Dog-friendly caravan parks near Bakewell, Derbyshire

If you’re planning a holiday in the Peak District, Bakewell is a great place to consider as a base. As the only town in the national park, it’s a hub of independent shops and eateries where you can stock up on camping supplies and refuel with a sticky Bakewell pudding. But just because it’s the busiest part of the Peak District, doesn’t mean it’s any less picturesque. Situated on the banks of the River Wye, its stone buildings, medieval arched bridge, and weekly market will have you reaching for the camera. Campsites in Bakewell and the surrounding countryside also put you within easy reach of one of the Peak District’s most-visited attractions, Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of Devonshire. Of course, the best attraction of all is the stunning countryside that surrounds nearly all campsites. Campers can find lots of great places to stay, from simple stone-walled meadow camping sites to modern, luxury glamping sites.

Bakewell itself has a Monday market, a small museum, and pleasant walking by the River Wye. It’s almost gone without saying that during any Bakewell camping holiday, you really ought to make a trip to the local bakery to try the town’s most famous export, its self-named pudding.
With its magnificent house, gardens, and farm, the Chatsworth Estate is within five miles of Bakewell. Medieval Haddon Hall is even closer and open to the public in summer.
Exploring the Peak District beyond the town is easy with almost unlimited opportunities for walking and cycling on open-access land and footpaths. The Monsal Trail, a former railway line, offers a family-friendly and traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders.
Farther afield, head south for riverside walks from Dovedale or north to climb up Mam Tor and Stanage Edge.
Explore pretty villages in the Hope Valley, then head underground into caves and caverns to explore the area’s geology from beneath the peaks.
A 10-minute walk from Bakewell takes you to the Thornbridge Brewery’s taproom and brewery tours.

87% (814) • 156 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bakewell

Elmwicke Camping

1. Elmwicke Camping

96%

(64)

144km from Bakewell · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides

Electrical hookup

Campfires

Showers

from

£27

/ night

Shire Camping

2. Shire Camping

98%

(25)

124km from Bakewell · 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.

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£15

/ night

Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

3. Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

100%

(9)

145km from Bakewell · 4 units · Motorhomes

A cliff-top, Yorkshire paradise for bird lovers

Electrical hookup

from

£29

/ night

Morning Dew Camping

4. Morning Dew Camping

100%

(1)

142km from Bakewell · 2 units · Motorhomes

Secluded field near the head of a picturesque valley with far-reaching views. Perfect for bird watching, within easy reach of quiet forestry tracks which are ideal for cycling and walking. Enjoy after dark stargazing too. A quiet location but only a few miles inland from Scarborough. Four miles to the village of Ayton which has a convenience store, garage, chemist, fish and chip shop and restaurant as well as two popular pubs. The quaint village of Scalby is only a few miles away, and Dolby Forest with a variety of outdoor activities is also nearby. Well behaved dogs are welcome. There is a fire pit available for those evenings around the camp fire, and barbecues are permitted. Please note that facilities are limited. We are situated within the National Park and we ask that visitors respect their surroundings and take all their waste away when they leave.

from

£12

/ night

The White Lodge

5. The White Lodge

90%

(55)

50km from Bakewell · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£16

/ night

If you’re planning a holiday in the Peak District, Bakewell is a great place to consider as a base. As the only town in the national park, it’s a hub of independent shops and eateries where you can stock up on camping supplies and refuel with a sticky Bakewell pudding. But just because it’s the busiest part of the Peak District, doesn’t mean it’s any less picturesque. Situated on the banks of the River Wye, its stone buildings, medieval arched bridge, and weekly market will have you reaching for the camera. Campsites in Bakewell and the surrounding countryside also put you within easy reach of one of the Peak District’s most-visited attractions, Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of Devonshire. Of course, the best attraction of all is the stunning countryside that surrounds nearly all campsites. Campers can find lots of great places to stay, from simple stone-walled meadow camping sites to modern, luxury glamping sites.

