Woodland camping near Preston, Lancashire

Forest camping near Preston puts you right in the thick of things—think mossy paths, tangled woods, and the hush of old-growth trees. With over 190 forest sites in the area, you can pitch up where birdsong beats out traffic noise. Top-reviewed spots include The Damson Shepherd's Hut (38 reviews), Woodsworth Exploring (35 reviews), and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews). Prices start at just £12 a night, with an average around £49. Most sites allow campfires and provide toilets and showers—no need to rough it unless you want to. You’ll find horseback riding trails, fishing spots, and plenty of wildlife-watching right outside your tent. Rubbish bins are standard, so leave no trace and keep those woods pristine.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Forest camping near Preston puts you right in the thick of things—think mossy paths, tangled woods, and the hush of old-growth trees. With over 190 forest sites in the area, you can pitch up where birdsong beats out traffic noise. Top-reviewed spots include The Damson Shepherd's Hut (38 reviews), Woodsworth Exploring (35 reviews), and Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping (31 reviews). Prices start at just £12 a night, with an average around £49. Most sites allow campfires and provide toilets and showers—no need to rough it unless you want to. You’ll find horseback riding trails, fishing spots, and plenty of wildlife-watching right outside your tent. Rubbish bins are standard, so leave no trace and keep those woods pristine.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Secret Wood Glamping

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(19)

94km from Preston · 10 units · Tents, Glamping · Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England

A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars

2. Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

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(413)

136km from Preston · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales

A small, sustainable farm site with epic sea views, set in the foothills of Snowdonia.

3. Torrent Walk Campsite and Bunkhouse

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(140)

137km from Preston · 78 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales

Campfires, mountain views and ample grassy space in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

4. wildwood quarry retreat

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71km from Preston · 2 units · Glamping · Wales

Quiet semi rural location close to the ancient township of Caerwys and within walking distance of Offas Dyke Path and local hillforts . Easily accessible off the A541 Mold-Denbigh road , 7 mins from J31 on A55 . A short 20-25 minute drive to the beach resorts of Talacre , Rhyl , Abergele and Prestatyn. The historic towns of Denbigh and Mold are only a 15 minute drive away as is Holywell and Flint . An ideal base to relax and unwind or if you wish to park up for the duration there is plenty of local walks from our gate to lakes and nature reserves in the area. On site you will have ensuite facilities in our luxurious Quarry Wagons with a covered outdoor veranda deck and an outdoor bath tub to relax and unwind under the dark skies. You will also have your own campfire and picnic area right outside and parking is provided adjacent to your unit . We have a secluded private hillside woodland with further areas to explore without even leaving the site . We are brand new for 2024 and will have 2 units onsite this year and plans in place for another 2 soon . In total we will have 4 camping pitches with direct connection for water , electric and lpg gas for all your heating cooking and bathing needs

5. Intake Farm

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93km from Preston · 7 units · Tents, Glamping · Alton, Staffordshire, West Midlands

Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire

6. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

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66km from Preston · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Millom, England

Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep

7. Fire and Stars Woodland Camping

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(48)

146km from Preston · 5 units · Tents · Leicestershire, East Midlands

Wild camping in the woods with campfires, starry skies and a pub just across the road

8. Woodsworth Exploring

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(67)

51km from Preston · 12 units · Tents · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, North East England

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

9. Cwmllwyd Getaways

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(78)

145km from Preston · 3 units · Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Welsh valley glamping with panoramic views and hot tubs

10. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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(275)

145km from Preston · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

11. Tackeroo Campsite

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123km from Preston · 54 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Staffordshire, West Midlands

Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail

12. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

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91km from Preston · 1 unit · Glamping · Ruthin, Wales

A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales

13. Ewe Love Camping Pods

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96km from Preston · 3 units · Glamping · Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

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

14. Eden's Nook

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(38)

125km from Preston · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Welshpool, Wales

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

15. Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

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67km from Preston · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

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

16. Kip & Nook

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107km from Preston · 6 units · Motorhomes · Darlington, England

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

17. Woodman's Huts

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57km from Preston · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

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

18. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

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114km from Preston · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

19. Camping at Cardewlees

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121km from Preston · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

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

20. Coed Obry

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129km from Preston · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wales

Coed Obry is a 5.5 acre private woodland on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. It has its own private gated access from the road and a 50m track leads from the A 4085 to a small car park for 5 vehicles. Paths lead from there to the caravan, bunkhouse, camping areas. There is a compost toilet block and sink (cold water tap) in the centre of the wood shared by all visitors. The notice board in the car park provides visitors with maps, photos and information about the wood, and there are laminated maps showing the routes of around 30 local walks which visitors are welcome to borrow during their stay. Canoe, kayaks and paddle boards are available to hire in Coed Obry and there are several fire pits with seasoned firewood for sale. There is no mains water so visitors are requested to bring their own drinking water, but rain water harvesting systems provide water for washing. Nearby there are several outstanding beaches within 1-3 miles and there is good access to the mountains of Snowdonia; the Afon Dwyryd provides an excellent sheltered river/estuary for canoeing and paddle boarding; the slate quarries and tourist attractions of Blaenau Ffestiniog, rock climbing at Tremadog (2 miles); spectacular waterfalls at Croesor (1 mile); the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Railway (0.5 miles); the Glaslyn Osprey Centre (1 mile); several shops, restaurants, hostelries and Spar shop in Penrhyndeudraeth (1 mile); three large supermarkets and a regional shopping centre in Porthmadog (2.5 miles).

