The best campsites near Coleford, Gloucestershire with horseback riding

Coleford is a great centre-point for any camping holiday in the Forest of Dean, with all the amenities you need and great access to the Wye Valley and all that west Gloucestershire has to offer.

98% (543) • 228 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Coleford

The T Barn

1. The T Barn

99%

(90)

49km from Coleford · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester

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£29

/ night

Sweet Hill Farm

2. Sweet Hill Farm

94%

(296)

141km from Coleford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Simple, almost-wild, seaside camping on the Isle of Portland

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£12

/ night

Eden's Nook

3. Eden's Nook

100%

(38)

119km from Coleford · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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£15

/ night

Stanford Farm

4. Stanford Farm

105km from Coleford · 4 units · Glamping

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

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£75

/ night

The White Lodge

5. The White Lodge

90%

(55)

120km from Coleford · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A traditional campsite close to Staffordshire’s canals, river, and stately homes.

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£18

/ night

Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

6. Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

97%

(66)

146km from Coleford · 12 units · Tents, Glamping

Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside

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£35

/ night

Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

7. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

(275)

139km from Coleford · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

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

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£22

/ night

Secret Spot Camping Saunton

8. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

133km from Coleford · 12 units · Tents

Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town

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£20

/ night

Penylan Cider Farm

9. Penylan Cider Farm

96%

(24)

25km from Coleford · 3 units · Motorhomes, Glamping

Pitches and tiny home glamping on a cider farm in Herefordshire

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£20

/ night

Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

10. Pentwyn Dingle and Lodge Field Camp

97%

(55)

47km from Coleford · 30 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Almost wild camping with good views, near the River Wye and Brecon Beacons

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£10

/ night

Park Farm Campsite

11. Park Farm Campsite

98%

(24)

52km from Coleford · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Off-grid pitches on an organic farm – with a sauna on site

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£20

/ night

Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

12. Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg

99%

(148)

65km from Coleford · 15 units · Tents

Back-to-basics, natural camping with campfires encouraged and easy walks to the local attractions in Frome

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£20

/ night

Deer Barn Retreats

13. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

106km from Coleford · 3 units · Glamping

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

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£81

/ night

Wild conTENTment

14. Wild conTENTment

99%

(65)

116km from Coleford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border

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£25

/ night

Gurt Yurts

15. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

53km from Coleford · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

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from

£12

/ night

Woodlands Camping

16. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

133km from Coleford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

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from

£27

/ night

Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

17. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%

(14)

35km from Coleford · 2 units · Glamping

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

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£40

/ night

Berrends Farm

18. Berrends Farm

96%

(38)

30km from Coleford · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.

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£32

/ night

Red Sky at Night Campsite

19. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

16km from Coleford · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

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from

£13

/ night

Shire Camping

20. Shire Camping

98%

(25)

82km from Coleford · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£15

/ night

Deer Barn Retreats

13. Deer Barn Retreats

94%

(33)

106km from Coleford · 3 units · Glamping

Dog-friendly glamping on the Somerset-Devon border

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Campfires

from

£81

/ night

Wild conTENTment

14. Wild conTENTment

99%

(65)

116km from Coleford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wild-ish but family-friendly camping and glamping on a canalside farm on the English-Welsh border

Pets

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Showers

from

£25

/ night

Gurt Yurts

15. Gurt Yurts

100%

(23)

53km from Coleford · 9 units · Tents, Glamping

Off the beaten track on top of the Mendips in an area of outstanding natural beauty. A mixture of four acres of wild woodland, orchard and field set on a hillside. Our Yurt is set up in the trees giving you peaceful seclusion and a clear view across the sea to Wales and the mountains of the Brecon Beacons. A huge range of activities are possible or you can lie in the hammock with a good book. We have very friendly dogs and rescue chickens who may come and visit. Wild deer wander past in the early morning mist and the odd buzzard picks an argument with a bunch of crows but nothing much else should disturb you. We moved here after an 18 month search 8 years ago. It was close to everything we wanted and we've spent some time getting a bit closer.

