Best campsites for hikers in East Midlands

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for an unforgettable hiking experience in the East Midlands of the UK, we've got you covered with over 400 camping options. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, our campsites offer the perfect base for your outdoor adventure. With options starting as low as £8 per night and an average price of £24 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Looking for the best of the best? Check out Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Fire and Stars Woodland Camping (11 reviews), and Lambs Glamping (10 reviews) for top-rated options. Popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish facilities, and pet-friendly sites will make your stay comfortable and convenient. Don't miss out on exciting activities like snow sports, wildlife watching, and off-roading (OHV) in the stunning East Midlands region. Start planning your hiking adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for an unforgettable hiking experience in the East Midlands of the UK, we've got you covered with over 400 camping options. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, our campsites offer the perfect base for your outdoor adventure. With options starting as low as £8 per night and an average price of £24 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Looking for the best of the best? Check out Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Fire and Stars Woodland Camping (11 reviews), and Lambs Glamping (10 reviews) for top-rated options. Popular facilities like cooking equipment, rubbish facilities, and pet-friendly sites will make your stay comfortable and convenient. Don't miss out on exciting activities like snow sports, wildlife watching, and off-roading (OHV) in the stunning East Midlands region. Start planning your hiking adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Secret Wood Glamping

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10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England

A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars

2. White Peak Camping

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(465)

18 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

3. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

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(48)

5 units · Tents · Leicestershire, East Midlands

Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road

4. Little Bunny Retreat

4 units · Glamping · City Of Nottingham, England

With amazing facilities & lots to do nearby, Little Bunny Retreat has everything you could want from a 5 Star glamping holiday. On the edge of the village of Bunny in South Nottinghamshire, we offer panoramic views of the countryside, whilst only a 10-minute walk from the local pub, and 5 minutes to local cafes and shops. As we say "hop into the countryside" with us. If you haven't glamped before, our 5 metre deluxe bell tents are a perfect place to start. Fully connected to mains electricity they are a perfect nest for a couple's retreat, plentiful room for a family and can sleep up to 4. There's much to see here at Little Bunny Retreat. The amazing South Nottinghamshire countryside, local pubs, restaurants, parks to visit and walking from your own glamping tent. We have 4 Bell Tents each with their own Hot Tub and built on a solid timber base with amazing views over the local Countryside.

5. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP

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14 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed

6. Heygates Lodging

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2 units · Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

A place to unwind in the heart of the countryside. Canalside walks are on your doorstep and nature is never far away - birds of prey such as red kites and buzzards are plentiful, and you may be lucky enough to see otters in the canal. There's a variety of pubs and restaurants within a short drive, and the market towns of Rugby and Market Harborough area about 20 minutes away. Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy local beers and ciders or pick from our expertly curated wine list. Our Lodges have their own fire pits and BBQs, and all fuel is provided. Each lodge has its own hammock, and a designated private fishing peg at a turning point in the canal, meaning that you'll be largely undisturbed by passing boats.

7. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm

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175 units · Tents · Northamptonshire, East Midlands

A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with

8. Fox’s Furrow

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1 unit · Glamping · Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside on a medieval ridge and furrow field, our 2 acre site offers a beautiful quiet retreat just outside the quaint village of Houghton on the Hill. The site is perfect for walkers and keen cyclists. Access into Leicester is also easy via a bus or taxi.

9. Rural Relaxing

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22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Medbourne – a charming Leicestershire village with a pub, tea rooms and post office

10. Arthingworth Camping

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12 units · Tents · Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Tents-only, family-friendly camping in the Northamptonshire countryside with gorgeous rural walks.

11. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

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13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

12. Bain View Glamping

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4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.

13. Brook Farm

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ashbourne, England

Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park

14. Peake's Retreats

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3 units · Glamping · Anslow, England

Luxury yurt glamping near the Peak District where, from the tiny-toiletries to the family-sized hot tub, every single detail is covered

15. Lincolnshire Lanes

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31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Rasen, England

Old-fashioned family fun on a child-friendly campsite in rural Lincolnshire

16. Country bumpkins

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6 units · Glamping · Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

Glamping with a hot tub and an outdoor cinema in the Lincolnshire countryside

17. Burrs Manor Wild Camping

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30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, England

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

18. Yew Tree Farm

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14 units · Tents · Stretton, England

A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District

19. Greystones Nawab Camping

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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.

20. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

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61 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wardlow, England

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.

Camper favorites in and near East Midlands

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Brook Farm

93%

(22)

20 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Ashbourne, England

Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park

Peake's Retreats

100%

(13)

3 units · Glamping · Anslow, England

Luxury yurt glamping near the Peak District where, from the tiny-toiletries to the family-sized hot tub, every single detail is covered

Lincolnshire Lanes

93%

(15)

31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Market Rasen, England

Old-fashioned family fun on a child-friendly campsite in rural Lincolnshire

Country bumpkins

100%

(9)

6 units · Glamping · Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

Glamping with a hot tub and an outdoor cinema in the Lincolnshire countryside

Burrs Manor Wild Camping

87%

(152)

30 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Buxton, England

Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton

Yew Tree Farm

86%

(14)

14 units · Tents · Stretton, England

A tents-only, dog-friendly campsite near Matlock and the Peak District

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.

