Forest and Wye Valley Camping
Bearse Common, St Briavels, Lydney GL15 6QU, UK
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About Forest and Wye Valley Camping
Tucked away near St Briavels in the Forest of Dean, this well-kept site strikes a lovely balance between peace and practicality. The facilities earn high praise—showers are spotless and reliably warm, while the 17 hardstanding pitches (with optional electric) suit tourers and motorhomes year-round. Owners are genuinely helpful, offering solid advice on walks and local routes through the Wye Valley, and the atmosphere stays relaxed and family-friendly without feeling overly managed.
Campfires are allowed, dogs are welcome, and WiFi keeps everyone connected. It's an honest, unpretentious base for exploring two of the region's most rewarding landscapes, though those seeking manicured glamping extras won't find them here—this is camping done well, not fancy.
What's nearby
- Hidden Waterfalls 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
People say this campsite offers excellent, well-maintained facilities, including very clean and warm showers, and a variety of pitches. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, who provide great advice on local areas and walks. Guests mention the quiet, relaxed family vibe and its convenient location for exploring the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- 17 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (GL15 6QU)
Premier: Bulwark Convenience Store
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Lidl 3.4 miles
- Co-op 3.4 miles
- Tesco, Lydney 4 miles
- Aldi, Thornbury 10.3 miles
- Asda, Caldicot 11.9 miles
- Sainsbury's, Ross-On-Wye 12 miles
- Morrisons, Ross-on-Wye 12.1 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What visitors say
Excellent! Beautiful location surrounded by forests. Abundance of birds. Very well maintained, very good facilties, very well organised. Barbeques, playground for kiddies, NOT teenager's. Close to amenities, plenty of ice creams and cold drinks. It really is one of the best I have been to in my travels around Europe. The showerrooms and toilets are thoroughly cleaned everyday and have high quality fittings. I just wish children using the bathrooms were better educated in hygiene.
2 months ago · via Google
Has to be 5 stars because there simply isn't anything to criticise. It a site of 48 or so mixed pitches, and this was our 3rd motorhome stay. Quiet site (a plus), neat and tidy, lovely clean shower and toilet facilities. In the middle of the countryside with little nearby, but we've cycled to St Briavels, Bream, and Coleford all of which are within a 3½mile or so radius. We stayed without electric this time because we had a newly fitted solar panel, so the £25/night with inclusive shower facilities was good value. We will be returning again when we need a bit of serious R&R
a month ago · via Google
Stopped here in a trailer tent this weekend. Check in was simple and efficient, staff were really friendly. The campsite is tidy, quiet and well set up. All facilities were spot on. Its a short walk over the fields to St Briavels where there's a great pub and we went for a good walk straight from the site. Highly recommend!
2 months ago · via Google
Mid distance between the Wye Valley and Forest of Dene so good base camp. Very clean facilities. Excellent walking nearby, beautiful woods and stream. Only thing to mention is bring your own hairdryer or face the dilemma of a hair dryer that requires a 50p piece to work! Worth coming just to view this relic! 🙂
3 months ago · via Google
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