Camper favorites near Preston

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%

(108)

96km from Preston · 3 units · Glamping · Penrith, Cumbria, North West England

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

Eden's Nook

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(38)

125km from Preston · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Welshpool, Wales

The most welcoming camping park in the heart of the Welsh Countryside. Forest View is situated 9 miles from the Town of Llanfyllin and 3 miles from Lake Vyrnwy. We are nestled next to the Dyfnant Forest and offer superb views and access to the Welsh countryside Eden's Kitchen Serves Breakfast 8am to 11am

Breaks Fold Farm Glamping & Camping

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(61)

67km from Preston · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

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

Kip & Nook

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(8)

107km from Preston · 6 units · Motorhomes · Darlington, England

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

Woodman's Huts

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(58)

57km from Preston · 3 units · Glamping · Cumbria, North West England

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

Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%

(87)

114km from Preston · 10 units · Tents · Bangor, Wales

Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia

Camping at Cardewlees

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121km from Preston · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

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

Coed Obry

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129km from Preston · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Wales

Coed Obry is a 5.5 acre private woodland on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. It has its own private gated access from the road and a 50m track leads from the A 4085 to a small car park for 5 vehicles. Paths lead from there to the caravan, bunkhouse, camping areas. There is a compost toilet block and sink (cold water tap) in the centre of the wood shared by all visitors. The notice board in the car park provides visitors with maps, photos and information about the wood, and there are laminated maps showing the routes of around 30 local walks which visitors are welcome to borrow during their stay. Canoe, kayaks and paddle boards are available to hire in Coed Obry and there are several fire pits with seasoned firewood for sale. There is no mains water so visitors are requested to bring their own drinking water, but rain water harvesting systems provide water for washing. Nearby there are several outstanding beaches within 1-3 miles and there is good access to the mountains of Snowdonia; the Afon Dwyryd provides an excellent sheltered river/estuary for canoeing and paddle boarding; the slate quarries and tourist attractions of Blaenau Ffestiniog, rock climbing at Tremadog (2 miles); spectacular waterfalls at Croesor (1 mile); the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Railway (0.5 miles); the Glaslyn Osprey Centre (1 mile); several shops, restaurants, hostelries and Spar shop in Penrhyndeudraeth (1 mile); three large supermarkets and a regional shopping centre in Porthmadog (2.5 miles).

Stories from the community

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Richard

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Eden's Nook

Second visit. It will not be my last visit. Great welcome

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Charna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️

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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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Chris

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

A magical place - even in the torrential rain that persisted while we were there.

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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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Macky

September 2025

5 m car

2 nights at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Nice place, nice spot, beautiful location. Recommended.

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Michele

September 2025

6 m Class B

2 nights at Tackeroo Campsite

We loved the look of the space with picnic table dotted about. Lots of water available along side the other facilities. Close to the heathland with lots of walks available. We will be back.

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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.

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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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Lois

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cwmllwyd Getaways

Carriage was well equipped with everything you need. Very peaceful and the hot tub is a great attraction.

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Liam

August 2025

4 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

loved the woodland sauna, the farm shop ( great fennel!) and the atmosphere - and the setting was fantastic with view of the sea in the distance - will come again !

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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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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!

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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

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antonia

August 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Coed Obry

Very quirky place to park up in a gorgeous corner of the country. Basic, off-grid and really lovely. Host very helpful!

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Kate

August 2025

6 m Class B

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Great views of Eryri (Snowdonia) and across to Holyhead mountain. Great that you can have fires, although I didn't on my one night stay. The bonus of being able to book the sauna was fab! I was on one of the few campervan pitches and it was very spacious.

Emma

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Our stay at Over the Moon was absolutely perfect. Ruth was super friendly and gave clear instructions on how to find them, and replied quickly to any questions. The location is beautiful and incredibly peaceful. The hut had everything we needed and the bed was huge and very comfortable. We can’t wait to come stay again!

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Clare

August 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Henbant Permaculture Farm + Camp

Beautiful campsite in a gorgeous setting. Amazing views and friendly vibes. Loved walking down to the farm shop to get my supplies. Will definitely be back.