When can I check in and check out of Tackeroo Caravan Site?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Tackeroo Caravan Site?

From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Tackeroo Caravan Site

View prices & book Last booked 12 hours ago 9.4 208 reviews

No-frills bike-friendly site on 10 acres of Forestry Commission land
In Cannock Chase, a 10-minute drive from Rugeley and the A51
Access to popular mountain bike paths, including Follow the Dog trail

Woods, wild terrain and some of the finest mountain biking trails in the Midlands – access to all of the above is to be had from Tackeroo Caravan Site in the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Staffordshire park, set on Forestry Commission land, has pitches spread among the tall pine, spruce and evergreen trees. It’s got a wild feel – there are no showers, toilets or facilities in general, save for some rubbish bins and a waste disposal point to empty chemical toilets (which you’re required to bring if you want to stay here). Taps are on hand for filling up your water tank and bottle. It’s definitely worth lugging a mountain bike along on a trip to Tackeroo, which sits alongside the famed Follow The Dog trail, the Midlands’ first – and arguably still the best – dedicated mountain bike path. Outside peak camping season, the site hosts popular cycling-themed events and the area is a general hub for all things riding (head south for the Monkey Trail or north to explore Cannock Chase Country Park). It’s also around a mile or so to Birches Valley Forest Visitor Centre, a prime place to grab some tourist info brochures, get your bearings and make a plan for exploring the area. There’s a GoApe! activity centre, a Gruffalo nature trail for families and a decent little café as well. Oh, and more mountain biking trails of course…

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

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 14 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Guests are required to bring their own toilet and shower facilities. Generators are permitted for a maximum of 2 hours between 6pm and 8am.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

8 people maximum

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)

8 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 8.0m width x 9.0m depth (26.2ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 3 included, 3 max.
Car 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)

£2 (£2) per night
Dog (3 max)

£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)

£2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £15 (£15) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Not a bad view to look at whilst enjoying a cuppa

Beautiful site located on the edge of the chase surrounded by trees,…

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Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

John J. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful site located on the edge of the chase surrounded by trees, very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One word - AMAZING!!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

George H. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Grounds were perfect, staff were friendly, approachable and interactive. Could not fault one bit!
Shame about the rain, but that makes camping more fun 😉

Unfortunately no WiFi but is expected in the middle of Cannock chase Forrest. Mobile service is perfect!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sam G. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Very nice and peaceful , perfect for kids to play on bikes

Disliked: Nothing was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet beautiful and lovely walks.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Tania H. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Quiet beautiful and lovely walks.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics, peaceful site within a woodland setting. 5 star

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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Christian N. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Quiet and peaceful campsite with plenty walks in the cannock chase. Popular park up for cyclists and walkers. Patron was a nice chap checked on us on day of arrival to see everything was ok.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Relaxing beautiful woodland

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Helen E. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful quiet site. Only the birds cheeping , Owls hooting at night ,Plenty of space so no one to close. , The warden was great very knowledgeable and welcoming

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics 💓

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

John C. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: It's Cannock chase

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site warden who checked in on us to give a new gate code.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mandy S. Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: The beautiful surroundings, the peaceful tranquility and the wildlife. This is by far my favourite site I have stayed at and I have stayed in sites all over the country. Tackeroo has a lovely feel to it, it's perfect

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Amazing campsite in the forest with fresh water and chemical waste facilities.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anais V. Mar 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Amazing campsite in the forest with fresh water and chemical waste facilities. Very quiet, it was great to be able to pick your spot, we will be back.

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No frills perfect peaceful location. In the tress. Plenty of space to…

Overall	10/10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Anonymous Mar 2025

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: No frills perfect peaceful location. In the tress. Plenty of space to choose from. Close to the bike trails and walks. Nice and relaxing quiet at night.

Disliked: Only dislike which really is a frustration. The gate has a key code lock and this was not locked on our arrival. Wish people would follow the rules and lock the gate as they leave to make it more secure for all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Tackeroo Caravan Site

Penkridge Bank Road

Rugeley

Staffordshire

England

WS15 2UA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.74759°N
-1.99973°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.1 mi Crown Bridge

6.4 mi Railway Station

Rail

2.6 mi Hednesford Rail Station

2.7 mi Rugeley Town Rail Station

3.3 mi Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

23.3 mi Birmingham International Airport

23.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

23.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

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

Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an activity centre with almost 1,500 metres of tree-to-tree crossings. Less energetic dawdles in the area include dog-walking and orienteering trails. Other gentle ways to while away a day include wanders by the water at Fairoak Pools (five minutes) or fly fishing on the banks of Blithfield Reservoir (15 minutes). Amateur historians could amble around Castle Ring, an Iron Age site (15 minutes), while shoppers might prefer to dip in and out of the boutiques of Rugeley market town (10 minutes). If stately homes appeal, navigate your way to the National Trust’s Shugborough Estate (15 minutes), a huge Georgian building with a walled garden. Into flexing your creativity? Check out Ingestre Hall, a Grade II-listed 17th-century Jacobean mansion and the UK’s only dedicated Residential Arts Centre (20 minutes).

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 8.5 mi

National Memorial Arboretum 10.7 mi

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 11.4 mi

Sudbury Hall 13.8 mi

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford 14.9 mi

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 3.1 mi

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 8.7 mi

Moseley Old Hall 8.8 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.7 mi

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 1 mi

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 2.4 mi

SHUGBOROUGH 3.2 mi

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 6.6 mi

SANDON PARK 8.1 mi

Local events

Download Festival (Friday 13 June 2025 – Friday 13 June 2025)
Derby, Derbyshire 26.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Additional terms

Guests are required to bring their own toilet and shower facilities.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tackeroo Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tackeroo Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tackeroo Caravan Site? Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Tackeroo Caravan Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Tackeroo Caravan Site? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.