Uppertown Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Uppertown Farm, Overtown, Hognaston, Ashbourne DE6 1NR, UK
View on Google MapsBack to basics camping on large pitches, very close to Carsington Water and just a 10 minute drive from the Peaks.
About Uppertown Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Uppertown Farm Camping and Caravan Site sits just outside Hognaston, offering genuinely back-to-basics camping on generous pitches. You're a stone's throw from Carsington Water and barely ten minutes from the Peak District proper, making this a handy launchpad for walks, cycling or messing about on the reservoir. The site keeps things simple—drinking water and WC disposal are provided, but there are no showers, toilets or WiFi, so come prepared if you value creature comforts.
Dogs are welcome, and the relaxed, no-frills atmosphere suits families happy to embrace a bit of proper camping. It's straightforward, spacious and well-placed for exploring Derbyshire without the bells and whistles of a full-facility park.
What's nearby
- David Woodhouse, Piano Teacher and Accompanist. 200m away
- The Knockerdown Inn 300m away
- Knockerdown Wedding & Events Venue 350m away
- Knockerdown Holiday Cottages 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Photos
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Can I bring...?
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 4 takeaways deliver to this postcode (DE6 1NR)
Subway - Dig Street
5.0 · Sandwiches, Lunch
Foodyz
5.0 · Burgers, Pizza
Pizza Lounge
5.0 · Pizza, Italian
Booboo Desserts & Bubble Tea
5.0 · Desserts, Bubble Tea
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 5 restaurants nearby
Subway
Chopam Royal Foods and Beverages
Morrisons Daily
Normanton Mart & Vape
Booboo Desserts & Bubble Tea
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Ashbourne 4.6 miles
- Sainsbury's, Ashbourne 4.8 miles
- Aldi, Ashbourne 5.5 miles
- Morrisons, Belper 7.4 miles
- Lidl, Ripley 10.2 miles
- Tesco, Alfreton 11.1 miles
- Asda, Nottingham 13.6 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
What visitors say
Just spent 3 nights here. What a fabulous location. Off road walk to local knockerdown inn 2 min walk. Carsington water 5 min walk. Red lion Hognaston 20 min walk. Cycle, run or walk around the lake 8 miles. Great views. No facilities but we don't need them. Would have been nice to have a dog poo bin though. Had to walk to the local or down to the lake to deposit dog waste as I don't like it in the motorhome. Dropped a star as constant road noise that can't be helped, it does quieten at night. I think if you get on the rally field it will be quieter as it's a bit further away from the road. Overall a great off grid campsite and I wouldn't hesitate to book again when next in the area as we had a fabulous time. Thank you Paul.
2 years ago · via Google
1st time visitors at Uppertown Farm Caravan & Campsite 🫶 Beautiful little site in a fantastic location. Laidback, relaxed atmosphere, beautiful view’s and only a 5 minute walk to the visitors centre. Thank you for lettering us stay. We will definitely be returning
a year ago · via Google
We came to stay a few weeks back with two toddlers and a dog and what a lovely site! Basic, but exactly what we were looking for and the description set us up to know what was (and wasn't) there. Some lovely walks within a few minutes walk, fields were well kept and clean. Loved that we could pick our own pitch and we were allowed BBQs as long as it was off the grass which was perfect for marshmallow toasting loving toddlers! The owner/farmer was even happy to talk to the kids about the cows and let us watch whilst he was tending to one which my kids loved. We made some lovely memories and it was exactly the 'reset' we needed before going back to work/school! We will be back very soon.
2 years ago · via Google
Great place to stay. £7.50 PER NIGHT. no facilties apart from elsan point and fresh water. Great views of Carsington water. Part of the site is on a slope so care to be taken if wet. Carsington water is only a short walk away. There is also a pub not far away where food is also served. Definitely a good place to visit
7 years ago · via Google
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