Best campsites in the Peak District (2026 guide)

The best campsites in the Peak District span rolling limestone dales, gritstone moorland and sheltered river valleys across England's first National Park. This guide covers 8 of the top campsites in the Peak District, with practical details for campervans and caravans picked up from local owners across Manchester, Birmingham and beyond. Camplify trip data shows that demand for Peak District campsites peaks hard around bank holidays and school summer breaks, so booking ahead is rarely optional.

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The Peak District sits roughly an hour from Manchester city centre and under two hours from Birmingham, making it one of the most accessible National Parks in England for a long weekend away. Hirers picking up a campervan in Manchester can be on a pitch in the White Peak within the hour. Those travelling up from the Midlands will find Birmingham well-placed for the southern edges of the park too.

What you get here is genuine variety. The White Peak in the south is limestone country, with dry-stone walls, flower-rich meadows and market towns like Bakewell and Hartington. The Dark Peak in the north is altogether more dramatic: peat moorland, gritstone edges and the kind of walking that rewards good waterproofs. Camping in the Peak District means choosing not just a site, but a landscape. The eight parks below cover both.

Camping in the Peak District: White Peak sites near Hartington and Tideswell

Hartington Hills

Hartington Hills sits on high ground just outside the village of Hartington, one of the most appealing market villages in the White Peak. The setting is open and genuinely exposed in the best possible way, with long views across the limestone plateau that feel a world apart from the cities an hour to the south and east. Popular among Camplify travellers, this is consistently one of the first parks to fill up when the bank holiday weekends roll around.

The site accommodates motorhomes, caravans and campervans, with electric hook-up pitches available alongside more basic grass options for those who prefer a simpler setup. Hartington village is a short walk away, with its cheese shop selling the celebrated local Stilton and a couple of solid country pubs for evenings when cooking feels like an afterthought. The Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail are both within easy reach by bike, making this a strong choice for cycling trips. Hirers who've stayed here rate the combination of village access and open countryside particularly highly.

For those keen to explore on foot, the valley of Dove Dale is a short drive south. Camplify owners who know the area suggest arriving mid-afternoon on Fridays during peak season rather than trying to squeeze in early, as the lanes into Hartington get congested.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 45 minutes from Derby, 1 hour from Manchester

• Best for: Couples, walkers, cyclists, White Peak explorers

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up pitches, grass and hardstanding options, toilet and shower block

• Book ahead: Bank holidays, school summer holidays, any weekend in July and August

Beech Croft Farm Caravan & Camping Park

A working farm setting just outside Blackwell in the Taddington area, Beech Croft Farm Caravan & Camping Park is a well-run, family-friendly site that has built a strong following over many years. The pitches are well-spaced across gently sloping ground, and the farm surroundings give children something to engage with beyond screen time. Well-rated by the Camplify community, particularly by families returning for second and third visits.

Electric hook-up is available throughout, and the facilities are kept to a high standard. The site is conveniently placed for both Buxton to the north and Bakewell to the east, putting a good range of Peak District attractions within a short drive. For those interested in Peak District family campsites, Beech Croft is one of the most reliable options in the White Peak. The owners take evident pride in the site, and it shows in the details.

Taddington itself is a quiet village with genuine character, typical of the limestone plateau settlements that make the White Peak feel distinct from the more visited spots. Camplify owners suggest booking well in advance for the school summer holidays, as repeat visitors tend to secure their preferred pitches early in the year.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 55 minutes from Manchester, 1 hour 15 minutes from Birmingham

• Best for: Families, couples, first-time campers with caravans

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, modern shower and toilet blocks, play area, dog friendly

• Book ahead: School holidays, August bank holiday, spring bank holiday

Best campsites in the Peak District near Hope Valley and Castleton

Laneside Caravan Park

Laneside Caravan Park occupies a prime spot in the Hope Valley near Hope village, with Mam Tor and the Great Ridge directly above and Castleton's famous caverns just a few minutes down the road. It is hard to find a better-positioned site if the plan involves serious walking, and hirers who've stayed here consistently rate the immediate access to the national park's most iconic landscape as the standout selling point.

