When can I check in and check out of Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park?

From $36.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park

View prices & book Last booked 5 days ago 9.5 276 reviews

Peaceful adults-only site 10 minutes' drive from Retford
Sherwood Forest and Yorkshire Wildlife Park within a half-hour drive
A 10-minute walk from a country pub with meals and real ale

With an olive branch being a sign of peace, it’s rather fitting that Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park is a mighty peaceful place for a quiet country break... There'll be no noisy nippers at this adults-only Nottinghamshire site, so the grownups have the run of the place (although canine pals are welcome to join as long as they promise to behave themselves). Once settled into your spacious pitch, feel free to plan activities that kids might turn their noses up at: fishing, historic building visits, spa days and miles and miles of fab walks (along the Chesterfield Canal, around Clumber Park or through Sherwood Forest – whatever takes your fancy). However you opt to fill your days, it’s surely always a welcome sight to see a country pub awaiting at the end of it: that role is played here by your temporary local, serving up meals and real ale by the canal 10 minutes’ walk away in the village of Clarborough. Should the weather decree it possible, you’re welcome to fire up a barbecue on site instead; for supplies, browse the selection of essentials at the site shop or take the 10-minute drive to the supermarkets in Retford. A slew of security measures around the site means that guests can sleep easy, and all are assured of a nice warm shower here too, as the smart modern bathroom block has heating and accessible facilities.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

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).
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Please be aware that some pitches may be on an incline.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

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90% would stay here again

Choose your direction on the canal path!

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fab adults only site, peaceful

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Jane W. Jun 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Fab wardens, so helpful, toilet block very good with set cleaning times and a hairdryer. Great “ library” on site, I swapped my book and a great selection available. It’s very quiet even though it was almost full, this was our 4th visit and will be back again

Disliked: Electric meters but you do get used to them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very clean facilities, very friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Joshua W. Jun 2025

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked: Olive Tree is a lovely site just a 45 minute walk along the canal from Retford.

We have to say the toilet, shower and wash up facilities are some of the best we’ve seen in the UK! Very clean and modern.

Everybody is very friendly, especially the owner and site wardens. We never caught their names but the campsite wardens are very friendly and welcoming, and add to the overall security of the place!

Very small camping area- which is actually a bonus as it’s not overly crowded.

Disliked: Quite close to the road and behind a car wash, so some residual noise can be heard. However, this is the price to pay for a centrally located site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was very tidy…

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

ELLIOT C. Jun 2025

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked: Was very tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend staying here

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Phillip G. Jun 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: While site was laid out perfectly, the toilets and shower were maintained to a high standard and very clean. Staff very friendly and are happy to help with anything

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with spotless facilities and very friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Lisa H. May 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely site, very well maintained and peaceful. Toilet block spotless! Very pretty outside the toilet block with lots of lovely plants and a little herb garden which is a lovely touch. Wardens very welcoming and chatty and so helpful. We have already decided we want to go back.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Dog walks, clean shower and toilet block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great clean well kept site

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		3

Anonymous May 2025

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked: Was greeted and shown to our pitch...next to shower block that was cleaned evert day, spotless..the sink pot washing area was all clean and had bowls and wash clothes.the lawns and pitches were kept in good condition, all around the shower block were some wonderful flower tubes, even new clamatis around the tent garden..all stunning and kept beautiful.
Thank you Tracey and the bulwell lad for a very pleasant campsite and stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent all round

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Anonymous May 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: There was nothing not to like
Amazing host amazing facilities.walk on the doorstep shops and pubs near by within walking distance

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was perfect

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Anna B. May 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything about the site quite clean friendly very helpful

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely friendly little gem with nice walks and great food nearby.

Overall 10/10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Rachel S. May 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely, clean and friendly site. Great walk down the canal to The Boat Inn, which does amazing food. Field at the bottom for dogs to have a run around. All the facilities. A gem of a place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park

Main Street

Clarborough

Retford

Nottinghamshire

England

DN22 9NJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.33788°N
-0.90522°W

Nearest transport

Bus

1.8 mi Bus Station

9.4 mi Hardy Street

13.6 mi Hetts Lane

Rail

2.3 mi Retford Low Level Rail Station

2.4 mi Retford Rail Station

6.6 mi Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

10.8 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

11.1 mi Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport

20.1 mi Sheffield City 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

Got your fishing kit stashed in your luggage? Have a chat with the folk on site for details of choice spots along the Chesterfield Canal, or head to Hayton Lakes (less than five minutes’ drive) to try your luck with the carp, barbel and bream in its seven lakes. More interested in getting into the water? Sort yourself with a spa day at Ye Olde Bell 10 minutes’ drive away for thermal baths and treatments. Walkers have a wide choice of places to go for a ramble in this region – as well as waterside wanders by the Chesterfield Canal (a 10-minute walk away), you might like the trails of Clumber Park National Trust estate (20 minutes’ drive) or to view the remains of the 12th-century abbey in Rufford Park (half an hour). Sherwood Forest, once Robin Hood’s 450-acre stomping ground, is half an hour away. Seeking something to stir up a bit more adrenaline? Take to the treetops for a high ropes course and zipline at Go Ape adventure park, or walk among the lions at Yorkshire Wildlife Park; both are around a half-hour drive away.

Must see

Sherwood Forest Country Park 11.4 mi

Lincoln Castle 16.7 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 16.8 mi

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 16.8 mi

Bolsover Castle 17.7 mi

National Trust

Clumber Park 8.2 mi

Mr Straw's House 8.8 mi

The Workhouse, Southwell 17.8 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 20.4 mi

Hardwick Hall 20.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BABWORTH HALL 2.8 mi

Sturton le Steeple – Clarborough Nature Reserve – North Leverton 3.6 mi

Headon - Upton - Askham - Grove - Headon 3.8 mi

Gringley-on-the-Hill - Cuckoo Way - Clayworth 4.9 mi

BECKINGHAM MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/12/2005) 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/01 and 12/31.
Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Sites

Sites: a £10.00 ($12.92) deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 6:30 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Please be aware that some pitches may be on an incline.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park? Got your fishing kit stashed in your luggage? Have a chat with the folk on site for details of choice spots along the Chesterfield Canal, or head to Hayton Lakes (less than … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Olive Tree Caravan and Camping Park? From $36.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.