Bakewell itself has a Monday market, a small museum, and pleasant walking by the River Wye. It’s almost gone without saying that during any Bakewell camping holiday, you really ought to make a trip to the local bakery to try the town’s most famous export, its self-named pudding.
With its magnificent house, gardens, and farm, the Chatsworth Estate is within five miles of Bakewell. Medieval Haddon Hall is even closer and open to the public in summer.
Exploring the Peak District beyond the town is easy with almost unlimited opportunities for walking and cycling on open-access land and footpaths. The Monsal Trail, a former railway line, offers a family-friendly and traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders.
Farther afield, head south for riverside walks from Dovedale or north to climb up Mam Tor and Stanage Edge.
Explore pretty villages in the Hope Valley, then head underground into caves and caverns to explore the area’s geology from beneath the peaks.
A 10-minute walk from Bakewell takes you to the Thornbridge Brewery’s taproom and brewery tours.

87% (814) • 156 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bakewell

Elmwicke Camping

1. Elmwicke Camping

96%

(64)

144km from Bakewell · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Family camping on a Severn Valley farm, with campfires to enjoy, animals to meet and tractor-and-trailer rides

Electrical hookup

Campfires

Showers

from

£27

/ night

Shire Camping

2. Shire Camping

98%

(25)

124km from Bakewell · 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.

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£15

/ night

Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

3. Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

100%

(9)

145km from Bakewell · 4 units · Motorhomes

A cliff-top, Yorkshire paradise for bird lovers

Electrical hookup

from

£29

/ night

Morning Dew Camping

4. Morning Dew Camping

100%

(1)

142km from Bakewell · 2 units · Motorhomes

Secluded field near the head of a picturesque valley with far-reaching views. Perfect for bird watching, within easy reach of quiet forestry tracks which are ideal for cycling and walking. Enjoy after dark stargazing too. A quiet location but only a few miles inland from Scarborough. Four miles to the village of Ayton which has a convenience store, garage, chemist, fish and chip shop and restaurant as well as two popular pubs. The quaint village of Scalby is only a few miles away, and Dolby Forest with a variety of outdoor activities is also nearby. Well behaved dogs are welcome. There is a fire pit available for those evenings around the camp fire, and barbecues are permitted. Please note that facilities are limited. We are situated within the National Park and we ask that visitors respect their surroundings and take all their waste away when they leave.

from

£12

/ night

The White Lodge

5. The White Lodge

90%

(55)

50km from Bakewell · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

from

£16

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Ruth

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Wold Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Just spent three nights in our campervan at Wold Farm. We received a warm and friendly welcome and were invited to choose a pitch anywhere we fancied. It’s a nice, open site and the pitches are spacious. Toilets were clean with plenty of hot water. We knew there were no showers on site but would really have liked some!

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Nick

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

We had a brilliant stay at Shire camping. The site is really nice and peaceful. Great communication from Harry. Will definitely return.

K

Keith

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The White Lodge

Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.

M

Monique

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

It was mine and my partners first camping trip together with our dog and honestly couldn't have had a better experience! It was easy to get to and the toilets and showers were very well kept and clean:) The campsite is very well set up and not to noisy at any point in the day but a perfect balance. Would 100% return and couldn't recommend more!! Harry was also a lovely host who makes you feel nothing less then at home here!

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Louise

August 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Morning Dew Camping

A beautiful spot with great views and lovely hosts too. It feels very secluded but also very safe so we will definitely be going again. No complaints or issues at all and we would definitely recommend to others.

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Steve

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Elmwicke Camping

Fantastic facilities, quiet site, idyllic, everyone very friendly

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antonia

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Shire Camping

Gorgeous campsite with lovely helpful owners. Will definitely be back for longer

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Emily

August 2025

3 m travel trailer

2 nights at The White Lodge

It was our first time camping with our new teardrop camper and we definitely chose the right place! David was so lovely and helped me to reverse it onto the pitch. Due to bad reviews I expected the facilities to be dirty but they were far from it! Very clean and plenty of toilet roll! As for the location, it’s amazing for people who love walking, we had a few hours walk down the canal and I definitely recommend walking across the road to the Riverside cafe for some lunch. Other than that there’s not much to do unless you want to drive into Stafford Centre but perfect for a quiet chilled couple of nights!

