Forest of Dean Camping

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  • Dog-friendly site with access to Forest of Dean walks and cycle paths
  • A 20-minute drive from the Wye Valley National Landscape
  • Firepits for hire; small shop selling the basics, logs and kindling
Family-friendly pitches in Gloucestershire’s untamed Forest of Dean – it doesn’t get much better than that. Except it does… because at Forest of Dean Camping, guests can join miles of purpose-built cycling and hiking tracks straight from the pitches. Whether you’re after a quick walk with the dog – your four-legged companions are very welcome here – a pub crawl in local villages or a whole-day biking adventure, they’re all close by. After a day in the forest, head back to your pitch for an evening around the embers. No need to lug everything from home, as there are firepits for hire on a per-night basis, and logs and kindling are sold on the premises. The site also has a small shop selling the basics and alcohol (open 9am until 6pm at reception), so you’ll never get caught short without supplies – and if you want to pick up some eggs for breakfast, spuds or meat for the barbecue, there’s a local shop just 15 minutes’ stroll away. On a practical level, spotless amenities on site include a heated shower block with separate disabled facilities and a laundry room for taking care of chores. If you’re travelling by pedal power, there’s a secure bike room, and there’s a noticeboard at reception with local tourist information if you’re needing a bit of sightseeing inspiration.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 7
Open now
Opens 28 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 7500 kg are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

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This is a lovely site which has only been open 1 year.…

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Lisa S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked This is a lovely site which has only been open 1 year. The pitch size was generous, the toilet block was lovely and clean, the family who run the site were friendly and the reception/shop was a nice bonus. Would absolutely stay there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect, relaxing retreat.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean site, peaceful, great views. Owners are a delight. Facilities are top class and the whole site is perfectly manicured. Local forest walks straight from site, 10 minute drive to Tesco’s, Lidl and other convenience stores and takeaway food etc. nearby attractions (half hour drive) such as Tintern Abbey and Symonds Yat. Dog friendly and all round just a perfect retreat for a relaxing break. I’ve stayed at many sites across the country and this is now one of my favourites!

Disliked Nothing at all and we will definitely go back.

If I had one gripe, it’s a small one. The timer light in the shower block could be a little longer as I had a late shower when it was dark and it went off before I’d finished and I was still in the cubicle getting dressed. This was quickly solved by waving the towel over the door though.

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A lovely clean and welcoming site. Jess was there to greet…

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Lu B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked A lovely clean and welcoming site. Jess was there to greet us in her well stocked shop and provided us with lots of information. The pitches were a generous size and well looked after. Lovely views and a great location.

Disliked Unbeknown to us on the first of our 2 night stay, a group of about 30 young men doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award were staying on site. As we are early risers (6.30 am) when my husband went to use the shower facilties (of which there are only 3 showers), it was pure mayhem for about 1.5 hours and also the washing up area was the same. I think we should have been informed of this on our arrival as this size site does not really have the facilities for these size groups.

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Fabulous big pitches, brand new toilets and showers. Nice little shop. Jess…

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Sandra B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Fabulous big pitches, brand new toilets and showers. Nice little shop. Jess the owner was on hand and very friendly, could not do enough. Would definately recommend

Disliked Nothing

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Great place

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Alan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spaces pitches, facilities first class and owner was brilliant. We will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet with amazing views

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Jamie L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site very quiet and fantastic views and a lovely warm welcome from Jess who can’t do enough for you.
I will definitely be back.

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Well laid out, all facilities modern and clean, fabulous views from hilltop…

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Chris F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Well laid out, all facilities modern and clean, fabulous views from hilltop site, and very friendly host.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can't comment on wi-fi as didn't need it

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Jackie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful site, with stunning views and sunsets.
Good size pitches, hard standings were level
Very friendly owners
Facilities very clean.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike

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What a find

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Clive W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Huge and level hard standing pitch, showers were hot and the shower/toilet block were always clean and tidy, Jess is friendly and a fountain of knowledge,the little on-site shop has bread, milk eggs, beer, etc, there’s even some camping essentials and as it was very warm the freezer was well stocked with much needed ice lollies .
The views from the site are fantastic and there’s loads to do in the surrounding area.
Definitely be back

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

A site that you would go back time and time again.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great grass pitch with electric hook up with plenty of room. Immaculate, functional and comfortable facilities too. We pretty much met the whole family running the site and they were all so friendly and super helpful. An especially big thank you to Beverley and Jess who went out of their way to make our stay the best it could be.

Disliked Nothing!

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

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 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 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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 Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

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 Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Forest of Dean Camping

Yorkley Wood Road

Lydney

Gloucestershire

England

GL15 4TY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.75316°N
2.53386°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Bus Station
11.3 mi Cantilupe Road
Rail
2.7 mi Lydney Rail Station
7.9 mi Cam & Dursley Rail Station
9.8 mi Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Sharpness Old Docks
3.2 mi Lydney Harbour
18.7 mi Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
18.8 mi Gloucestershire Airport
26.5 mi 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

Sporty souls can get out into the breathtaking Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds Yat (half an hour), while gorge climbing or abseiling are on hand for adrenaline junkies. More sedate local pursuits include a steam-train ride aboard the Dean Forest Railway (10 minutes), which also offers lots of family-friendly attractions like murder mystery evenings. For outdoor fun in enchanting, moss-covered forest, the walking routes at Puzzlewood (also 10 minutes) are suitable for kids, and you can all learn about local history in the reconstructed cottages and museum at the Dean Heritage Centre (15 minutes). The spectacular remains of Cistercian Tintern Abbey (half an hour) have a gorgeous setting by the River Wye. Goodrich Castle (25 minutes) is another stunning spot where you can clamber up Norman-era towers, brave the dungeons and see relics of exquisite stained-glass windows in its half-ruined chapel.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 26 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 5.5 mi

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 5.6 mi

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 8.8 mi

Goodrich Castle 8.9 mi

Chepstow Castle 9.7 mi

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 7.1 mi

The Kymin 7.7 mi

Woodchester Park 11.3 mi

Newark Park 12.4 mi

Skenfrith Castle 14.1 mi

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 1.6 mi

Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 1.6 mi

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 1.6 mi

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 1.8 mi

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 1.9 mi

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 22.2 mi

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Powys 28.6 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Forest of Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest of Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest of Dean Camping? Sporty souls can get out into the breathtaking Wye Valley National Landscape (20 minutes’ drive) for days of canoeing, paddleboarding or cycling along the River Wye. There’s also challenging climbing at Symonds … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest of Dean Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.