# Campsites near Hognaston — Camping, Caravan Parks & Glamping

> The best campsites in Hognaston — tent pitches, glamping pods, caravan parks and dog-friendly sites. Compare facilities and prices.

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Hognaston sits within the Peak District National Park's southern reaches, and while the rolling White Peak scenery looks made for a tent, it's worth being clear from the outset: wild camping without the landowner's permission is illegal in England, including here, so any camping trip needs to be on a proper, permitted site. The good news is that Derbyshire's campsites more than make up for it, with pitches scattered around Carsington Water and the surrounding dales offering some of the best rural camping in the county.

The terrain around Hognaston is gentle by Peak District standards — rolling limestone farmland and drystone-walled fields rather than high moorland — which makes it a comfortable spot for family camping and for those newer to pitching a tent outdoors. Nearby Carsington Water adds an obvious draw for campers, with its shoreline trail, birdwatching hides and watersports centre all within easy walking or cycling distance of several local sites. Expect a mix of small farm campsites, a handful of larger family-oriented grounds, and glamping options ranging from shepherd's huts to fully-equipped pods and yurts for anyone who wants the views without the guy ropes.

The best camping season here runs from late spring to early autumn, broadly May to September, when the ground is drier underfoot and the evenings are long enough to enjoy a walk or a paddle before dark. Summer school holidays bring the heaviest demand, particularly for pitches near Carsington Water, so booking ahead is sensible if you have specific dates in mind. Outside these months, Derbyshire's exposed hilltops and clay-heavy soils can make for a much wetter, colder experience, though a well-equipped glamping stay can still work well in the shoulder seasons if you want the scenery without the risk of a soggy tent. Whatever the season, Hognaston's position close to Ashbourne and Wirksworth means there's always somewhere nearby for a hot meal or a dry pub if the Peak District weather turns, as it often can.