The park caters well for caravans and motorhomes, with hardstanding pitches available for those who want stability in mixed weather. Electric hook-up is standard. The site is compact and well-managed, with a friendly atmosphere that draws a mix of families and walkers year after year. Castleton makes for an excellent base village, with good food, the Speedwell Cavern and Peak Cavern both worth the entry price. For anyone planning to tackle wild camping in the Peak District as part of a wider trip, Laneside makes a comfortable starting point.

A community favourite for good reason, the park fills quickly around bank holidays. The road through Hope can get busy on summer weekends, so arriving before midday on Fridays is worth building into the itinerary.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 1 hour from Manchester, 1 hour 30 minutes from Birmingham

• Best for: Walkers, families, Dark Peak explorers

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, shower and toilet facilities, dog friendly

• Book ahead: Bank holidays, the full summer school holiday period

Pomeroy Caravan Park

Set in the Manifold Valley near Waterhouses, Pomeroy Caravan Park offers a quieter, more off-grid feel than some of the more well-known sites in the park. The valley itself is one of the White Peak's great pleasures, with the Manifold Way running directly from Waterhouses and providing a car-free cycling and walking route through a spectacular limestone gorge. Recommended by owners in the area as an underrated base for exploring the southern Peak District.

The site suits those looking for a slightly simpler experience, with a genuine farm setting and an atmosphere that feels unhurried. Electric hook-up pitches are available, and the facilities cover the basics well. It is particularly well-suited to hirers who want to spend time on the Manifold Way and Dovedale without fighting the car parks at the main visitor points. The nearest town with a full range of shops is Leek, a short drive into Staffordshire.

Pomeroy tends to attract travellers who have already done the busier sites and are looking for something with a little more breathing room. That said, demand picks up sharply around summer bank holidays, so availability should not be taken for granted.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Birmingham, 1 hour 10 minutes from Manchester

• Best for: Cyclists, walkers, couples seeking quieter surroundings

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, basic amenities, farm setting, dog friendly

• Book ahead: Summer bank holidays, late July through August

Peak District campsites on the Staffordshire moorlands and western edges

Longnor Wood Exclusively for Adults

Longnor Wood Exclusively for Adults is the kind of site that people return to year after year once they have discovered it. Positioned near the village of Longnor on the high ground between the Dove and Manifold valleys, it offers an adult-only environment that is genuinely peaceful, with woodland shelter and panoramic moorland views in equal measure. A go-to for Camplify regulars who want to leave the noise of everyday life somewhere on the motorway.

The site caters specifically for caravans and motorhomes, with well-maintained facilities including electric hook-up throughout and a motorhome service point. The lack of a children's play area is, of course, the entire point. Longnor village itself has a pub and a small market square that retains the quiet dignity of a proper Staffordshire moorland settlement. The walking from the site is excellent, with routes into the Dove Valley and across the high pastures above the village readily accessible on foot.

For those combining this with a broader northern England trip, the Yorkshire Dales farm campsites are worth considering as a natural next stop. Hirers travelling as couples rate Longnor Wood among the best campsites in the Peak District for a genuinely restorative long weekend.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Manchester, 1 hour 15 minutes from Birmingham

• Best for: Couples, retirees, adults seeking a peaceful retreat

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up throughout, motorhome service point, modern facilities, adults only

• Book ahead: Spring and summer weekends fill fast; particularly popular in May and September

Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site is the natural base for anyone wanting to explore the Dark Peak from the western side. Hayfield village sits at the foot of the Kinder Scout plateau, and the site is a short walk from the start of the Snake Path and the Kinder Downfall route. Recommended by owners in the area for its proximity to some of the best moorland walking in England.

The Camping and Caravanning Club runs a consistently well-maintained operation here, with hardstanding and grass pitches, electric hook-up options and clean, reliable facilities. Non-members are welcome. The village has a good pub and a local store, and the atmosphere during summer weekends has a genuine sense of adventure about it, given how many walkers are passing through on their way up to the plateau. For those planning a longer northern trip, motorhome campsites in the Lake District pair well with a Hayfield stopover.

