Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Forest of Bowland
27 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
Burn House Campsite
Clitheroe, Lancashire, England- Wild camping in grassy fields in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire
- Settle (Yorkshire Dales) half an hour’s drive; Lancaster 45 minutes
- Leave-no-trace site with recycling facilities; barbecues allowed
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
Ashton Hall Caravan Park
Lancaster, Lancashire, England- Peaceful and spacious wildlife haven in the smart Ashton Hall Estate
- Lancaster city and the Forest of Bowland both within six miles
- An 11-hole seaview golf course, woodland walks and fishing in the Lune
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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
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Willentree Caravan and Motorhome Park
Low Bentham, North Yorkshire, England- Small and peaceful touring site at Low Bentham in North Yorkshire
- Yorkshire Dales 10 minutes’ drive and the Lake District half an hour
- Serviced pitches with rural views; shops and pubs 20 minutes’ walk
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
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
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The Wood Eldroth
Settle, North Yorkshire, England- Luxurious glamping at Eldroth in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Settle shops and pubs 15 minutes’ drive; Ribblehead Viaduct 25 minutes
- Well-designed bell tents with private decking, barbecues and hot tubs
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
Bow Laithe Caravan Site
Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, England- Well-maintained and peaceful adults-only site in the Forest of Bowland
- A 10-minute drive to Clitheroe; half an hour to Skipton
- Views to Pendle Hill and River Ribble; pubs within walking distance
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- Peaceful family-run site in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Within half an hour of the Three Peaks, Malham Cove and Gisburn Forest
- Fully licensed bar, shop and a popular pizza oven
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
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Crooklands
Austwick, North Yorkshire, England- Small Yorkshire Dales touring site two minutes’ drive from Austwick
- Ribblehead Viaduct 20 minutes’ drive; Windermere 45 minutes
- Fully serviced pitches; five minutes’ drive to pubs and a deli
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