Carree

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Elmwicke Camping

Great campsite, brilliant facilities and location 😊👍

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Sara

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

Really liked the spacious pitches and they all came with a firepit, a really nice touch. Lovely little walk to the local pub The Peacock which was a nice little spot for evening drinks. The only thing that let the site down was not having recycling bins available for waste.

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Trudi

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The White Lodge

Clean washrooms and toilet amenities. On site bar and entertainment was excellent. Short walk to town, shops and pubs. Highly recommend.

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Lucy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Elmwicke Camping

We had a lovely stay at Elmwicke. Lovely friendly owners that gave our little girl a ride in the tractor trailer around the field. Clean facilities and good convenient location.

Emma

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Elmwicke Camping

Nice site and lovely, clean and practical facilities. Would definitely recommend.

T

Travis

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

Great campsite. Lovely surroundings and got everything you need.

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Lewis

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elmwicke Camping

Very nice campsite in rural surroundings (although the pitches themselves are in a well organised square field with hedges surrounding) and still very close to Cheltenham and other places of interest. Hosts are very friendly and site is well organised. Was lovely to be able to pre-order breakfast. Facilities block is well maintained and well appointed, the Bayliss & Harding hand soap was a nice touch too.

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Sam

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Shire Camping

Lovely site! Toilets/sink area was very clean. Would definitely return

M

Marg

June 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

Great campsite in a meadow, very peaceful and well thought out.

A

Amanda

June 2025

5 m car

1 night at The White Lodge

Lovely clean, spacious camping site, Friendly hosts and in a great location. River Trent next door, lovely walk along the canal & lovely garden centre opposite. In fact we liked it so much we stayed an extra night 😊

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Harvey

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

Really nice land on a working farm. Nice guy and nice facilities. 10/10

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Sarah

June 2025

6 m pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at The White Lodge

Views and location was amazing, we had such a lovely time just enjoy the scenery and the peace and quiet. Camp site has everything you need. Just gutted we had only booked the 3 nights, which we would of booked longer. Thank you!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Dog-friendly caravan parks near Bakewell guide

Where to go

Peak District National Park

Bakewell is in the Derbyshire Dales region of the Peak District National Park, which is characterised by its high moorland plateaus, steep limestone valleys, and cliffy outcrops, as well as relatively high peaks. Wild camping isn’t allowed in the park, as landowner permission is required, but campers can stay in formal campsites and caravan parks throughout the park.

Sherwood Forest

A rocky outcrop south of Bakewell, Robin Hood’s Stride makes a nod to the legend, but campers interested in Robin Hood should head east to Sherwood Forest. The royal forest is inextricably linked with the Robin Hood story in addition to offering excellent walking trails and ancient oak trees. Visit on a day trip from Bakewell or find a campsite or caravan park on the edge of Nottingham city.

Cannock Chase AONB

South of Bakewell and between the towns of Cannock and Stafford in Staffordshire, the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a lovely area of woodlands, forests, canals, and rivers, plus some fascinating history, too, as it was the hunting forest of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago. Visit on a day trip from Bakewell or stay at a caravan park around Cannock or Stafford to walk, cycle, or ride horses along the Cannock Chase trails.

When to go

Spring and summer are the best times to camp in and around Bakewell and the Peak District. The days are long in midsummer, especially this far north in England, and the weather is most pleasant for camping and outdoor activities. Winters can be cold in the Peak District, and snow isn’t uncommon in the hilly area. Some campsites and caravan parks close for winter, but booking a cabin or cottage may be possible for off-season visits.