Woodland camping near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Looking to camp near Scunthorpe and wake up surrounded by forest? You’ve got over 50 forest campsites to choose from, with options starting at £28 a night and averaging around £110. Campsites here don’t skimp on the essentials—expect pets allowed, toilets, and hot showers at most spots. Hiking and fishing are favourites, and you can even squeeze in a bit of surfing if you’re up for an adventure. Locals tend to head for Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm (15 reviews), Lincolnshire Lanes (12 reviews), and The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews) for their woodland pitches and easy access to trails. You’ll find sites nestled beneath tall trees, with some campsites offering open clearings for star-gazing and others hidden deep in the woods for a bit of peace and quiet. Rubbish bins and solid facilities are standard, and most places keep things simple but comfortable. Book in advance if you’re eyeing a popular weekend—Scunthorpe’s forests fill up fast when the weather’s good.

97% (66) • 100 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Scunthorpe

Looking to camp near Scunthorpe and wake up surrounded by forest? You’ve got over 50 forest campsites to choose from, with options starting at £28 a night and averaging around £110. Campsites here don’t skimp on the essentials—expect pets allowed, toilets, and hot showers at most spots. Hiking and fishing are favourites, and you can even squeeze in a bit of surfing if you’re up for an adventure. Locals tend to head for Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm (15 reviews), Lincolnshire Lanes (12 reviews), and The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews) for their woodland pitches and easy access to trails. You’ll find sites nestled beneath tall trees, with some campsites offering open clearings for star-gazing and others hidden deep in the woods for a bit of peace and quiet. Rubbish bins and solid facilities are standard, and most places keep things simple but comfortable. Book in advance if you’re eyeing a popular weekend—Scunthorpe’s forests fill up fast when the weather’s good.

97% (66) • 100 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Scunthorpe

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%

(20)

68km from Scunthorpe · 10 units · Tents, Glamping

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

2. Tackeroo Campsite

96%

(67)

129km from Scunthorpe · 54 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

3. Intake Farm

98%

(64)

107km from Scunthorpe · 7 units · Tents, Glamping

Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire

4. Viking Garth Hideaways

100%

(1)

67km from Scunthorpe · 5 units · Glamping

Channel your inner Viking and run rampant along the north-east coast at this family-run site in East Yorkshire. Set in pleasing green surroundings, the fab accommodation at Viking Garth Hideaways is close to both established seaside spots like Bridlington or Scarborough and the wilder cliffs and coves of the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast. Pods are spread over tree-lined grounds, with plenty of picnic tables about where you can admire the view or tuck into an alfresco meal (or both…). Campfires are also welcome in the designated areas – wood and charcoal can be picked up in Bridlington (10 minutes' drive), along with other holiday essentials. Finished off in natural wood, Viking Garth Hideaways' all-weather accommodation is easy on the eye both inside and out. This eco-conscious spot has also kitted out all of its pods with double glazing and insulation (heating is on hand for those cooler nights). The smart interiors are mightily functional too, coming with a microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, a TV, and a DVD player. If and when you manage to pull yourself away from these snug surrounds, start your explorations with jaunts to seaside villages like Bempton (five minutes' drive), which has a village pub, a railway station, and other handy amenities. Want a day off from driving? A local bus stops a few minutes' walk away from the site entrance.

5. Woodsworth Exploring

98%

(67)

91km from Scunthorpe · 12 units · Tents

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

6. Kip & Nook

100%

(8)

122km from Scunthorpe · 6 units · Motorhomes

Adult-only campervan site with hot tub pitches in North Yorkshire

7. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%

(202)

107km from Scunthorpe · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

8. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%

(61)

88km from Scunthorpe · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.

9. Rosehip Woods Campsite

133km from Scunthorpe · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Rosehip Wood Campsite is a nature rich, off-grid wild campsite set in a peaceful woodland. Camp in secluded clearings surrounded by trees and bushes and be sheltered from the wind or hot sun when necessary. You can spend your evenings staring into a crackling campfire as fire pits are provided and firewood can be purchased on site. This site is completely enclosed by fences so kids can roam free-range-style, make dens using branches and explore the 'secret cedar hideaway'. There is a field with a football goal for recreational activities and adjoining footpaths for road free walks. It is tucked away on the outskirts of the pretty Norfolk village of West Dereham. This beautiful rewilding project offers the unspoilt simplicity and tranquillity of wild camping within the grassy clearings of a quiet mixed woodland and balanced with just enough facilities to make camping fun and comfortable including fresh water and compost toilets. All Rosehip Wood’s pitches are family friendly and allow BBQs and campfires. Your hosts invite you to wander along mown paths, through grassy clearings and wildflowers. The woodland has been planted with lots of nuts and fruits for both wildlife and humans to enjoy. As the sun sets, unwind, and enjoy starlit skies unspoilt by light pollution against the distant calls and barks of local wildlife. The site has no lighting so don’t forget your torch if you plan on an evening amble. Downham Market is around 4 ½ miles away offering supermarkets, a market, food and drink in the town’s historic pubs and a range of restaurants. It also has a train station from which your hosts will be happy to pick you up if you are coming camping without a car. If you need an extra tent this can be rented at an extra cost. Walkers and cyclists will find maps and information available on site pointing you in the direction of local routes over farmland, lanes, long

10. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

100%

(30)

72km from Scunthorpe · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe

11. Lincolnshire Lanes

93%

(15)

27km from Scunthorpe · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

12. Peak Pods

100%

(42)

