- Camping with Hiking
Campsites for hikers in Charnwood Forest
91% (1.1K) • 1,540 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Charnwood Forest
White Peak Camping
1. White Peak Camping
99%
(465)
Buxton, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Burrs Manor Wild Camping
2. Burrs Manor Wild Camping
86%
(161)
Buxton, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
3. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
Rutland, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Meadow Lake Glamping
4. Meadow Lake Glamping
Brackley, England · 4 units
Meadow Lake Glamping is based on a working farm that has embraced traditional farming methods for over 200 years. Our location is a big WOW factor with our five yurts in secluded, tranquil settings around the grounds of Limes Farm. The two small medieval lakes attract lovely bird life including swans, herons and ducks and the orchard is a lovely walk. There's an on-site restaurant serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, dinner and bar. There is also a village pub and well appointed playground only a few minutes walk away. There are loads of things to see and do in the area along with the historic cities/towns of Oxford; Stratford Upon Avon ;Leamington Spa; Warwick and Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace. We have additional options to make your stay even more enjoyable, including hot tub, pizza oven, cinema package and stargazing.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
5. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(95)
Wardlow, England · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell.
The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving.
All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away.
And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all.
Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
6. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(150)
Warwickshire, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
The White Lodge
7. The White Lodge
90%
(57)
Cannock Chase, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Tackeroo Campsite
8. Tackeroo Campsite
96%
(69)
Staffordshire, England · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
Shire Camping
9. Shire Camping
98%
(25)
England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
10. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
Staffordshire, England · 8 units
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Brook Farm
11. Brook Farm
93%
(22)
Ashbourne, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Greystones Nawab Camping
12. Greystones Nawab Camping
10%
(5)
Monyash, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BEFORE BOOKING TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRIC HOOK-UPS. The tent and motor home pitches are dispersed so the pitch number may not be the same as your allocated pitch (but these are all the same).
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway near to Buxton in the Peak District. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, which is well known for great walks, cycling and which is full of pretty little English villages to visit.
There is a local pub a stone's throw away, and a donkey sanctuary next door. There are also many more pubs in the area serving delicious meals. Historic towns such as Bakewell, Matlock, and Tideswell are also close by.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
13. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
100%
(50)
Ibstock, England · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
14. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
99%
(50)
Evesham, England · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
15. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
Sibbertoft, England · 70 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Pig Place Campsite
16. The Pig Place Campsite
92%
(93)
Adderbury, England · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
17. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
Bedfordshire, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Apple Farm
18. The Apple Farm
89%
(9)
Snitterfield, England · 5 units
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Yew Tree Farm
19. Yew Tree Farm
86%
(14)
Stretton, England · 14 units
A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Rural Relaxing
20. Rural Relaxing
93%
(14)
Market Harborough, England · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
91% (1.1K) • 1,540 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Charnwood Forest
White Peak Camping
1. White Peak Camping
99%
(465)
Buxton, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Burrs Manor Wild Camping
2. Burrs Manor Wild Camping
86%
(161)
Buxton, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
3. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
Rutland, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Meadow Lake Glamping
4. Meadow Lake Glamping
Brackley, England · 4 units
Meadow Lake Glamping is based on a working farm that has embraced traditional farming methods for over 200 years. Our location is a big WOW factor with our five yurts in secluded, tranquil settings around the grounds of Limes Farm. The two small medieval lakes attract lovely bird life including swans, herons and ducks and the orchard is a lovely walk. There's an on-site restaurant serving delicious breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, dinner and bar. There is also a village pub and well appointed playground only a few minutes walk away. There are loads of things to see and do in the area along with the historic cities/towns of Oxford; Stratford Upon Avon ;Leamington Spa; Warwick and Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace. We have additional options to make your stay even more enjoyable, including hot tub, pizza oven, cinema package and stargazing.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
5. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(95)
Wardlow, England · 61 units · Tents, Motorhomes
What a little Derbyshire gem: back to basics Whitehouse Farm Campsite is a simple site in a most scenic setting five minutes’ drive from the pretty village of Tideswell.
The site’s central location in the Peak District National Park means it’s a top spot for those who want to ramble or ride bikes – several circular trails leave from Tideswell and the traffic-free Monsal Trail is a five-minute drive away. And there’s plenty more activity if you require it too, as activity centres nearby can sort you out days of horse riding, abseiling, climbing and caving.
All this activity isn’t mandatory, of course – this is an equally fine location for days pottering off to local pubs, pigging out on pudding in Bakewell or taking a leisurely stroll around the Chatsworth Estate, 20 minutes away.
And if even that’s too much, you’d be welcome to spend some time loafing about on site: there’s heaps of space here, and as facilities have been kept quite minimal (just showers and toilets) there should be a good serving of peace and quiet to go with it all.
