Campervan stopover at Gisburn Forest

Stay overnight in the heart of the forest, immersed in nature, and create the summer travel adventure you’ll want to write home about. 

From 16 July to 14 September 2026, campervans and motorhomes are welcome to stay overnight at pre-booked bays at Gisburn Forest Hub in Gisburn Forest. Stay from 12.00pm on the day of arrival, leave by 11.30am on day of departure and soak up stunning views of dark skies and the surrounding forest throughout your stay.

Our stopovers are only for motorhomes and campervans that have their own onboard facilities for sleeping, cooking and waste, so we can keep the site clean and sanitary.

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Planning your visit

Gisburn’s dramatic scenery, with deep forest and challenging hills, provides the perfect backdrop for our award-winning mountain bike trails. The forest has on site facilities including toilets, a food truck (please check opening times), plenty of walking and cycling trails including the Room on the Broom trail and much more to explore.

Available from Thursday 16 July until Monday 14 September 2026 only, stays are limited to two continuous nights.There are 10 bays available at Gisburn Forest on a first-come-first service basis. Please park within allocated bays to allow space for everyone.

Please note:

• toilets are in the car park and are available 24 hours a day. These must not be used for waste disposal including toilet waste and grey water.
• dogs are welcome to enjoy the forest. Please keep them in sight and close by at all times, and pick up after them. For happy times and waggy tails, check out our dog code.
• fires, BBQs, fire pits, gas stoves, outdoor furniture, and all external heat sources are strictly prohibited. Only gas cooking inside your vehicle is permitted.
• campervan and motorhome size restrictions apply.
• campervan camping comes to an end on Monday 14 September 2026.

Full stopover regulations

Want to journey around the whole Forest to Forest Campervan Road Trip?

From Cardinham Woods in Cornwall to Kielder Forest in Northumberland, stop off along the way at High Lodge, Wendover Woods, Jeskyns, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, and Gisburn Forest.

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