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£12

/ night

Woodlands Camping

16. Woodlands Camping

97%

(104)

133km from Coleford · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A back-to-basics campsite in the South Downs National Park

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£27

/ night

Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

17. Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

100%

(14)

35km from Coleford · 2 units · Glamping

A secluded, riverside bell tent in the heart of The Black Mountains

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from

£40

/ night

Berrends Farm

18. Berrends Farm

96%

(38)

30km from Coleford · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

We are in the 3 counties area, a short distance from the Malvern Hills. We have pitches for tents and caravans, and also a Shepherds Hut and an Annex. We are a small working farm. We welcome our guests to enjoy our home. There are lots of local pubs and towns to visit and local attractions located nearby.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Campfires

from

£32

/ night

Red Sky at Night Campsite

19. Red Sky at Night Campsite

99%

(35)

16km from Coleford · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes

If you’re lucky, you’ll get to see at least one of the amazing sunsets at Red Sky at Night Campsite near Monmouth – but if you don’t, there’s mighty compensation in the shape of the spectacular views from just about everywhere on the site. And of course, on clear nights, the night skies are diamond-bright with stars - we are under one of Wales' Dark Sky Reserves! This family-run camping field on a livestock farm is managed on very laidback lines. Pitch up wherever you like and feel free to park by your tent (weather permitting). Raised campfires are allowed and you can hire firepits and grills (the owners sell local eggs & sausages) and buy bags of wood & kindling. You can bring your dogs too (take them for walks in the adjoining woods) but just be sure to keep them on a lead. Kids are certainly carefully looked after here. Get a fact sheet on arrival and join mini-campers in wildlife hunts through the trees, looking out all the while for buzzards and red kites. Round and about the site, your offspring can entertain themselves on rope swings, making dens and following a mini-tractor course across the camping field. There’s also a football pitch. Wild camping this may be (there’s no electricity on site, please note) but there are two nicely designed compost loos and a covered sink areas with fresh water tap. So bring your guitar, light that fire, break out the barbecue and enjoy the chilled vibe.

Pets

Campfires

Potable water

from

£13

/ night

Shire Camping

20. Shire Camping

98%

(25)

82km from Coleford · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Shire Camping is located in a peaceful 10 acre meadow looking towards Edge Hill. Spacious and with running drinking water, hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a footpath running alongside it taking you 25 minutes to a village shop one way and 20 minutes to a good pub the other way, all across fields. There are some amazing walks to do from the site, and being on the edge of the cotswolds there are plenty of pretty villages and market towns to explore. There are also some well regarded cycling routes in the area.

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£15

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp 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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April

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

Lovely short walk to the lighthouses and great flat ground for camping. The team were super friendly and helpful when are car battery died!

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Angela

October 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

I have always loved Sweet Hill Farm. It’s a lovely relaxed campsite with sea views and amazing walks nearby. Also, being able to have a camp fire is fantastic. The showers are brilliant too. The only disappointment for me this year is that the compost loos have been replaced with horrible portaloos! Please bring back compost loos, they are so much nicer!

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Victoria

October 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

What an amazing spot in nature! This was an incredible getaway, such a quiet and natural space with birds, surrounded by trees and the very nearby woodlands which are covered in mushrooms, more than we could count! It was so peaceful, we loved the natural space and eco-friendly touches. We definitely want to return again! It was magical!

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Abi

October 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Really great site. Managed really well. Amazing spot in the woods and plenty of space between yourself and other campers. Firepits are provided and you can buy wood for fires if you need. There are some great walks nearby and plenty of stargazing! Would really recommend this site. Had a really wonderful weekend here. (There is a closing time of 7pm which is to be aware of and not being able to enter after that point so just something to be aware if traffic or travelling far after work.) The toilets, eco and flushing, were really good. Didn't use the showers so cant say!

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Katie

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

We very much enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location. Rustic and basic, very much as advertised.

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Amy

September 2025

4 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild conTENTment

Susie and her family are lovely. They have thought of everything for a fab, relaxing stay. Thank you so much for everything. We loved it!

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Duco

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

Nice pitches at a pretty little campsite in a surprisingly beautiful environment. And the coffee cart is nice.

