Greenacres Campsite
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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
Site type
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Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £19 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £19 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 4.6m width x 3.0m length (15.1ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 13.8m² (148.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Beautiful site
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Electric optional grass pitch
Liked: This site is a little gem, well laid out with big pitches, a lovley gate to a field to run your dogs, owners were friendly to facilities spotless
Disliked: The road going up to the site is quite a slope and very bumpy, our caravan grounded on it twice,
There is a new on being laid soon
You pay for electric hook up, but also pay by the what you use
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From the manager: You definitely should not have been charged twice - I can only apologise. This has been refunded and occurred due to teething problems we had last week with a new metering system. This has now been rectified.
The track has taken a beating this last month due to heavy lorries using it during the installation of our new water treatment plant. We have made repairs this week and look forward to the new track being installed.
That said, we are super pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back! Thank you.
Lovely location, showers and toilets clean with amazing mirrors!! Lovely fresh breakfast…
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Liked: Lovely location, showers and toilets clean with amazing mirrors!! Lovely fresh breakfast in the morning.
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review! We're extremely glad you've enjoyed your stay at Greenacres, and hope we can welcome you back in the future!
Clean showers and toilet block. Quiet location. Clean site. No road noise.…
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Clean showers and toilet block. Quiet location. Clean site. No road noise. Respectful guests, quiet site.
Disliked: Workmen creating new pitches early in the morning. Electricians working on site disconnected our electric hook up on our van mid-morning with no warning or discussion. Not ideal.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback!
I’m really sorry that the early start from our contractors disrupted what was otherwise a peaceful stay but I am really pleased that you would still recommend us and would return.
The work you experienced was the final stage of landscaping after the installation of a £100k water treatment plant—part of our long-term commitment to becoming more sustainable and carbon neutral. We are now exploring the recycling of the treated water to create a reed bed and wildlife area, which we hope will enhance both the environment and guest experience in the future.
The work had originally been scheduled to be completed before we opened for the season, but unfortunately the dig uncovered unexpected rock, which caused delays and meant that the final stages overran into our opening period.
That said, the early start and lack of notice before your electric hook-up was disconnected for replacement were not acceptable, and I completely understand how frustrating that must have been. I’ve spoken to the team to ensure better communication and more considerate timing going forward, although the good news is that all work is now fully complete.
We are excited for guests to enjoy the improvements in a peaceful and well-kept setting and would love to welcome you back in the future!
Intimacy of small areas of site as a whole. Cleanliness of facilities.…
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Electric optional grass pitch
Liked: Intimacy of small areas of site as a whole. Cleanliness of facilities. Short walk along PROW to Coleford.
Disliked: Strength of wifi limited
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. I'll take a look at the wi-fi, thanks for letting me know.
Great site well planned with lots of space in a fabulous location.…
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Electric optional grass pitch
Liked: Great site well planned with lots of space in a fabulous location.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the site and hope to welcome you back!
A great sire for families, walkers an couples. Well equipped.
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: This is a well kept site, managed by very friendly people. The toilet and shower facilities were immaculately clean and warm. Disposal points for waste also well maintained. There are plenty of electric hook up points too.
The onsite shop also provides hot food options, though we didn't try these.
There is an easy footpath to Coleford, where we found a lovely micro pub, with real ales and live music ; which made for a fun evening
Disliked: Nothing really... The site access road is currently a little uneven, but a new access road is being built., so this will soon be rectified.
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Strongly recommend!
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Electric optional grass pitch
Liked: Exceptionally clean and well maintained site.
Great facilities and hosts extremely friendly and obviously take great pride in their site.
Strongly recommend.
Disliked: Nothing
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Beautiful, clean, well kept campsite. Nicely spaced pitches on level grass or…
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Electric optional grass pitch
Liked: Beautiful, clean, well kept campsite. Nicely spaced pitches on level grass or hardstanding. Toilet and showers were of exceptional standard and very clean. Didn't purchase anything but a range of foods available, fire baskets and wood also available. Nice family friendly atmosphere
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Nice park. Not suitable for families with young children.
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Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: The hard standing pitches had allot of room and were very neat. The fire pit hire was also very affordable and good.
Disliked: The park (play area) wasn't suitable for young children and is small anyway. The showers didn't have family sized cubicles, so having a young boy and a girl made it hard work showeing them both without having my wife with me, Also the cubicles are very small and tight to shower one child let alone two. The showers also only seemed to rum for about 15-20 seconds before turning off. Not a big issue i suppose but personally I'd like it if I could be longer.
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From the manager: Hi David
We do have a family room which would have been perfect for your family but sadly it is temporarily out of action. It will be up and running again in the next couple of days - sorry for the inconvenience.
You are absolutely right about the play area - there is little play equipment for smaller children at present. We have bought some extra equipment but have not had the chance to install it yet. There is a brilliant play park next door to us though, in the Angus Buchanan Recreation Park - it has lots of play equipment and is suitable for all ages as well as being inclusive play. Sadly it does not appear that we made you aware of this which is a real shame as the Park does back onto us.
I am grateful for your feedback though. It will give me the kick I need to sort out the family room and make a plan for the play area. Thank you.
I am pleased that you would still recommend us though and do hope you will stay another time. We are central to all the activities in the area and will address the items mentioned.
Beautiful green surroundings, spacious pitches, on site cafe, lots of dog walks…
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Liked: Beautiful green surroundings, spacious pitches, on site cafe, lots of dog walks and nearby footpaths from the site.
Would recommend The Dog House in Coleford for craft beer and live music at weekends, very dog friendly.
Disliked: A few more showers for the size of the site
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Greenacres Campsite
Scowles Road
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 8QS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.79576°N
-2.63657°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Clevedon Beach | 26.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.6 mi
Goodrich Castle 5.2 mi
Raglan Castle 9.3 mi
Chepstow Castle 10.6 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 10.6 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 2.4 mi
Skenfrith Castle 8.8 mi
Westbury Court Garden 9.8 mi
Woodchester Park 16.4 mi
Newark Park 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.9 mi
Coleford - Nagshead RSPB Reserve - Coalway - Coleford 1 mi
Newland - Marions Enclosure - Knockalls Inclosure - Newland 1.1 mi
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 1.2 mi
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.6 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Powys 23.6 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 24.4 mi
- The Hay Festival (Thursday 22 May 2025 – Thursday 22 May 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 28.3 mi
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Greenacres Campsite? From £19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.