Matlock campsites
Derbyshire's flagship town doesn't disappoint, with a bustling atmosphere packed with fun activities, from vintage rides to family farm parks and more. Matlock campsites place the Peak District at your finger tips, but there are also closer areas of immense beauty, such as the waterfall-studded Lumsdale Valley and Hall Leys Park. Don't miss the quaint haven of Victoriana in the smaller spa town nearby or the interactive Mining Museum.
51 Matlock campsites
Barn Farm Campsite
Matlock, Derbyshire (3.9 miles)
A 5 star family camping and touring site in the idyllic heart of the Peak District, right by The Limestone Way.
4.85 /5
Middlehills Farm
Matlock, Derbyshire (4.2 miles)
An immaculately kept family-run site, set in 40 acres of land in the heart of the Peak District. Campfires welcome.
4.68 /5
Spire View Yurts
Chesterfield, Derbyshire (4.9 miles)
A trio of luxurious yurts with private facilities and hot tubs, set in rural countryside near the Peak District.
4.84 /5
Yew Tree Farm
Stretton, Alfreton, Derbyshire (6.1 miles)
A back to basics tent camping site in pretty countryside with campfires welcome, 15 mins drive from the Peaks.
4.73 /5
Long Lea View Shepherd's Hut
Nether Heage, Belper, Derbyshire (6.7 miles)
Modern ensuite shepherd's hut situated on a peaceful working farm, 15 minutes from the Peak District.
4.94 /5
Lambs Glamping
Chesterfield, Derbyshire (7.6 miles)
Ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs on the edge of the Peak District. Just 15 minutes to Chatsworth House.
Highly rated
Poplars Farm Site
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (8.4 miles)
Adult-only camping, touring and glamping pods in the Derbyshire Dales. Near Carsington Water and the Peak District.
4.77 /5
Mandale Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire (8.5 miles)
Camping on a working farm in Lathkill Dale within the Peak District National Park. Just ten minutes from Bakewell.
4.87 /5
Mulino Pods
Kniveton, Derbyshire (8.9 miles)
Three private glamping pods, just outside of the Peaks, with fantastic valley views and campfires. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Blackbrook Lodge Caravanning, Camping and Glamping
Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire (9.6 miles)
12-acre campsite with onsite fishing lakes in the Derbyshire Dales, 20 minutes to the Peak District National Park.
4.68 /5
Unthank Lane Farm
Holmesfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire (9.7 miles)
Secluded camping and glamping with direct access to the Peak District National Park.
4.93 /5
New Hanson Shepherd's Huts
Milldale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (10.3 miles)
Adult-only, cosy shepherd huts situated in the Peak District National Park, great for keen walkers.
4.92 /5
Silverhill Woodland Retreats
Teversal, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire (11.1 miles)
Family friendly camping, touring and glamping in the peaceful Nottinghamshire countryside, with a kids' play area.
4.95 /5
Knotlow Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire (11.3 miles)
Peaceful and spacious camping and glamping between Bakewell and Buxton. On-site shop and home-made pizzas.
4.8 /5
Upper Hurst Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire (12 miles)
Eco-award winning site within the Peak District. Enjoy panoramic views, top facilities and friendly farm animals!
4.91 /5
Brosterfield Farm
Foolow, Derbyshire (12.3 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping with optional hot tubs in the beautiful Peak District.
4.77 /5
Brosterfield Caravan Park
Foolow, Derbyshire (12.3 miles)
Brosterfield Caravan Park offers a back-to-basic touring park in the heart of the Peak District.
4.6 /5
Bank House Farm
Hartington, Buxton, Derbyshire (12.5 miles)
Tranquil caravan and camping site on the banks of a river, located in the heart of the Peak District.
4.73 /5
Pomeroy Caravan Park
Pomeroy, Buxton, Derbyshire (12.6 miles)
Set in the heart of the Peak District by the High Peak and Tissington trail. Enjoy fresh ice cream from the farm!
