Woodland camping near Southport

Looking for a forest camping spot around Southport? You’ve got over 190 options that put you right in the woods—think tall trees, mossy footpaths, and the scent of pine needles after rain. Pitch your tent or roll up in your caravan for as little as £18 a night, with the average site around £59. Campfires are allowed at many sites, and you’ll find proper toilets, plus lots of pet-friendly spots, so the dog can come along. Top picks include The Damson Shepherd's Hut (38 reviews), Woodsworth Exploring (35 reviews), and Baystone Bank Farm Campsite (30 reviews). Most sites back onto walking trails or streams—perfect for hiking, fishing, or a quick swim if you’re brave. Facilities are simple and well-kept. Just remember to pack out your own rubbish. If you want forest, Southport delivers.

98% (319) • 312 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Southport

Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

1. Chilled Out Adult Only Glamping

100%

(32)

49km from Southport · 5 units

Lakeside glamping on the edge of Delemere Forest and a 10-minute train ride from Chester

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£96

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Tree Tops and Train Tracks

2. Tree Tops and Train Tracks

100%

(17)

51km from Southport · 10 units · Tents, Glamping

Woodland camping on the edge of the Clwydian Range in North Wales

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£25

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Hollow Oak Glamping

3. Hollow Oak Glamping

100%

(42)

59km from Southport · 2 units

Handcrafted huts on a working farm, 10 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from Snowdonia National Park

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£123

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Trawden Forest Glamping

4. Trawden Forest Glamping

100%

(13)

61km from Southport · 3 units

Grown-up pod glamping on a woodland site in Lancashire

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£80

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Copy House Hideaway

5. Copy House Hideaway

100%

(67)

64km from Southport · 2 units

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

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£146

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Ty Famau Geo Lodges

6. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

98%

(24)

66km from Southport · 3 units

Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales

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£195

/ night

Woodman's Huts

7. Woodman's Huts

99%

(58)

68km from Southport · 3 units

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

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£135

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Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

8. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%

(27)

69km from Southport · 2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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£86

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The Cabins Conwy

9. The Cabins Conwy

100%

(20)

71km from Southport · 3 units

Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains

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£115

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Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

10. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%

(150)

72km from Southport · 37 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

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£25

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Hazel Mount Fellside

11. Hazel Mount Fellside

98%

(49)

72km from Southport · 5 units

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

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£25

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Woodsworth Exploring

12. Woodsworth Exploring

98%

(68)

73km from Southport · 12 units

Nearly wild woodland camping in West Yorkshire’s Bronte country

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£30

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Moss Side Farm Campsite

13. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%

(131)

74km from Southport · 25 units

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

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£25

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The Damson Shepherd's Hut

14. The Damson Shepherd's Hut

98%

(60)

79km from Southport · 1 unit

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

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£110

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Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

15. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%

(14)

80km from Southport · 1 unit

Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.

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£129

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Fairy Bell Wood

16. Fairy Bell Wood

100%

(11)

83km from Southport · 1 unit

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

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£119

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Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

17. Gollin Farm Shepherds Hut

100%

(16)

86km from Southport · 2 units

Cosy and romantic shepherd's hut glamping in the heart, and at the highest heights, of the Peak District National Park

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£125

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Intake Farm

18. Intake Farm

98%

(64)

93km from Southport · 7 units · Tents, Glamping

Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire

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£15

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The Black Swan

19. The Black Swan

100%

(26)

96km from Southport · 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.

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£136

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Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

20. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

100%

(57)

100%

(26)

96km from Southport · 3 units

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£136

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Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

20. Tipis at Ponty, Greener Camping

100%

(57)

97km from Southport · 11 units · Tents, Glamping

Adults-only, dog-friendly camping and glamping on the Powys and Shropshire borders.

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£20

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Jourdan

February 2026

With pets

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

We had the most wonderful stay at this gorgeous shepherds hut. Everything about our visit was just perfect. The setting was so peaceful and private and dreamy, such a beautiful little escape to relax and switch off. The hut itself was cosy, spotless, and had everything we could possibly need, you can really tell how much care and thought has gone into it. The hosts were incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience feel even more special. Honestly, there is nothing we would change. We left feeling so happy and refreshed and would absolutely love to come back again. Could not recommend it more 💖

Emily

February 2026

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!

Lisa

February 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Woodsworth Exploring

Lovely site, friendly staff, excellent toilet and water facilities. Will be back in the summer.

Tommy

January 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2nd camp here lovely place and views Showers, toilets are clean Lovely little shop and cafe onsite Beautiful horses

David

January 2026

3 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Beautiful location, great for walking. Hut was immaculate, cosy & had everything we needed. Great communication prior to our arrival. Highly recommend

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 ❤️

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.

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!

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.

Kerry

September 2025

3 nights at The Damson Shepherd's Hut

I absolutely loved it here . It was my own piece of heaven ❤️

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!

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!

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

Gale

August 2025

With kids

4 nights at Hollow Oak Glamping

The chicken hut was very cosy and also had all the mod cons. The view was lovely and the location was great base to explore north wales. We had a tour of the farm and it was clear how much the owners care about the animals.

Elma

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Black Swan

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

Lisa

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairy Bell Wood

This is a truly beautiful space. We've stayed in lots of yurts and this is the nicest by far. It's fab to have somewhere to sit inside if you need. But lovely spots outside too. The kitchen area is really useful and has everything you'd need. We followed the instructions for the shower and it worked perfectly. I loved the full length window to lay in bed and watch the sunset. Best of all if you're as anti social as me..... It's totally on it own! We re already planning our next visit.