Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Forest of Bowland
37 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
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Little Bowland Farm
Preston, Lancashire, England- Back-to-basics site in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
- Bowland Wild Boar Park five minutes’ drive; Longridge 20 minutes
- Dark skies area for excellent stargazing; hens and wildlife 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
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 15-minute drive from Lancaster; Morecambe 25 minutes
- Suitable for paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and fishing
Higher Mosserley
Preston, Lancashire, England- Rural campsite in Lancashire's ancient Forest of Bowland
- A 10-minute drive from Longridge and Chipping
- View fells & valleys Dark Skies & Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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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
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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
Oaktree
Preston, Lancashire, England- Small, family-friendly campsite surrounded by Lancashire countryside
- Just off the A6 and a 10-minute drive from the Forest of Bowland
- Opposite an American diner with play areas; owl experiences on site
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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Brayshaw View Glamping and Camping
Skipton, North Yorkshire, England- Scenic site at a fourth-generation farm in the Forest of Bowland
- Pen-y-ghent 25 minutes' drive; half an hour to Malham Cove
- Dark-skies area with campfires and barbecues permitted on site
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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
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