92% (1.3K) • 638 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Charnwood Forest
Chrome Hill Campers
1. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(22)
5 units · Motorhomes · England
Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Derbyshire.
The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.
from
£20
/ night
Greystones Nawab Camping
2. Greystones Nawab Camping
10%
(5)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monyash, England
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.
Campfires
Showers
Full hookups
from
£15
/ night
Nightingales Rustic Camping
3. Nightingales Rustic Camping
93%
(28)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm.
Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs.
Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire.
Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire.
No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
4. Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
2 units · Glamping · CA
Woodland View is set among rolling Leicestershire hills, close to the bustling market town of Melton Mowbray – renowned as the Rural Capital of Food.
Visit the town’s famous pie shop to sample a traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie, or head to the nearby village of Colston Bassett – where Stilton cheese is made.
Melton hosts several popular markets, including a weekly street marlet, antiques market farmers and cattle and livestock market.
Families will love a day out at Twinlakes Theme Park and you are just a short distance from a luxury spa experience at Ragdale Hall or a trip back in time at historic Belvoir Castle.
The large shopping centres of Leicester and Nottingham are within easy reach.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£100
/ night
Yew Tree Farm
5. Yew Tree Farm
86%
(14)
14 units · Tents · Stretton, England
A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£9
/ night
92% (1.3K) • 638 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Charnwood Forest
Chrome Hill Campers
1. Chrome Hill Campers
98%
(22)
5 units · Motorhomes · England
Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Derbyshire.
The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.
from
£20
/ night
Greystones Nawab Camping
2. Greystones Nawab Camping
10%
(5)
22 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Monyash, England
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.
Campfires
Showers
Full hookups
from
£15
/ night
Nightingales Rustic Camping
3. Nightingales Rustic Camping
93%
(28)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm.
Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs.
Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire.
Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire.
No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£10
/ night
Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
4. Woodland View Luxury Glamping Pods
2 units · Glamping · CA
Woodland View is set among rolling Leicestershire hills, close to the bustling market town of Melton Mowbray – renowned as the Rural Capital of Food.
Visit the town’s famous pie shop to sample a traditional Melton Mowbray pork pie, or head to the nearby village of Colston Bassett – where Stilton cheese is made.
Melton hosts several popular markets, including a weekly street marlet, antiques market farmers and cattle and livestock market.
Families will love a day out at Twinlakes Theme Park and you are just a short distance from a luxury spa experience at Ragdale Hall or a trip back in time at historic Belvoir Castle.
The large shopping centres of Leicester and Nottingham are within easy reach.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£100
/ night
Yew Tree Farm
5. Yew Tree Farm
86%
(14)
14 units · Tents · Stretton, England
A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£9
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Hannah
September 2025
3 m Class B
With pets
We loved this site, its overall size and simple spotless facilities, no fuss booking and check in, great location, gorgeous views, and a mud free level pitch despite the gails and rain we brought with us! Darren and Diana were fab, great communication, excellent care of the site and they even lent us a pair of grips when we found our gas tank valve has seized up and we couldn’t open it by hand. Hospitable hosts and a lovely site. Will definitely come back and highly recommend!
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Gareth
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Really great space with amazing views. The on site toilet was super clean and there was a nice enclosure area for a table and chairs. Highly recommend.
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Matty
August 2025
3 m Class B
Small little site, very quiet and great views. All the facilities you need for a few days stay over. Would recommend!
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Laura
August 2025
4 m Class B
With kids
Perfect for an overnight stop on our campervan adventure from London to Scotland. Super relaxed feel to the site, lots of clean porta-loos in the family camping field making it really family friendly. Flushing toilets and showers are available, also very close by. Thank you!
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Justin
August 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
We had a fantastic weekend, just what we like in a campsite, small super quiet and chilled, fantastic views and good facilities, Darren & Diana were good hosts and communicated very well. Great walking in the area, the price you pay for the great view is a good hike back up to the site but worth it..! We stopped at the tea room down in the village before taking on the hill home, can highly recommend all the fresh cakes and food from the tea room a little gem.
