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Top-rated campgrounds in Sherwood Forest
White Peak Camping
1. White Peak Camping
99%
(500)
Buxton, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping on a Peak District farm near the Monsal Trail
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Camping at The Hollies
2. Camping at The Hollies
95%
(241)
Buxton, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back-to-basics camping at the foot of the Roaches in the Peak District National Park
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Burrs Manor Wild Camping
3. Burrs Manor Wild Camping
86%
(172)
Buxton, England · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping in the Peak District National Park, near Buxton
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Anzio Heights
4. Anzio Heights
100%
(1)
England · 9 units
Anzio Heights Campervan & Motorhome park is a former ww2 army barracks and polish settlement village set in the beautiful countryside of Blackshaw Moor, Staffordshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Positioned on elevated ground, this small site enjoys far-reaching rural views, stunning sunsets, a calm, relaxing atmosphere—ideal for self-contained campervans and motorhomes.
The park offers spacious, well-kept pitches with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscape. Its quiet location makes it perfect for those seeking a tranquil break, while still being close to a wide range of attractions and scenic walks directly from the park.
Local attractions include:
Alton Towers Resort (approx. 10 minutes away) – one of the UK’s top theme parks
The Peak District National Park – walking, cycling, and breathtaking scenery
The Churnet Valley – known for its woodland trails, riverside walks, and heritage steam railway
Rudyard Lake – peaceful lakeside walks and cafés
Leek – a charming market town with independent shops, pubs, and cafés
Tittesworth Reservoir – popular for walking, wildlife spotting, and picnic areas
Whether you’re stopping over for a short stay or using Anzio Heights as a base to explore Staffordshire and the Peak District, it offers a comfortable, scenic retreat for your travels and provides a backdrop of stories and experiences from the past.
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Intake Farm
5. Intake Farm
98%
(65)
Alton, England · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Quirky glamping and nearly wild camping on a farm in Staffordshire
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Damside Campsite
6. Damside Campsite
97%
(17)
England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Well-maintained and peaceful wild camping site in the Peak District
Buxton 15 minutes’ drive; Chatsworth House half an hour
Dogs welcome; 10 minutes’ walk from a pub; nearby playground
Just how remote would you like your holiday accommodation to be? If the answer is fair to middling, Damside Campsite might just be the place for you: this pop-up spot is surrounded by the glorious wilderness of Peak District National Park. Doesn’t get much more blissfully peaceful than that – except for the occasional lowing cow, all is stillness here.
Having said that, don’t worry: you won’t have to scramble across hills and dales for a pint: a traditional pub serving real ales and home-cooked food is right in the village of Peak Forest, a 20-minute walk away. Both the site and the pub welcome dogs, though it might be wise to keep them on a lead when walking past the farm animals.
This is wild camping; facilities might not be abundant (there are no showers), but they are well maintained and include a portable toilet and a washing-up area. There is also fresh running water, and you’re welcome to start a campfire or a barbecue. You can grab essentials in the village shop, or head to Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 minutes) or Buxton (15 minutes).
If you’re here with the kids, the flat, grassy field where you’ll set up your tent makes for an excellent play area on which to run around, kick a ball or fly a kite. A nearby playground has swings, slides, a small adventure course and a multisport pitch.
Walking paths start from right outside the farm, or you can drive to hiking areas like Chee Dale Stepping Stones (10 minutes), a dramatic gorge on the River Wye.
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Sweet Knoll camping
7. Sweet Knoll camping
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(9)
Chapel En Le Frith, England · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Sweet Knoll Farm, with six acres of flat land, is ideal for camping with breathtaking views in the Peak District
. It is great for walking, cycling, horse riding and caving.
Next to a working farm, it is surrounded by sheep grazing and is next to the Pennine Bridle Way. Castleton a short drive away is famous for its caverns blue john and speedwell.
The campsite has toilets and showers,washing up facilities indoor and outdoor.Fresh drinking water and picnic tables.
