- Camping with Campfires allowed
Campsites with campfires in East Midlands
94% (1.1K) • 2,655 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in East Midlands
White Peak Camping
1. White Peak Camping
98%
(633)
Buxton, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
2. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(110)
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.
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Damside Campsite
3. Damside Campsite
98%
(26)
England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here.
Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals.
This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes).
If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch.
Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.
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Burrs Manor Wild Camping
4. Burrs Manor Wild Camping
88%
(200)
Buxton, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
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Nightingales Rustic Camping
5. Nightingales Rustic Camping
92%
(32)
England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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.
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Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
6. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
98%
(340)
March, Cambridgeshire, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
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Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
7. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
97%
(86)
Sibbertoft, England · 70 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
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Lincolnshire Lanes
8. Lincolnshire Lanes
94%
(18)
Market Rasen, England · 28 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Old-fashioned family fun on a child-friendly campsite in rural Lincolnshire
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Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
9. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(67)
Beeby, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
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Millview Glamping, Camping & Events
10. Millview Glamping, Camping & Events
100%
(10)
Nottingham, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, off-grid vibes and walks along the Trent Valley Way, yes please… Millview Camping is a completely off-grid site just 20 minutes’ drive from Nottingham city centre and 15 minutes’ walk from the 116-mile Trent Valley Way. With westerly views over the Trent Valley and in the shadows of a ruined 18th-century windmill, this is a peaceful and scenic place to take a break indeed…
Well-positioned too, with a generous handful of pubs, restaurants and cafés a scenic 35 minutes’ walk away in Gunthorpe alongside the river Trent. Radcliffe on Trent and Bingham are five minutes’ drive away for any other amenities you might (supermarkets, shops, restaurants, pubs and the likes). And if you’re after even more of a buzz, Nottingham city centre is 25 minutes’ drive away.
Even with such good access to so many towns and the big city, the site itself is remote. It has 10 acres of hay meadows and woodlands for guests to explore and, of course, sublime sunsets over the valley. If you prefer to keep your whole stay pretty rural, the Vale of Belvoir and the historic Belvoir Castle are 20 minutes’ drive away from the site.
It’s no frills here. The grass and woodland pitches have facilities including water and portaloo access. Dogs are also permitted, as are barbecues.
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Bain View Glamping
11. Bain View Glamping
98%
(21)
Horncastle, England · 1 unit
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
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Cuckoo Farm Campsite
12. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(210)
Rutland, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
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7 Ducks Touring and Camping
13. 7 Ducks Touring and Camping
100%
(8)
England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
This quiet and secluded site is ideal for a peaceful getaway in the Norfolk countryside, set on four and a half acres of flat and level land with spacious pitches.
The site is just a 25 minute drive from Sandringham Estate, as well as the Wash, an outstanding bay known for its wetland nature reserve.
There are 35 non electric grass pitches available, suitable for caravans, tents and trailer tents. Two dogs are also allowed per pitch (although they must remain on leads).
The sunsets are spectacular here, and on a clear night, the stars are an astronomer's dream. Plus, the facilities are quirky and clean, with spiders evicted daily.
Firepits are on hand if needed, and BBQs are welcome, too.
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Crowdecote Campsite
14. Crowdecote Campsite
Buxton, England · 1 unit
A small Adult Only Campsite with 5 Hardstanding Winter Pitches
The Site offers pitches with or without Electric Hookups
The Toilet Block has both Male and Female sections, each consisting of 2 Toilets, 2 Washbasins and 1 Shower (Free-to-use)
The pub is a 200m walk from the Site entrance
Firepits are permitted provided they are raised off the ground sufficiently to protect the grass.
The site is Dog friendly.
Electrical hookup
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Yew Tree Farm
15. Yew Tree Farm
88%
(16)
Stretton, England · 14 units
A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District
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The Hide At Manton Bay
16. The Hide At Manton Bay
100%
(3)
England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique hideaway surrounded by trees, apple orchards and vineyard. Sit out on your own private deck and enjoy truly magnificent views over Rutland Water. Spend your evenings star gazing, grilling on the BBQ or visiting one of our fabulous local pubs. Each of our Lotus Belle tents has it’s own private garden with fire-pit, hammock and swing chair. Serene festoon lighting creates a magical feel. Spend the colder evenings sipping cocktails in our wood-fired hot tubs when staying in one of our stunning Shepherd Huts.
