Deanwood Caravan and Camping

View prices & book 9.7 240 reviews
Beech Row in Summer - suitable for campervans and small caravans - on grass
Views across the lyd valley from the premium pitches
Our first arrivals on the premium pitches
View from the hardstanding pitches

  • Quiet and scenic site with direct access to Forest of Dean footpaths
  • Clearwell Caves 15 minutes’ drive; Tintern Abbey half an hour
  • Dog exercise field and modern bathrooms; pubs a mile away
Fancy the chance to go walking in the woods without having to drive there first? Deanwood Caravan and Camping has direct access to footpaths taking you into the Forest of Dean – so it really could hardly be easier to get out and explore this gorgeous Gloucestershire scenery. Getting out for a walk might take you along woodland trails in search of local birds and wild animals – or it might involve heading up to Yorkley village, a mile away, which has a dog-friendly pub as well as a well-stocked shop (a handy place to pick up picnic supplies or something to throw on your barbecue back at base). Dogs are very welcome at this peaceful site, and they will have access to their own exercise field where they can have a good run around off lead. Other facilities include washing-up areas and access to a fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Toilets and showers are housed in a modern heated block so there’s no need to worry about chilly toes… The Forest of Dean is a fairly compact area, so pretty much all of its attractions are within a 10/15-minute drive; there’s also more to see and do over in the nearby Wye Valley National Landscape, including canoeing or just admiring spectacular river views at Symonds Yat (half an hour’s drive). Three miles away, the town of Lydney has various leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and is a handy source of shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 2 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 3 are not allowed on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 02 Mar to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Top-rated, spotless campsite in Forest of Dean. Praised for views, peace, and woodland walks. Owners are friendly; facilities are pristine with great extras. A bit pricey for some, but a real gem many want to revisit.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/06/16

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Beautiful location site very clean.The staff…

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Beech Row electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful location site very clean.The staff helpful and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, sunsets and peace. Lovely forest…

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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (premium)

Liked Views, sunsets and peace. Lovely forest walks off site and excellent dog exercise area. Immaculate facilities and friendly and very helpful owners

Disliked Nil

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Lovely location right next to the…

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Ally W. 2 reviews

Beech Row electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely location right next to the forest. Laundry facilities available at no extra cost.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean well equipped open site…

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Beech Row electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice clean well equipped open site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff friendly and very helpful when…

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Phil C. 2 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (premium)

Liked Staff friendly and very helpful when van door had mishap. Facilities clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, open, spacious site. Nothing to…

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Ali W. 1 review

Beech Row electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely, open, spacious site. Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The cleanliess. Wonderful and friendly. Absolutely spotless. Beautiful location. Can…

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Amy S. 1 review

Hedgeside electric grass touring pitch (sloping)

Liked The cleanliess.
Wonderful and friendly.
Absolutely spotless.
Beautiful location.
Can not fault this campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Only van on our gravel row,…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Only van on our gravel row, so was spoilt, but lovely site, lovely views, facilities good, plenty of walks direct from site into forest dean, pub not too far to walk to

Disliked Think there could be more toilets/showers where most of the pitches as think these would have been very busy if a lot on site

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Loved everything, especially the great access…

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Electric grass and gravel touring pitch (premium)

Liked Loved everything, especially the great access to the forest.

Disliked Could have stayed longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place. Would return but bringing food next time

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Bluebell non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful quiet and spacious. Helpful staff

Disliked Turned out the local pub didnt do food in evening, of course not campsite’s fault

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

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

Amenities on site

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

Groups 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Deanwood Caravan and Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Yorkley

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,75226°N
2,53473°W

Route directions

Motorhomes and tourers: from the A48 (both Gloucester and Chepstow directions), approach via Viney Hill near Blakeney. On arrival into Yorkley, turn left into Lydney Road at the Bailey Inn, then continue up past the school and turn right into Yorkley Road (if possible, avoid the school drop-off and pick-up times). Do not use approach roads directly from Lydney (such as Driffield Rd, Albert St or Forest Rd).

Nearest transport

Coach
14,3 km Bus Station
15,9 km Bus Station
18,3 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4,2 km Lydney Rail Station
12,7 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
15,7 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
4,7 km Sharpness Old Docks
5,1 km Lydney Harbour
30 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
30,3 km Gloucestershire Airport
42,5 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

Sights in the Forest of Dean include Clearwell Caves (15 minutes’ drive), an underground system of nine natural caverns that were mined for iron ore from Roman times until well into the 19th century; and Puzzlewood (15 minutes), an area of ancient woodland laced with paths. Both sites have been used as settings for various episodes of ‘Doctor Who’. A former prison built in the 18th century, Littledean Jail (15 minutes) now houses an eclectic collection ranging from punk-rock memorabilia, to witchcraft-related artefacts. There are also location-appropriate displays such as village stocks, body cages and hangman’s nooses, plus personal items of notorious criminals like the Kray Twins. Tintern Abbey (half an hour), sitting in ruins on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, was founded in the 1100s and became a victim of Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries policy just four centuries later. In addition to falconry displays, the site runs informative guided tours shedding light on the life of the monks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 41,8 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 8,9 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9,1 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14,1 km

Goodrich Castle 14,4 km

Chepstow Castle 15,5 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 11,5 km

The Kymin 12,4 km

Woodchester Park 18,3 km

Newark Park 19,9 km

Skenfrith Castle 22,7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Parkend - Oakenhill Wood - Moseley Green - Church Hill - Parkend 2,5 km

Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 2,6 km

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 2,8 km

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2,8 km

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3,1 km

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 35,6 km

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

    Cheltenham, England 37 km

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

    Crickhowell, Wales 45,9 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 Deanwood Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Deanwood Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Deanwood Caravan and Camping? Sights in the Forest of Dean include Clearwell Caves (15 minutes’ drive), an underground system of nine natural caverns that were mined for iron ore from Roman times until well into the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Deanwood Caravan and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Deanwood Caravan and Camping? From R586,88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.