4.88 /5
Beltonville Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire (12.7 miles)
Back to basics Peak District camping site with views over Miller's Dale and a mile from the Monsal Trail.
4.66 /5
Common End Farm
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (13.1 miles)
Family and dog friendly site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Enjoy views of Dovedale and Milldale.
Brook Farm
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (13.6 miles)
Peaceful dog friendly site in a pretty village with countryside views. Just ten minutes from the Peak District.
4.53 /5
Farditch Farm Caravan Park
Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire (14.2 miles)
Small, relaxed farm site in the heart of the Peak District with fully serviced pitches. Dog and family friendly.
4.73 /5
Calwich Under Canvas
Ellastone, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (14.8 miles)
Luxury yurts with a hot tub and sauna on site. Just 15 minutes from Alton Towers and the Peak District.
4.92 /5
Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Youlgreave, Bakewell, Derbyshire (6.4 miles)
Explore the Peak District National Park from this family friendly site near the National Tramway Museum.
Farley Meadows Certificated Site
Matlock, Derbyshire (1.2 miles)
Welcoming site with wonderful views and excellent surrounding walks to Bakewell and Chatsworth House.
Pinegroves Country Park
Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire (2.9 miles)
Seasonal pitches set in pleasant woodland close to Matlock, just 10 mins from the Heights of Abraham.
Hoe Grange Holidays
Brassington, Matlock, Derbyshire (6.1 miles)
Luxury en-suite glamping pods and a vintage gypsy caravan with a fire pit, set in the Peak District. Adult only.
Uppertown Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Hognaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (6.7 miles)
Back to basics camping on large pitches, very close to Carsington Water and just a 10 minute drive from the Peaks.
Lathkill Wild Campsite
Bakewell, Derbyshire (7.4 miles)
Back to basics wild camping with incredible countryside views, set in the idyllic Peak District.
Moorhay Caravan and Camping
Chesterfield, Derbyshire (7.6 miles)
A small caravan site beside the Peak District National Park, close to Chesterfield and Bakewell.
Greenhills Holiday Park
Bakewell, Derbyshire (8.2 miles)
Family-friendly site situated by idyllic Derbyshire village Bakewell, surrounded by the slopes of the Wye Valley.
Newhaven Holiday Park
Newhaven, Buxton, Derbyshire (8.6 miles)
In the heart of the Peak District National Park, this is a beautifully maintained, well equipped family campsite.
Trail View Campsite
Biggin, Buxton, Derbyshire (8.8 miles)
A small, welcoming site in the Peaks set between Ashbourne and Buxton on the Tissington Trail.
Ashbourne Touring and Camping Park
Hulland Ward, Derbyshire (9.2 miles)
A peaceful family friendly and dog friendly touring park in the Peak District, ten minutes from Ashbourne.
Golden Valley Caravan Park
Golden Valley, Alfreton, Derbyshire (9.5 miles)
A family owned and pet friendly park with segwaying, set in 26 acres of historic woodland near the Peak District.
Riddings Wood Caravan and Camping Park
Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire (9.7 miles)
Eco-friendly caravan and camping park in 11 acres of woodland in the tranquil and idyllic Derbyshire countryside.
Wild Camping at Barkerfields Farm
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire (10 miles)
A peaceful and back to basics haven for walkers in the Peaks, set on a scenic farm. Dog friendly with pubs nearby.
Dale Farm Rural Campsite
Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire (10.1 miles)
Small, rural farm campsite, a stone's throw from Bakewell and the Monsal Trail in the heart of the Peak District.
Lathkill Dale Campground
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire (10.2 miles)
Ideally located deep in the Peak District National Park, a peaceful setting, secluded pitches and a village pub.
Callow Top Holiday Park
Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (11.1 miles)
Perfectly located for exploring the Peak District. Coarse fishing lake and direct access to the Tissington Trail.