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Rosie
August 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
Lovely little family-feel site, only 5 pitches so you get to know your neighbours! Would a great site if you have a few of you - to have the full site to yourselves if allowed. The facilities are nice; toilet & shower, hot water with outdoor washing up area - all you need on a little site like this. Good location for Chrome Hill and Parkhouse hill and other walks around the area.
Very open/exposed site at the top of the hill, so be mindful of the weather forecast. It was 39/40 mph wind the whole time I was there so did have to leave a night early unfortunately as my tent would not have survived! But apart from the uncontrollable weather, it was a lovely stay. Worth the visit!
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Ciara
August 2025
5 m Class B
Beautiful peaceful site.
Only 5 campers.
Clean.
great walking and cafe within walking distance
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Chris
August 2025
Tent
Friendly, back to basics campsite in lovely countryside on the outskirts of Birmingham. 24 minutes from the NEC. We've been going here for about four years... we always receive a friendly welcome from Charlotte. Would heartedly recommend if you life rustic, friendly campsites with fire pits under the stars 😀
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Samantha
August 2025
3 m Class B
It was excellent. It is a lovely small quiet site with excellent facilities in a beautiful location. We will definitely be visiting again.
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John
July 2025
Tent
Great campsite. Stayed in the quiet section, nice and peaceful. Will be back!
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C
July 2025
3 m Class B
With kids
Great location and friendly staff highly recommended
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Emma
July 2025
4 m Class A
With pets
Lovely little site with amazing views and quiet surroundings. Clean toilet & basic shower facility with water and cleaning items such as bin bags, kitchen sponges. We arrived at 6pm to an empty site and grabbed the corner plot before another couple arrived shortly after but was very comfortable all night. Owners checked in morning of departure but no issues to report. Will be back when the weather is drier to tackle pack house hill!
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Julie
July 2025
Tent
First time at camping had a fantastic time with my family, basic facilities , lovely woodland, staff friendly and obliging. I would definitely book again.😍
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Carmen
July 2025
5 m Class B
We had a great time at Chrome Hill Campers - it had a really relaxing vibe and the views were amazing. Just perfect to wake up to. It was a small site but it has everything you need. The toilet/shower block was spotless as was the separate washing up area. Would definitely come back!
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Drbella
July 2025
6 m Class A
With pets
What an excellent campsite!! Charltotte gave us great instructions of where to camp for a quiet time and it's such a large area we were spoiled for choice. We used one of the fire pits and Charlotte drove round in the evening asking campers if they needed more wood. The farm shop sold excellent food for the BBQ. We'll definitely be returning (the dogs loved it too).
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Daniel
June 2025
2 m Class B
With kids
Been going there for years. Perfect place for a night or two.
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Ace
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
Lovely place, nice walks nearby and shop not far. Great showers and bathrooms. Would stay again
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Martyn
May 2025
5 m Class A
Great little site. Beautiful views. Good communication with the host and clean facilities.
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Simone
May 2025
2 m Class B
With pets
Absolutely gorgeous location!
Right next to Chrome hill, also know as Dragons back and a short drive to other greats hikes in the peaks such as Mam Tor.
It’s a small site which only has 5 pitches for campers/ motorhomes or roof tents.
Small but plenty of spec either side of your pitch and at the back so you have space for an awning/ gazebo set up. There is also a lovely little enclosed area with a picnic bench for everyone to use.
Only one toilet but plenty for the fact there are only 5 pitches, it was lovely and clean with a hot water shower.
There was also a little washing up area outside to clean your dishes and a tap for filling drinking water!
Much more than I expected from such a small site.
100% we will be back as it’s a perfect location for hikes and a gorgeous stay!
The hosts were also super friendly and helpful before and during our stay! Thank you again ☺️✨
Oh and it’s dog friendly, what more could you want.
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Louise
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Great place for a short break. The views are stunning from the top of the relaxed field, and the trip was more pleasant with a open fire. Charlotte was amazing, and drive round to check if we required anything, also informed us of the vintage tractors which made the day!! Would gladly visit again and recommend. Thank you!!
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Dog-friendly camping in Charnwood Forest guide
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.