Silver Fox Café and Camping

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Visitor image of the sunrise at the Silver Fox Cafe and Campsite
Caravan pitch
Grass pitches with trees for shelter
Aerial view of the site

  • Forest of Dean pitches on the banks of the River Severn
  • A 20-minute drive to Puzzlewood; half an hour to Symonds Yat
  • Dog-friendly café on site for breakfast and lunch seven days a week
What a location this is for an open-air stay… book a break here and you can wake up to stunning views over the River Severn before strolling over to the on-site café to get your day off to a tasty start with a cooked breakfast (or just a bacon bap and a coffee if that’s more your style…) Silver Fox Café and Camping is in a prime position here, right on the riverbank within the Forest of Dean, and with the Gloucestershire village of Newnham about half a mile away for shops and other essentials. The A48 is handily just outside too, so you’ll be able to get out and about easily enough for activities and days out (and there are a couple of pubs close by too for a little drink once you’ve made it back). There’s a great atmosphere at this family-run site, and it’s small enough to be able to offer a real personal service to all guests. Dogs are welcome both on site and in the café, and there’s plenty of space to spread out a little bit on the pitches. Amenities are sorted with a shower and toilet block on site. Surely the biggest draw here though is the café, which is open seven days a week to serve up a range of breakfasts, lunches and hot and cold drinks – plus a carvery for Sunday lunch too.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 3
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 17 July
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).
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 July to

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Site types & availability

Reviews

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8
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8
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8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5

80% would recommend this campground to a friend

73% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper dog-friendly spot with a top-notch cafe and friendly hosts. Good fire pits and BBQs. Facilities are decent but a bit basic, watch out for busy shower times. Lovely River Severn location, though road noise and some inconsiderate campers can be a drag.

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Quiet location (well when we was…

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9 out of 10
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Lee L.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet location (well when we was there) lovely owners in cafe lovely views

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s a cheaper option it’s a very small site and grass quality is poor

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The onsite cafe is pretty good and staff seem nice and there’s a pub just down the road it’s quite expensive at the pub but nice ..

Disliked The grass is very poor in fact it’s not really grass it’s all dead and very dry so that was a bit disappointing .. it’s a small site and it’s rite by a busy main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff and great café Good for…

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Anthony V.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly staff and great café
Good for a short break

Disliked Noisy road and railway nearby.
Obviously out of their control. Not a bad place to camp

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for only 1 or 2 nights max

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5 out of 10
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7
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice open field great for peace and quiet

Disliked It looked like a scrap yard on one side, and only had 2 showers, could of done with 1 or 2 more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet weekend away, good sized pitches with electric

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Sarah Y.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved the size of the campsite, really nice quiet place to be, some things for the kids to play on, toilet and shower block basic but clean and tidy. Of course being attached to a fantastic cafe, open all day serving great food is a bonus!

Recommend to friends Visit again

No problems, would happily return.

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Luke C.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked A relaxed site with very pleasant owners. Sign in and paying was smooth and easy.
Toilet block was always clean and did not smell bad.
Felt like we had our own space.

Disliked Some odd campers decided to have flashing fairy lights up all night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Could do with sectioning areas for campsite as fire risk to others

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5 out of 10
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Steve C.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Food at cafe was excellent

Disliked Traffic noise lack of showers having no cold water to clean teeth in gents area and no blue towelling to dry our hands .

Recommend to friends Visit again

The cafe and staff are fantastic,…

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7 out of 10
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David L.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The cafe and staff are fantastic, the food is excellent for the price and the staff are very friendly .

Disliked The shower and toilet block could be cleaner and it would be a good idea to have the pitches marked out . We also found that WiFi only works in the cafe and garden

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site

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8 out of 10
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Darren G.

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Electric hookup, on site cafe, facilities toilets sinks etc

Disliked Close to main road but not a problem

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to river path walk and…

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5 out of 10
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8
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Julie E.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Close to river path walk and very good pub 2 minutes away
Had a nice looking cafe but it’s used by bikers so very busy didn’t go inside as rammed with motorbikes everywhere

Disliked Toilets and shower really need refurb .No WiFi even though advertised .Noisy campers who felt the rest of us should have to listen to their music on a Saturday evening

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

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 Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Silver Fox Café and Camping

A48

Broadoak

Newnham

Gloucestershire

England

GL14 1JB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.81112°N
2.44277°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.8 km Kings Arms
13.8 km Kings Arms
14.9 km Cantilupe Road
Rail
11.9 km Cam & Dursley Rail Station
12.4 km Lydney Rail Station
13.4 km Stonehouse Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 km Sharpness Old Docks
12.1 km Lydney Harbour
38.6 km Bristol Docks Ferry Landing
Airport
21.6 km Gloucestershire 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze: five minutes’ drive - Elton Carp & Catfish Lakes: five minutes - Littledean Jail (museum in an 18th-century prison): five minutes - Battlesports Glos (laser tag venue): five minutes - Dean Heritage Centre: 10 minutes - Mallards Pike (forest area): 15 minutes - Puzzlewood: 20 minutes - Clearwell Caves: 20 minutes - Symonds Yat (for canoe trips): half an hour.

Must see

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 8.2 km

Berkeley Castle 13.7 km

Goodrich Castle 13.8 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 14.2 km

Gloucester Quays 14.4 km

National Trust

Westbury Court Garden 2.4 km

Woodchester Park 16 km

The Kymin 16.9 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17.5 km

Newark Park 21.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Newnham - Blaize Bailey - Bullo Pill - Newnham 1.3 km

Arlingham - Severn Way - Arlingham 2.1 km

WESTBURY COURT 2.6 km

FLAXLEY ABBEY 2.9 km

Soudley - Blue Rock Quarry - Shakemantle Quarry - Findall Chimney - Soudley 4.6 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 Silver Fox Café and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Silver Fox Café and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Silver Fox Café and Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze: five minutes’ drive - Elton Carp & Catfish Lakes: five minutes - Littledean Jail (museum in an 18th-century prison): five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Silver Fox Café and Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Silver Fox Café and Camping? From $51.73 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.