Woodland camping near Sunderland

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You’ll find over a dozen forest campsites in and around Sunderland, many tucked under dense canopies or positioned at the edge of wild woodlands. Options start from as low as £80 a night, with an average around £172, so there’s something for both the spontaneous camper and the planner after extra comforts. Top picks include The Magical Cabin (2 reviews), Doxford Farm Camping (2 reviews), and Woodland Chase Glamping (1 review). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer hot showers—practical if you’re out hiking, swimming, or scrambling up crags. Expect a mix of wild and well-equipped sites; some are minutes from scenic trails, others lend themselves to long evenings around the fire. Look for local touches, like farm shops or stocked woodpiles, and always tidy up your rubbish before you leave.

100% (10) 156 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sunderland

Ewe Love Camping Pods

1. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
107km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
140km from Sunderland · 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
Woodsworth Exploring

3. Woodsworth Exploring

98%
(67)
122km from Sunderland · 12 units · Tents
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Woodland Chase Glamping

4. Woodland Chase Glamping

100%
(1)
50km from Sunderland · 2 units · Glamping
Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£213
 / night
Kip & Nook

5. Kip & Nook

100%
(8)
46km from Sunderland · 6 units · Motorhomes
Adult-only campervan site with hot tub pitches in North Yorkshire
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from 
£40
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
103km from Sunderland · 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

7. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
126km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

8. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
133km from Sunderland · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Beirhope Alpacas

9. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
88km from Sunderland · 11 units · Tents
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

10. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
113km from Sunderland · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

11. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
138km from Sunderland · 5 units · Tents
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Trawden Forest Glamping

12. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%
(13)
127km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

13. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%
(61)
101km from Sunderland · 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
Humble Bee Farm

14. Humble Bee Farm

100%
(15)
102km from Sunderland · 23 units · Glamping
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Esk Yurt

15. Esk Yurt

100%
(5)
145km from Sunderland · 1 unit · Glamping
Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming
Showers
Potable water
from 
£130
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

16. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
121km from Sunderland · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

17. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
100km from Sunderland · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Lake District Herdwick Huts

18. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%
(1)
113km from Sunderland · 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
The Black Swan

19. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
84km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
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
Little Wold Away Glamping

20. Little Wold Away Glamping

100%
(8)
135km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Luxury pod glamping in the grounds of a nursery garden in the Yorkshire Wolds
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£170
 / night

You’ll find over a dozen forest campsites in and around Sunderland, many tucked under dense canopies or positioned at the edge of wild woodlands. Options start from as low as £80 a night, with an average around £172, so there’s something for both the spontaneous camper and the planner after extra comforts. Top picks include The Magical Cabin (2 reviews), Doxford Farm Camping (2 reviews), and Woodland Chase Glamping (1 review). Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer hot showers—practical if you’re out hiking, swimming, or scrambling up crags. Expect a mix of wild and well-equipped sites; some are minutes from scenic trails, others lend themselves to long evenings around the fire. Look for local touches, like farm shops or stocked woodpiles, and always tidy up your rubbish before you leave.

100% (10) 156 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sunderland

Ewe Love Camping Pods

1. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
107km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
140km from Sunderland · 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
Woodsworth Exploring

3. Woodsworth Exploring

98%
(67)
122km from Sunderland · 12 units · Tents
Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Woodland Chase Glamping

4. Woodland Chase Glamping

100%
(1)
50km from Sunderland · 2 units · Glamping
Romantic, two-person cabins with hot tubs in Northumberland
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£213
 / night
Kip & Nook

5. Kip & Nook

100%
(8)
46km from Sunderland · 6 units · Motorhomes
Adult-only campervan site with hot tub pitches in North Yorkshire
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from 
£40
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
103km from Sunderland · 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

7. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
126km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

8. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
133km from Sunderland · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Beirhope Alpacas

9. Beirhope Alpacas

98%
(137)
88km from Sunderland · 11 units · Tents
A small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£20
 / night
The Damson Shepherd's Hut

10. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%
(60)
113km from Sunderland · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd's hut for two in the lesser-known Lyth Valley, four miles from Lake Windermere
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£110
 / night
Hazel Mount Fellside

11. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%
(49)
138km from Sunderland · 5 units · Tents
Nearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Trawden Forest Glamping

12. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%
(13)
127km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

13. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

98%
(61)
101km from Sunderland · 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
Humble Bee Farm

14. Humble Bee Farm

100%
(15)
102km from Sunderland · 23 units · Glamping
Camping or ‘wigwaming’ on a pretty and very child-friendly farm among the Yorkshire Wolds
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Esk Yurt

15. Esk Yurt

100%
(5)
145km from Sunderland · 1 unit · Glamping
Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming
Showers
Potable water
from 
£130
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

16. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
121km from Sunderland · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

17. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
100km from Sunderland · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Lake District Herdwick Huts

18. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%
(1)
113km from Sunderland · 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
The Black Swan

19. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
84km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
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
Little Wold Away Glamping

20. Little Wold Away Glamping

100%
(8)
135km from Sunderland · 3 units · Glamping
Luxury pod glamping in the grounds of a nursery garden in the Yorkshire Wolds
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£170
 / night

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