Campsites near Derby

Camp close to major Midlands cities and the Peak District National Park.

93% (982 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Derby

Community favorites near Derby

Stories from the community

Magnus

3 days ago

Tent

4 nights at White Peak Camping

Quiet, clean, great sunsets, good price, everything you need, and extra extra nice hosts. Would book again!

1 night at White Peak Camping

The farm was superb! So relaxing and peaceful, perfect facilities! Would love to stay again ! We spent two days relaxing in the sun! Janice and paul made us feel welcome and left us to own devices but we're on hand if we needed them

Weekend Trip to Secret Wood Glamping

Gorgeous location, wonderful hosts! Very helpful and caring people, so many great places near by to explore!

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Brilliant campsite! All amenities you could need and a really nice peaceful atmosphere. Good quality fire wood too!

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

I loved absolutely everything about this campsite! I was so excited to find one that had everything I was looking for and didn't have a strict leaving time as a bonus! The views, are amazing, the facilities are always clean with plenty loo roll. The loos are big enough to get changed in, perfect for those with little tents. Plenty fire pits and Janice comes along early evening to welcome and sells logs at a decent price. Janice was very welcoming and gave us directions to the nearest villages, and the stepping stones pictured on their ad. The walks around there came as a really unexpected surprise, absolutely stunning and amazing! It's like going back to dinosaur times walking along the river in the ravine. We had to ask a few people where the stepping stones are as there's no Internet in the ravine. (perfect signal on the campsite) I loved that everyone was a bit lost down there and we were all helping each other out without any Google maps. Perfect for us! 2 female friends, in our 50s, small camper with 2 dogs. Superb!!

5 nights at Abbey Home Farm

I liked having a cafe and shop just a short walk through the woods

Weekend Trip to Burrs Manor Wild Camping

Great views campsite, dog friendly and camp for free. Basic clean toilets and showers.

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Absolutely stunning! Very understanding and helpful hosts 🫡

Weekend Trip to Camping at The Hollies

Fab views. Lovely spacious field. Really friendly hosts when they came round to check in. Will definitely be back. Maybe with family or maybe just me and the dog again!

1 night at Abbey Home Farm

Beautiful area and lovely camping! The farm shop had lovely steaks and anything you might forget you need! Aswell as fire logs and burner pits to hire. 10/10 will visit again

2 nights at White Peak Camping

Janice & Paul's communications beforehand were spot on - welcoming with great directions to the campsite. The campsite was just what we were looking for - a reasonable price for the basics. (Similar to childhood memories of camping back in the day) Facilities kept very clean. In the morning was great to see the sun come up over the hills & lambs gambling in the adjacent field - lovely location. Would definitely return.

2 nights at Panpwnton Campsite

Fab site, have been before and will come back again. Nice little base to explore further, and great for a chill out. Facilities are great.

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Great spot with fab walks and good pubs. Peaceful site, but you’ll need levellers…

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Lovely field for camping. My kids loved the swing and it's close to some lovely walks

Weekend Trip to White Peak Camping

Cute little campsite on a farm around a mile from the Monsal Trail and two lovely pubs. Toilets kept clean throughout the weekend. Great base for a weekend in the Peaks.

Weekend Trip to Camping at The Hollies

This campsite offers amazing views and a great camping experience. The camp allows fire pits, which is a huge plus. The hosts are incredibly friendly and always ready to assist. The on-site pizza is a delightful touch that elevates the overall experience.

Weekend Trip to Camping at The Hollies

We had a amazing time here. It was quiet and tranquil. The pizza van was a hit too. We will be coming back

Weekend Trip to Four Winds Camping and Canoeing

We had a brilliant weekend at Fourwinds Campsite in March, PE15. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome. The site is well-maintained, peaceful, and has a lovely, relaxed atmosphere—perfect for unwinding and enjoying nature. A special shoutout goes to Andy, the site warden, who was incredibly helpful and welcoming throughout our stay. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, and his local knowledge and friendly nature really added a personal touch to the experience. The pitches were spacious and well laid out, with plenty of room for our tent and gear. Facilities were spotless and regularly cleaned, with excellent showers and toilets. It’s clear the owners take great pride in the site, and it really shows. One of the highlights for us was the beautiful setting—surrounded by open countryside and just a short walk from the river. It’s a great spot for families, couples, or anyone looking for a quiet escape. The location is also ideal for exploring the Fens and nearby attractions. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a relaxing and enjoyable camping experience in Cambridgeshire!