Guests are welcome to light up a barbecue or campfire for cookouts and keeping warm; Tideswell’s the place for supermarket supplies, and it’s also handily got a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs for days when your firelighting skills aren't up to much.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
6. Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
95%
(150)
Warwickshire, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Think Countryfile meets Time Team. Camping in six-acres of unspoiled Cotswold countryside, built in the grounds of a Norman castle.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
The White Lodge
7. The White Lodge
90%
(57)
Cannock Chase, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Tackeroo Campsite
8. Tackeroo Campsite
96%
(69)
Staffordshire, England · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
Shire Camping
9. Shire Camping
98%
(25)
England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
10. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
96%
(57)
Staffordshire, England · 8 units
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
Brook Farm
11. Brook Farm
93%
(22)
Ashbourne, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Greystones Nawab Camping
12. Greystones Nawab Camping
10%
(5)
Monyash, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BEFORE BOOKING TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRIC HOOK-UPS. The tent and motor home pitches are dispersed so the pitch number may not be the same as your allocated pitch (but these are all the same).
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway near to Buxton in the Peak District. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, which is well known for great walks, cycling and which is full of pretty little English villages to visit.
There is a local pub a stone's throw away, and a donkey sanctuary next door. There are also many more pubs in the area serving delicious meals. Historic towns such as Bakewell, Matlock, and Tideswell are also close by.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
13. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
100%
(50)
Ibstock, England · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
14. Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
99%
(50)
Evesham, England · 3 units
Laid-back glamping near Evesham, overlooking Bredon Hill and the Malverns.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
15. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
Sibbertoft, England · 70 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Pig Place Campsite
16. The Pig Place Campsite
92%
(93)
Adderbury, England · 45 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Canal-side camping for adults on a rustic Oxfordshire pig farm
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
17. Riverside Camping - Festival Feel
92%
(38)
Bedfordshire, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A pop-up campsite on the banks of the River Great Ouse, with workshops, music, good food and a festival vibe
Pets
Campfires
Showers
The Apple Farm
18. The Apple Farm
89%
(9)
Snitterfield, England · 5 units
Bell tents on an apple farm just three miles from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Yew Tree Farm
19. Yew Tree Farm
86%
(14)
Stretton, England · 14 units
A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Rural Relaxing
20. Rural Relaxing
93%
(14)
Market Harborough, England · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
István Ferenc
2 weeks ago
Tent
Nice place with good amenities!. I totally enjoyed my stay.
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Andrea
2 weeks ago
Tent
We’ve been a few times, always a great and quiet campsite
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Aimee
2 weeks ago
6 m Class A
Lovely night away. Fab clean facilities and plenty of peace and quiet. Simple and uncomplicated just how we like it! Will be back soon!! Ps check out Cupola Kitchen down the road in Stoney Middleton for ace food 🤌🏻🤌🏻
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Finlay
3 weeks ago
Tent
Very well kept ground, very easy to pitch, facilities were very clean even after the 50 DofE campers. The site owners were very friendly and very helpful, fire pits, wood and other things can be bought from the site.
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Chris
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
Back again, just perfect stay in every way !!!!!!!!
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Kelly
3 weeks ago
2 m rooftop tent
Good location close to local walks.
Easy to find site with large flat camping field.
Decent reception for phone and WiFi if needed.
3 toilets and 1 shower - all in good clean condition. Pot wash and several standpipes.
Polite and helpful host - she drove round the site frequently clearing and cleaning and collecting site fees.
Will definitely return!
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Martin
3 weeks ago
Tent
Loved camping amidst the trees, listening to the birds chirping. The hosts were very friendly and the site was peaceful. There was someone ignoring the no music policy unfortunately but it was still a great experience. Good distance and privacy from other pitches. Pub nearby stops serving food at 7pm on Saturday night if there isn't any customers. There is drinking water on site despite the listing saying otherwise. Chemical toilets clean enough. Nice washing up area under cover.
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Rich
3 weeks ago
Tent
Wasn't sure what to expect to be honest. Last time I camped in a camp site it was just a field with a portaloo.
This exceeded expectations in every way. Secure number plate scanning gate on entry, unbelievable facilities (proper toilets, showers, sinks). Water tap available and rentable firepits and purchasable kindling and logs.
Honestly proper impressed. Didn't have much interaction with management but what we did have was a pleasure and the pricing of the stay and the wood was fantastic. I absolutely intend on returning and will be highly recommending to everyone I know who is interested.
Also, I don't have a clue what it was all about... But 2 days running we saw an INSANELY low plane go by. Looked like a military cargo plane or something. Couple of helicopters too. Free air show? Bargain!
Also if you're into animals you'll get your fill. Surrounded by horses, geese and ducks flying over, and a nearby owl hooting and hollering.
Loved it.
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Louis
March 2026
Tent
Nice site/field with good toilet a shower facilities.
