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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The facilities block, shop and reception are closed during winter, between 14 November 2025 and 27 March 2026.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 28 to
Open from Fri, Nov 14 2025 to
Open from Fri, Mar 27 to
Campsite types & availability
Winter powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (seasonal)
4 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 (£17)
View prices & bookPower optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
View prices & bookPower optional grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 15m depth (165m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Exceptionally clean & well-maintained site w/ spacious, level pitches & beautiful views. Immaculate, modern facilities. Owner Jess praised for friendliness & local knowledge. Peaceful atmosphere, ideal for Forest of Dean activities. Highly recommended, visitors eager to return.
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Excellent all round
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Beautiful site large pitches fantastic views, very clean and well kept facilities. Jess and the gang were so helpful and friendly will definitely be returning
Disliked None
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We had a lovely weekend here…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We had a lovely weekend here - the facilities were so clean and well looked after, the pitch was huge, and they couldn’t do enough to help us, so helpful!
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People running it were absolutely fab.…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked People running it were absolutely fab. Pitches were great. Showers and toilets immaculate. Location great. Good luck Jess with your business!!
Disliked No WiFi. As a visitor from outside of UK would have been nice to have this.
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Pretty much everything. The views, the peace…
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Pretty much everything.
The views, the peace and quiet, the facilities, Beverly and Jess were great, handy little shop but surprisingly well stocked
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lovely site with a handy shop and spotless toilet/shower facilities
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked views, pitch size and layout
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Perfect! Very clean facilities, levelled and large pitches, you can get a firepit and wood for £12, Jess is lovely and helpful, can only recommend!
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Brilliant site with immaculate facilities.
Power optional cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Love immaculate site. Flat pitches, great facilities and really lovely people. The sites in a good location. We cycled in the forest and went for walks both of which were easily accessible.
Disliked Nothing to dislike here. Jess is both kind and efficient and she and her parents couldn’t have done more to make visitors happy.
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Cracking little site
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Spotlessly clean
Spacious pitches
Peaceful
Nice walks
Jess the owner who is so helpful & friendly.
Disliked Nothing
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Well signposted and very warm welcome,…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Well signposted and very warm welcome, Jess is very friendly and helpful. The little on site shop was handy and reasonably priced.
Pitches are allocated which makes it easier and marked out - pitch size is good, more than enough room for us and it was flat.
The facilities are spotless and the site is well kept with everything we needed. We found some good walks from the site and the views were lovely.
Disliked Just a note for other campers really - why people have to sit outside with their music on at night and first thing in the morning I don't know. It wasn't loud and switched off at a reasonable time but noise travels folks and I would rather listen to the wildlife as that's sort of the point :)
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Excellent site, very clean and tidy. 5 stars
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Lovely site, very clean and tidy. Well marked pitches. Shower/toilet block was super clean and well kept. Dish washing area was small, but clean and tidy. Jess was very welcoming and pointed out all the things we needed and added bonus of a text message to say a guy would be cooking pizzas to order on the site one night. Extremely good.
Disliked Nothing
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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
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?
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 $23.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.