- Forest Camping
Woodland camping near Barnard Castle
98% (260) • 148 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Barnard Castle
The Black Swan
1. The Black Swan
100%
(26)
35km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore.
The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members.
Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself).
We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay.
All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£136
/ night
Fairy Bell Wood
2. Fairy Bell Wood
100%
(11)
51km from Barnard Castle · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£119
/ night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
3. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
98%
(61)
60km from Barnard Castle · 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
The Damson Shepherd's Hut
4. The Damson Shepherd's Hut
98%
(60)
65km from Barnard Castle · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£110
/ night
Ewe Love Camping Pods
5. Ewe Love Camping Pods
98%
(108)
69km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£90
/ night
Copy House Hideaway
6. Copy House Hideaway
100%
(67)
73km from Barnard Castle · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£146
/ night
Woodsworth Exploring
7. Woodsworth Exploring
98%
(68)
77km from Barnard Castle · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Camping at Cardewlees
8. Camping at Cardewlees
99%
(47)
77km from Barnard Castle · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Woodman's Huts
9. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
78km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Trawden Forest Glamping
10. Trawden Forest Glamping
100%
(13)
80km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Moss Side Farm Campsite
11. Moss Side Farm Campsite
94%
(131)
86km from Barnard Castle · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Hazel Mount Fellside
12. Hazel Mount Fellside
98%
(49)
91km from Barnard Castle · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
13. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
96%
(150)
93km from Barnard Castle · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Humble Bee Farm
14. Humble Bee Farm
100%
(15)
106km from Barnard Castle · 23 units
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Beirhope Alpacas
15. Beirhope Alpacas
98%
(137)
107km from Barnard Castle · 11 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Secret Wood Glamping
16. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(21)
143km from Barnard Castle · 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
Hollow Gill Huts
17. Hollow Gill Huts
100%
(3)
63km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Shepherd's huts with views across the Yorkshire Dales near Settle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£120
/ night
Cliff Stud Retreat - Ski Lodge
18. Cliff Stud Retreat - Ski Lodge
65km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
A 220 acre estate set within the traditional market town of Helmsley in. The North Yorkshire Moores.
Two cosy cottages which sleep five people and three luxury lodges that sleep two each, set in a private forest.
The cottages are ideal for families and we accept your four legged family members.
The lodges are ideal for adult only escapes to the country.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£158
/ night
Freespirit Glamping
19. Freespirit Glamping
90%
(5)
69km from Barnard Castle · 5 units
We are located at Cliff Stud Retreat, a 220 acre former stud farm, just outside Helmsley on the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are a top-rated luxury glamping site and we can't wait to welcome you!
With amazing views and off a very quiet country lane that leads directly into the Moors, you'll be able to arrive, kick off your shoes and start relaxing, enjoying a beer and roasting marshmellows over the BBQ, whilst watching the sun go down.
Our ethos is all about family, fun and living simply among nature. Our off-grid glamping site has just five, well spaced, luxury bell tents, each with their own allocated private compost toilet and shower. your own garden area with firepit, BBQ and seating area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Woodland Chase Glamping
20. Woodland Chase Glamping
100%
(1)
87km from Barnard Castle · 2 units
Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£213
/ night
98% (260) • 148 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Barnard Castle
The Black Swan
1. The Black Swan
100%
(26)
35km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore.
The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members.
Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself).
We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay.
All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£136
/ night
Fairy Bell Wood
2. Fairy Bell Wood
100%
(11)
51km from Barnard Castle · 1 unit
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£119
/ night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
3. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping
98%
(61)
60km from Barnard Castle · 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
The Damson Shepherd's Hut
4. The Damson Shepherd's Hut
98%
(60)
65km from Barnard Castle · 1 unit
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£110
/ night
Ewe Love Camping Pods
5. Ewe Love Camping Pods
98%
(108)
69km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from
£90
/ night
Copy House Hideaway
6. Copy House Hideaway
100%
(67)
73km from Barnard Castle · 2 units
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£146
/ night
Woodsworth Exploring
7. Woodsworth Exploring
98%
(68)
77km from Barnard Castle · 12 units
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£30
/ night
Camping at Cardewlees
8. Camping at Cardewlees
99%
(47)
77km from Barnard Castle · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£16
/ night
Woodman's Huts
9. Woodman's Huts
99%
(58)
78km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£135
/ night
Trawden Forest Glamping
10. Trawden Forest Glamping
100%
(13)
80km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Moss Side Farm Campsite
11. Moss Side Farm Campsite
94%
(131)
86km from Barnard Castle · 33 units
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£25
/ night
Hazel Mount Fellside
12. Hazel Mount Fellside
98%
(49)
91km from Barnard Castle · 5 units
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£25
/ night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
13. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
96%
(150)
93km from Barnard Castle · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
£25
/ night
Humble Bee Farm
14. Humble Bee Farm
100%
(15)
106km from Barnard Castle · 23 units
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Beirhope Alpacas
15. Beirhope Alpacas
98%
(137)
107km from Barnard Castle · 11 units
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Secret Wood Glamping
16. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(21)
143km from Barnard Castle · 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
Hollow Gill Huts
17. Hollow Gill Huts
100%
(3)
63km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
Shepherd's huts with views across the Yorkshire Dales near Settle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£120
/ night
Cliff Stud Retreat - Ski Lodge
18. Cliff Stud Retreat - Ski Lodge
65km from Barnard Castle · 3 units
A 220 acre estate set within the traditional market town of Helmsley in. The North Yorkshire Moores.
Two cosy cottages which sleep five people and three luxury lodges that sleep two each, set in a private forest.
The cottages are ideal for families and we accept your four legged family members.
The lodges are ideal for adult only escapes to the country.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£158
/ night
Freespirit Glamping
19. Freespirit Glamping
90%
(5)
69km from Barnard Castle · 5 units
We are located at Cliff Stud Retreat, a 220 acre former stud farm, just outside Helmsley on the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are a top-rated luxury glamping site and we can't wait to welcome you!
With amazing views and off a very quiet country lane that leads directly into the Moors, you'll be able to arrive, kick off your shoes and start relaxing, enjoying a beer and roasting marshmellows over the BBQ, whilst watching the sun go down.
Our ethos is all about family, fun and living simply among nature. Our off-grid glamping site has just five, well spaced, luxury bell tents, each with their own allocated private compost toilet and shower. your own garden area with firepit, BBQ and seating area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Woodland Chase Glamping
20. Woodland Chase Glamping
100%
(1)
87km from Barnard Castle · 2 units
Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
£213
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Emily
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood
Ste and Emily's yurt was so relaxing for our winter getaway. We absolutely loved the wood burning stove and the hob was just enough for us to cook inside. We also loved that the yurt was located in between the Lakes and the Dales! We were able to get in a hike in on both days we were there! Would highly recommend! Thank you Ste and Emily for a lovely stay!
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Lisa
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely site, friendly staff, excellent toilet and water facilities. Will be back in the summer.
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Tommy
January 2026
Tent
2nd camp here lovely place and views
Showers, toilets are clean
Lovely little shop and cafe onsite
Beautiful horses
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Virginia
October 2025
With pets
Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.
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Duco
September 2025
Tent
We loved camping at Hazel Mount Fellside. The view was stunning and it felt more like a piece of nature with some scattered campsites than the opposite, which you most often find. Ruth was a very nice and welcoming host.
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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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natasha
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood
We stayed in the yurt at Fairy Glen Wood and it was just perfect. It had everything we needed for a relaxing little retreat peaceful, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely love to come back!
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Yunus
September 2025
Tent
With kids
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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Kinga
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely amazing stay at Beirhope Alpacas. You can tell that Lynne has set everything up with love and care. Alpacas are a cherry on top of everything else. My 4 year old twins cried when leaving because they wanted to live there. We definitely found a new yearly visit place ❤️
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Jennifer
September 2025
Tent
With kids
This Alpaca farm is an absolute must visit. Unfortunately we were only here for 1 night but what a visit! This specific pitch is the middle one 1 of 3 that are in front of the Alpaca/Sheep fields and we couldn't have asked for better neighbours.
Lynne was extremely helpful upon our arrival and offered help with anything if it was needed...which it was when I realised I had the mattress but not the stopper to keep it inflated! She came to my rescue with cushions to sleep on which was over and above as far as I'm concerned.
We were provided carrots to feed the animals that evening and my son (4yo) loved feeding Harry the goat and between him and his friends it was a game to see who could feed Houdini before Harry got in the way 🤣
This morning my son was scheduled to feed the alpacas and whilst he was initially nervous he warmed up on the walk and confidently clapped Deeno.
This site is a bit off the road but take it easy and enjoy the scenery. Beirhope Farm is in a pretty stunning part of the country and I would 100% recommend a visit to anyone looking for everything you need on a camping trip.
If you forget anything she has everything covered, including an honesty 'larder' for the snacks or bits and pieces that you've forgotten.
Stunning! We will be back.
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Kerry
September 2025
3 nights at The Damson Shepherd's Hut
I absolutely loved it here . It was my own piece of heaven ❤️
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Kathy
August 2025
Tent
We stayed in Phil’s Patch for just one night on our way north. Lynne offered us a warm welcome. We had our own private enclave in the trees. Posh composting toilets and everything well thought out. Wish we’d used the unique shower!
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Isabelle
August 2025
Tent
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
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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Paulette
August 2025
Tent
The surroundings are truly beautiful, scenic, calm and peaceful. Lynne has ensured that everything a camper needs is close at hand. The pitches are well spaced out and on good solid terrain. Clean, accessible facilities, well maintained. Adorable alpaca herds literally over the fence. A wonderful retreat, we will definitely return. Lynne is simply lovely and has hit the nail on the head with this site.
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Nova
August 2025
Tent
We were lucky enough to get the site for ourselves for this trip and it was absolutely magical. the land and its views are so beautiful, it’s the first campsite i’ve been to that felt connected to the land it was on :’) ruth’s passion for the place shone, and all of the animals are so cute and special and it was so peaceful being there
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Elma
August 2025
With kids
Initially I wasn’t sure taking the lantern to do your (compost) toilet trip of 1.5 minutes but it worked as long as your mind doesn’t run wild in the dark when you’re on your own! But it all adds up to the whole experience of glamping without running water and electricity in the yurt. I loved the hot shower outside (I also used it to wash my hands after using the toilet), the sound of the stream, the hares who were very elusive, the log burner and the pub breakfast (included in the booking) and the pub food. I had to leave very early, it was still pitch black and I looked at the sky, it was magical with the stars and I even thought I could see 1-2 galaxies; I’m probably exaggerating but it was that clear without the light pollution. I loved the whole experience! Thank you!
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Ally
August 2025
Tent
Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x
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Eleanor
August 2025
Tent
A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!
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alexander
August 2025
Tent
Really great campsite enjoyed our stay very much shower was a learning curve but worked and was good fun
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