81km from Scunthorpe · 4 units · Glamping

Family-sized en suite glamping pods in the Peak District

13. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%

(13)

101km from Scunthorpe · 3 units · Glamping

Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire

14. The White Lodge

90%

(55)

125km from Scunthorpe · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

15. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

100%

(48)

114km from Scunthorpe · 5 units · Tents

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

16. The Mushroom Farm Campsite

100%

(6)

92km from Scunthorpe · 36 units · Tents, Glamping

Authentic old school camping! Bring your own tent and stay in one our lovely private pitches. Our pitches are big enough to park your car and pitch a large family tent with plenty of space for sitting and BBQs. Our site is off grid so you will be provided with plenty of fresh water in containers. There are compost toilets dotted around the site which are cleaned daily and there is firewood and charcoal available to buy. We also have a little honesty shop selling a few bits and pieces that campers often forget to pack. The mushroom farm feels more like wild camping or a pioneers camp. It is not a manicured site so we recommend bringing an airbed for a comfortable sleep. But a positive you’ll be sharing it with wildlife – frequent visitors include songbirds, red kites, kestrels, owls, bats, lizards, frogs and toads, snakes, rabbits and hares, muntjac deer, mice, foxes, dragonflies, butterflies, moths and beetles… The camp is set on a mushroom farm with young trees and large areas left to rewild. This means flowering thistles and uneven ground so it may not be suitable for babies, very young children or people with health conditions. The 2025 camping season at the Mushroom farm is from Friday the 23rd of May until Sunday the 22rd of June. We are then closed for a few weeks but open again from Friday the 18th of July until Sunday the 17th of August.

17. Chase Camping

97%

(59)

127km from Scunthorpe · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest

18. Enholmes Meadow

100%

(6)

42km from Scunthorpe · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Set in the 42 acre estate of Enholmes Hall, Enholmes Meadow provides a limited number of large camping pitches for tents or tent boxes and small campers. Site is close to nature and allows you to relax and watch the wild life and wide open dark skys. On site clean toilets and showers and a rec room/ bar to re-charge.

19. Copy House Hideaway

100%

(67)

104km from Scunthorpe · 2 units · Glamping

Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space

20. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%

(32)

143km from Scunthorpe · 8 units · Glamping

Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Duco

September 2025

2 nights at Peak Pods

The pod was nice, clean, and well-maintained, and although four pods were located in a row, it felt very private, largely due to large open field in front. Excellent location to visit Haddon Hall, less than 5 min drive.

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Ian

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Really well laid out site. Quite steep in places with rough ground but fine if you are mobile. Toilet and shower facilities are excellent, as is the wash up area with phone charging facilities and shared fridges. Fantastic base to explore the area, right next to the Thurscross reservoir.

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Michele

September 2025

6 m Class B

2 nights at Tackeroo Campsite

We loved the look of the space with picnic table dotted about. Lots of water available along side the other facilities. Close to the heathland with lots of walks available. We will be back.

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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.

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Yunus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Great experince of almost woodland camping. Well organised and very helpful staff. Very handy for local attrcations. Thanks had a wonderful short stay.

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Sacha

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Peak Pods

Beautiful, quiet spot with only four cabins. The cabin was clean and well equipped. Would definitely stay again

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Isabelle

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Such a lovely spot. Very idyllic and private. Pitches were a decent distance from each other which was really nice - it was nice knowing other people were around but having your own private space. Dog friendly, which was brilliant - camped for the first time with our boy. He didn't like the owls! We will be back!

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Melissa

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

We had a wonderful time at Woodsworth Exploring - our kids loved camping in a woodland, and it is well-looked after and beautiful. You do have to walk in with your gear, but they provide wheelbarrows for you to use. Emma was very responsive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to come back sometime soon!

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George

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Beautiful woodland to camp in, the plots are well spaced and so really feels like you have the woodland to yourself. Would highly recommend and would go again!

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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!

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Kathryn

August 2025

2 nights at Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

Had an incredible few days at lloyds meadow, my husband did some fishing while I relaxed and crocheted, the campsite was clean and quiet, we even caught the meteor shower on Tuesday evening along with the northern lights. Sarah was an incredible host, always checking we had everything we needed, and very friendly.

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Jennifer

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Tackeroo Campsite

Great forested spot with all the necessities on site or nearby

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Ted

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Camping was beautiful here lovely walks with dogs very clean showers. Host were great.very friendly. And informative

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Hazel

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Enholmes Meadow

Tranquil, beautiful site, good facilities, friendly owner and a haven for wildlife.

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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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Louis

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at The Mushroom Farm Campsite

Had a great time and was definitely worth the price. Thanks

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Fil

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

Excellent facilities. Very welcoming, helpful owners. Very quiet site which suited us. Lots of space even for our large bell tent.

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Tom

August 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Chase Camping

Very friendly staff, the pizza pop up was great and the facilities were clean

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amy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

A lovely place to stay for camping with the kids, even with the midges :). The toilets were immaculate and plenty of shower rooms. We had a mix up with our pitch (i thought i had booked an electric pitch but it hadn't went through on hipcamp), the owner was brilliant and very accommodating. I wouldn't hesitate to book again if we are down that way.

Stone camp fire was a first for us but great idea:)

XoJade

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Mushroom Farm Campsite

Absolutely lovely camping spot! Each spot in nice and private! So peaceful and well looked after! The toilets were really clean and stocked with anything you could need while your in there:) they even had a little tent shop for any supplies we often forget and wood for the fire! The host is absolutely wonderful, so helpful, informative and easy to chat to and available at any time if you have any questions :) will definitely be going back