Tagg Lane Caravan Site
Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire (11.3 miles)
A family-friendly touring site set on a working dairy farm with a cafe and shop, just ten minutes from Bakewell.
The Royal Oak
Buxton, Derbyshire (11.8 miles)
Traditional county pub campsite adjacent to High Peak and Tissington trails, allowing tents and small campervans.
Boutique Camping at Scaldersitch Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire (12.1 miles)
A stylish collection of yurts and tipis in the heart of the Peak District, each with its own woodfired hot tub.
Duke of York
Flagg, Buxton, Derbyshire (12.6 miles)
Traditional pub campsite for adults only with grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and tourers. Dog friendly.
Stanley Lodge Farm
Buxton, Derbyshire (13.2 miles)
Small and peaceful adults only back to basics camping in the Peak District. 15 minutes from Bakewell.
Beech Croft Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Buxton, Derbyshire (13.6 miles)
A small, friendly, family run caravan and camping park between Buxton and Bakewell in the beautiful Peak District.
Fenns Farm Accommodation
Leek, Staffordshire (14.4 miles)
Secluded camping barn and one bunk barn set overlooking the Manifold Valley welcoming families and groups.
Mount Pleasant Glamping and Camping
Ashbourne, Derbyshire (14.4 miles)
A small yet spacious campsite, perfect for the whole family with countryside views and friendly farm animals.
Shallow Grange Farm
Chelmorton, Buxton, Derbyshire (14.7 miles)
This working farm makes for a family friendly base in the Peaks, close to Buxton and great walks. Fishing on site.
North Lees Campsite
Hathersage, Derbyshire (14.9 miles)
A get-away-from-it-all campsite in a sheltered valley within a short walking distance of Stanage Edge.
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Things to do in Matlock
Located at the Peak District's south eastern edge is the former spa town of Matlock which is also Derbyshire's county town and edges the stunning Peak District National Park.
The town shines with fun days out to suit any weather. Firstly, the charming Crich Tramway Village is not to be missed for a chance to immerse yourself in the retro feel of days gone by. All generations will enjoy exploring the National Tramway Museum, discovering a recreated period street, seeing the tram restoration process first-hand and going on open top vintage tram rides, each paid for with an old penny. There's a fantastic train option too, since a trip on Peak Rail is a great way to explore a preserved steam and diesel railway.
Beautiful Lumsdale Valley will entice nature lovers and walkers on the hunt for rainbows dancing in its waterfalls, as will Cromford Canal which is not far from Matlock. Pretty Hall Leys Park is a pleasant place to sit and relax during a day of sightseeing, if your energy levels get a bit low. The Derwent River runs alongside Matlock, lending an air of calm and tranquility to its bustling centre and leading to a secluded stone bridge, the ideal spot for watching the world go by.
Just three miles from the centre of Matlock, keen anglers will find Longacre Fishery, where lessons and day tickets are available- so see what you can catch.
Visiting the Peak District Mining Museum will teach you all about the lead mining industry in Derbyshire, with a mock mine set up so that kids can safely get into the swing of real mining life. Families should definitely make time to visit Matlock Farm Park which is home to an assortment of adorable animals and provides feeding and handling opportunities as well as fun pony rides and even exhilarating sheep and ferret races!
For families who fancy a blood pumping ride, make the day trip to Gulliver's Kingdom theme park near Matlock Bath and get some adrenaline flowing!
The nearby village of Matlock Bath is a conservation area, housing a charming Victorian teashop and the quirky Life in a Lens Museum which unfolds the history of photography. Matlock is the ideal base for wandering those areas of Derbyshire steeped in local folklore, such as the Heights of Abraham which offers tours of its secretive caverns. Lea Gardens in the village of Lea and the village of Birchover with its magical Druids Caves are also well worth exploring.
The splendid Peak District National Park will enchant anyone who is passionate about the outdoors, and is temptingly close from Matlock, while further afield visitors may also be keen to explore the town of Chesterfield and the cities of Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield.