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery, an eco site focused on community and education, just 15 minutes’ drive away from the modern-day conveniences of Doncaster. Surrounded by farmland, this long-established retreat space has a myriad of birds and wildlife. You'll get to stay beside three woodland lakes at the site's private fishery, which is well-stocked with carp, tench, pike and perch. Whether you arrive here to fish or simply sit by the water's edge, you're very welcome. Either way, you can take long walks – with any accompanying dogs – straight from your pitch or grill up a barbecue on communal firepits. And on clear nights, you may well see spectacular sunsets over the lakes. This being an ecologically sound, off-grid sort of place, there is no electricity available, but there is a chill-out zone with a hammock and sunloungers outside reception.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 10
RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The sauna and outdoor kitchen are unfortunately currently unavailable due to flooding.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

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Wildlife havenPeaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, nature-focused campsite offers a tranquil escape with friendly, helpful staff. Guests loved the wildlife, natural setting, and proximity to nature reserves. Facilities are basic, but woodland pitches, fire pits, and an outdoor kitchen add charm. Ideal for a back-to-nature experience, with fishing and play space for kids.

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Very peaceful and welcoming…

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor RV campsite

Liked Very peaceful and welcoming

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely loved getting away and spending some time here with my wife…

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Shelley D.

Primitive forest floor RV campsite

Liked Absolutely loved getting away and spending some time here with my wife for our wedding anniversary

Recommend to friends Visit again

All the staff/volunteers are super friendly and helpful. Everything they earn whether…

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Scott L.

Primitive forest floor tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked All the staff/volunteers are super friendly and helpful. Everything they earn whether it's camping fees or stuff sold in their cute lil shop all goes back into making the site better. Which is just fantastic. They have loads of adopted animals on site too. We will definitely be returning several times and helping out make this place even better for everyone else to enjoy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place to get away from it all!

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peace and quiet. A very friendly site.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet spot. Didn't fish just escaped for the night…

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Terry D.

Primitive forest floor RV campsite

Liked Nice quiet spot. Didn't fish just escaped for the night

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Beautiful, serene location.…

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Kenny L.

Primitive forest floor RV campsite

Liked Beautiful, serene location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want a peaceful place with wildlife around you.

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Pavla E.

Primitive forest floor tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great back to nature place. Glenn,the owner, is very friendly. We even had our own firepit, bought wood onsite and enjoy watching baby swans and ducks. Our children even had a go at fishing thanks to Glenn and Billy, our young fishing instructor.
As for the facilities, bring drinking water with you. It's a simple,but tranquil place.

Disliked There is a train line next to the site and during the afternoon on Saturday it seemed busy. But no trains over night and early morning.

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Love quiet location perfect for one night away. Great for kids who…

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Sarah M.

Primitive forest floor tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Love quiet location perfect for one night away. Great for kids who can play freely without park etc

Disliked Mosquitoes

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Beautiful setting, very basic and as close to wild camping.

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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor RV campsite

Liked Tranquility of the site
Close proximity to nature reserve
Wildlife/natural setting
Warm welcome

Disliked Limited toilet facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We have since worked on improving our toilet facility by adding separate female and male urinals.

nice and quiet place…

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Tomasz G.

Primitive forest floor tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked nice and quiet place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed low season only

Pop-up campground

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed low season only

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery

11 Long Close

Arksey

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

England

DN5 0SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.56108°N
1.1282°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.6 mi Doncaster Interchange
12.9 mi Rotherham Interchange
14.3 mi Goole Airmyn Road
Rail
1.5 mi Bentley (S Yorks) Rail Station
2.2 mi Kirk Sandall Rail Station
2.3 mi Adwick Rail Station
Airport
7.2 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
7.4 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
15.5 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

Looking for gentle family strolls? Situated on a former colliery, Bentley Community Woodland (five minutes’ drive) provides a splash of green among the suburbs of Doncaster, with woodland walks and cycling trails around the reservoir. There are more peaceful hikes to be had at Thorpe Marsh Nature Reserve, or you can meander around the manicured grounds at Georgian-era Cusworth Hall Museum and Park (both 10 minutes). If the kids are getting restless, take them to jump around at Go Bounce Extreme Trampoline Park (15 minutes), or go extreme on the endurance trails at Uncle Eddies Motocross Park (five minutes). When quieter sports are called for, there are several golf courses within 20 minutes’ drive, and if you’d rather someone else put in all the effort, Doncaster Racecourse (15 minutes) has a year-round schedule of racing. There are several big-hitting attractions nearby too: have a potter around the ever-changing outdoor installations at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (45 minutes), or admire vast collections of armour and watch jousting sessions at the Royal Armouries (50 minutes). A little further afield, you can visit the museums and minster in York, or The Deep aquarium in Hull (both around an hour).

Must see

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 4.6 mi

Xscape Castleford 13.3 mi

Magna Science Adventure Centre 14.4 mi

Wentworth Castle Gardens 16.3 mi

Yorkshire Sculpture Park 18.6 mi

National Trust

Nostell Priory and Parkland 12.4 mi

Mr Straw's House 17 mi

Clumber Park 20.5 mi

Goddards Garden 26.2 mi

Treasurer's House 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CUSWORTH HALL 3.1 mi

THE DELL, DONCASTER 3.6 mi

BRODSWORTH HALL 4.3 mi

Sprotbrough Falls - Barnburgh Cliff - Denaby Ings - Conisbrough 4.5 mi

HICKLETON HALL 6.2 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)

    Wetherby, England 23.7 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery? Looking for gentle family strolls? Situated on a former colliery, Bentley Community Woodland (five minutes’ drive) provides a splash of green among the suburbs of Doncaster, with woodland walks and cycling trails … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Willow Garth Country Park and Fishery? From $19.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.