Copper Fox Camping

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Picnic tables and firepits
Picnic tables and firepits
Lovely wildlife
Lake view
Lake bar
Pitch area
View over the lake
Sunset
Watersports on the lake
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Lovely wildlife
Lake view
Lake bar

  • Quiet Nottinghamshire site overlooking a network of peaceful lakes
  • A 15-minute drive/20-minute bus ride from Nottingham city centre
  • Fishing on site; a short walk to Holme Pierrepont watersports centre
Wildlife and watersports in one location? If that sounds like a wonderful mix, nip off to Nottinghamshire and a stay at Copper Fox Camping. This welcoming site is a mere 15 minutes’ drive from central Nottingham – not that you’ll notice the city’s proximity when you’ve settled into one of these peaceful pitches. As the name suggests, this site is centred around its lakes, which provide an attractive backdrop to the pitches as well as the two largest being well stocked with carp, perch, chub and roach for anglers. Day tickets and night fishing sessions are bookable on site. Alternatively, of course, you could simply admire the watery views from your pitch, perhaps grabbing a couple of drinks or getting your barbecue going to provide sustenance while you soak up this serene atmosphere. This is a popular spot for wildlife too, with the Skylarks Nature Reserve next door being a good place to wander along the trails to see what you can see. From here it’s also just a few minutes’ walk to the National Water Sports Centre and Holme Pierrepont Country Park, where you can try out whitewater rafting, paddleboarding and kayaking or hit the treetop trails, adventure playground and miniature golf in the Outdoor Adventure Zone. Walks along the banks of the River Trent are also very close by, or you can stroll to the village of Radcliffe on Trent in about half an hour for food and drinks in one of its excellent pubs.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Admission

  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 100 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful lakeside spot with great views & space for nature lovers. Enjoy fishing, swimming & paddleboarding. Basic facilities are improving with a new clean toilet block; showers soon. Access road narrow, signage needs work. Good value, many want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/08/11

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Good location

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view of lake

Disliked There was some big groups of foreign tourists that were noisy and had a fire pit going, with the grass being so dry it wasn’t a great idea, not enough loos and was a walk to them . I was also surprised that nobody checked you in

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really nice campsite with lovely…

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 Lola M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A really nice campsite with lovely views of the water, showers were being built and the toilets are nice and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Georgie B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked .

Disliked Too noisy had no sleep

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your feedback.

We're sorry you found it noisy. We do offer a quiet area for those who want it — simply request it and we'll book you in there.

Just to be clear: this area is further from the toilets and showers — that's exactly why it's quieter!

Next time, just let us know and we'll get you in the right spot.

Great little pop up site

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8 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Craig M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great pop up site, facilities were basic but adequate, managed to park next to the lake, great view good access to the lake for swimming and kayaking
Great value for money

Disliked Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place for recovery 👍…

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 Adam C. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic place for recovery 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little break with my son.

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Karl M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location next to a lake.

Disliked Only two (very clean) toilets but looked like they were building more... lots of helicopters at night as it's next to Nottingham airport.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views across the lake

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Cheryl A. 35 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely views across the lake , great spot for watching the sunset. Lovely woodland walk around the nature reserve. Clean toilets . Very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

nice view of the lake…

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 Reza M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked nice view of the lake

Disliked no kitchen or any equipment for washing stuff at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting, loads of space, peaceful.…

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 Jenny W. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, loads of space, peaceful. Toilets were clean.

Disliked Just waiting for the showers to be finished and open.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don't stay here

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The price

Disliked We turned up and quickly decided we couldn't stay here. There weren't enough signs for us to find it, so we had to ask someone (who did very kindly show us the way). The site is literally just a field next to the lake, no amenities. I know it's cheap and cheerful but we've stayed in other places for the same price and they've had taps and bins! We changed campsite immediately as the place had a bad vibe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback.

We're sorry you didn't feel at home here — it's a shame you didn't have a look around properly.

Just to clarify for other guests: we do have toilets, tap and now showers — all signposted once you arrive — and we're very open about being a simple, off-grid lake site. It's not a resort — and that's exactly why our guests love it. Please read the other reviews

It's worth noting that you booked, drove here, and left within minutes — without speaking to us at all. That feels unusual — and honestly — makes us question whether this review is truly genuine.

We wish you well finding somewhere that suits.

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Copper Fox Camping

Adbolton Lane

Holme Pierrepont

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

England

NG12 2PW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,94282°N
1,06809°W

Route directions

Please note: you cannot turn left off the A52 (going towards Grantham) onto Sandy Lane. Access is via Adbolton Lane only.

Nearest transport

Coach
5,4 km Broad Marsh Bus Station
5,4 km Broad Marsh Bus Station
5,7 km Victoria Bus Station
Rail
2,2 km Radcliffe (Notts) Rail Station
2,2 km Netherfield Rail Station
2,6 km Carlton Rail Station
Airport
21,8 km East Midlands 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

Copper Fox Camping is a great location for a break that mixes up countryside and city – as well as fishing on site and outdoor activities at Holme Pierrepont Country Park you may like to play a round at Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club (10 minutes’ drive) or take a vineyard tour at Wolds Wine Estate (20 minutes). There are several grand buildings dotted around too, including Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park (25 minutes) and Belvoir Castle (half an hour), plus family attractions like Floralands Farm Park (half an hour). Sports fans may also like to see if they can catch some actions at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground or the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground (both 10 minutes). For some city time, board one of the regular bus services to Nottingham to see the castle, the National Justice Museum and Nottingham Industrial Museum. Also don’t miss the chance to go beneath the city’s streets at City of Caves, a surprisingly large network that’s been in use since Anglo-Saxon times.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 5,2 km

Nottingham Castle 5,8 km

Wollaton Hall and Park 9,6 km

Belvoir Castle 19,9 km

Castle Donington Museum 21,4 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 17,7 km

Grantham House 28,8 km

Hardwick Hall 29,8 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 29,8 km

Staunton Harold Church 30,2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 0,4 km

MEMORIAL GARDENS, NOTTINGHAM 4,9 km

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 5,3 km

Old Market Square Nottingham - Wollaton Hall - Nottingham 5,6 km

NOTTINGHAM ARBORETUM 6,2 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 Copper Fox Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Copper Fox Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Copper Fox Camping? Copper Fox Camping is a great location for a break that mixes up countryside and city – as well as fishing on site and outdoor activities at Holme Pierrepont Country Park you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Copper Fox Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Copper Fox Camping? From R438,32 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.