Wildlife-watching campsites near Doncaster

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Nestled in North East England, Doncaster was technically ceded to Scotland thousands of years ago—and never officially returned to England. Besides its captivating history, Doncaster's other claim to fame is the Doncaster Cup—one of the oldest continuing horse races. Nature abounds near Doncasters, as well, for campers who want to get up close and personal with local plants and wildlife. View lions in Yorkshire Wildlife Park, explore caves at Peak District National Park, and watch starlings dip and dive in Potteric Carr Nature Reserve—all under an hour drive from Doncaster. Camping accommodations range from cosy bell tents, holiday parks with full hookups, and dog-friendly wooden pod cabins near each attraction—allowing a comfortable stay for any type of camper.

98% (491) 135 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Doncaster

Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

1. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

92%
(13)
22km from Doncaster · 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
Greenoak Hideout

2. Greenoak Hideout

100%
(22)
34km from Doncaster · 2 units
A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Secret Wood Glamping

3. Secret Wood Glamping

95%
(21)
39km from Doncaster · 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
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

4. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%
(93)
49km from Doncaster · 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
White Peak Camping

5. White Peak Camping

99%
(465)
55km from Doncaster · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

6. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
64km from Doncaster · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

7. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%
(16)
64km from Doncaster · 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
Bell Tent Village Parks

8. Bell Tent Village Parks

100%
(11)
64km from Doncaster · 12 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Little North Field Glamping

9. Little North Field Glamping

100%
(12)
69km from Doncaster · 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

10. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%
(61)
70km from Doncaster · 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
Bain View Glamping

11. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
76km from Doncaster · 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
Copy House Hideaway

12. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
79km from Doncaster · 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
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

13. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
95km from Doncaster · 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

14. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

100%
(49)
96km from Doncaster · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£49
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

15. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
98km from Doncaster · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
The White Lodge

16. The White Lodge

90%
(55)
99km from Doncaster · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Chase Camping

17. Chase Camping

97%
(59)
102km from Doncaster · 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
Stamford Meadows Glamping

18. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
106km from Doncaster · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
107km from Doncaster · 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
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

20. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
112km from Doncaster · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night

Nestled in North East England, Doncaster was technically ceded to Scotland thousands of years ago—and never officially returned to England. Besides its captivating history, Doncaster's other claim to fame is the Doncaster Cup—one of the oldest continuing horse races. Nature abounds near Doncasters, as well, for campers who want to get up close and personal with local plants and wildlife. View lions in Yorkshire Wildlife Park, explore caves at Peak District National Park, and watch starlings dip and dive in Potteric Carr Nature Reserve—all under an hour drive from Doncaster. Camping accommodations range from cosy bell tents, holiday parks with full hookups, and dog-friendly wooden pod cabins near each attraction—allowing a comfortable stay for any type of camper.

98% (491) 135 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Doncaster

Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

1. Dobella Lane Farm Certificated Site

92%
(13)
22km from Doncaster · 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
Greenoak Hideout

2. Greenoak Hideout

100%
(22)
34km from Doncaster · 2 units
A small, yurt glamping site with treasure hunts and alpacas in the Yorkshire countryside
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Secret Wood Glamping

3. Secret Wood Glamping

95%
(21)
39km from Doncaster · 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
White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

4. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow

91%
(93)
49km from Doncaster · 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
White Peak Camping

5. White Peak Camping

99%
(465)
55km from Doncaster · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Peak Glamping Hideaway

6. Peak Glamping Hideaway

100%
(12)
64km from Doncaster · 3 units
Glamping literally reaches new heights in the Peak District National Park
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

7. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%
(16)
64km from Doncaster · 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
Bell Tent Village Parks

8. Bell Tent Village Parks

100%
(11)
64km from Doncaster · 12 units
Glamping on an established campsite next door to the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Little North Field Glamping

9. Little North Field Glamping

100%
(12)
69km from Doncaster · 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

10. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%
(61)
70km from Doncaster · 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
Bain View Glamping

11. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
76km from Doncaster · 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
Copy House Hideaway

12. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
79km from Doncaster · 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
Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

13. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%
(66)
95km from Doncaster · 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

14. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

100%
(49)
96km from Doncaster · 5 units
Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£49
 / night
Tipsy Tree Glamping

15. Tipsy Tree Glamping

100%
(17)
98km from Doncaster · 4 units
Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
The White Lodge

16. The White Lodge

90%
(55)
99km from Doncaster · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£18
 / night
Chase Camping

17. Chase Camping

97%
(59)
102km from Doncaster · 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
Stamford Meadows Glamping

18. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
106km from Doncaster · 6 units
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
107km from Doncaster · 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
Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

20. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%
(32)
112km from Doncaster · 8 units
Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night

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Wildlife-watching campsites near Doncaster guide

Where to go

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Enjoy a safari experience without stepping foot outside of England at family-friendly Yorkshire Wildlife Park, only 15 minutes south of Doncaster. Check out 60 different species of animals, including zebras, tigers, wallabies, and “The Boys”—eight residential polar bears. Book a behind-the-scenes tour or walk through the grounds at your own pace. Stay at a campsite near the entrance offering washrooms, shower facilities, fresh water taps, and pitches for tents and caravans. Or rent a classic bell tent that comes fully furnished with fresh linens.

Peak District National Park

Situated 50 minutes west of Doncaster, Peak District National Park offers dozens of natural caves, making it a popular spot for potholing. Above ground, enjoy 56 kilometres of traffic-free trails for walking and horseback riding, paved roads for cycling, and areas for rock climbing. Although wild camping is not allowed on park-owned land, it is in privately-owned areas with permission. Designated campervan and tent pitches are available within the park in addition to pet-friendly wooden pods equipped with heat, electricity, and covered verandas.

Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

This grassy wetland oasis offers excellent wildlife viewing and nature walking trails. The area stretches over 580 acres and is a haven for migrating birds in spring and autumn. The meadow areas come to life in summer, as well, with insects and butterflies, while dynamic aerial displays from thousands of starlings are viewable in winter. While there are no campgrounds within the reserve, there are private fully-serviced holiday parks, roomy canvas yurts, and rustic tent pitches on wide-open fields available nearby.

When to go

June to late August promises the best weather in Doncaster for outdoor activities like rock climbing and cycling. Summer temperatures range from 20–22°C. Campers can expect cold, wet, and windy weather in winter from November until early March. Birdwatching is available year-round; however campers may want to bring waterproof jackets and warm clothing during the off-season. If horse racing is at the top of the list, plan to visit in September to watch the Doncaster Cup.