6 nearly wild Tent Campsites in Nelson, Lancashire
6 bookable campsites with tent pitches within 15 miles of Nelson
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Burnley, Lancashire, England- Back to basics camping surrounded by scenic countryside and woodland
- Walks five minutes’ drive, including Pendle Hill and sculpture trail
- Pubs within walking distance; dogs permitted on a lead
Heptonstall Camping
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England- Scenic, well-drained flat field on the edge of Heptonstall
- A 20-minute walk to Hebden Bridge; Hardcastle Crags 10 minute's drive
- Simple dog-friendly pitches; pubs, café and shop a short walk away
Woodsworth Exploring
Keighley, West Yorkshire, England- Woodland campsite over 10 acres on the edge of Oakworth
- A five-minute drive from Haworth; half an hour from Skipton
- Tent and hammock camping available; dogs and kids welcome
Happy Valley Camping
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England- West Yorkshire wild camping on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge
- National Trust Hardcastle Crags 10 minutes’ drive; Halifax 25 minutes
- Expansive views of Calder Valley from the site; hiking trails nearby
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
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
Shay Gate Farm
Colne, Lancashire, England- On a working farm between the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales
- Close to the Pennine Way; 20 minutes' drive to Skipton
- Three pubs within walking distance; easy access from the M65
Greystones Farm - Pendle View
Blackburn, Lancashire, England- Peaceful back to basics site on a working Lancashire farm
- On the edge of Belthorn village; short walk from pubs and a farm shop
- Gorgeous views and plenty of local walks; dogs welcome on site
Crakemoor Campsite
Calton, North Yorkshire, England- Peaceful site on a farm a 15-minute drive from Malham, North Yorkshire
- Scaleber Force Waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Skipton half an hour
- Within Yorkshire Dales National Park; dogs welcome; resident animals
Northwood Farm Campsite
Burnley, Lancashire, England- Back-to-basics, pop-up campsite on a Lancashire sheep and cattle farm
- A 10-minute drive to Gawthorpe Hall and Pendle Heritage Centre
- Wild camping on field pitches; walks on site; pub five minutes’ stroll
Bronte View Camping
Wycoller, Lancashire, England- Family-friendly site on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border
- Five minutes' walk to a country park; 25 minutes' drive to Haworth
- 300 yards from Wycoller Country Park; direct access to footpaths
Lower Gazegill Farm
Clitheroe, Lancashire, England- Wild-style camping on a working organic farm in Lancashire
- Two miles from Gisburn; Skipton 20 minutes' drive
- Farm shop; pitch near the farm or in a remote location
