Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.
Damside Campsite offers a peaceful, back to basic stays in the Peak District National Park, within a 15 minute drive of Buxton. The site offers a range of non electric grass pitches for tents,and tourers, set on a flat field with countryside views all around. Facilities are simple with portable toilets (no showers), and space for kids to play. A country pub is in the local village (a 25 minute walk), with Chatsworth House a 25 minute drive away!
Why choose Damside Campsite
Back to basic, family and dog friendly camping and touring site with campfires allowed
On a working farm in the Peak District National Park, a 25 minute walk from a pub
Within a 15 minute drive of Buxton and Monsal Dale, 25 minutes to Chatsworth House
About the site
This is a quiet, back-to-basics site set in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Surrounded by open countryside, guests can enjoy countryside views and even farm animals for neighbours. For days out, you are also within 15 minutes of Buxton, Monsal Dale and Poole's Cavern! There are 50 non electric grass tent pitches, each a generous 10m x 10m and allowing up to six people. There are also three non electric touring pitches, also 10m x 10m, allowing up to eight people and suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes, including roof tents. This is a true back-to-nature stay. Facilities are simple, with unisex portable toilets and an outdoor washing-up area. There are no showers onsite, so guests may want access to their own! There are plenty of walking routes nearby, with some footpaths starting right from the farm. Within 15 minutes, visitors can reach Monsal Dale, Monsal Head Viaduct and Headstone Tunnel, all offering some of the most famous views in the Peak District. Curbar Edge is around 20 minutes away, with dramatic rocky scenery too! BBQs and campfires are welcome, perfect for cooking up a tasty dinner or toasting marshmallows. Up to two dogs are allowed per pitch, so four-legged friends can enjoy the countryside too.
The site is open the first two weekends in April, the weekends of May 1st, 22nd and 29th, and all weekends in June, July and August.
There are 50 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents, roof tents and trailer tents, with a few suitable for campervans and motorhomes. Pitches are 10m x 10m.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions about Damside Campsite
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at Damside Campsite ?
Check-in at Damside Campsite is available between 12pm and 6pm. Check out is due by 2pm on your final day.
Is Damside Campsite dog-friendly?
Yes, Damside Campsite is dog friendly, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch.
Does Damside Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?
BBQs and fire pits are welcome at Damside Campsite , just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted.
Does Damside Campsite allow groups or pitches being booked together?
No, Damside Campsite does not allow group bookings as the site is aimed at couples and families.
Does Damside Campsite have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, Damside Campsite does operate a quiet policy between 10pm and 6am.
Pitches
Does Damside Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, Damside Campsite allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents on all of the pitches.
Can I park next to my pitch at Damside Campsite?
Yes, you are welcome to park one car on your pitch at Damside Campsite.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Damside Campsite?
No, Damside Campsite does not offer WiFi.
Does Damside Campsite have a communal fridge and freezer?
No, Damside Campsite does not offer a communal fridge or freezer.
What is phone signal like at Damside Campsite ?
Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Damside Campsite.
Does Damside Campsite have a shop onsite?
No, there is not a shop at Damside Campsite . For picking up essentials, there is a Co-op, a ten minute drive away.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Damside Campsite ?
No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Damside Campsite . For dining out, the Devonshire Arms is a 25 minute walk away.
Does Damside Campsite have electric vehicle charging?
No, Damside Campsite does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is the Shell Recharge Charging Station (10 minutes).
Getting there
What is access like for touring at Damside Campsite ?
Tourers should have no issue with access at Damside Campsite . The site is located on a narrow country road where you may need to pull over to the side to allow oncoming vehicles through.
Are there any local taxi service companies to Damside Campsite ?
Local taxi companies to Damside Campsite include A2Z Cars (01298 24455) and Allied Taxis (01298 72123).
What is the nearest bus stop to Damside Campsite ?
The nearest bus stop to Damside Campsite is Church Close, which is a 20 minute walk away and offers services to Buxton every few hours.
What are the nearest public transport links to Damside Campsite ?
The nearest train station to Damside Campsite is Dove Holes which is less than a five minute drive. The closest bus stop is Church Close, which is a 20 minute walk away and offers services to Buxton.
What's nearby
What are the nearest pubs to Damside Campsite ?
The nearest pub to Damside Campsite is the Devonshire Arms, which is a 25 minute walk away.
What walking routes are close to Damside Campsite ?
Local walking routes to Damside Campsite include many around the Peak District National Park, including the Eldon Hill and the more popular Mam Tor mountain peak, ten minutes away by car, Cave Dale, which offers a rocky hiking route overlooking castle ruins, and Jacob's Ladder (30 minutes), passing through the village of Edale.
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