Woodland camping near Stockton-on-Tees, Durham

Stockton-on-Tees offers forest camping that feels rooted and real—think mossy trails, old oaks, and the smell of woodsmoke. With over 40 options just for forest stays, you’ll find everything from simple clearings to tucked-away glades where you can actually hear the birds. Average nights run around £120, but you can pitch up for as little as £12 if you keep it basic. Favourites include Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews)—known for its woodland paths and space for campfires—along with The Black Swan (12 reviews) and The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and have toilets—not fancy, but sorted. Climbing, hiking, and fishing are right on your doorstep. Don’t forget a torch and a good pair of boots; forest ground here gets muddy after rain and the best spots are often a short trek from the car.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees offers forest camping that feels rooted and real—think mossy trails, old oaks, and the smell of woodsmoke. With over 40 options just for forest stays, you’ll find everything from simple clearings to tucked-away glades where you can actually hear the birds. Average nights run around £120, but you can pitch up for as little as £12 if you keep it basic. Favourites include Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews)—known for its woodland paths and space for campfires—along with The Black Swan (12 reviews) and The Darling Woods of May (6 reviews). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and have toilets—not fancy, but sorted. Climbing, hiking, and fishing are right on your doorstep. Don’t forget a torch and a good pair of boots; forest ground here gets muddy after rain and the best spots are often a short trek from the car.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Stockton-on-Tees

1. Secret Wood Glamping

95%

(20)

144km from Stockton-on-Tees · 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. Camping at Cardewlees

99%

(47)

112km from Stockton-on-Tees · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

3. Kip & Nook

100%

(8)

21km from Stockton-on-Tees · 6 units · Motorhomes

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

4. Woodland Chase Glamping

100%

(1)

86km from Stockton-on-Tees · 2 units · Glamping

Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland

5. Woodman's Huts

99%

(58)

114km from Stockton-on-Tees · 3 units · Glamping

Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes

6. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%

(13)

97km from Stockton-on-Tees · 3 units · Glamping

Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire

7. Woodsworth Exploring

98%

(67)

90km from Stockton-on-Tees · 12 units · Tents

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

8. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%

(149)

130km from Stockton-on-Tees · 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

9. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%

(108)

107km from Stockton-on-Tees · 3 units · Glamping

Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra

10. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%

(61)

69km from Stockton-on-Tees · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

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

11. Fairy Bell Wood

100%

(10)

88km from Stockton-on-Tees · 1 unit · Glamping

An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales

12. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%

(131)

124km from Stockton-on-Tees · 33 units · Tents

Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views

13. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%

(60)

103km from Stockton-on-Tees · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere

14. Beirhope Alpacas

98%

(137)

120km from Stockton-on-Tees · 11 units · Tents

A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders

15. Lincolnshire Lanes

93%

(15)

146km from Stockton-on-Tees · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

16. Copy House Hideaway

100%

(67)

91km from Stockton-on-Tees · 2 units · Glamping

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

17. Humble Bee Farm

100%

(15)

74km from Stockton-on-Tees · 23 units · Glamping

Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds

18. Primrose Cottage Camping

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(8)

131km from Stockton-on-Tees · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.

19. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%

(49)

129km from Stockton-on-Tees · 5 units · Tents

Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary

20. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%

(1)

107km from Stockton-on-Tees · 5 units · Glamping

You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.

Camper favorites near Stockton-on-Tees

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%

(60)

103km from Stockton-on-Tees · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere

Beirhope Alpacas

98%

(137)

120km from Stockton-on-Tees · 11 units · Tents

A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders

Lincolnshire Lanes

93%

(15)

146km from Stockton-on-Tees · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

Copy House Hideaway

100%

(67)

91km from Stockton-on-Tees · 2 units · Glamping

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

Humble Bee Farm

100%

(15)

74km from Stockton-on-Tees · 23 units · Glamping

Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds

Primrose Cottage Camping

100%

(8)

131km from Stockton-on-Tees · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.

Hazel Mount Fellside

98%

(49)

129km from Stockton-on-Tees · 5 units · Tents

Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary

Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%

(1)

107km from Stockton-on-Tees · 5 units · Glamping

You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

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

2 nights at Hazel Mount Fellside

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

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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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!

Y

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.

K

Kinga

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Beirhope Alpacas

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 ❤️

J

Jennifer

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Beirhope Alpacas

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 ❤️

K

Kathy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beirhope Alpacas

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

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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Paulette

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beirhope Alpacas

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.

Nova

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hazel Mount Fellside

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

A

Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

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

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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alexander

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beirhope Alpacas

Really great campsite enjoyed our stay very much shower was a learning curve but worked and was good fun

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Charlotte

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Beirhope Alpacas

We loved staying on Lynnes land, it was a lovely quiet campsite, the alpacas are so cute, and Lynne was a great host! Definitely recommend.

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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!

S

Stryczek

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hazel Mount Fellside

Loved camping at snowdrop. Easy to park up and the pitch was ready for us on arrival. Very quiet and peaceful. Would highly recommend!

M

Mark

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Stayed for a couple of nights and had a great time, good facilities and one of the few campsites open to letting people enjoy a sensible camp fire. Staff were all friendly and helpful too