Boat Lane Caravan And Camping Site is a great base for exploring Nottinghamshire - with Nottingham only a half hour away in the car and Sherwood Forest not too much further. Pull up on a comfy pitch and enjoy the peaceful riverside which is just a 10 minute walk away - with nice strolls and tasty pub lunches to be had. A pair of pretty gypsy caravans offer glamping getaways with a decorated interior and campfire outside.

Why choose Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site

A great base to explore Nottinghamshire, just a 10-minute walk to the River Trent

30-45 minute drive to Nottingham and the famous Sherwood Forest

Excellent furnished glamping options including gypsy caravans

About the site

Not only is the park handy for the River Trent, with fishing available in the area, it also has access to countryside and pretty riverside strolls. Fuss and frill free, the park features a tree-lined meadow with plenty of space and offers grass pitches both with and without electric. There's room for 80 tents and 40 motorhomes or caravans in this green spot. Pitches are well laid out with clear signage and lots of room to relax, dogs are welcome too. Two off grid fields for tent and campervan group bookings and rallies are also available. For those looking to go glamping, guests in the gypsy caravans are provided with a comfortable raised bed, furnished interior and access to shared facilities including a communal cooking space. Please note that stoves within the gypsy caravans cannot be used. BBQs and campfires permitted.

Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site is open from 01/03 to 15/10. Pitches from £24/night for 2 people.

What facilities are at Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

Watersports

Site facilities include hot showers, clean toilets, a pot washing area and a kitchen area with communal fridge.

The site is a ten minute walk from local pubs.

There are 212 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Gypsy Caravans

Max 2 people

Cosy glamping waggons with a raised double bed, comfy bench seating and beautiful decorations. Please bring your own bedding. There's a fire pit outside.

Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site reviews

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Lloyd H

Motorhome - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

I don't know if we were just lucky with all the other camping sites we visited over the last 3 weeks travelling the UK, but this was not worth the money. Everything is very outdated, mould in the bathrooms, multiple dog messes near our pitch. We've been received very nicely and the location is pretty good, but this was not worth 33 pounds.

I absolutely don’t recommend this site.

Leonie C

VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

I would not recommend this site to anyone. Our first instinct was to leave as soon as we arrived because of its chaotic nature and a very odd situation with an argument happening in the office between current and previous staff. Also, the quality of some of the facilities was poor, and there was an abysmal management of its rubbish, with a mound of plastic bags and no recycling. But my key reason I would not recommend this site is my concerns for the wellbeing of a dog on site and the appropriateness of it being allowed to roam freely without a muzzle. It really was a traumatic experience.

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Jane H

Small Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

On arrival. We were met by the site manager, Martin, and Luka, his lovely sheepdog. Martin is an extremely helpful, chatty and friendly person whom we think is a great asset to this site. Super helpful and friendly persona, which is required for this type of business Entry is via a barrier with codes. We were able to choose our own EHU pitch on this large site. Our stay was for 3 nights over an exceptionally busy bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately, the first 2 nights were not great only due to a very large group of rowdy campers who blasted music out and sang loudly late into the evening. They also rigged up very powerful, bright, glaring lights which are completely unsuitable and incompatible in a rural campsite. We felt we were in a stadium or holiday resort. These people clearly had no thought or consideration for other campers pitched close by. Fortunately, they left the site one day prior to us, so our last night on the site was peaceful. The location of this site is very good, it's within close proximity to the River Trent. We enjoyed an afternoon drink at the nearby Bromley, watching the boats on the river. This pub had many campers visiting and enjoying the lovely scenery. The pitches are flat, grass is very well maintained and there is a stunning large oak tree with some swings on it. The hedgerows provided shelter and were all well maintained. During our stay there was a mix of campers, caravans, tents and campervans. There is a very useful communal kitchen area with essentials provided 2 washing up sinks and also a fridge freezer and a kettle. The rather outdated and very small toilet and shower block, although clean and providing essentials does require improvement and a significant upgrade. We overheard other campers saying the facilities look tired and worn, and there were long queues to use them. This actually lets the site down. Just insufficient for the size of the site, especially during busy periods. We would come back to the site again.

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site?

Everyone is welcome to check-in from 11am until 8pm. Check out for glamping is by 10am on your final day and for campers and tourers it's 11am.

Is Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site dog-friendly?

Yes, up to three dogs are allowed on all of the pitches and up to two in the gypsy caravans. However, breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted, dogs must also be kept on the lead at all times.

Does Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site allow BBQs and campfires?

BBQs and campfires in fire pits are allowed, as long as both are raised from the ground.

Pitches

Does Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site allow gazebos, awnings or pup tents?

Yes, if staying on any of the grass pitches you can bring any of these items, as long as it fits within your pitch. Please also add which you wish to bring when booking.

Can I park near my pitch at Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

You are welcome to park your car adjacent to your pitch, and you can also add an additional vehicle to your booking if needed too.

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A note from the site themselves...

Set in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside Boat Lane is off the beaten track and close to the beautiful River Trent. We are slowly growing the site into something rather special. We are extremely welcoming to our off grid friends and have two stunning fields where they can camp.

We welcome rally groups and our aim is to grow this side of our site. We are a very open site with some amazing trees where you can find a little shade from the summer sun. We always have someone on site so that you can feel safe and secure while camping, especially important for those who are camping alone.

Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site is ideal for...

Couples

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Nottingham area

Fishing is available just behind the site in the River Trent. Passes can be purchased from the Mace in Fiskerton, just a half hour walk from the site.

Nottingham is a fun option for a day out, where you can raise a glass at the Ye Trip To Jerusalem historic pub, delve into history at the National Justice Museum or have a jaunt around the castle followed by a nice meal.

Though most campers will think of Sherwood Forest as Robin Hood's legendary location, it's also home to excellent wildlife, walks, places to explore and the high flying activities of Go Ape. It's just a 45 minute drive away.

At the end of Boat Lane there is a slip way into the River Trent where you can launch your Kayak or Paddle Board.