White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

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61 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wardlow, England

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.

Stories from the community

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antje

2 weeks ago

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

⸻ 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

3 weeks ago

4 m Class B

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Really good location, short walk to a nice pub near a river. A quiet campsite with beautiful views!

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Graeme

3 weeks ago

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

We said we'd be back again and we were. Still great! Lovely location, great views, clean loos. Great if you just want the basics. Thanks again!

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Oliver

October 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

I went in October so it was really nice and quiet. Toilets were clean and it had a phone charging station. Good instructions for arriving

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Brook Farm

Amazing owners camp site was clean and spaceful. Beautiful views around the campsite

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Rachel

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at White Peak Camping

I literally never write reviews for anything even when I triple promise I will but this place is just that awesome. It's got all the essentials so makes it comfortable (even on a stormy Oct night first time camping alone with my daughter!) But not too much that you feel like you're cheating- the whole point for me was for it to feel challenging, hey you survived that dear daughter you can do anything (without her dying from exposure). The toilets were nicer and cleaner than all weatherspoons loos, 2 charging ports for phones and a sink, lots of bins for rubbish and a gorgeous site with beautiful views (& a cute little swing). The views of the peak district were just stunning on the way down too. Janice was amazing - she walked down to us in the pouring rain (after a full day's work) to check we had everything! We'll definitely be back again, possibly when it's a bit warmer

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martyn

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Brilliant base camp site, stayed here for the third time. Plenty of walks near by lovely views. Toilets always kept clean. Will definitely be back again.

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MICHELLE

October 2025

5 m car

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

A lovely rural quiet place to stay. Fantastic views and lovely walks right on the doorstep. Beautiful rural quiet spot with fabulous views. Great value for money. Would 100% definitely recommend. A nice touch was the picnic benches and a tree swing. The toilets were extremely clean and fully flushable with running water and hand soap/handtowel. 5* from me!

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Duncan

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at White Peak Camping

Great spot, I was the only camper. Hiked 10km with my dog, put my tent up, cooked evening meal on my trangia on one of the wooden tables that are there, could have walked say 10 minutes to the pub but couldn’t be arsed, so just sat quietly with the dog enjoying the peace and quiet! Toilets are clean and there’s a cold water sink for washing up which is also v clean. Met the farmer on the way in, very pleasant chap. Great place! Hiked back to my car this morning. Lovely break from work!

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Gary

October 2025

Tent

1 night at White Peak Camping

Smashing location and a great base for walking to and around Millers Dale. I will return in the future.

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Mick

October 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at White Peak Camping

Simple back to basics site, toilet and wash facilities good and clean. Great location to wind down from daily stress and a beautiful open sky

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Isobel

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at White Peak Camping

So beautiful, so wonderful! Loved it and would recommend.

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Jonathan

October 2025

Tent

1 night at White Peak Camping

I visited solo (motorbike camping) mid-week and I was the only one here! I chose this site as I wanted a basic, quiet site to stopover for a night. It provided just that, so clean and quiet and such a pleasant stay. Granted it is next to a working farm so there were a few cows chattering through the night but all adds to the charm. Clean toilets (x3) and wash up block, no shower or hot water but not an issue for this stay. Free fire pit and wood was available for purchase although I did have my own this time. Overall a great, back to basics and quiet location located in a lovely part of the world ☺️

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Kate

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

A quiet space, for the most part, and a lovely one! (There are motorcycles that pass occasionally on a nearby road but these were not too noisy). Clean, well lighted loos were so welcome to us tent-campers!

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Patsy

September 2025

2 nights at Fox’s Furrow

So much thought and effort has gone into making the stay a unique experience. The pod decor is quirky and fun, the hot tub area private and tranquil, and the snack caravan is so cute! Such a lovely place to stay whether in a pod of camping, would highly recommend.

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Jason

September 2025

6 m Class A

7 nights at White Peak Camping

Had a great time, camp site was easy to access and great walks close by. Good facilities and felt looked after by Matt. Would recommend and prob stay again

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Annabel

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Ideal campsite in my eyes; small, open landscape, and quiet! Sure, you'll hear a very quiet buzz of the distant A roads & some planes far overhead, but it's enough out the way to be quite darn smug about where you're camping. I stayed 2 nights over the weekend, and there was at most 4 other tents/vehicles, and it was nice a quiet. Was very lucky to have a mainly clear sky on the last eve and last morning too so I got to see the stunning sunrise and sunset. Toilets and sink well kept and the chilled friendly atmosphere maintained by Paul and Janice was lovely. As a solo camper I felt so at ease and naturally safe in this camp. Definitely keeping it on my return list, and can only recommend others go!

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Natalie

September 2025

Tent

6 nights at Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Views absolutely stunning, not too far from buxton and bakewell

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Alan

September 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at White Peak Camping

We stayed mid week in our campervan and there was plenty of room. The 'rustic' toilets were clean and well provisioned. Beautiful views from the field, it's sloping so you'll need blocks, and easy access to multiple footpaths.

Sally

September 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Beautiful back to basics site - how camping should be. Really friendly hosts, nothing is too much trouble, on hand if you need them and always had time for a chat. Fabulous views and amazing walks from the campsite. We will definitely be back!