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fields farm campsite church lane sk
8. fields farm campsite church lane sk
100%
(4)
Buxton · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Small, quiet family-run site in the Peak District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Buxton, the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail
Pet-friendly pub two minutes’ walk away; barbecues permitted on site
Fields Farm Campsite is just the place for a peachy Peak District break. Just outside of a rural village named Peak Forest in the national park, this site is a walkers’ haven, with the Pennine Way and Monsal Trail just 15 minutes’ drive away (along with Buxton, a classic Peak District town with a spa history, meaning you can pamper yourself on this day out).
Handily, there are walks direct from the door too. You can get to Eldon Hole in just over 10 minutes and dubbed one of the seven wonders of the Peak District, the pothole is an impressive sight. Peak Forest is just five minutes’ walk away too and here, you’ll be able to sample some homecooked food in a pet-friendly traditional country pub.
Adjacent to the owner’s home, the grassy pitches have scenic views of the countryside (a great side dish for breakfast times, that’s for sure). And in the evenings, perhaps a barbecue will be another way to settle into the rural atmosphere. Happily, dogs are permitted here, so you won’t have to leave them behind.
As for gathering together snacks, sandwiches and other stuff to keep you going while you’re out and about in the national park’s towns, villages or traffic-free trails, there is a pop up honesty shop in the pub carpark, main food shops are a 10 minutes’ drive away in Chapel-en-le-Frith or Tideswell to help you tick off your shopping list. We are in the middle of peak park great walks we are in a small village next to pub good home cooked food lots of local villages blue john mine chatsworth house stateley home of the duke of devonshire with it fantastic grounds. We are 5 miles from the spar town of buxton a lovely victorian town with lots of things to do. We are 2 minutes walk from local pub with good food and local shop eldon hole, castleton, or just chill out this is a adult site only
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White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
9. White House Farm Campsite, Wardlow
91%
(100)
Wardlow, England · 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.
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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
10. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
97%
(59)
Staffordshire, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
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Millview Glamping, Camping & Events
11. Millview Glamping, Camping & Events
100%
(7)
Nottingham, England · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Peaceful, off-grid vibes and walks along the Trent Valley Way, yes please… Millview Camping is a completely off-grid site just 20 minutes’ drive from Nottingham city centre and 15 minutes’ walk from the 116-mile Trent Valley Way. With westerly views over the Trent Valley and in the shadows of a ruined 18th-century windmill, this is a peaceful and scenic place to take a break indeed…
Well-positioned too, with a generous handful of pubs, restaurants and cafés a scenic 35 minutes’ walk away in Gunthorpe alongside the river Trent. Radcliffe on Trent and Bingham are five minutes’ drive away for any other amenities you might (supermarkets, shops, restaurants, pubs and the likes). And if you’re after even more of a buzz, Nottingham city centre is 25 minutes’ drive away.
Even with such good access to so many towns and the big city, the site itself is remote. It has 10 acres of hay meadows and woodlands for guests to explore and, of course, sublime sunsets over the valley. If you prefer to keep your whole stay pretty rural, the Vale of Belvoir and the historic Belvoir Castle are 20 minutes’ drive away from the site.
It’s no frills here. The grass and woodland pitches have facilities including water and portaloo access. Dogs are also permitted, as are barbecues.
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Chrome Hill Campers
12. Chrome Hill Campers
99%
(34)
England · 5 units
Far reaching views from one of the highest touring site in England, overlooking Chrome Hill in the picturesque village of Hollinsclough in Staffordshire
The site only accepts campervans and has 5 pitches available. This is a new site and has new toilet and shower facilities, water and waste disposal points and also there is a secure paddock area for children to play.