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Rural Relaxing
17. 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
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The Old Vicarage
18. The Old Vicarage
79%
(17)
Retford, England · 3 units · Tents, Glamping
The Old Vicarage offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for your stay for camping. We have BBQ's, camp fires to hire and have the shallow river to play in. Free Wifi. Well behaved dogs allowed on leads at all times.
Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire
Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham
Cave bar on site open on Bank Holidays
You'll sense the history all around you at The Old Vicarage, from the old house to the remains of the water mill in the river bed. Stays here are in the grounds of a 17th-century house in the village of Elkesley, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Its grounds run down to the banks of the Poulter river, and are lined with stands of acacia, sycamore, ash and oak trees which were originally donated to the first vicar by the Duke of Newcastle in the 1830s.
There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or to head back further in time, you could take one of the trails through ancient Sherwood Forest, around quarter of an hour's drive away.
Guest facilities on site centre around the Cave Bar, a cool little space built into an exposure of 500-million-year-old sandstone, plus an outdoor terrace for sipping drinks out in the sunshine.
Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with plentiful hot showers, toilets and baby changing facilities.
No Fire Pits
BBQ;s off the floor. No disposable BBQ;s
CHECK IN BETWEEN 2PM AND 6PM
CHECK INS AFTER 6PM INCUR A FEE OF £10.00 FOR LATE CHECK IN
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Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
19. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
98%
(57)
Ibstock, England · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
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Hartington Hills, Peak District
20. Hartington Hills, Peak District
100%
(1)
Dovedale, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Well-placed Peak District camping near the Manifold Way and Tissington Trail, with a luxury yurt and hot tub in a private space
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Paul
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
So much space! I like how the site has separate areas for families and social groups and then quieter areas for those looking for some peace and quiet. Good facilities, a little dated maybe but all clean and in good working order. Where else can you get a site with toilets and showers for £12 a night? I enjoyed my time there and as its only an hour away from home, I'll definitely be back!
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Wendy
2 weeks ago
6 m campervan
An absolute hidden gem for switching off. The pitches are well-spaced and tucked away in nature, offering a truly tranquil vibe. The toilet and shower blocks were immaculate, hot water was always available, and the owners were super welcoming. If you want a peaceful retreat away from the noise, this is the spot. We’ll definitely be back!"
On the day of leaving we had a flat battery, Brian kindly offered a jump start.
Great hosts and super friendly.
Thankyou.
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Filip
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We came back again and nothing’s changed. We’ve had amazing time!!! Perfect campsite for families. Thank you guys!
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Lessa Mae
2 weeks ago
Tent
We had a lovely weekend at Fourwinds. The site was well looked after, clean and tidy. All were very welcoming. We rented a canoe and it was easily the highlight of our stay. Would definitely come back when we can. Thank you for having us!
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Nicole
2 weeks ago
Tent
Absolutely loved staying here, pretty much got everything you need and the hosts are incredibly welcoming and friendly. It’s on a great position right by the river nene with direct access! Would 100% stay here again.
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Rebecca
2 weeks ago
Tent
We had such a fantastic time at this campsite. Was really lovely having the individual pitches and pizza on site. Facilities were also lovely and well thought out with extra touches. Really well equipped cooking facilities.
I don't know if it was because we booked through Hipcamp but we didn't really get any info before arrival and found it a bit tricky to locate our pitch as we couldn't locate the map of the campsite. But a very minor issue!
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Graeme
2 weeks ago
2 m campervan
With pets
Great quiet spot. Even when it got busy everyone was still wonderfully spaced apart that you still had your own space.
Lovely views, small but clean bathrooms and great host.
I only used it to test my new camper but I’d come back because it was a delight.
