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.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 7
Tent sites 15
Caravan sites 7
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park 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.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Open from Fri, 14 Nov 2025 to

Open from Fri, 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Spotlessly clean, well-kept site with roomy, flat pitches & great views. Immaculate, modern loos & showers. Owner Jess is super friendly & helpful. Peaceful, perfect for Forest of Dean adventures. Highly recommended, keen to return!

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Kelly H.

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Really fantastic site. Jess was lovely. Really friendly and helpful. The shower/toilet block was immaculate. Showers always hot. Everything was really clean and tidy.

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Will never stay again.

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Phil S.

Power optional grass site

Liked Can’t think of anything.

Disliked Being told by the owners to keep quiet. Having family fun with the kids when the owners came round to spoil our stay.
Men shouting over the hedge from the road and a woman knocking on our tent.

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Awesome facilities. Clean Tidy Plenty of pitch space Quiet Fires are…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Awesome facilities.
Clean
Tidy
Plenty of pitch space
Quiet
Fires are great
Jess was very friendly and helpful
Will go back!

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Probably the best campsite we’ve ever used.

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Barney W.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Big pitches. Plenty of space and not crowded in. Little touches - box of matches from the shop (like an amateur I forgot the fire lighter!). Freezer for ice packs. Covered bike store with rack. Spotlessly clean. Bowls and drainers for washing up. Quiet. Beautiful views.

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I love this campsite had a…

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Jordan T.

Power optional grass site

Liked I love this campsite had a very nice field to it. It was very clean and tidy the toilets and the washing up area were spotless. The pitch was a generous size. very enjoyable experience.

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Amazing Staff, clean, friendly and great…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Amazing Staff, clean, friendly and great Pizza on a Saturday night.

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The site was lovely everything was…

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Josephine E.

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Liked The site was lovely everything was well laid out and the toilet block was always immaculately clear and tidy. Jess was an amazing owner going above beyond to help us when we wanted an extra night last min. Everyone else at the site was really friendly as respectful was perfect for our 3 year olds first trip. I felt she was really safe and loved it was a smaller site. The location was also perfect so much to do with in a 10-15 min drive! Had an amazing stay!

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Beautiful site with really big pitches…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful site with really big pitches and large open spaces. The facilities were excellent and kept spotlessly clean by Jess. Great little shop on site and lots of useful information about local attractions and pubs. All in all a great site with excellent management

Disliked Nothing

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A gem of a campsite, beautiful location, very well run, superb!

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything!

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, peaceful site in a fantastic location

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Julie M.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Everything - what a fantastic site. The location is brilliant for exploring the Forest of Dean and the local area. There are walks on the doorstep so you don't always have to take your car out. The site is small and quiet and the facilities are immaculate. The pitches are spacious with some lovely views into the valley. There is a small shop on site and a communal freezer which is very useful if you've not got electric hook up. Jess and her family have created a really wonderful site and I will definitely be back.

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 sites

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.75316°N
2.53386°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.3 km Bus Station
16 km Bus Station
18.2 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
4.3 km Lydney Rail Station
12.7 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
15.8 km Chepstow Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Sharpness Old Docks
5.1 km Lydney Harbour
30.1 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
30.2 km Gloucestershire Airport
42.6 km 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 41.9 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Berkeley Castle 8.9 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 9.1 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 14.1 km

Goodrich Castle 14.3 km

Chepstow Castle 15.6 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 11.4 km

The Kymin 12.4 km

Woodchester Park 18.3 km

Newark Park 19.9 km

Skenfrith Castle 22.7 km

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 2.5 km

Parkend - Cannop Ponds - Nag's Head RSPB Reserve - Parkend 2.6 km

Blakeney - Oldcroft - Allaston - Oakenhill Wood - Blakeneyhill Woods 2.6 km

Lydney - Harbour Road - Naas Lane - Lydney 2.9 km

Wenchford Picnic Site - Viney Hill - Wenchford Pic 3 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 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 caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $49.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.