Tent Camping in Durham, England
10 bookable campgrounds with tent sites within 15 miles of Durham
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Sharpley Camping
Seaton, Co. Durham, England- Quiet four-acre Co Durham site close to the Coast to Coast cycle route
- A 10-minute drive from Seaham and 20 minutes from Durham
- Campfires allowed; space for kids to play
High Woodifield
Crook, Co. Durham, England- Working farm site with pop-up dog-friendly pitches
- A 10-minute drive from nature reserves and 35 minutes from Durham
- A 35-minute walk to the butchers, supermarket and restaurants
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 10 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
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Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, England- Quiet family site at a County Durham pub just outside Newton Aycliffe
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden; delicatessen and gift shop on site
Garth Hill Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés; petting farm on site
Stone House Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful, family-friendly farm campsite at Bildershaw in County Durham
- Raby Castle and Locomotion railway museum both 10 minutes by car
- Spacious, dog-friendly grass pitches; small café and basic shop
Stampley Moss Farm
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England- Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
- A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
- Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
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Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Darlington, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
Grange Caravan Club Site
Durham, Co. Durham, EnglandGrey Gables
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept, family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Durham
- Locomotion, Adventure Valley and Diggerland all 25 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid pitches with countryside views; shop five minutes’ drive
Strawberry Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Family-run park in rural Co. Durham with easy access from the A1
- A 10-minute drive to Durham city centre; 20 minutes to the coast
- Tea room on site for breakfasts, hot drinks and homemade cakes
Thornley Hall
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
- A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
- Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby
Forrest Valley View
Esh, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
Foxcover Wood Campsite
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
- A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
- Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park
Beamish, Co. Durham, England- Secluded location with countryside views
- A mile from the C2C cycle route
- Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV
Manor Park Caravan Park
Consett, Co. Durham, EnglandRowlands Gill - Cut Thorn Farm CS
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, EnglandDerwent Park Caravan and Camping Site
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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