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Joel
2 weeks ago
With kids
We all had a wonderful time in our glamping tent. Well equipped and spacious with a lovely decking (we were lucky enough to get an upgrade to the Skylark tent). The kids had a great time and made some little campsite friends. Great location with the lake nearby and plenty of activities. Highly recommended
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David
2 weeks ago
11 m campervan
With pets
What an amazing place!! Such a hidden gem. We had a brilliant few days here with our family. The place and people were the best. The site warden couldn't do enough for us and we loved March more than we ever thought we would. The paddle or walk down the river was lovely and the pubs and shops by the river made a great little trip out. We will definitely be back next year!!
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Grace
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Janice and Paul were fantastic, friendly hosts. The site was perfect for us as we prefer quiet, back to basic sites. The views were stunning and we loved seeing and hearing cows and sheep around us. A great stay, we will be booking again as there is so much more we want to discover in the area!
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Heidi
2 weeks ago
Tent
Love this site ! Always peaceful with good, tidy facilities. Waking up to the cows is a bonus too !
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Ailsa
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Plenty of space for kids to play and enjoy being outside.
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Leanne
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
This was one of the nicest campsites I’ve stayed at. Beautiful views, proper toilets and shower blocks with hot water and enough that there was never a queue despite a full site on Saturday. There were also drinking water taps and sinks to do the washing up at. Plenty of walks nearby.
The only downside was some feral children in a neighbouring tent but that is no fault of the site managers, rather irresponsible parents that didn’t control their kids but unfortunately they seem to get everywhere!
10/10 on the site though. Would 100% stay here again.
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Richard
3 weeks ago
3 m campervan
With pets
Very clean and well looked after camp site very friendly and clean toilets and washing area plenty of space it was very busy and there was still plenty of room will definitely go back and stay again
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Dale
3 weeks ago
5 m rooftop tent
Site was nice, clean and relatively flat, great spot to stay for walking round the local area and some good routes locally for green laning. Would definitely recommend this site to others.
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Lisa
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Lovely place to camp, lovely location and nice views all round, had a lovely weekend
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Katie
3 weeks ago
Tent
Had a great weekend camping here. Beautiful view of the hills right in front of us. Cute lil rope swing for the kids, surprisingly good toilets & plenty of free fire pits.
At times, feels a little overcrowded, but overall a great value for money.
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Nicola
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Excellent location, dark skies, and nice, clean facilities. What more could you want? This was our second visit this year and we will definitely be back again.
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Alishea
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Great location and loved the amount of privacy you get, as pitches are well separated. It was especially nice to be in the forest and a bit shaded, with the heatwave! Loved playing disc golf, Lee was great and really informative. We got two hole in ones!
Our only downside is that the toilets did get smelly/dirty within just a few hours. Creating a toilet block and having a shower on site might be something to consider in the future.
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Chris
3 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful spot with super friendly hosts. Canoed and had a swim while there. Great amenities on site. Just a shame we weren't there on a Friday for pizza night!
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Where to go
Nottinghamshire
The stomping ground of Robin Hood, it’s little surprise that Nottinghamshire is famed for its forests. Campers can pitch up in the heart of Sherwood Forest, enjoy walks and bike rides through the woodlands, or go zip-lining through the trees. Nearby, stroll through the bluebell woods of Clumber Park, which are magnificent in springtime; spot wild deer in Wollaton Park; or take a canal boat cruise along the Trent River.
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is hiking country and the gateway to the Peak District National Park, where moorlands, dales, and gritstone cliffs blanket the landscapes. Hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing are all popular activities within the park, while a pitstop in Bakewell (home of the Bakewell Tart) and a visit to Chatsworth House are also regional musts. Campers have options, whether you want to park up your caravan on the Chatsworth Estate or pitch your tent on the moors.
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire’s headline act is Lincoln Cathedral, but there's more to discover than history and heritage in this rural county. Come in spring to see the region's renowned tulips in full bloom, then escape to the lowland forests and valleys of the Lincolnshire Wolds, where walking trails and camping sites line the hillsides. Along the coast, Skegness is the quintessential beach resort of the Midlands, where summer campers can pitch up right by the seaside.
Leicestershire
Heritage towns, deer parks, and 15th-century battlefields dot the countryside of Leicestershire. Simple pleasures await campers, whether walking amid fields of snowdrops in the Dimminsdale Nature Reserve (visit in late winter), glamping in the shadows of Belvoir Castle, or checking into a tranquil caravan park in the middle of the countryside.
