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Wildlife-watching campsites near Retford
98% (493) • 160 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Retford
Secret Wood Glamping
1. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(21)
40km from Retford · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site
2. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site
92%
(13)
41km from Retford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year
Pets
Electrical hookup
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Bell Tent Village Parks
3. Bell Tent Village Parks
100%
(11)
43km from Retford · 12 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£128
/ night
Greenoak Hideout
4. Greenoak Hideout
100%
(22)
48km from Retford · 2 units
A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
5. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(93)
52km from Retford · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Bain View Glamping
6. Bain View Glamping
97%
(18)
57km from Retford · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£23
/ night
White Peak Camping
7. White Peak Camping
99%
(465)
57km from Retford · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Peak Glamping Hideaway
8. Peak Glamping Hideaway
100%
(12)
66km from Retford · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£100
/ night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut
9. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut
100%
(16)
67km from Retford · 3 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£125
/ night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
10. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(66)
72km from Retford · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£35
/ night
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
11. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
100%
(49)
79km from Retford · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£49
/ night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
12. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
81km from Retford · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£220
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
13. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
82km from Retford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
The White Lodge
14. The White Lodge
90%
(55)
91km from Retford · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Chase Camping
15. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
93km from Retford · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Get Lost In Nature glamping
16. Get Lost In Nature glamping
100%
(15)
94km from Retford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£120
/ night
Little North Field Glamping
17. Little North Field Glamping
100%
(12)
94km from Retford · 3 units
Luxury safari tent glamping within striking distance of North Yorkshire's most historic attractions
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
18. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
98%
(61)
94km from Retford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
19. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
98km from Retford · 175 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Tipsy Tree Glamping
20. Tipsy Tree Glamping
100%
(17)
99km from Retford · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£120
/ night
98% (493) • 160 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Retford
Secret Wood Glamping
1. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(21)
40km from Retford · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site
2. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site
92%
(13)
41km from Retford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small dog-friendly campsite in the Vale of York that's open all year
Pets
Electrical hookup
Potable water
from
£18
/ night
Bell Tent Village Parks
3. Bell Tent Village Parks
100%
(11)
43km from Retford · 12 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£128
/ night
Greenoak Hideout
4. Greenoak Hideout
100%
(22)
48km from Retford · 2 units
A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
5. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(93)
52km from Retford · 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.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£24
/ night
Bain View Glamping
6. Bain View Glamping
97%
(18)
57km from Retford · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£23
/ night
White Peak Camping
7. White Peak Camping
99%
(465)
57km from Retford · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£13
/ night
Peak Glamping Hideaway
8. Peak Glamping Hideaway
100%
(12)
66km from Retford · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£100
/ night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut
9. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut
100%
(16)
67km from Retford · 3 units
Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£125
/ night
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
10. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(66)
72km from Retford · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£35
/ night
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
11. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
100%
(49)
79km from Retford · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£49
/ night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
12. Stamford Meadows Glamping
100%
(12)
81km from Retford · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£220
/ night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
13. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(202)
82km from Retford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
The White Lodge
14. The White Lodge
90%
(55)
91km from Retford · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Chase Camping
15. Chase Camping
97%
(59)
93km from Retford · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Tent camping and bell tents for hire on a family farm within easy walking distance of Cannock Chase Forest
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£28
/ night
Get Lost In Nature glamping
16. Get Lost In Nature glamping
100%
(15)
94km from Retford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£120
/ night
Little North Field Glamping
17. Little North Field Glamping
100%
(12)
94km from Retford · 3 units
Luxury safari tent glamping within striking distance of North Yorkshire's most historic attractions
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£160
/ night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
18. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
98%
(61)
94km from Retford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in Nidderdale with excellent facilities, dogs and campfires welcome, and views over Thruscross Reservoir.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
19. Brook Meadow at The Wrongs Farm
96%
(85)
98km from Retford · 175 units
A secluded lakeside campsite to fall in love with
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£32
/ night
Tipsy Tree Glamping
20. Tipsy Tree Glamping
100%
(17)
99km from Retford · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£120
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ujjwal
December 2025
Tent
The owner was very polite and welcoming… he showed me around … the campsite is good if you want to spend 1 or 2 nights close to nature… there is play area for kids as well …my overall experience was good … defined recommend it is your first camping trip like me…
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antje
November 2025
4 m Class B
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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
November 2025
4 m Class B
Really good location, short walk to a nice pub near a river. A quiet campsite with beautiful views!
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Graeme
November 2025
5 m Class B
With pets
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
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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Heather
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Greenoak Hideout
We had such a lovely stay at Greenoak. The hosts were so friendly and approachable and there were lots of lovely small touches that made the yurts feel homely and comfortable.
The log burners and electric blankets meant that we were warm over night and had a really comfortable sleep. We are looking forward to going in the Summer to be able to enjoy more daylight hours.
The boys (4 and 7) loved all of the friendly animals and the play equipment on the land, as well as the hot tub!
We will definitely book again and would recommend to our friends and family!
Thank you for a lovely stay and we look forward to visiting again next year!
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Rachel
October 2025
Tent
With kids
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Jonathan
October 2025
Tent
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
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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Leanne
September 2025
With pets
The setting was just perfect for our family of five (including two dogs and a 4 year old). The Yurt was comfortable, clean and very cosy. The private shower and toilet facilities were great, as was the hot tub.
We had a trip to the local nature reserve during our stay, however think our daughter and the dogs were just as happy in the grounds with lots to explore, very friendly animals and lots of activities including trampoline and climbing walls.
Thank you.
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Duco
September 2025
Tent
Nice pitches at a pretty little campsite in a surprisingly beautiful environment. And the coffee cart is nice.
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Jason
September 2025
6 m Class A
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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Ian
September 2025
Tent
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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Annabel
September 2025
Tent
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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