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Riverside camping in Sherwood Forest

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Pitch your tent along the riverbanks of Sherwood Forest, where over 28 campsites let you wake up to the sound of flowing water and birdsong. The average night runs about £105, but you can snag spots for as little as £17. Local favourites include Cuckoo Farm Campsite (60 reviews), The White Lodge (33 reviews), and Great Haywood Canalside Campsite (31 reviews). You’ll find sites where campfires are allowed and showers are on tap. Bring your dog, cast a line, or watch kingfishers dart along the water. Fishing and wildlife-watching are staples here, and horseback riders get direct access to forest trails. Sherwood’s river camps deliver both calm mornings and lively evenings, all in the heart of ancient woodland.

97% (241) • 87 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sherwood Forest

River Dove Camp
  • We loved all the free roaming farm animals. Here are some happy geese marching up a hill.
  • Beautiful views from the top of the farm
  • We loved all the free roaming farm animals. Here are some happy geese marching up a hill.

1. River Dove Camp

100%
(103)
10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Bain View Glamping
  • View from bathroom towards bedroom
  • Bain View Glamping
  • View from bathroom towards bedroom

2. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
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
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
  • Cuckoo Farm Campsite
  • Cuckoo Farm Campsite
  • Cuckoo Farm Campsite

3. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Press Brook Park
  • Press Brook Park
  • Press Brook Park
  • Press Brook Park

4. Press Brook Park

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Press Brook Park is in the village of Holmgate near Clay Cross. The site is situated in the countryside however still within walking distance to a dog friendly pub and farm shop with tea room.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge

5. The White Lodge

90%
(55)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
  • Not a bad view to wake up to. Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal.
  • Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal. The site has an excellent farm shop and cafe adjacent to it, and is surrounded by historic bridges, waterways and a National Tru
  • Not a bad view to wake up to. Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal.

6. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

96%
(57)
8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts
  • Dane Valley Shepherd Hut
  • The idyllic Hen Cloud shepherds hut at Whitelee Farm.
  • Dane Valley Shepherd Hut

7. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England
Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
  • Orchard Yurt
  • Stamford Meadows Glamping
  • Orchard Yurt

8. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
6 units · Glamping · Stamford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night

Pitch your tent along the riverbanks of Sherwood Forest, where over 28 campsites let you wake up to the sound of flowing water and birdsong. The average night runs about £105, but you can snag spots for as little as £17. Local favourites include Cuckoo Farm Campsite (60 reviews), The White Lodge (33 reviews), and Great Haywood Canalside Campsite (31 reviews). You’ll find sites where campfires are allowed and showers are on tap. Bring your dog, cast a line, or watch kingfishers dart along the water. Fishing and wildlife-watching are staples here, and horseback riders get direct access to forest trails. Sherwood’s river camps deliver both calm mornings and lively evenings, all in the heart of ancient woodland.

97% (241) • 87 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sherwood Forest

River Dove Camp
  • We loved all the free roaming farm animals. Here are some happy geese marching up a hill.
  • Beautiful views from the top of the farm
  • We loved all the free roaming farm animals. Here are some happy geese marching up a hill.

1. River Dove Camp

100%
(103)
10 units · Tents · Ashbourne, Derbyshire, East Midlands
A perfectly simple, riverside Hipcamp on the edge of the Peak District
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£10
 / night
Bain View Glamping
  • View from bathroom towards bedroom
  • Bain View Glamping
  • View from bathroom towards bedroom

2. Bain View Glamping

97%
(18)
4 units · Tents, Glamping · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
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
Cuckoo Farm Campsite
  • Cuckoo Farm Campsite
  • Cuckoo Farm Campsite
  • Cuckoo Farm Campsite

3. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Rutland, East Midlands
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Press Brook Park
  • Press Brook Park
  • Press Brook Park
  • Press Brook Park

4. Press Brook Park

100%
(1)
1 unit · Glamping · England
Press Brook Park is in the village of Holmgate near Clay Cross. The site is situated in the countryside however still within walking distance to a dog friendly pub and farm shop with tea room.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge
  • The White Lodge

5. The White Lodge

90%
(55)
5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands
A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
  • Not a bad view to wake up to. Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal.
  • Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal. The site has an excellent farm shop and cafe adjacent to it, and is surrounded by historic bridges, waterways and a National Tru
  • Not a bad view to wake up to. Canalside Camping is a site that’s true to its name. An open and flat green field, banking a section of the Trent and Mersey Canal.