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Mark

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time camping here and I will definitely return again. Whilst SatNav got me most of the way, the directions on Hipcamp made the last little bit of the journey much easier. I was welcomed warmly at the well-stocked little cafe, and given a map to show my how to get to the field I pitched in. The tracks on-site are full of large potholes - so definitely something to be mindful of, especially if you have extremely low-suspension on your car! However, take it slow and easy and all is well here. I had the most amazing view, from where I pitched up, over to Portland Bill lighthouse. Both sunset and sunrise were stunning. Facilities here are extremely basic - but it’s enough for those that simply need to get away from life for a while and sleep under the stars without all the creature comforts of home. Of course, there is a place for being able to have all the mod-cons available, but this is camping the way it should be done! I wasn’t here long enough to speak to any of the other campers, but everyone seemed relaxed and there was no loud music or anything played into the night, meaning I could drift to sleep easily enough at the end of the day. Thank you all.

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Nick

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

We had a brilliant stay at Shire camping. The site is really nice and peaceful. Great communication from Harry. Will definitely return.

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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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Ashik

September 2025

2 nights at Cuddfan - The Hiding Place

Thanks Mark for the lovely stay! The area is secluded and picturesque, which really gave us the feeling of living a nomadic life with just the basic amenities. A few tips for future visitors: Bring a hanging light or headlamp, as it gets very dark and there’s no lighting provided. There’s a gas stove and cooking area, but you’ll need to bring your own utensils. Pack warm duvets and thick jackets if you’re visiting in autumn, as nights can get very cold. 🚗 Important: Do not drive your car down to the tent. Park just after entering the gate and walk down instead. I missed the host’s message about this, got stuck trying to drive back up, and had to be rescued by a farmer with his tractor (thankfully the host responded quickly and was super helpful!). Despite that little adventure, I absolutely loved the stay and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique experience without the hassle of putting up a tent yourself.

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Sally

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Woodlands Camping

Quiet, sheltered and peaceful spot. Great location for using as a base to explore North Hampshire villages and walking trails. Was lovely in The Clearing - so much so we stayed on for an extra night! Facilities are rustic/simple (head torch needed to use the toilets day and night!) but they do the job as long as you’re prepared to get back to basics!

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Dominic

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sweet Hill Farm

What a great experience! The staff were very friendly and accommodating with an amazing ray of amenities. The showers are basic but really clean and hot, lovely! Such good value for money I would highly recommend this campsite! Thanks guys!

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Lee

September 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Red Sky at Night Campsite

Brilliant site if you want minimal and peaceful, with great views. Chloe was super helpful and fast to respond, and attention to detail on the site is impressive (I loved the washing up shed!) . Will go back!

These are the only 3 pitches on our tent camping fields which you can park one car next to.

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Timothy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

the camp site is brilliant nice and tidy. toilet and shower facilities are good and clean. would defo recommend this site for anyone

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David

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sweet Hill Farm

This was my first time ever camping and I had a great time at this site, it's the perfect mix of rural, real camping with local amenities near enough especially for someone doing camping for the first time. Located right near the coast, it's a beautiful view, excellent facilities including showers and cafe. The only downside is that when I did arrive in the evening there was no one to greet us, even though the cafe should've been open at that time but other than that no complaints, wonderful hosts and would definitely go again.

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Niome

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Red Sky at Night Campsite

brilliant campsite went for 2 nights, was ment to be 3 but had no clothes left, but anything you needed chloe was there within the hour, peaceful feild with brilliant views, brilliant for dogs that are well behaved. The kids loved all the stuff they could do including tree swings,playground and the mud kitchen, the forest walk is so lovely to walk through brilliant campsite would recomend only 2-3 days just coz theres no showers but still a very good campsite, would defuntely go again

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

Fabulous 3-field site, fantastically located and very quiet after the August Bank Holiday. Cleanest showers, toilets and guest hut with very friendly and helpful hosts. I'd say more, but it's supposed to be a secret.

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Monique

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shire Camping

It was mine and my partners first camping trip together with our dog and honestly couldn't have had a better experience! It was easy to get to and the toilets and showers were very well kept and clean:) The campsite is very well set up and not to noisy at any point in the day but a perfect balance. Would 100% return and couldn't recommend more!! Harry was also a lovely host who makes you feel nothing less then at home here!

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

As always, only the very best campsites make it onto our shortlist. So, if you're on the hunt for a great, independently run campsite near Coleford, you've come to the right place!