[🐾 Dogs Ashbourne · 0.7 mi away Uppertown Farm Camping and Caravan Site Back to basics camping on large pitches, very close to Carsington Water and just a 10 minute drive from the Peaks. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/uppertown-farm-camping-and-caravan-site) [Derbyshire · 0.8 mi away Knockerdown Inn Caravan and camping site at a 17th-century pub overlooking Carsington Water reservoir in Derbyshire. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/knockerdown-inn) [from £35 Derbyshire · 1 mi away Carsington Water Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite Caravan and motorhome site in woodland beside Carsington Water reservoir near Ashbourne, with spacious pitches, walking and cycling trails, and a playground. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/carsington-water-caravan-and-motorhome-club-campsite) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs Derbyshire · 1.4 mi away Mulino Lodge - Farm and Retreat Glamping pods on a working farm near Kniveton welcome dogs year-round, with shared facilities and communal kitchen available.](https://staycation.co.uk/kniveton/camping/mulino-lodge-farm-and-retreat) [Derbyshire · 1.5 mi away Toc H Alison House Trust Farm campsite in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with showers and Peak Saunas next door.](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/toc-h-alison-house-trust) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £24 Derbyshire · 1.5 mi away New House Organic Farm Organic farm campsite near Ashbourne taking tents, motorhomes and glamping across 43 acres with sweeping Peak District views, composting toilets and on-site wild sauna. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/new-house-organic-farm) [Derbyshire · 1.6 mi away The Closes Caravan Park Campground near Ashbourne in Derbyshire with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/the-closes-caravan-park) [from £25 Derbyshire · 2.3 mi away Ashbourne Touring and Camping Park Touring and camping park in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with good access to the Peak District and Tissington Trail, dogs welcome. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/ashbourne-touring-and-camping-park) [from £25 Derbyshire · 2.4 mi away Thorpe Cloud View Camping A campsite near Ashbourne ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/thorpe-cloud-view-camping) [from £32 Derbyshire · 2.4 mi away Offcote Grange Offcote Grange near Ashbourne is an adults-only farm with electric grass pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, no dogs due to livestock. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/offcote-grange) [✨ Glamping 🐾 Dogs Derbyshire · 3 mi away Poplars Farm Site Adults-only campsite near Ashbourne with hardstanding pitches, glamping pods and dog-friendly accommodation, open year-round with electric hook-ups and WiFi. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/poplars-farm-site) [✨ Glamping from £190 Derbyshire · 3.1 mi away Smith Hall Meadows Glamping site near Hulland Ward in Derbyshire with shower facilities, from £190 per night.](https://staycation.co.uk/hulland-ward/camping/smith-hall-meadows) [Derbyshire · 3.2 mi away Bank Top Farm Caravan and Camping Caravan and camping site near Ashbourne with shower facilities and access to a nearby pub.](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/bank-top-farm-caravan-and-camping) [Derbyshire · 3.3 mi away Slack Lane Certificated Location Certificated campground near Ashbourne in Derbyshire with showers. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/slack-lane-certificated-location) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs Matlock · 3.5 mi away Hoe Grange Holidays Luxury ensuite glamping pods and a vintage gypsy caravan with a fire pit, set in the Peak District. Adult only. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock/camping/hoe-grange-holidays) [Derbyshire · 3.5 mi away Westwood Field Certificated Location Certificated caravan and motorhome site near Ashbourne in the Peak District limestone uplands, with grass pitches and on-site showers. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/westwood-field-certificated-location) [Derbyshire · 3.7 mi away Tissington Camping & Caravan Site Campsite Campsite near Ashbourne in Derbyshire with shower facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/tissington-camping-caravan-site-campsite) [Derbyshire · 3.8 mi away Woodside Farm Certificated Location Certificated campsite in Derbyshire with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/woodside-farm-certificated-location) [Derbyshire · 3.9 mi away Washbrook Farm Certificated Site RV park near Ashbourne in rural Derbyshire with shower facilities. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/washbrook-farm-certificated-site) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £21 Derbyshire · 4 mi away Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park in Derbyshire takes tents, caravans and motorhomes, seven miles from Alton Towers with heated indoor pool and play area. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/ashbourne-heights-holiday-park) [✨ Glamping 🛖 Lodges from £23 Derbyshire · 4.1 mi away Blackbrook Lodge Camping and Caravanning Caravan and motorhome pitches with electric hook-ups near Turnditch, Derbyshire; lakeside glamping pods and static lodges also available. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/turnditch/camping/blackbrook-lodge-camping-and-caravanning) [Derbyshire · 4.2 mi away Foufinside Farm Campsite (Certificated Site) Certificated campsite near Ashbourne with shower facilities.](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/foufinside-farm-campsite-certificated-site) [✨ Glamping from £25 Derbyshire · 4.2 mi away The Racecourse Retreat Motorhome and tent campground near Wirksworth with electric hook-ups and shower facilities from £25 a night. ⛺ Tents⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/wirksworth/camping/the-racecourse-retreat) [🛖 Lodges 🐾 Dogs Ashbourne · 4.2 mi away Callow Top Holiday Park Callow Top Holiday Park near Ashbourne takes tents, caravans and motorhomes with electric hook-up, heated pool, and welcomes dogs. ⛺ Tents🚐 Caravans⚡ Hook-up](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/callow-top-holiday-park) [Derbyshire · 4.4 mi away Middle Hills Farm Campground near Matlock with showers and a pub within walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/middle-hills-farm) [Derbyshire · 4.4 mi away Middle Farm (Certificated Location) Certificated campsite near Matlock in Derbyshire with shower facilities. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/middle-farm-certificated-location) [🛖 Lodges Derbyshire · 4.4 mi away Peak Gateway Caravan Park Caravan park near Ashbourne with shower facilities and tennis court access nearby. 🚐 Caravans](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/peak-gateway-caravan-park) [from £18 Derbyshire · 4.8 mi away Hilly Springs Adults-only campsite near Ashbourne taking tents and motorhomes on grass pitches with fishing lake, campfires, and dogs welcome, three miles from Peak District National Park. ⛺ Tents](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/hilly-springs)

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### Campsites within 20 miles

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[Tannenbaum Campsite 5.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/tannenbaum-campsite) [Birchwood Farm Camping and Caravanning 5.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock-bath/camping/birchwood-farm-camping-and-caravanning) [Rivendale 5.8 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/rivendale) [Birchwood Farm Caravan Park 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/birchwood-farm-caravan-park) [The Miners Standard 6 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/matlock/camping/the-miners-standard) [Heritage Wood Certificated Location 6.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/heritage-wood-certificated-location) [Hankin Farm Campsite 6.1 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/belper/camping/hankin-farm-campsite) [Ivy Cottage Certificated Site 6.2 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/ivy-cottage-certificated-site) [Brook Farm 6.4 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/ashbourne/camping/brook-farm) [Woodland Caravan Park 6.5 miles away](https://staycation.co.uk/derbyshire/camping/woodland-caravan-park)

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