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Campsites in County Durham open in May

19 campsites in County Durham are open in May 2027, 19 of them for the whole month. May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).

What's on: May half term 29 May – 6 Jun · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May · Bank holiday weekends 30 Apr – 2 May · Bank holiday weekends 28 May – 30 May

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Small certificated site · Sedgefield · Open all month · from £12

Donnewell Farm

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £12/night

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Touring park · Hamsterley · Open all month · from £25

Byreside Caravan Site

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £25/night

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Touring park · Barnard Castle · Open all month · from £29

Hetherick Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, lodges

  • Dogs welcome

from £29/night

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Touring park · Cotherstone · Open all month · from £29.50

Doe Park Caravan Site

Caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome

from £27/night

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Touring park · Middleton-in-Teesdale · Open all month · from £30

Leekworth Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, cottages

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires

from £30/night

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Small certificated site · Mickleton · Open all month · from £30

The Crown at Mickleton CL Site

Members only · join the Caravan and Motorhome Club to stay

Caravans, motorhomes, cabins

  • Dogs welcome
  • Adults only
  • Glamping

from £30/night

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Touring park · Consett · Open all month · from £50

Hownsgill Caravan Park

Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans

    from £50/night

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    Touring park · Durham · Open all month

    Durham Grange Club Campsite

    Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

    Caravans, motorhomes

    • Dogs welcome

    Prices on request

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    Touring park · Wolsingham · Open all month

    Holebeck Touring Park

    Tents, caravans, motorhomes

    • Dogs welcome

    Prices on request

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    Touring park · Stockton-on-Tees · Open all month

    White Water Park Club Campsite

    Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members

    Caravans, motorhomes

    • Dogs welcome

    Prices on request

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    Questions people ask

    Which campsites in County Durham are open in May?

    19 campsites, including Donnewell Farm, Westgate Caravan and Camping Site, Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Byreside Caravan Site, Pecknell Farm Caravan Site and Hetherick Caravan Park. 19 are open for the whole month.

    What's the cheapest campsite in County Durham open in May?

    Donnewell Farm, from £12 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find in May.

    Are there dog-friendly campsites in County Durham open in May?

    Yes, 17 of the campsites open in May take dogs. Use the Dogs filter above.

    Can I go glamping in County Durham in May?

    Yes, 4 glamping sites are open in May. Use the Glamping filter above.

    Which campsites open in May allow campfires?

    2 of them allow fires in some form, usually in a raised fire pit.

    Is May a good time to go camping in County Durham?

    May is one of the best months to camp: long evenings, wild flowers, fewer midges in the Highlands and two bank holiday weekends (book those early, many sites set minimum stays).