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Michael
March 2026
4 m Class B
Good toilets and shower, located a short drive from a great local pub with Buxton down the road. Would definitely come back.
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Matty
March 2026
Tent
With kids
Great little camp site.
Toilets were clean, showers looked good (didn't use)
Staff we're friendly. Looks like they got a cool little club/pub on site popped in for a second but looks comfortable with a TV, draft beer and a dart board.
Play park looked good, didn't explore as the field was waterlogged.
Had a camp fire, borrowed a fire pit and brought some wood off site.
Pleasant experience will be coming back.
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Chris
February 2026
5 m Class B
I would very much recommend staying here, the owners welcomed me and went through all of the Where's and how's as we as giving me info on the surrounding area. Lovely views and near to a lot of the places you will want to visit.
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Jessica
February 2026
4 m Class B
With pets
Would definitely stay again. Quiet and great walks
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Devon
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
Great location within easy drive of some fantastic sites around Evesham. Despite the weather, we managed a steak barbecue dinner, a log fire and a nice breakfast. Caravan was comfortable and all was in place to make cooking and chilling easy. My first time caravanning and definitely, would do it again.
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Emma
January 2026
Tent
We booked super last minute with a tentbox - had a great peaceful night - surprise snow in the morning too! Didn’t get to explore the site much due to it being a quick stop over but it looked nice, lots of people cycling and running - the only thing that would of made it better would of been a toilet - but if you’re in a camper this is a great spot!
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Damith
January 2026
2 nights at Bredon-Vale Caravan and Camping
We stayed at Nancy's (70s’ caravan). The interior was the cosiest I could ever ask for. Minimalist but essential amenities made our stay enjoyable.
The camping site offers good views, especially for watching a splendid sunset if the weather is right. Campsite facilities are well-maintained and spotless.
Its location is very close to Evesham, making it easy to find shops, pubs, and access roads to other nearby destinations.
Don't miss paying Shakespeare a visit if you haven't done so yet 😉
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Ujjwal
December 2025
Tent
The owner was very polite and welcoming… he showed me around … the campsite is good if you want to spend 1 or 2 nights close to nature… there is play area for kids as well …my overall experience was good … defined recommend it is your first camping trip like me…
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Andrea
November 2025
Tent
Easy to get on the pitches by ourselves and had the whole site for us, not surprising as it’s late November! Very quiet and loved it! We will be back again for the 3rd time
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antje
November 2025
4 m Class B
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White Peak Camping is such a beautiful and peaceful spot — absolutely loved our stay. The campsite is perfectly situated with easy access to stunning walks all around. The toilets were decent and clean, and the little phone-charging points are such a thoughtful touch if you need them. We also really appreciated the free fire pits, which made the evenings super cosy.
The owner, Janice, was great and very communicative, and her son Matt even came to check on us to make sure we didn’t get stuck with our van after the storm the night before. Really lovely people.
One thing to note is that they place strong emphasis on keeping noise down — no loud music at all — which we actually loved, because it made the whole place incredibly quiet, calm, and relaxing.
Highly recommend White Peak Camping if you’re looking for a beautiful, peaceful countryside escape. Thanks, Antje and Jay
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Luke
November 2025
4 m Class B
Really good location, short walk to a nice pub near a river. A quiet campsite with beautiful views!
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Where to go
Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood
The big go-to outdoor playground for citizens of Leicester, Bradgate Park is a delightful old deer park and a montage of moors, crags, and woods seeming more similar to the Peak District than to the suburb-adjacent country park it is. Come to walk, explore wildlife-reclaimed industrial land, bird-watch in Swithland Woods, and visit the former home of Lady Jane Grey, Britain’s shortest-reigning monarch.
Moira & The National Forest
The area around Moira was heavily scarred by its former coal mining industry, which was why it was chosen as the location for the National Forest. This major reforestation project straddles parts of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire, combining existing old-growth forest with newer plantations, and has rejuvenated the area as an outdoor destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse-riders. Ex-mining village Moira now hosts the National Forest Discovery Centre, some restored mining attractions, and camping options nearby.
Ashby Canal
The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal links Leicestershire’s Moira and Warwickshire’s Bedworth, with the section between Bedworth and Snarestone navigable. Interesting sights along its course include the Battlefield Line heritage railway between Shackerstone and Shenton, plus the Bosworth Field battle site. The canal winds close to several campsites catering to tent campers, caravanners, and glampers.
Grand Union Canal
The UK’s longest canal brushes the northeast of Charnwood Forest at villages like Mountsorrel and nearby Sileby, with its convenient railway station. The 137-mile waterway, connecting Birmingham and London, is full of surprises, showing off a greener, quieter side to the big towns it passes through and crossing some pretty countryside too. Narrowboat, walk, or cycle the towpath, visit idyllic canal-side pubs and camp at unique waterside sites like Broome Island near Quorn—accessible only by boat.