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Brook Farm
13. Brook Farm
93%
(22)
Ashbourne, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Camping in a farmer’s field just south of the Peak District National Park
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Cuckoo Farm Campsite
14. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(204)
Rutland, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
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Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
15. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes
97%
(66)
Beeby, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside
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Secret Wood Glamping
16. Secret Wood Glamping
95%
(22)
Derbyshire S18 7 Wf, England · 2 units
A private woodland and stream all to yourself, with one spacious bell tent and a hot tub beneath the stars
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Tackeroo Campsite
17. Tackeroo Campsite
96%
(70)
Staffordshire, England · 49 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Basic pitches (without toilet facilities) in Forestry Commission-owned woods beside a renowned mountain biking trail
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Nightingales Rustic Camping
18. Nightingales Rustic Camping
93%
(28)
England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Back down the farm enjoying Warwickshire's beautiful countryside camping alongside a working farm.
Farm shop with our home reared meats and BBQ packs.
Relax or have a few glasses of wine around the camp fire.
Don't forget the Marshmallows. They are a perfect treat around the camp fire.
No Fixed pitches we camp alongside nature.
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The White Lodge
19. The White Lodge
91%
(61)
Cannock Chase, England · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
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Elm Tree Farm Campsite
20. Elm Tree Farm Campsite
Dronfield, England · 5 units
Elm Tree Farm Campsite is a small, adults-only campsite set on our working farm and livery yard in the beautiful village of Barlow, right on the edge of the Peak District. With just five pitches, it’s a countryside escape where you can slow down, switch off, and enjoy the simple charm of rural life.
Wake up to horses grazing nearby, enjoy scenic walks straight from your pitch, then spend the evening relaxing in one of our hammocks with a glass of wine while the sun sets. It’s laid-back camping with nature, fresh air, and chilled country vibes.
As we cater exclusively for fully self-contained units, we don’t provide toilet or shower facilities. We’d also recommend bringing self-levelling blocks, as the site has a gentle slope.
We’re proud to be part of the Campervan and Motorhome Club, and membership is required to book a stay with us.
Facilities include:
Electric hook-up on every pitch
Fresh drinking water
Communal water tap
Chemical waste disposal
Just four minutes from the campsite, you’ll find a lovely private walk around one of our fields with incredible sunset views across the Derbyshire countryside.
Despite our peaceful rural setting, several great spots are within walking distance:
Pubs and Restaurants
- The Peacock at Barlow – 6 mins
- The Tickled Trout – 13 mins
- The Peacock at Cutthorpe – 35 mins
- The Royal Oak – 45 mins (best reached using a walking app to avoid the main road)
Cafés
- Hackney House Café & Deli – 5 mins
- The Lakeside Café – 10 mins
Walks and Local Highlights
There are plenty of beautiful walking routes right from the campsite around the village of Barlow. You can also walk to nearby villages and spots including Dronfield and Cutthorpe.
There’s always something happening locally too, from the Barlow Village Carnival in August to the Dronfield Beer Festival in June. At Christmas, the village comes alive with tractor runs and fun carol nights at The Peacock at Barlow.
Great Places to Explore Nearby
Chatsworth House
Bakewell
Castleton
Ladybower Reservoir
Mam Tor
Eyam
Bamford Edge
Monsal Trail
Stanage Edge
Perfect For
Couples
Walkers
Cyclists
Dog owners
Friend groups
We’d love to welcome you to our little corner of Derbyshire and hope you enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere as much we do.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alex
1 week ago
5 m campervan
Very chill and quiet. Basic but clean facilities. Lovely views.
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Stuart
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great site. Toilets were good. Can't complain. Don't go in a low car though, the entrance is bumpy.
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Ben
2 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
nice quiet campsite. toilets and showers. dogs allowed
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Susan
2 weeks ago
2 m campervan
With pets
Lovely site, excellent price, and very clean facilities
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Liz
2 weeks ago
Tent
Perfect for our White Peak Loop cycle, just off the Monsal Trail. Janice & Paul v helpful with sorting different route back to Loop.
Phone charging was a real bonus too.
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Lionel
3 weeks ago
Tent
Relaxing 4 day visit, weather was quite challenging , but part of the trip was to test out tent performance, which all went well. A large group of Duke of Edinburgh ( two groups) were in attendance for one night, but all behaved impeccably, and moved on early next morning. As usual the helpful family that run the camp were on hand, toilets and showers cleaned daily, had a relaxing time.
