Greenacres Campsite

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Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
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  • Relaxed family-run site in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley
  • Near Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape
  • Space to play, huge grassy pitches and close to a forest
Picture your next break among green space, woodland walks and cycling trails in the peaceful woodland setting of the famed Forest of Dean, on the edge of the market town of Coleford… You'll get a warm welcome at this relaxed, family-run and family-friendly park, in an area surrounded by ancient castles and abbeys, smashing scenery and miles of waymarked walking and biking trails. As Greenacres Campsite is right in the middle of the Forest of Dean, across the road from a woodland and within walking distance of the River Wye, it's in a good spot for fishing, bike rides and long woodland strolls, as well as easy access to attractions such as Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, Cannop Ponds and Go Ape at Mallards Pike Lake. Set in a field that stretches across two acres within an 11-acre smallholding, pitches are spacious, level and grassy, and the park is surrounded by huge mature trees that provide good shade and shelter from the elements. Kids should be kept very well occupied at the excellent playground less than five minutes' stroll away, where there's also plenty of space for ball games and dog walking. Guests here can hire firepits (including wood) from the site. Off-ground barbecues are also welcome: most handy if you land yourself a fish or two in the Wye or decide to pick up a few sausages in Coleford… Otherwise, there's a good traditional English pub in Newland, a short walk away, and another in Staunton within a 30-minute woodland ramble. The wider local area has plenty of pubs, restaurants and takeaways (many of which are happy to deliver straight to the site).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 40
Tent pitches 40
Rent a tent 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid by debit/credit card via the website link/QR code provided.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 392 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A spick and span campsite with proper pitches and helpful staff. Modern, spotless ablutions. Great spot for Forest of Dean adventures, walking distance to Coleford. On-site shop a bonus. Minor road/play area/noise feedback acknowledged.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good location be aware of extras

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Kevin S. 8 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Large electric pitch on outside of camping area. For electric hook up App works well for what you use. Good communication prior to arrival. Great 4g signal or pay £1 per device per day for wifi.
Would return now aware of all the extras

Disliked Pitch 47 is the furthest from the reception and all the facilities. Not an issue for us but I mention for others. Take loads of 20p if you are female and want to dry your hair... Free for men ! Not an issue for us on hook-up.
Access road is very poor but hopefully one day will be improved. BBQ needs to be 18 ins above ground or hire fire pit £11 per stay. Just trying to be honest about extras!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, immaculate facilities, relaxed atmosphere

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 jon d. 6 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location easy to find, relaxed atmosphere, facilities were immaculate! Nice shop onsite for coffees and breakfast baps, as well as other bits & bobs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything really nice, shower /toilet area…

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Lesley E. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Everything really nice, shower /toilet area veryclean.
People running it helpful and very pleasant.
Very quiet while we were there.
Easy walk into coleford.

Recommend to friends Visit again

finding the site from Coleford was…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked finding the site from Coleford was easy, booking in was easy and pitch was well marked out and fairly level.
found sorting electric meter straight forward enough.
plenty of well marked footpaths from site inc some info from owner, walk to Coleford was easy going.
toilet and shower block was very clean, as was laundry/wash up area with plenty of hot water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with clean modern facilities…

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Wara K. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with clean modern facilities and a small cafe/shop onsite. Everything is very well maintained and staff were friendly and helpful. Good location for walks and exploring the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little base site for adventures around the forest.

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 Martyn E. 1 review

Electric optional gravel pitch

Liked Excellent facility. Everything was clean and in good order and it was very peaceful.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent pitch size Simple and effect shop…

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 Kenna R. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent pitch size
Simple and effect shop options with cooked breakfast and pizza
Strong wifi
Clean and tidy shower and toilet facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, clean, well spaced out…

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Monica Lynne H. 4 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, clean, well spaced out pitches and an easy 15 minute walk on footpaths into Coleford.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite & facilities

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 Rob S. 12 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked I've stayed at this campsite 3 or 4 times and always enjoy coming back. Facilities and pitches are excellent and a short walk to Coleford

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site

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 Celia C. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean and friendly site.
Spotless shower block.
Helpful staff with well stocked shop / reception.
Great location for exploring the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Greenacres Campsite

Scowles Road

Coleford

Gloucestershire

England

GL16 8QS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,79576°N
2,63657°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5,9 km Bus Station
13,7 km Cantilupe Road
17,5 km Bus Station
Rail
11,6 km Lydney Rail Station
17,5 km Chepstow Rail Station
21 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
Ferry
13,1 km Lydney Harbour
13,2 km Sharpness Old Docks
32,7 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
34,7 km Gloucestershire Airport
45,8 km Bristol International 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

Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into golfing, then you're also in luck: Coleford has two courses, both less than 10 minutes' drive away. Follow the walking trail through the ancient 14-acre forest of Puzzlewood – the location for the filming of Dr Who, Star Wars, Merlin and Atlantis – to see rock formations and twisted trees, or visit Clearwell Caves to learn about the forest's 4,500-year ore and ochre mining heritage, both within a couple of easy miles of the site. Heaps of historic spots are within easy reach of Greenacres Campsite too, including Tintern Abbey's ruins and the castles of Raglan, Goodrich and Chepstow. The Dean Heritage Centre is a short drive away in the valley of Soudley, and comes highly recommended by Greenacres staff.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 42,8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 5,8 km

Goodrich Castle 8,4 km

Raglan Castle 14,9 km

Chepstow Castle 17,1 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 17,1 km

National Trust

The Kymin 3,9 km

Skenfrith Castle 14,2 km

Westbury Court Garden 15,7 km

Woodchester Park 26,5 km

Newark Park 28,4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 1,4 km

Coleford - Nagshead RSPB Reserve - Coalway - Coleford 1,6 km

Newland - Marions Enclosure - Knockalls Inclosure - Newland 1,8 km

Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 2 km

Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 2,6 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 37,9 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)

    Bristol, England 39,3 km

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 41,4 km

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Greenacres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Greenacres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Greenacres Campsite? Outdoorsy types are well catered to around here, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Symonds Yat Rock, archery and clay pigeon shooting in St Briavels, and pony trekking at Bream. If you're into … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Greenacres Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Greenacres Campsite? From R548,11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.