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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- The 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 18 or over.
- 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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Please note that the toilets and showers will be closed from 11th November 2024 - 21st March 2025.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 28 to
Campsite types & availability
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Site size: Min 11.0m width x 15.0m depth (36.1ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 165.0m² (1776.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPower optional grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 11.0m width x 15.0m depth (36.1ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 165.0m² (1776.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 11.0m width x 15.0m depth (36.1ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 165.0m² (1776.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent site with lovely clean facilities and great location.
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Power optional grass campsite
Liked: Lots of space immaculate facilities and flat and spacious pitches with electric.
Peaceful and easy access to the forest and local villages .
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Excellent site level pitches great facilities Excellent staff.
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Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked: Everything. Great location for the Forest of Dean. Great facilities. Pub up the road. Level pitches. Great staff.
Disliked: Nothing
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We will be coming again for sure
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Clean and warm facilities. Loads of space for the pitch and for little ones to run around and mingle. Quiet, rural and safe. Amazing area with nice views. Perfect location for FoD activities.
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Excellent site
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Liked: Clean and well maintained site which felt safe for our little one
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site with a friendly welcome
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Liked: Our second visit to this site, and again not disappointed with the high standard of facilities, and cleanliness. A great base to explore the Forest and surrounding areas, with footpaths within easy distance to the site.
Disliked: Nothing
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Fab site hope to come back
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Liked: View, space, clean warm showers, bike room location
Recommend to friends Visit again
A small yet spacious site. Clean and friendly.
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Liked: Clean and tidy everything!!
Fabulous site!
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Stunning views
Spotless toilets
Hot and clean showers
Spacious pitches
Hard standing
Small shop on site
Friendly owners
Lots of space for the kids to cycle and play
Quiet (down the end of a lane)
We would definitely go back again!
Disliked: Lights timed out too fast to shower a small child and yourself 🙈 but this is literally all I can fault!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place to stay. We’ll be coming back
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Power optional grass campsite
Liked: View. Cleanliness. Friendly, welcoming staff.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had a lovely stay in lovely surroundings, will def be going back
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Power optional grass campsite
Liked: Very small and quiet. imaclate facilities. Jess was very friendly.
Disliked: No WIFI
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site with very clean facilities, professional and friendly staff
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Staff were super friendly, facilities were clean and location was great for the Forest of Dean
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Forest of Dean Camping
Yorkley Wood Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
England
GL15 4TY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.75316°N
-2.53386°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Clevedon Beach | 26 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 22.2 mi
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 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 campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest of Dean Camping? From $29.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.