Weekend Trip to Four Winds Camping and Canoeing

Great site. Right on the river. Big field. Very clean and friendly. Great for the dogs

1 unit · Tent10 acres · Tenbury Wells, England

KNOTTED ROOTS ECO STAY An insight to your stay… A peaceful & idillc 10 acre organic orchard, set in the Shropshire’s rolling hills. Nestled away on a quiet country lane & located just a short walking distance from Tenbury wells known as ‘the town in the orchards ‘ . You’ll wake up and unwind to the sound of bird song through the trees. our orchard boasts a wide array of native wildflowers, birds and wildlife. regular sightings of Buzzards, red kites, merlin, owls, deer, foxes and badges. And Being nestled on a hill surrounded by ancient trees, on a clear night it creates the perfect dark setting for star gazing. We welcome you to light a evening fire, howl to the moon, and listen out for the resident owls ‘twittwoo’ in to the night sky… Or maybe just relax and Sway in the summer breeze, as you read a book in one of our cozy hammocks. don’t forget to Watch the sun setting over the hills from our swinging bench…..The perfect end to a summers day. Our pitches are well spread out to ensure families feel safe and private. We sell firewood & grow a lot of our own produce on site and Eggs, apple juice and fresh vegetables are often available to purchase. We have avalible for hire a beautiful hand made cob pizza oven. We highly recommend spending an evening Making your own delicious pizza. Please note we charge £15pp per night

Top camping destinations

12 top campsites near Derby

99%

(264)

White Peak Camping

18 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail

95%

(165)

Camping at The Hollies

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents6 acres · Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park

97%

(253)

Four Winds Camping and Canoeing

13 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

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

95%

(182)

Abbey Home Farm

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1600 acres · Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Eco-camping for real. Cooking on an open fire. Unspoilt natural beauty.

100%

(102)

Panpwnton Campsite

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Knighton, England

A riverside campsite on Offa’s Dyke Path near Knighton

100%

(3)

Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park

130 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · England

Located in North Yorkshire on the Castle Howard Estate, Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park is just across The Great Lake from Castle Howard itself. A selection of hardstanding and grass pitches, with and without electric hook up. Pet friendly, open March - December. On-site shop. The perfect base to visit Castle Howard and explore the surrounding area.

89%

(274)

Radcot Leisure on Thames

50 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Oxfordshire, South East England

A Thames’ island campsite in the Oxfordshire countryside – with a lovely pub just over the bridge

97%

(120)

Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

20 units · Glamping, Tents12 acres · Ely, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

93%

(92)

Oakwood Marina

26 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Cheshire, North West England

Canal-side camping with campfires, set in 30 acres of countryside and with an on-site tea rooms

99%

(47)

Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

8 units · Tents3 acres · Staffordshire, West Midlands

The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road

99%

(37)

Moss Rose Campsite

19 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · Pilling, Preston, England

We have a family friendly Quiet campsite in the heart of Lancashire on our family run farm. Our site is situated in a species rich meadow field with large mown Pitches surrounded by wild flowers and meandering pathways linking the site together. We are surrounded by a young trees & woodland with the back drop of the Pennines. We offer both glamping and traditional non EHU camping on our site and we have lovely hot showers, clean toilet facilities, fresh water point, pot wash area, phone charger lockers, communal freezers and our little honesty shack with all little camping essentials to might need whilst staying with us. We also hire out picnic benches and fire pits to help enhance your camping experience. We are a Quiet family site, with a Reduced Noise policy from 9 pm, and Quiet Time from 10 pm to 8.30 am. Our site has close links to the A6 and m6 J33. We are only 13 miles from the Historic city of Lancaster, the Bright lights of Blackpool and the jubilee city of Preston. 4 miles from the first fair trade market town of Garstang and 45 mins into the Lake District. There is also lots of interesting activities to do locally.

