Family friendly: Campgrounds in Forest of Bowland
29 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Forest of Bowland
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Blossom Tree Camping
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Family-run back to basics farm site in the Lancashire countryside
- A 35-minute drive from the Lake District; 45 minutes from Blackpool
- Picnic area on site; pubs, restaurants, and farm shop nearby
Claylands Caravan Park
Preston, Lancashire, England- Family-owned park on the banks of the River Wyre
- Carefully landscaped wildlife haven with over 5000 trees
- Four well-stocked and well-maintained fishing ponds
Bowland Escapes
Preston, Lancashire, England- Site in a wildlife centre in the Forest of Bowland’s Ribble Valley
- Just under 10 minutes’ drive from Chipping and 40 from Preston
- Petting zoo, play area, café and pond; marked walking trails on site
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Whinney Hill Farm
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Small, quiet Lancashire campsite in the north of the Forest of Bowland
- Lancaster and Morecambe both 20 minutes' drive away
- Part of a 180-acre farm with retired racehorses living on site
Glasson Dock Campsite
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Pop-up campsite in a scenic location by the Lancaster Canal
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Lancaster; Morecambe 25 minutes
- Suitable for paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and fishing
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Orchard Glamping
Preston, Lancashire, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods on a Lancashire family farm
- Next to the Lancaster Canal; half an hour's drive to Blackpool
- Dogs welcome; secure garden area with barbecue for each pod
Poplar Grove Farm Caravan Park
Preston, Lancashire, England- Quiet site (no music or groups) in a rural location on a working farm
- A 20-minutes' drive from both Blackpool and Lancaster
- Forest of Bowland and Beacon Fell Country Park within 10 miles
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Bay View Holiday Park
Carnforth, Lancashire, England- Family-friendly Lancashire holiday park with views over Morecambe Bay
- Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks
- Bar, restaurant, games room and play area on site; dogs welcome
Beacon Fell View
Preston, Lancashire, England- On 30 acres of landscaped park, with views over the Ribble Valley
- Plenty of activities, play areas, pool, crazy golf, arcade and bar
- Within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland, Pennines and Lake District
Moss Rose Campsite
Winmarleigh, Lancashire, England- Peaceful, isolated site on a secluded Lancashire farm
- A half-hour drive from Blackpool beach and Forest of Bowland
- Simple grass pitches down a long farm track, 10 minutes from the M6
Keer Valley Glamping
Carnforth, Lancashire, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods on a working sheep farm in Lancashire
- A 25-minute drive from Lancaster and Kendal
- Cosy accommodation with own bathroom, kitchen and underfloor heating
Low Greenlands Holiday Park
Tewitfield, Lancashire, England- Peaceful site close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
- Near the M6: 20 minutes' drive to Kendal, Morecambe or Kirkby Lonsdale
- Dog-friendly site 100 yards from a farm shop and retail village
Calder Farm
Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, England- Small family-run site with Ribble Valley views in Lancashire
- A 20-minute drive to Gisburn Forest bike paths, Pendle Hill and Settle
- Dog-friendly site with dedicated exercise area; pub 15 minutes’ walk
Scar Close Camping and Glamping
Warton, Lancashire, England- Peaceful Lancashire farm site with sea views in a National Landscape
- A 40-minute drive from The World of Beatrix Potter in Windermere
- Coffee and croissants sold in the morning; Morecambe 20 minutes' drive
Dale Hey Touring Park
Ribchester, Lancashire, England- Family-run Lancashire site next to 12 acres of young woodland
- Less than a mile from Ribchester; Forest of Bowland two miles
- Dog and bike washes on site; bus stop a few minutes' walk
Orcaber Caravan and Camping Site
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Peaceful and family-run site next to the Forest of Bowland
- In a walkers' paradise near the Yorkshire Three Peaks
- A variety of pre-ordered homemade pizzas on Saturday evenings
Dalesbridge
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Spacious site between the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland
- Within half an hour of the Three Peaks, Malham Cove and Gisburn Forest
- Fully-licensed bar, shop and a popular pizza oven; bike storage
Dales and Trails
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Family-run farm campsite on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
- Lake District National Park and Forest of Bowland 40 minutes’ drive
- Luxury showers with underfloor heating; dog-friendly site
New House Caravan Park
Cowan Bridge, Lancashire, England- Small Lancashire farm site between the Lakes and Dales
- Two miles from Kirkby Lonsdale and 25 minutes from Kendal
- Family-run site welcoming families and dogs
Lunesdale Escapes
Cowan Bridge, Lancashire, England- Bell tent glamping five minutes' drive from Kirkby Lonsdale
- On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Family-sized tents with firepit/barbecue provided; dogs welcome
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