6. Great Haywood Canalside Campsite

96%
(57)
8 units · Tents · Staffordshire, West Midlands
The simplest of canalside campsites with narrowboats chugging past and an award-winning farm shop over the road
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts
  • Dane Valley Shepherd Hut
  • The idyllic Hen Cloud shepherds hut at Whitelee Farm.
  • Dane Valley Shepherd Hut

7. Whitelee Farm Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
2 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England
Romantic en-suite shepherds huts on a riverside farm in the Peak District National Park.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Stamford Meadows Glamping
  • Orchard Yurt
  • Stamford Meadows Glamping
  • Orchard Yurt

8. Stamford Meadows Glamping

100%
(12)
6 units · Glamping · Stamford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Peaceful, private yurt glamping in the heart of the Stamford Meadows
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£220
 / night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Press Brook Park
A
Arturas
2 weeks ago
With pets
2 nights at Press Brook Park
Really enjoyed staying in there. The cosy cabin ar so modern, showers very great, heated floors in toilet, plenty electrical sockets with usb and c connections, king size bed with very comfortable mattress.
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River Dove Camp
H
Hussain
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Weekend Trip to River Dove Camp
Alex was very helpful and kind. He accommodated all our needs and made sure we had a comfortable stay.
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The White Lodge
K
Keith
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Weekend Trip to The White Lodge
Really good staff, and pleasant location. Only stayed a couple of nights, but was really pleased with the conditions.
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Grass Pitch with access to Electric Hook Up
S
Sandra
August 2025
5 m Class B
With kids
Weekend Trip to Cuckoo Farm Campsite
Great one night stop over with my grandson. Great showers and we were there on a Sunday morning so went on the farm tour which was brilliant
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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
s
susan
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
Lovely field for camping and enjoying its natural beauty
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River Dove Camp
I
Ian
August 2025
Tent
With kids
3 nights at River Dove Camp
Lovely spot, nice and private. Host was great, helpful and friendly Would book again without hesitation
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River Dove Camp
S
Sapphira
August 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at River Dove Camp
Lovely, quiet spot. So picturesque and peaceful. Had a great stay with the family.
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The White Lodge
E
Emily
August 2025
3 m travel trailer
2 nights at The White Lodge
It was our first time camping with our new teardrop camper and we definitely chose the right place! David was so lovely and helped me to reverse it onto the pitch. Due to bad reviews I expected the facilities to be dirty but they were far from it! Very clean and plenty of toilet roll! As for the location, it’s amazing for people who love walking, we had a few hours walk down the canal and I definitely recommend walking across the road to the Riverside cafe for some lunch. Other than that there’s not much to do unless you want to drive into Stafford Centre but perfect for a quiet chilled couple of nights!
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River Dove Camp
H
Helen
August 2025
Tent
With pets
2 nights at River Dove Camp
Basic but exactly what we needed. Stayed with 3 teenage boys who spent most the time in the river or round the campfire. Loo and drinking tap were a bit of a trek. Alex and family were very welcoming.
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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
F
Fiona
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
A lovely clean campsite with plenty of activities to do locally. There is someone on site all of the time which is reassuring . We had a beautiful spot right overlooking the canal junction . We had a great 3 night stay at Great Haywood . Thank you so much
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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
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Shanine
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Weekend Trip to Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
Lovely view! Farm Shop opposite where we got ice cream, fresh milkshake and fresh pizza cooked! Then we went on a walk past the canals and found Essex bridge where the kids swam with other children in a river! Kids had the best time!
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River Dove Camp
N
Nicola
August 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at River Dove Camp
Really peaceful, magical spot. Stayed as a group of four adults and 10 kids. Loved having the whole field to ourselves and a gorgeous stream to swim in. Bliss x
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View from the loo
E
Effie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at River Dove Camp
Absolutely fabulous camping spot, we were 4 adults and 10 kids ten and under and it was great to have so much space for them to run around, and the river to cool off in. It is absolutely no frills, just one compost toilet and a water tap, but that’s all you really need!
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River Dove Camp
J
Jenny
August 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at River Dove Camp
One night, 10 kids and 4 adults! We stayed at the weir side, expecting a stay in the wild. Having had to re book due to a storm the previous weekend, Alex put up two hammocks, and with the fire, an empty field bar a few sheep, a bouldery climb to the paddling area and a laddered climb to a dip, we were totally entertained for our stay. Alex gave good chat, the chickens were entertaining, and most importantly for us, the kids were able to be wild and loud and free.
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The White Lodge
T
Trudi
August 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to The White Lodge
Clean washrooms and toilet amenities. On site bar and entertainment was excellent. Short walk to town, shops and pubs. Highly recommend.
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Bain View Glamping
I
Ifor
July 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Bain View Glamping
Nice facilities well look after convenient location
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Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
I
Ian
June 2025
Tent
1 night at Great Haywood Canalside Campsite
Great little spot by the canal. Facilities are quite basic but the swans and goslings more than made up for it.
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The White Lodge
A
Amanda
June 2025
5 m car
1 night at The White Lodge
Lovely clean, spacious camping site, Friendly hosts and in a great location. River Trent next door, lovely walk along the canal & lovely garden centre opposite. In fact we liked it so much we stayed an extra night 😊
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Grass Pitch with access to Electric Hook Up
G
Gillian
June 2025
5 m Class B
Weekend Trip to Cuckoo Farm Campsite
Good facilities and a lovely lady running the site. Busy at weekend but quiter in the week. Very well organised and farm animals lovely. Shop was an added bonus.
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The White Lodge
S
Sarah
June 2025
6 m pop-up camper
With pets
3 nights at The White Lodge
Views and location was amazing, we had such a lovely time just enjoy the scenery and the peace and quiet. Camp site has everything you need. Just gutted we had only booked the 3 nights, which we would of booked longer. Thank you!
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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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