Kielder Campsite
Located in the heart of Kielder, Northumberland
Welcome to Kielder Campsite 2024
A rustic, three star, independent site. Situated in a remote and quiet part of Northumberland. Dark sky friendly with no mobile signal and lots of space to relax. Our site is available to like minded walkers, campers, motorbikes, camper vans, motorhomes and touring caravans.
Latest Notices
For up to date information regarding the campsite, check this page before you leave home.
Kielder Marathon weekend: There will be buses running on Sunday morning for transportation to Kielder Waterside from the Forestry depot in Kielder Village. See the official info below.
The buses aim to be there from around 7:30 AM and start moving once full around 8 AM. This bus service will stop at around 9:30 AM so we just need to make sure everyone is aware to get there and leave plenty of time to get to their race start.
It will take approximately 12-15 mins to walk to the depot from the campsite. Maps will be on site for you to photograph or refer to. Return bus info will be available at Kielder Waterside during and after the event. There is no transport planned for Saturday.
If you are entered or supporting the marathon there is no need to pack your tent or move your vehicle off it's hardstand. We are marathon friendly; be sure to leave your motorhome, caravan, camper or tent here and use the bus service. On your return feel free to have a shower or use the ablutions prior to departing. Any questions, drop us an e-mail or ask at reception. We don't know all of the answers, but we'll do our best to find out.
The campsite has privately booked events over the following weekends:. Kielder Star Party 25th - 27th Oct. [You can book for this sparkling event via the link] Link to Star Party booking and event info.
The campsite closes for 2024 on 27th October 2024. We re-open bookings ONLINE ONLY. [Office and site remaining closed] from 1st February 2025. The site opens for guests end of March 2025. Exact date to be finalised nearer the time.
Please research the area prior to arrival....read reviews. Do not let your expectations blur reality. Whilst we are coming to the end of the midge season, they do still appear if conditions are favourable. [For the midge, not us!]. The Kielder area is renowned for being midgy. Sometimes the midges are prolific, other times they are not. We do not have a crystal ball and any reviewer complaining about midges has not prepared or reviewed.
We have a fox and badger who have found that guests unwittingly leave items out for them to snaffle. Please put all food, shoes, small bags in fact anythng you don't want to lose....tuck it away inside out of the way. [Not in an open porch or under the fly sheet....they are master burglars!] YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Arrival times: Earliest from 2.00pm. Latest 7.00pm. we close the office promptly at 7.00pm Please note: Our office is closed daily at 12.00 - 2.00pm. We do not accept arrivals prior to 2.00pm.
The local General Store is open, for further information and opening times go to their Facebook page: Kielder General Store FB page link
The Anglers Arms village pub. No need to book for meals. Food not available Monday or Tuesday. Midday until For futher info and timings call: 01434 439062. During the week, the pub opens at 5.00pm. [ish]
The Street Diner at Kielder Castle opening hours: Friday, Saturday Sunday only. 0930 - 4.00pm.
Please do not drive or park any vehicles on any grassed areas. If you arrive and the site is unmanned please read our arrivals info on the office and notice board.
We request that you book online ahead, please don't just turn up and expect a pitch.
Fuel is available 24/7 from our unmanned fuel pumps just outside the village. [Chip and pin only, the fuel pump cannot accept mobile phone transactions or cash] Kielder General Store is not affiliated or linked to the fuel pumps. Store opening hours are currently: Tuesday - Thursday 9.00am - 6.00pm Friday - Saturday 9.00am - 7.00pm. Sunday 10.00 - 2.00pm.