100%

(39)

Alder Carr Farm

2 units · Tents10 acres · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands

A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District

Dog-friendly getaways

100%

(39)

Wild Camping in the Cotswolds

2 units · Motorhomes, Tents110 acres · Aldsworth, England

Nearly wild camping with acres of space hired on an exclusive basis

Weston Caravan and Campsite

31 units · Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · England

95%

(19)

Penylan Cider Farm

3 units · Glamping, Motorhomes2 acres · Pontrilas, Wales

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

Butt Farm, Beverley

30 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents3 acres · East Yorkshire, England

A family-friendly campsite on a working East Yorkshire Farm just outside the market town of Beverley

92%

(44)

Hawarden Farm Shop Campsite

25 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents7 acres · Flintshire, North Wales

Camping next to an award-winning farm shop on the historic Hawarden Estate in North Wales

Available this weekend

100%

(8)

Shire Camping

40 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · England

96%

(41)

Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Powys, Mid Wales

Guests to Rhos y Gallt describe the campsite as a little gem of a site - small, quite and tranquil with wonderful sunsets. The site can accommodate up to 5 caravans and 10 tents situated on a level 2 acre site within the beautiful rolling hills of Montgomeryshire in Mid Wales. There are hard standing pitches with electric hook-up as well as grass pitches with and without electric hook-up. There is also a field bordering a river which is used for wild camping - but you'll have to share it with the sheep! The toilet block has a family wet room with shower, toilet, wash hand basin and baby changing unit, a separate toilet, shower and kitchen area with freezer. The site borders a river meadow where visitors can wonder down and take a walk down with the river bank, relax by the water edge, throw a few skimmers, do a spot of fishing or even go wild water swimming (at your own risk!). Well behaved dogs are welcome (maximum 2 per unit). We were delighted to receive a nomination for The Camping and Caravanning Club Best Hideaway Site in 2021 and grateful to our wonderful guests for the nomination.

The White Lodge

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands

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

98%

(61)

Tackeroo Campsite

54 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Staffordshire, West Midlands

Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail

100%

(29)

Eden's Nook

6 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · Welshpool, Wales

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Campsites near Derby guide

Overview

The historic East Midlands city of Derby is near other major cities—Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester—and some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in the Peak District National Park. As it’s a medium-sized city, most camping options are in Derby’s hinterland, in semi-rural areas where campers can pitch a tent or park their caravan in peace. Partly because of the climate, many caravan parks offer accommodation in more permanent structures, such as cabins and glamping pods. Campers who enjoy hiking and wilder natural experiences can head north to the Peak District, which mostly falls within Derbyshire.

Where to go

Peak District National Park

In a largely flat country, the Peak District stands apart as an attractive natural playground of high moorland plateaus, steep limestone valleys, and cliffy outcrops. Campers staying in Derby city can visit the national park on day trips for hiking or biking adventures, bring a tent for camping, or stay in a glamping pod at a campsite within the Peak District National Park. Wild camping isn’t automatically allowed in the park—to do so, you must get permission from individual landowners, but there are also a variety of privately run campsites around the park.

Nottingham

Just half-an-hour’s drive east of Derby, the larger city of Nottingham is perhaps best known for its place in the Robin Hood legend, so visitors can experience Sherwood Forest and other Robin Hood-themed attractions. It’s easy to visit on a day trip while camping in Derby, or find a campsite or caravan park on the edge of Nottingham city, some of which are located on farmland.

Cannock Chase

Less than an hour’s drive southwest of Derby, this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been nicknamed the jewel of the West Midlands. Here, you can walk, cycle, or ride horses in the Cannock Chase woodlands and forests, alongside canals and rivers, and learn about the history of this area that was the hunting forest of William the Conqueror almost 1,000 years ago. Campers can stay at caravan parks within the area, around Stafford, or around Derby and visit on a day trip.

When to go

Spring and summer are the best times to visit Derby, as the days are longest and the weather is most pleasant for Peak District camping and outdoor activities. Winters are cold, with occasional snow at city level and more frequent snow in the Peak District. Some campsites and caravan parks close for the winter season.