Family friendly: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Co. Durham
15 bookable campgrounds in Co. Durham
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 10 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Eden Grange Glamping
Shildon, Co. Durham, England- Family-oriented Co. Durham glampsite on the edge of Shildon
- Walk to Locomotion railway museum in 20 minutes; Durham 25 mins' drive
- Restaurant and fishing on site; private hot tub for each unit
Bonners Lodge
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
- A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
- Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
Woodcroft Farm
Frosterley, Co. Durham, England- Luxury cabins featured on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
- Hamsterley Forest 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 35 minutes
- Firepit, fully equipped kitchen and ensuite shower room
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Hammer and Pincers Caravan and Campsite
Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, England- Quiet family site at a County Durham pub just outside Newton Aycliffe
- Durham and Raby Castle, Park and Gardens both 25 minutes’ drive
- Restaurant and beer garden; delicatessen and gift shop on site
Hilltop Huts
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Family camping pods 10 minutes’ drive from Barnard Castle in Teesdale
- High Force waterfall 15 minutes’ drive; Raby Castle 15 minutes
- Shop and country pub on site; kids’ play park 10 minutes’ walk
Crimdon Dene Holiday Park
Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England- Family park close to the Durham coastline, with sea and beach views
- Smart facilities including a pool, sports court and bar-restaurant
- A 25-minute drive from Durham and 40 from Newcastle city centre
Thorpe Farm Centre
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful farm with pond and walking paths
- Farm shop, gift shop, café and furniture for sale
- Toilet and shower blocks with disabled access
Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Darlington, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
Hidden Retreat Glamping
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on the banks of the River Derwent, County Durham
- A 15-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; half an hour to Durham
- Private bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, hot tubs on the patios
High Woodifield
Crook, Co. Durham, England- Working farm site with pop-up dog-friendly pitches
- A 10-minute drive from nature reserves and 35 minutes from Durham
- A 35-minute walk to the butchers, supermarket and restaurants
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Newton Lodge Campsite
Mickleton, Co. Durham, England- Quiet family site surrounded by the Teesdale countryside
- In the Pennine Dales, 15 minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
- Set in the grounds of a traditional farmhouse; bus stop just outside
Garth Hill Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés; petting farm on site
Stone House Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful, family-friendly farm campsite at Etherley in County Durham
- Raby Castle and Locomotion railway museum both 10 minutes by car
- Spacious, well-kept and dog-friendly grass pitches, barbecues allowed
Gallows Hill
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Stunning views over Barnard Castle & Tees Valley with access off A66
- A selection of static caravans, tourer and tent pitches available
- Seperate men and women's toilets with showers - cleaned regularly
Country Canines Glamping
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Luxury Bell tent and private dog park hire, in an area of O.N.B.
- Panoramic views, sleeps 3 people and max 3 dogs
- Let your dogs roam while you kick back and relax
Alma Meadow Glamping
Stanley, Co. Durham, England- Glamping pods five minutes’ drive from the Coast to Coast cycle path
- A five-minute drive from Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
- Family friendly and well maintained; walk to the pub, shop or bus stop
Sharpley Camping
Seaton, Co. Durham, England- Quiet four-acre Co Durham site close to the Coast to Coast cycle route
- A 10-minute drive from Seaham and 20 minutes from Durham
- Campfires allowed; space for kids to play
Leekworth Caravan Park
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful 14-acre farm site in the Durham Dales
- A five-minute walk to Middleton-in-Teesdale; Teesdale Way access
- Fishing on the banks of the River Tees directly from the site
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