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Olivia
3 weeks ago
Tent
Nice quiet site with some lovely cows in the field next door. We were the only ones there and there are lots of nice walking routes in the heart of the Peak District. 10 mins from Bakewell and 20 mins from Castleton.
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James
3 weeks ago
Tent
I recently visited Lakeland boats sales looking for my new narrowboat home and was pleasantly surprised to see the campsite across the road, as I’d traveled 3 hrs I thought I’d stay the night and I’m so pleased I did. Canal running through the site, lovely field, couple of portable toilets, yes it’s basic but that’s what I like. Big thank you to Patrick and hipcamp 👍
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Frances
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Had a lovely relaxing time at Wudu woods! The hosts are very welcoming, and having the opportunity to feed the animals and muck out was great! My 6 year old in particular didn’t want to leave and had to promise to bring her back.
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Rachel
May 2026
5 m car
It was a really lovely and chilled spot. The owners were very friendly. The 8 year old in our party loved the cows being let out for their runs and the nearby sheep field to watch the sheep with their lambs. The toilets were clean and supplied with the basics. Easy to find and easy access to walking trails - not that we did much :)
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NH
May 2026
6 m campervan
Van camped site is good clean but basic and well situated for walking or the views are brilliant to sit and chill out
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The Watch Doctor
May 2026
7 m Class A
Very basic but tidy and friendly campsite. Fires allowed and they come and offer wood and marshmallows for you to buy. Very clean and well looked after toilet and shower block. Close to pub. But pub is cash only, so be prepared!!
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Carol
May 2026
5 m car
Lovely basic campsite. Everything you need, water, firewood, great views and walks from there. Swings and room for kids to play.
Refreshing to find a campsite that hasn't been glamped and made so expensive that it's unaffordable.
Feels like a lovely hidden part of Derbyshire but very close to popular Millers Dale.
I would definitely visit again.
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Victoria
May 2026
5 m car
Lovely simple campsite , beautiful views , friendly hosts 😍
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Sarah
May 2026
5 m campervan
Perfect little spot for a night in the Peak District. Simple and quiet -just how we like it. Would love to come back!
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diogo
May 2026
Tent
Awesome campsite. Colin was super friendly and accomodating. Anne made great pizzas ! Definitely coming back
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Andrei
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Clean and tidy place, host very polite and friendly, they are around to help with any requests, definitely we going back👍
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Diane
May 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
Lovely scenery, wonderful hosts, a great spot to camp
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Simon
May 2026
5 m campervan
Great site, back to basics which suits me perfectly.
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paul
May 2026
Tent
Lovely quiet off grid field next to canal and short walk to village and National Trust. Fab farm shop over the road. Owners so lovely and helpful. Sat with fire pit watching the stars. We will be back.
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Where to go
The Dukeries
Rolling green fields and sumptuous Ducal estates make up the northernmost region of Sherwood Forest. Clumber Park, with its National Trust estate and serpentine lake, and Thoresby Park, with its miles of woodland walks and artisan shops, are the regional highlights. Bring your caravan or campervan for a weekend break in the English countryside—you’ll never be far from a family campground or caravan park.
Heart of Sherwood
Sherwood’s central heartland is Robin Hood country at its best. Explore the Sherwood Forest Country Park, where you can visit the Major Oak (iconic home of Robin Hood and his merry men), hike and cycle along miles of trails, or ride the Sherwood Forest Railway. Woodland walks and bike rides are also on offer at nearby Sherwood Pines Forest Park, while Rufford Country Park is home to the 12th-century Rufford Abbey.
Byron Country
The southernmost slice of Sherwood Forest sits just north of the city of Nottingham, making it the ideal escape for urban campers. Hike along the Robin Hood Way or bike part of the National Cycle Route 6 through Bestwood Country Park, follow in the footsteps of the Prince of Thieves in Thieves Wood, or make like a modern-day Robin Hood and go glamping in a treehouse in the woods.
