Dog Hill Scout and Community Campsite

Volunteer-run camping field and bunkhouse on the edge of Crompton Moor above Oldham, open to scouts, community groups and the general public.

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Dogs welcome
Campfires

Dog Hill sits on 11 acres of gently sloping grass beside Crompton Moor, on the edge of Oldham. There are a couple of long camping strips sheltered by trees, a bigger open field with views and a fire area, and a small wood with flat spots for hammocks and bivvies.

Facilities are simple: a renovated block with three toilets and one shower, a bunkhouse with a kitchen and wood burner, and a woodpile selling logs by the barrow. It is run by volunteers and mostly used by scout and guide groups, but the public can camp too. No bins on site, so take your rubbish home.

Open to the general public as well as scout groups
Bunkhouse with kitchen and wood burner
Dogs welcome
Wooded area for hammocks and bivvies

Photos

Photos from doghillscouts.com, the campsite's own website. Own this campsite? Claim it to choose your photos.

OpenNot known

Arrive / leave– / –

DogsYes

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNot known

ElectricNo

Prices

The camping fee is per person per night and also applies to anyone sleeping in the bunkhouse. Bunkhouse hire is on top. Rates differ for Oldham District Scouts, other scout and guide groups, DofE and community groups, and everyone else.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the camping area, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £25

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November 2026 from £25

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December 2026 from £25

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January 2027 from £25

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February 2027 from £25

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March 2027 from £25

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April 2027 from £25

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May 2027 from £25

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June 2027 from £25

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July 2027 from £25

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August 2027 from £25

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September 2027 from £25

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
camping-field	Any	Any	£12.50 person_night
camping-field	Any	Any	£8 person_night
camping-field	Any	Any	£5 person_night
camping-field	Any	Any	£4 person_night
bunkhouse	Any	Any	£60 unit_night
bunkhouse	Any	Any	£40 unit_night

Extras

Logs: £5 item (Per barrow)

Deposit: Payment is requested once dates are confirmed

Source: doghillscouts.com, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Camping area

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent

Several camping areas, including two sheltered strips and a large open field.

Bunkhouse

Bunkhouse · sleeps 12

Bedding bring
Full kitchen
Woodburner

Hall sleeps 12 on camp beds provided, plus a bedroom with two bunk beds. Rented as a whole building. Per-person camping fee also applies.

Rules

Dogs: Yes
Dogs are allowed; pick up and take home dog waste.
Fires: In fire pits only · logs sold
Ground fires are not allowed except in existing fire pits. Altar fires and fire pits can be borrowed from site staff; keep fires off the ground.
Groups: Yes
Mainly used by scout and guide groups; no coach access, minibuses, vans and cars are fine.
Quiet hours: 22:30 – 07:30
Vehicles: Cars in the car park
Also: No waste disposal on site: take rubbish home
Also: Do not cut down trees

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)

Food and drink

Shop (no)
Campers' kitchen
Fire pits

Things to do

Dog walk
Undercover area

Around the site

Woodland
Recycling (no)

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Buckstones Road, Shaw, Oldham, Shaw, OL2 8LJ

Nearest pubBlack Ladd15 min walk
Nearest stationGreenfield3.8 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Dog Hill Scout and Community Campsite?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Can you have a campfire at Dog Hill Scout and Community Campsite?

Yes, in fire pits. Logs are sold on site.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog Hill Scout and Community Campsite?

From £25 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. The camping fee is per person per night and also applies to anyone sleeping in the bunkhouse. Bunkhouse hire is on top. Rates differ for Oldham District Scouts, other scout and guide groups, DofE and community groups, and everyone else.

Does Dog Hill Scout and Community Campsite have electric hook-ups?

No.