The site is also pet friendly, which matters for the large number of dog owners who make Kinder Scout a regular destination. Demand peaks over the Easter and summer bank holidays, and the site's reputation means it rarely has spare pitches at short notice during peak season.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 45 minutes from Manchester city centre

• Best for: Walkers, Dark Peak enthusiasts, dog owners, Camping and Caravanning Club members

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, hardstanding pitches, shower and toilet block, dog friendly

• Book ahead: Easter, May bank holiday, summer holidays, any weekend from June to August

Top campsites in the Peak District near Hathersage and the eastern edges

Bank House Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Bank House Farm Caravan & Camping Park sits just outside Monyash in the heart of the White Peak, and it has the kind of relaxed farm atmosphere that makes it feel like a proper countryside escape rather than a managed holiday park. The Camplify community rates it warmly, particularly for its position close to the limestone plateau villages and the start of the Limestone Way long-distance path.

The site has electric hook-up pitches available alongside grass options, and the facilities are clean and practical without being over-engineered. Monyash itself is a quiet village with a good pub in the Bull's Head, and the surrounding countryside is ideal for both walking and cycling on the nearby trails. It is also a reasonable distance from Bakewell, putting the town's famous puddings and market within easy reach on a day out. Camplify owners who know this part of the White Peak suggest it as a quieter alternative to some of the more prominent sites near the larger villages.

Bank House Farm suits those who want direct access to the limestone plateau without the crowds that gather at the more visitor-heavy locations. Booking ahead for summer weekends is advisable.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 1 hour from Manchester, 1 hour 10 minutes from Birmingham

• Best for: Walkers, cyclists, couples, families who prefer a quieter farm setting

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up, grass and hardstanding pitches, toilet and shower facilities, dog friendly

• Book ahead: Bank holiday weekends, July and August school holiday period

North Lees Campsite

Managed by the Peak District National Park Authority, North Lees Campsite occupies a dramatic position on the eastern edge of the park above Hathersage, with Stanage Edge directly above and the Hope Valley spread out below. The gritstone escarpment here is one of the most celebrated climbing areas in England, and the campsite serves as base camp for both climbers and walkers with equal ease. A favourite among Camplify travellers who prioritise landscape over luxury.

The site is deliberately low-key. Facilities are practical rather than plentiful, which suits those who want to be close to the rock and the moorland without the infrastructure of a larger holiday park. Pitches accommodate tents, caravans and motorhomes, and there are electric hook-up options. Hathersage village, a short walk or drive away, has a heated outdoor swimming pool (a period gem), good food and a train connection back to Sheffield for any members of the group who want an urban day out. For walkers with ambitions beyond the immediate area, the most romantic UK getaways guide pairs well with North Lees as inspiration for a longer touring loop.

Hirers who've stayed here rate the sunrise views from Stanage Edge as one of the most memorable experiences available at any of the best campsites in the Peak District. The site is popular with climbers throughout the season, and bank holiday weekends require advance booking without exception.

Quick facts:

• Distance: Approximately 1 hour from Manchester, 1 hour 20 minutes from Sheffield

• Best for: Climbers, walkers, outdoor enthusiasts, couples

• Key facilities: Electric hook-up available, toilet facilities, open moorland setting

• Book ahead: Easter weekend, all bank holidays, weekends throughout the climbing season (April to October)

More camping destinations nearby

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• Best campsites in Devon – Two contrasting coastlines and Dartmoor National Park, offering excellent variety for a longer south-west trip.

• Best campsites in Dorset – The Jurassic Coast and rolling chalk hills, with a good range of well-run sites close to the sea.

• Best campsites in Somerset – Exmoor, the Levels and the Mendips, with a quieter pace than some of the more visited south-west counties.

• Best campsites in the New Forest – Ancient woodland and open heathland managed by the Forestry England, with a handful of outstanding sites for motorhomes and caravans.

• Best campsites on the Isle of Wight – A compact island with a surprising range of sites, best reached with a well-planned ferry booking and a hired campervan.

Ready to book a campervan or caravan in the Peak District?

Browse available vehicles at camplify.co.uk/s and pick up from a local owner close to your route into the park. With owners based in and around Manchester, Birmingham and the Peak District itself, finding the right vehicle for your trip is straightforward.