8 campsites with scenic views in the Peak District & Derbyshire

Some of the Best Peak District Campsites in Derbyshire

Toasted marshmallows, peace and quiet, and picturesque views all around - nothing beats a camping adventure. If you're planning a stay in the great outdoors, here's our round-up of some of the best campsites with stunning views in the Peak District and Derbyshire...

Crowden - Camping & Caravanning Club Site

In a remote location at the northern end of the Peak District National Park, Crowden is a walker’s paradise and this charming campsite boasts gorgeous scenery all around. From the site, hikers can enjoy a gentle stroll along footpaths or stride out on a stretch of the long-distance Pennine Way. Howden and Ladybower Reservoirs, which offer amazing vistas, are also just a stone’s throw away. Wildlife-watchers will find plenty to keep them entertained: you might even spot falcons, eagles and red kites!

Crowden Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Woodhead Road, Glossop, SK13 1HZ

Bakewell – Camping and Caravanning Club Site

If you’re looking for relaxation and rewarding views, paired with great walking and cycling routes straight from the doorstep, this idyllic site in Youlgreave ticks all the boxes. On the outskirts of the popular market town known as the ‘ancient capital of the Peak District’, the well-maintained site features 100 spacious pitches. Offering a true 'back to nature' camping experience, the minimum facilities are part of its appeal and the site enjoys a peaceful setting with attractive countryside views.

Hopping Lane, Youlgreave, DE45 1NA

Beech Croft Farm Caravan and Camp Site, Buxton

Between Buxton and Bakewell, this charming site occupies a glorious spot in the tiny hamlet of Blackwell in the Peak. The Monsal Trail - with its newly-opened tunnels and cycle hire facilities - is just ¾ of a mile along the Pennine Bridleway from the entrance. The views from the Monsal Viaduct are some of the most famous in the area. Alongside stunning scenery, visitors will find a wealth of historic houses, quaint villages, busy market towns and countryside pursuits within easy reach.

Blackwell in the Peak, Taddington, Near Buxton, SK17 9TQ

Callow Top Holiday Park, Ashbourne

With one of the Peak District's most-loved attractions - Dovedale Stepping Stones - just a short drive away, the award-winning Callow Top Holiday Park is a picturesque location for your caravanning, camping or self-catering holiday. At the southern gateway to the heated outdoor swimming pool and paddling pools. You can even hire bikes to ride on the nearby Tissington Trail, bait your hook at the fishing lake or do some twitching in the bird hide.

Buxton Road, Sandybrook, Ashbourne, DE6 2AQ

Edale Gathering, Edale

Just a stone's throw from the start of the Pennine Way, this unique campsite is close to the famous Blue John caves of Castleton and the spectacular plateau of Kinder Scout, a walker's paradise! Relax into amazing tented safari lodges with hot baths and comfy beds, all surrounded by magnificent and unspoilt views. There are log stoves to cook on and gather round on cold evenings and everything is provided for you, so all you need to bring is food and clothing for the ultimate glamping getaway!